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Makers of corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) and other supporters are using earthquake risk as a key argument in challenging a preliminary decision by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) not to continue recognizing CSST in the proposed 2001 edition of the California Plumbing Code.

An analysis of industrial plant closures vs. start-ups by IIR shows a net loss of 40 plants in the five-year period 1996-2000.

Border Pipe & Supply, of Cut Bank, Mont., and Northgate Threaders Inc. merged with American Pipe & Supply Co. of Cut Bank.

Domestic steel makers are being "seriously injured" by imports of 12 of 33 steel products under investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission, the ITC concluded in a preliminary finding.

Northwest Pipe Co. reported third quarter sales of $70.9

Porter Pipe & Supply Co. in Chicago celebrated 25 years in business

Acquisitions and deals, facilities and other financial news.

Anvil International, Capitol Manufacturing and Northwest Pipe Co. are among companies in the news.

The Steel Service Center Institute's Economic Forecast Conference in Chicago on the fateful date of Sept. 11.

Brief news items on financials, promotions, new hires, awards, special projects, etc., in the PVF industry.