What metals companies should consider to mitigate hiring liability

The metals market has been in upward and downward cycles in recent years, but there are signs of stability and possible revival.

Executive summary: During the third quarter the domestic steel market discontinued its recent growth from the first half of the year, as macroeconomic factors slowed and demand levels retreated.

The domestic steel market continued its growth in the second quarter despite a slowing macroeconomic recovery, which still was able to bolster metal demand across many end markets.

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Are metals companies and their executives at risk for litigation?

Litigation from business actions, employment decisions, investment and operational strategies and compliance matters has increased in recent years.

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Business owners contemplating an ownership transition should consider what will be required to complete a successful transaction carefully.

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Insurance tools, trends and opportunities for metal service centers

Today’s metal service centers face increasing challenges: metals pricing instability, consumer demand inconsistency, financial performance pressure and tax, legal, human capital, regulatory and other administrative issues.

Plans to hire more workers and increase capital expenditures jump start an optimistic outlook

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Seven steps to fleet safety

A majority of metal service centers deliver products to customers using a vehicle fleet. A delivery fleet can provide value, but there is operational exposure that should be safeguarded properly against potential loss.

Exploring insurance alternatives that drive bottom-line results

Metal service centers and metals-related businesses know about change, from large fluctuations in metals prices and surcharges to inconsistent demand levels, consolidation, and regulatory and compliance issues.

Preventing losses resulting from cranes, slings and overhead lifting

The impact of a human body colliding with steel products being lifted or carried with an overhead crane or lifting device is usually devastating.

Usually business sales are once-in-a-lifetime events. For many business owners, the prospect of selling their business after years of hard work can be emotional and difficult.

Effective accident investigation for the metals industry

Anyone who has spent any time in the metals industry has conducted accident investigations, and in most cases, moved through the process quickly to address the next issue on the proverbial to-do list.

Executive summary: Fundamentals within the domestic metals industry remained weak during the fourth quarter despite prices finding support through foreign demand and investor speculation.

Organizational safety leadership for the metals industry

An effective employee safety program brings several benefits to a metals business, regardless of size. Let’s look back at how safety leadership practices began centuries ago.