Demand, order rates and capacity utilization remain strong for North American mills; inflation has not proved a major headwind

While industry oracles and observers rarely have clear sight, metals producers possess the vision to bet on the future

North American producers are betting on the future with expansion plans

As the industry sees demand strengthen and prices rise, plans to grow U.S. capacity proliferate

Carbon steel and specialty metal companies say stable conditions and high-end products will feed an uptick in demand