Final Thoughts

October 14, 2020
Final Thoughts
Written by John Packard
Welcome to the year that never ends…and the worst part is just beginning.
First, the good news. According to the manufacturing and service center executives who made up 82 percent of the respondents to this week’s survey, the steel economy is going to be much improved in 2021 versus what we have seen this year. About 71 percent said they anticipate better conditions in 2021, and 14.5 percent expect business to remain the same, while just 14.5 percent predict business conditions will be worse.


