#METALMARKETUPDATE – FEBRUARY ’24
The January 2024 ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) in the US showed improvement, reaching 49.1, the highest since October 2022, up from December’s 47.1 and surpassing the expected 47. Despite indicating…
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ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND TURN-KEY ABILITY SAVES THE DAY – #METALMARKETUPDATE (JANUARY, 2024)
Replacement of Legs on Two Code Vessels. We got a call to help a long-time customer with some repairs stemming from recent inspections on two storage tanks. The Inspection Recommendations…
#METALMARKETUPDATE – JANUARY ’24
In December 2023, the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) showed a slight improvement, rising to 47.4 compared to November’s 46.7, surpassing the anticipated 47.1 forecast. Despite this, the data indicated the…
HIGH-LEVEL CHECKLISTS – #METALMARKETUPDATE (December, 2023)
HIGH-LEVEL CHECKLISTS Would you agree that many of us would like to think we operate at peak performance most of the time? It is a challenge for most high-functioning humans…
#METALMARKETUPDATE – DECEMBER ’23
In November 2023, the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) remained steady at 46.7, mirroring the October figure and falling short of the anticipated 47.6, indicating a sustained contraction in the manufacturing…
Planning & Contingencies – No Room for Winging It!
Planning for an on-site project/turnaround/shutdown/outage is a science as well as an art. Successful project planning is the cornerstone of any organization’s ability to execute tasks efficiently and mitigate potential…
