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Update - World of Concrete 2012 |
I am pleased to report a very positive trip to Las Vegas last week - The World of Concrete. This trip was one of the most informative and productive trips I have taken to the WOC in the past ten years! The turnout was great! In speaking with numerous cab drivers (great for information gathering), they were estimating the the attendance between 35-50K. Although significantly down from a decade ago, the individuals attending were the key decision makers! Looking forward to kicking up the 2012 construction year!
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2012 D.B. Becker Business Update |
It has become very apparent that 2012 is starting off at a very quick clip. Business has picked up very suddenly...the big question. Is this due to the run down in raw materials during the fourth quarter? Will this be sustainable through 2012?
We have received a number of price increases so far across multiple market segments. It appears things are pushing northward due to, in most cases, supply and demand. One example would be Titanium Dioxide. The market has observed an increase of $0.15 / lb. in January, and understand another is pending for April. Although D.B. Becker Co., Inc. does not distribute Titanium Dioxide, our extender business has been quite strong showing great promise. This will definitely be interesting to see how pricing trends as we come to the close of the first quarter, and the beginning of the Paint and Coatings Season!
As a positive note, I understand due to the La Nina winter we should expect very little snow. If the mild weather we are experiencing does continue, this may allow for an early coating season to kick up. I most definitely hope this is the case for all! Hopefully Mother Nature will allow us to catch a break!
In summary, we are cautiously optimistic about the 2012 year!
Should we be able to assist your technical development, or production in anyway, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Wishing all a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous 2012!
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