First quarter shipments averaged12,495 tons while the last four months haveaveraged 13,493 tons, a slight increase of7.4. Not yet a trend or even one that weexpect to grow however a shipping levelmore respective of the activity level. Anothersmall boost in activity may come later in theyear as energy activity improves andinventory is worked off leading to neworders. We will be watching the seamlessimport activity closely for increase anindication that the market is becoming moresolid.
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