Small steel companies finding their niche

YOUNGSTOWN

There is a new reality in the Mahoning Valley steel industry, and its all about small companies that can adjust quickly.

While the glory days of the industry locally are long over, the companies that remain are growing. They’re making more products while modernizing and using practices that involve less labor.

The companies that have survived continue to face a variety of challenges and intense competition for their products. Positive signs, however, appear as a few companies seek to expand or move into new product lines.

Read about how the Valley's industries have adapted. In Sunday's Vindicator.