John Anton
John Anton
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Automotive demand carried the market through the recession years but must now cope with a modest downturn in late 2005 and across 2006. Thus, special quality bars will continue to see softer demand from this key market in 2006.
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Demand is high, but growth will be difficult for 2006. Galvanized sheet is used heavily in consumer durables-especially items such as sports utility vehicles. This sector carried the manufacturing economy during the recession; now it is due to cool.
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Merchant bar demand continues to draw strength from business investment while the previously booming consumer end-markets lose some luster.
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The price declines will come from improved domestic supply along with lower scrap and metallic costs.