HARDI Monthly Galvanized Steel Conference Call

Once per month HARDI* wholesalers conduct a galvanized steel conference call so they can better understand what is happening in the broader markets as they deal with steel pricing, demand and inventory issues. The HARDI monthly call was held on Wednesday, November 9, just one day after the presidential election. Not surprisingly, the future of the steel industry under a new administration was uppermost in everyone’s thoughts. In fact, many on the call seemed to be in shock as the normal “chatter” was not forthcoming. Steel Market Update publisher, John Packard, was called upon to supply his insights into both the election and what has been happening with steel prices since HARDI’s last call one month ago.

Steel Market Update publisher, John Packard, who has participated in the HARDI conference calls going back to his Winner Steel days (now called Sharon Coatings), was asked to provide his insights into how the election was won by President-Elect Donald Trump and what affect it may have on the industry.