Final Thoughts
August 3, 2020
Final Thoughts
Written by John Packard
Steel Market Update is celebrating our 12th birthday. I started the SMU publication officially in August 2008. Prior to that I had been giving it away to my former customers and friends within the industry. I knew at the time that the industry needed a publication coming from an industry perspective as opposed to a journalism perspective. SMU succeeded because I knew what questions to ask buyers and sellers, and due to my experience selling steel I was able to sort out the self-serving data providers from those who were interested in a more transparent market.
I surrounded myself with people who did not (and do not) mind working hard, learning new things and who compliment my talents.
