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Articles by Stephen Letko

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PVF Market Overview

Midwest Gearing Up for Power, Data Center Projects

The pace of construction activity bodes well for those of us in the PVF industry.
July 3, 2019
Stephen Letko
The Manufacturer/Supplier Governing Board convened in Leesburg, Va., in early June at the Landsdowne Resort and Spa facility. 
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PVF Market Overview

PVF 2Q Activity: Maintenance, Shale and Data

Repair-related projects in the domestic oil/gas industry, as well as shale and data centers, take center stage.
June 5, 2019
Stephen Letko
Can you believe the end of the second quarter is here? This year is passing very fast and the third quarter is around the corner.
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PVF Market Overview

Continued Growth in U.S. Manufacturing Sector

More than $42 billion in planned U.S. industrial manufacturing starts are scheduled in 2019’s second quarter.
May 6, 2019
Stephen Letko
The U.S. manufacturing sector continues to show growth and optimism in the latest survey conducted by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).
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PVF Market Overview

Fracking Stalls, Plant Construction Climbs

Regulation and resistance plague fracking projects while the Great Lakes Region builds more manufacturing facilities.
April 2, 2019
Stephen Letko
Regulation and resistance plague fracking projects while the Great Lakes Region builds more manufacturing facilities.
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PVF Updates

PVF Market Overview

Examining the various business sectors to see what is in store for 2019.
March 5, 2019
Stephen Letko
The oil and gas energy sectors will again be the prime movers in 2019 for continued growth in the PVF industry.
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Steve & Tom on PVF

Energy Drives the PVF Industry

Natural gas and oil production, as well as refinery maintenance, will be a large factor in 2019.
February 1, 2019
Tom M. Brown and Stephen Letko
This month’s column will be one of the last in the series for the duo; it will take on a new direction with Steve leading the charge in the coming months.
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Tom & Steve on PVF

A Look Back … and Ahead

Steel tariffs, unfair trade practices and the skilled labor force dominated the PVF industry in 2018.
January 7, 2019
Tom M. Brown and Stephen Letko
This month, Tom and Steve take a look back at the events that influenced the PVF industry in 2018, as well as a peek into what’s in store for PVF Roundtable (PVFRT) members this year.
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PVF with Steve and Tom

New Trade Deals with Canada, Mexico

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement includes provisions for better enforcement of its country of origin requirements.
December 4, 2018
Tom M. Brown and Stephen Letko
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a big win for domestic manufacturers.
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Steve & Tom on PVF

Celebrating ASA

The Three Industry Amigos reminisce on an institution.
October 5, 2018
Tom M. Brown, Stephen Letko, and Morris Beschloss
The Wholesaler Magazine enjoys covering the events in our industry, especially the annual convention of The American Supply Association.
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Tom & Steve on PVF

Tariffs, Exemptions and the Labor Force

Additional taxes on foreign-made pipe and the skilled labor shortage are hindering manufacturer efforts to maintain production levels or expand operations.
August 12, 2018
Tom M. Brown and Stephen Letko
Industry veterans Tom Brown and Steve Letko discuss the Trump administration’s new tariffs on foreign-made pipe and other materials used in oil pipelines and their impact on the PVF industry.
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