Steel Service Center Institute To Host Forecast 2002 Conference; Focus: Steel Supply and Demand Issues Will Be Presented

    ROSEMONT, Ill.--Sept. 5, 2001--Steel Service Center Institute:

    Forecast 2002 Conference
    September 10-11, 2001
    Westin O'Hare - Chicago
    6100 River Road
    Rosemont, Illinois

    Why Attend
    Forecast 2002 focuses on the most relevant issues and information to provide on-target, product- and market-specific assessments needed in the areas of steel supply and demand--plus the overall direction of the North American economy.

    Keynote Presentations
    You will hear from trusted experts such as economist and political risk consultant Marvin Zonis as well as the industry's best-known turnaround manager Thomas C. Graham, former chief executive of AK Steel and the US Steel Group of USX Corporation. He will share his expertise regarding what successful steel companies have done and should do to manage through good economic times and bad during his dinner address on Monday, Sept. 10. SSCI Chairman Eugene H. McNichols will present a timely "State of the Institute" report on Tuesday, Sept. 11 @ approx. 11:45 am.

    Leading Manufacturers Attend
    Representatives from North America's top manufacturers: Maytag Corporation, Emerson Electric, General Motors, Caterpillar Corporation and Turner Construction to name just a few will share insights on their industry's long-term business direction and steel consumption.

    Press Attendance Policies
    At its April 12, 2000 meeting, SSCI's Executive Committee adapted a policy allowing press attendance with the following stipulations: 1) no quotes are to be attributed to a single individual or company unless approved of by that person or company before publication; 2) if absolutely necessary, product divisions can restrict access to their product sessions as long as the information presented is provided to the press by a release, approved by SSCI and 3) SSCI will contact editors directly to claim the reporting policies set forth by the Institute for anyone violating the first provision will cause himself and the publication to be barred from attending future Forecast Conferences. SSCI's Flat Rolled Division Council restricts access to its Carbon Flat Rolled breakout session. However, immediately following the session, a press release will be issued and media representatives will be invited to approach the presenters at that time or any time thereafter.

    To Receive Media Credentials
    Contact: Rose Manfredini @ SSCI; Tel: (773) 867-1300, ext. 110; e-mail: rmanfredini@ssci.org