Tubular Technology, Trends and Torque

Episode notes

This summer episode of Steel Stories brings you a series of fast-paced, thought-provoking conversations recorded live at the 2025 U. S. Steel Tubular Seminar in Fairfield, Alabama. From industry veterans to emerging leaders, we hear how technology, partnerships, and precision manufacturing are shaping the future of the tubular steel industry. Guests include: Scott Dorn, VP of U. S. Steel Tubular Solutions , and T ony Faulds, Plant Manager at Fairfield Tubular Works , who explain why the Electric Arc Furnace is a game changer for speed, sustainability, and supply chain responsiveness. Frank Sams, President of JD Rush , and Scott Dorn discuss distribution trends, market volatility, and the enduring value of three-way partnerships between mills, distributors, and end users. Travis Nemec, Sourcing Advisor at Expand Energy, on the Chesapeake-Southwestern merger, the natural gas outlook, and how advanced casing technology is enabling record-setting well performance. Ryan Schoenhals, Director of Technical Sales and Sustainabilit y and Rob Beltz, General Manager - Sales at U. S.

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