Twice-monthly e-mail briefing for independent aftermarket distributors serving the transportation industry A summary of relevant articles culled from hundreds of top news sources The inside track to business best-practices to help you do your job It’s what decision makers need to know It's FREE!       Privacy Information       SmartBrief and CVSN will not rent, sell, or trade your e-mail address to any external entities -- ever. Click here to read our Privacy Policy.       About SmartBrief About CVSN     Send CVSN SmartBrief story to a colleague. * Your Name * Your E-mail * Friend's E-mail Separate multiple addresses with commas.   Personal Message * Indicates required fields Terms and Conditions: You must submit valid e-mail addresses only. Use of e-mail addresses is subject to the terms of SmartBrief's privacy policy. Here's the story you're sending: Steelmakers foresee threat from escalating prices Steelmakers are taking steps to offset repercussions of unrelenting increases in the price of steel as construction grows globally. Steel prices have increased 40% to 50% since December and experts say they have not yet peaked. Eventually, steelmakers worry price will affect demand and lead to the purchase of more alternatives to steel. So they are beginning now to reduce their costs, acquire resources, consolidate and experiment with ways to make their products less expensive.  Wall Street Journal, The (5/15)