Steel service center shipments in July in the US and Canada continued the modest growth path established in May and June, according to a report today from the Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI).
US service center steel shipments in July 2017 increased by 1.4 percent from July 2016. Steel product inventories decreased 3.9 percent from July a year ago.
Canadian service center shipments of steel products in July 2017 increased by 8.7 percent from July 2016. Steel product inventories increased 6.6 percent from July a year ago.