President's Message: Recession Survivors Welcome Economic Growth
 Hello ASD Members:
Recent "pronouncements" by various industry leaders, economists and Ouija board experts have declared that the United States is in a very slow, pronounced recovery period and it will take years to get back to where we were pre–2008. I say that is good news! In lieu of the recent boom/bust cycles, a sustained period of steady, slow growth may just be what this country needs to re–establish itself as a world leader in industrial production. READ MORE
ASD Announces James Barnett as ASD President, Welcomes Other Board Members
ASD recently announced that James Barnett, a 40–year industry veteran and president of Grand Steel Products, Inc. in Wixom, Mich., has taken the helm of the association as its 2010 president. ASD also announced several other changes to its board of directors. READ MORE
ASD Honors Doug Everhart with Prestigious Steel Man of the Year Award
By Nathan Davis, staff writer
 Doug Everhart, president of Greenpoint Metals Inc., Franklin, Ohio, and 25–year steel industry veteran, was named the 2009 Steel Man of the Year by the Association of Steel Distributors (ASD). The annual award is ASD's highest honor.
"Doug Everhart is truly a gentle giant in the steel industry," ASD Executive Director Ron Pietrzak said. "Doug is the kind of guy that everyone comes to know and respect. He is a professional in every sense of the word and is very deserving of the honor." READ MORE
Download Interactive Brochure for the ASD 2010 Fall Conference
 Early–bird Registration Ends July 1
Excitement is building around the ASD 2010 Fall Conference, scheduled for Oct. 21–23 at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nev. Steel executives from across the nation will converge in Las Vegas for the single most important steel industry event of the year. Attendees will have opportunities to network with peers and hear the latest industry news and projections as well as position themselves for success in the coming months and years.
Most notable is the conference's impressive lineup of speakers, which includes Dan DiMicco CEO, Nucor Steel; Mike Williams, senior vice president, North American Flat Roll Operations, U.S. Steel; Rick Blume, director of Sales & Marketing, Nucor Steel; Keith Busse, president & CEO, Steel Dynamics; and the ASD 2009 Steel Man of the Year award recipient, Doug Everhart of Greenpoint Metals.
The conference committee created a brand new event, combining favorite aspects of previous annual and fall meetings. Members and nonmembers are encouraged to register before July 1 to qualify for the early–bird discount.
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If you have any questions, please contact ASD Headquarters at 312.673.5793 or e–mail headquarters@steeldistributors.org.
Dan DiMicco to Receive ASD's Captain of the Industry Award
 ASD will present Dan DiMicco, chairman, president and CEO, Nucor Steel, with its new Captain of the Industry Award Saturday, Oct. 23, at the ASD 2010 Fall Conference.
DiMicco's impressive career with Nucor helped the organization forge an incredible path to the top of the steel industry. DiMicco, who took over in 2000, is known as an icon who knows how to make things happen.
ASD created the Captain of the Industry Award in 2010 to recognize visionaries with extraordinary leadership who have greatly impacted the overall global steel market. Captain of the Industry Award winners must exhibit exemplary vision, extraordinary leadership and have made an everlasting influence to the advancement of the steel industry.
ASD Releases List of Fall Conference Special Events and Activities
ASD's 2010 Fall Conference is a business event, but there is more to it than just high–end educational speakers. ASD is excited to announce the event's schedule of special events and activities.
The Penske–Wynn Ferrari–Maserati Reception
Wynn Las Vegas
Friday, Oct. 22, 6 – 8 p.m.
Join attendees for a truly unique reception in Nevada's only factory–authorized Ferrari and Maserati dealership, which is located in the Wynn Las Vegas. With more than a dozen vehicles exceeding prices of $700,000, this 10,000–square–foot showroom draws thousands of visitors each day.
The ASD Golf Outing
Cascata Golf Course
Friday, Oct 22, noon – 5 p.m.
ASD will host a fun–filled golf outing at the magnificent Cascata Golf Course. Designed by renowned golf course architect Rees Jones, Cascata opened in 2000 and is already celebrated as one of the finest designs in the world.
Cooking Class with 'Top Chef' Finalist Susan Feniger
Mandalay Bay's Border Grill
Saturday, Oct. 23, 1 – 3 p.m.
Roll up your sleeves and take part in this personalized cooking class from award–winning chef, restaurateur, cook book author, radio/television personality and "Top Chef" finalist Susan Feniger.
For more information about the Fall Conference's special events and activities, download the brochure.
Pulse of the Marketplace
The steel distribution industry is constantly changing and the Steel Distributor Update, formerly called News & Views, will provide high–level insight from industry experts via Pulse of the Marketplace.
In this issue, ASD members answered various questions related to current hot topics.
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 Question 1: From Q2 into Q3, your company plans to…?
- Question 2: Based on your current inventory vs. sales, your company has…?
- Question 3: Do you believe average published pricing for Q3 will be…?
- Question 4: Forecasting into the second half of 2010, compared the first half of the 2010, do you expect your sales volume (not revenue) to…?
- Question 5: With the employment stimulus tax incentive implementation, which started June 1, you plan to…?
Click here to view the results. If you have a question that you want the ASD membership to address, e–mail it to Editor Dennis Coyle. Save the Dates for Upcoming ASD Regional Meetings
ASD would like to invite you to its upcoming regional meetings, including:
Thursday, Sept. 23
Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter
Cincinnati, OH
Room rate: $134
Reservations: 859.261.2900
Cut–off date: Sept. 9*
View additional meeting details
Thursday, Dec. 9
Hotel Sax Chicago
Chicago, IL
Room rate: $129
Reservations: 877.569.3742
Cut–off date: Dec. 2*
View additional meeting details
*A limited number of sleeping rooms are available at the special ASD group rate until the cut–off date or until the ASD block is sold out, whichever comes first.
If you have any questions, visit the regional meetings page at ASD's Web site or contact ASD Headquarters at 312.673.5793 or e–mail headquarters@steeldistributors.org.
ASD Welcomes New Members
ASD would like to introduce the following new members:
 Magic Steel Sales
4242 Clay Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Phone: 616.532.4071
Fax: 616.532.0565
Web site: www.magicsteelsales.com
 Steel Rolling Holdings, Inc.
28000 West Jefferson Avenue
Gibraltar, MI 48173
Phone: 734.561.2000
Fax: 734.676.6048
Web site: www.steelrh.com
Duferco Farrell Corp
15 Roemer Blvd
 Farrell, PA 16121
Phone: 724.983.6464
Web site: www.dufercofarrell.com
ASD Responds to Changing Trends, Upgrades Sponsorships and Advertising Opportunities
ASD has made it even easier for companies to leverage exposure among ASD members and conference and regional meeting attendees year–round with the new 2010 ASD Partnership Program. ASD's new sponsorship packages allow organizations to maximize exposure with ongoing opportunities to reach ASD members. The association will also continue it's a la cart offerings for companies that want to continue one–off commitments or create their own customized packages. READ MORE
Steel 'Rebuilding America'
By William Feniger, President, Universal Metals, LLC, Toledo, Ohio
As we quickly approach the half way mark of 2010, it is still difficult to forecast what the second half will look like for the steel industry. Will it be a replay of 2009 or will 2010 stand alone as a new beginning of a decade for growth? READ MORE
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