Based on licenses and estimates,shipments were up in August most likely fortwo different reasons. An increase in weldeddomestic tubes probably coming fromdistribution to provide supply for maintenancework during the shoulder season which isupon us and also to provide inventory supportfor the upcoming heating season. Theseamless import shipment increase was lessdramatic and again most likely was inventorydriven. Will this shipment trend continue? Tosome degree, yes, for another month or two,but most likely not as significant. Let’s see ifwe are on track next month.
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