Date: April 23, 2026
Where: SPIN Chicago
(344 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654)
Time: 1pm-4pm
Join Argus in Chicago for a steel-centric forum examining the evolution of US steel pricing transparency and the current and longer-term dynamics shaping the US steel market.
The event will be followed by drinks, snacks and ping-pong!
Presentation: US ASX: Advancing transparency in the US steel spot market
In this session, Argus will present the latest developments, methodology enhancements, and analytical capabilities behind the US Argus Steel Spot (ASX) report.
- How the US ASX methodology captures real spot market activity across flat-rolled steel products
- Historical weekly spot volumes by product
- Breakdown of the data collection process
Industry panel: Current US steel market dynamics and longer-term expectations
Senior decision makers will examine the current state of the US steel market while addressing larger structural questions and longer-term expectations facing producers, service centers, and end-users.
- Current supply-demand dynamics and what is driving price volatility
- The role of spot market activity versus contract pricing in today’s environment
- Trade developments and their impacts
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Agenda and Timing
13:00 | Registration
13:30 | Opening and Welcome
13:40 | Presentation: US ASX: Advancing transparency in the US steel spot market
14:10 | Industry panel: Current US steel market dynamics and longer-term expectations
15:00 | Networking, Drinks and Ping Pong
Speakers
Michael Fitzgerald,
VP Business Development - Metals, Argus
Michael Fitzgerald is the VP of business development for metals at Argus with a focus on growth and usage of Argus prices throughout different metals industries. He previously served as the managing U.S. ferrous editor at S&P Global Commodity Insights, directing coverage and prices of finished steel and raw materials. He has spent the past 14 years covering and analyzing the global steel market with a focus on North America.
Gaurav Chhibbar,
Chief Operating Officer, Friedman Industries
Gaurav Chhibbar is the Chief Operating Officer at Friedman Industries. His 15-year work experience ranges across sourcing, trading and advisory work across Cargill and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). He is an Engineer by training and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His current work focuses on driving strategy and operational excellence.
Ron Beck,
Executive Vice President, NLMK USA
Ron Beck is the Executive Vice President at NLMK USA. Since 2007, he has held a variety of roles across Sales, Marketing, Production Planning, Logistics, and Quality at NLMK USA and previously Duferco Farrell.
Ron began his steel industry career in 1995 at Wheeling-Nisshin, Inc. in Follansbee, WV, where he worked in several commercial positions until 2007. He holds a degree in Industrial Management from Carnegie Mellon University.
Kyle Scott
Vice President, Steel Technologies
Kyle Scott serves as Vice President at Steel Technologies, bringing more than two decades of experience across commercial, operational, and strategic functions within the organization. Over his 23‑year career, he has held a broad range of commercial roles, including inside sales, regional sales, and national account management, spending 17 years working directly with customers and market partners.
Kyle has spent the past five years in senior leadership, first as Vice President of the Midwest Region and later as Vice President of Purchasing. His responsibilities have spanned commercial strategy, supply chain, procurement, and regional operations, giving him deep insight into the full scope of Steel Technologies’ business.
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