March 9, 2010

To Our Valued Customers:

Effective today, March 9, 2010, Steel Dynamics Roanoke Bar Division is increasing prices $25.00 per ton or $1.25 per cwt on reinforcing bars. Orders on the books prior to March 9, 2010 will be price protected if shipped by March 31, 2010.

Prices for all products will be increasing $50.00 per ton or $2.50 cwt effective with shipments April 1, 2010. This is a total increase for reinforcing bars of $75.00 per ton or $3.75 cwt.

New price lists are included.

Steel Dynamics Roanoke Bar Division reserves the right to be competitive in the marketplace where necessary.

Thank you for your business and continued support.

Respectfully,

Parker A. Arthur
Manager, Sales
Steel Dynamics
Roanoke Bar Division