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RISK FACTORS RELATED TO OUR INDUSTRY
Our level of production and our sales and earnings are subject to significant fluctuations as a result of the cyclical nature of the steel industry and the industries we serve
Imports of steel into North America have, in recent years, adversely affected, and may yet again adversely affect, North American steel prices, which would impact the level of our sales, margins and profitability
A reduction or slowdown in China s steel consumption could have a material adverse effect on global steel pricing and could result in increased steel exports into North America
Excess global capacity in the steel industry and the availability of competitive substitute materials has resulted in intense competition and may continue to exert downward pressure on our pricing
We may be unable to continue to pass on increases in the cost of scrap and other raw materials to our customers, which would reduce our earnings
Fluctuations in inventory levels of oilfield products and service center products could adversely affect our sales
Fluctuations in the value of the United States dollar relative to other currencies may adversely affect our business
Unexpected equipment failures may lead to production curtailments or shutdowns
Potential product liability claims relating
to the products we manufacture and sell to the oil and gas industry could harm our business
We may face risks associated with the implementation of our growth strategy
Environmental regulation imposes substantial costs and limitations on our operations
Our business requires substantial capital investment and maintenance expenditures, which we may be unable to provide
Our stock price may be volatile and could decline substantially
We may not continue to pay cash dividends in the future
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