MINI-MIDI MILLS SHOW LARGER AMOUNT OF CLOUT

Growth and performance of the mini- and midi-steel mills-- there are about 70 of them in the United States--are examined in the light of economic and technical advantages that these smaller mills offer. The economic distinction is made between these cold-charge mills (melting steel scrap or pre-reduced pellets) and the big, integrated mills. Operations of some major United States' cold-charge steelmakers are reviewed, and it is concluded that, despite some problems, the mini-midi-mills display a great ability to survive and grow. The long-term outlook for these mills is briefly discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Chilton Company, Incorporated

  One Chilton Way
  Philadelphia, PA  United States  19089
• Authors:
  • BENNETT, K W
• Publication Date: 1976-10-11

Media Info

• Pagination: 16 p.
• Serial:
  • Iron Age
  • Volume: 218
  • Issue Number: 15
  • Publisher: Chilton Company

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Forecasting; Freight traffic; Iron ores; Junkyards; Steel plants; Traffic forecasting
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00149401
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 27 1977 12:00AM