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  1. Using Technology to Simplify Steel Plate Sourcing

    Leeco is turning to technology to simplify steel plate sourcing for our customers, reducing the time they spend on an order and making the process more cost-effective. Learn more about some of the ways Leeco is utilizing technology to achieve this.

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  2. Steel Plate Processing Methods

    Some applications of steel plate require additional finishing and processing to remove mill scale (a flaky surface that forms as a result of steel manufacturing), cut to a specific size or thickness and more. This article will review the most common types of processes and highlight the differences between them.

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  3. Leeco Steel Expands Canadian Distribution Center

    Leeco® Steel, the largest supplier of steel plate in North America, completed an expansion to its Canadian distribution center on July 1, 2022.

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  4. Leeco Steel Named Finalist in 2022 S&P Global Platts Global Metals Awards

    Leeco® Steel, the largest supplier of steel plate in North America, is a finalist of the 2022 S&P Global Platts Global Metals Awards under the “Physical Metals Service Provider of the Year” category.

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  5. What's New With Leeco Pro: 2022 Enhancements

    Owen Donaghey, Digital Commerce Manager at Leeco Steel, highlights some of the recent enhancements made to the company's ecommerce platform, Leeco Pro. 

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  6. Denton’s Desk: Q3 & Q4 2022 Steel Market Outlooks

    Leeco Steel's President & CEO, Denton Nordhues, shares the market insights the Leeco team will monitor in Q3 and Q4 2022 to gauge impacts on steel plate pricing.

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  7. Leeco Steel's Portage, IN Facility Reaches Ten Years Accident-Free

    Leeco® Steel, the largest supplier of steel plate in North America, announces that its Portage, IN distribution center reached ten years accident-free as of June 1, 2022.

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  8. Leeco Steel Receives 2021 MSCI Annual Safety Culture Improvement Award

    Leeco® Steel, the largest supplier of steel plate in North America, received the Metal Service Center Institute’s (MSCI) 2021 “Safety Culture Improvement” award during a virtual ceremony on May 11.

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  9. Leeco Steel Names Michael Heinlen East Sales Manager

    Leeco® Steel, the largest supplier of steel plate in North America, announces the promotion of Michael Heinlen to Sales Manager – East, effective April 1, 2022.

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  10. Exploring Shipbuilding, Offshore & Marine Steel Plate

    Steel plate used to build marine structures and cargo ships is highly regulated and standardized to ensure these structures can withstand maritime conditions. This article will look in-depth at the properties and applications of primary offshore and marine steel plate grades.

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