07
May
16:17
Sweeter product mix buoys US Steel earnings
US Steel dodged the worst effects of the flat-rolled and tubular price dips during the first quarter by focusing on its product mix, Kallanish understands.
During the company’s first-quarter conference call, ceo David Burritt said lower spot market exposure and a focus on higher-end products buoyed the company’s bottom line.
“I think we saw a really good improvement in our mix,” he says. “We were able to capture some high-end hot…
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