External newsletter Issue 17

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Steel usage is up 14% compared to 2024, with the industry on track to consume 5.1 million tons by the end of 2025.

Imports currently make up 8.9% of the market. - A surge early in the year preceded new tariffs, but levels have since stabilized. - Notably, foreign fabricated imports are trending down.

DISTRIBUTION CENTER SHELBYVILLE, TN

DISTRIBUTION PROJECT

DISTRIBUTION CENTER

MINNESOTA

FLORIDA

We’re proud to have completed work on the future site of Nashville’s Youth Campus for Empowerment. Coming in at over 2,200 tons of steel , this project was an exciting opportunity for Cooper Steel to work near downtown Nashville with our partners at Sentry Steel. The project, set for completion in Fall 2025, will house resources and agencies providing immediate services for local families in need, including pre-trial housing for justice-involved youth, a safe exchange facility for custodial visitations, and more. NASHVILLE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT CENTER

MAKALEB

Mills are operating on 10-week rolling cycles.

THOMPSON

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There is strong fabricator demand through the end of 2025 and into 2026, with jobs trending across major sectors including: - Data centers - Amazon facilities - Solar projects - Entertainment venues Despite high demand, service centers are keeping inventories lean.

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JULIE

CAITLIN

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