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Study Group: Steel Experts

Council Members in this Study Group: 496

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Miguel Mesquita da Cunha

Consultant
Miguel Mesquita da Cunha
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Miguel Mesquita da Cunha is a Consultant in Belgium who specializes in EU policy and regulatory trends that affect business. Previously, Dr. Mesquita da Cunha worked in the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) under Lord Carrington, before becoming a member of the 'Group...

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Elias Luna Barrios

Partner and Chief Executive Officer
Luna & Goodman Advisors
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Elias Luna is Partner & CEO of Luna & Goodman, where he advises international financial institutions (Private Equity, Funds, Capital and Risk, Distressed Management, Investment Banks) and has independently advised the Board of Directors at Daimler AG, formerly DaimlerChrysler until the US Chryslerarm...

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Craig Cates

Consultant
CRAIG CATES
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Craig Cates is an independent consultant in the airlines and aerospace industry. Prior, Mr. Cates was General Manager of Supply Chain at Delta Airlines. He oversaw a supply chain budget of $500M and was responsible for sourcing raw materials, finished goods, technology, outsourced activities, services,...

Gerard Buhrer

Owner
Spectrum International Sourcing
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Gerard Buhrer is Owner of Spectrum International Sourcing, an independent consultancy firm providing consultancy services for the manufacturing of aerospace engine parts. Mr. Buhrer has more than 38 years of experience in providing technical assistance to international suppliers and selecting suppliers...

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John Bechtold, Coal & Energy Consultant, John BechtoldJohn Bechtold

Coal & Energy Consultant
John Bechtold
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John Bechtold is an independent Coal and Energy Consultant providing services to a wide variety of clients including Hill & Associates, a premier coal consultancy firm based in Annapolis, Maryland. He specializes in handling issues facing coal suppliers and consumers throughout the region. Formerly,...

James May

Managing Director
May Commodity Associates
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James May is Managing Director of May Commodity Associates, a firm providing strategic advice to clients in the steel, steel raw materials, metals, and industrial minerals sectors. Prior, Mr. May was Director of Steel Research Metal Bulletin. He has extensive contacts within the global steel industry,...

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Rob Nelson

President
FC Squared Sales
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Rob Nelson is the Owner of FC Squared Sales, a manufacturer's representative in the industrial and construction product markets. Mr. Nelson has an excellent understanding of the wholesale and retail sales channels of distribution for products in these sectors. He was Vice President of Sales for Mueller...

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Jeff Moser

President
West Branch LLC
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Jeff Moser is the President of West Branch, an Independent Consulting Company specializing in materials, energy, environmental, commodities, and industrial sectors. Previously Mr. Moser was a Global Market Manager at Dow Automotive, a unit of Dow Chemical and a plastics, adhesives, sealants, foams,...

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Rio Investment in Ivanhoe provides geographical advantage but not control

November 7, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Rio Tinto completes second tranche of its investment in Ivanhoe Mines | www.yourminingnews.com

The Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold project is the primary focus of Ivanhoe Mines in Mongolia. Rio Tinto's investment in Ivanhoe provides Rio entry into an advanced stage major mineral project. With similar conditions in neighboring China and Russia, major project experience in Mongolia will be advantageous...

Quality from low cost countries - review of implications of recovery

October 27, 2009

Jeremy Waller, Principal, Jeremy Waller

Toy Recall Shows Challenge China Poses to Partners | online.wsj.com

Quality has been the greatest challenge to buyers in China since the process began its stellar growth in the 80's. The consumer now 'reads the carton' and is better informed than ever before. There is mistrust of imports from developing countries, exacerbated by recalls such as experienced by Mattel,...

Biofuels doing harm?

October 26, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Biofuels do harm, aren't they? | pellets-wood.com

The questions of biofuels causing a decrease in food supply and increasing costs is in fact true in part.  The corn and soy based fuel systems were and still are causing the costs to rise. We need new sources of green fuel which is not food based.

Oil is cheap at $78 a barrel and we should increase gas usage for cars.

October 19, 2009

Michele Acerra, Independent Consultant, Michele Acerra

Oil Tops $78 to Year High on Inventory Drop, Weak Dollar | www.cnbc.com

There are two main drivers of last week's temporary record: the value of the US dollar, which makes every commodity more expensive and the ever increasing US consumption of gasoline and distillates. The guzzlers on US roads are increasing, and powering vehicles with natural gas is not pursued vigorously...

Do the Goldman Sachs Wizards Know Something?

September 30, 2009

Michele Acerra, Independent Consultant, Michele Acerra

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009, 12:08 P.M. ET.Goldman Lifts View On Refining, Upgrades Oil Cos | online.wsj.com

Goldman Sachs raised their refining view to neutral from cautious on a better demand outlook. Goldman analysts said in a note to clients: "We increasingly believe we are moving through the trough of the refining cycle."This position is very difficult to understand in view of the current glut of crude...

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Consulting Firm (ei)
  • Integrated Steel Mill (ei)
  • Metal Fabricator (ei)
  • Metal Service Center (ei)
  • Metal Trading Firm (ei)
  • Specialty Steel Mill (ei)
  • Steel Mini Mill (ei)

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • President
  • Director
  • Sales
  • Owner
  • Consultant
  • General Manager
  • Principal
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Project Manager
  • Engineer
  • Procurement Manager

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November 18, 2009