{"id":46802,"date":"2020-05-11T14:56:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T18:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupeagf.com\/en\/the-network\/uncategorized\/agf-in-united-states"},"modified":"2024-05-07T15:39:46","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T19:39:46","slug":"agf-in-united-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/groupeagf.com\/en\/the-network\/general-interest\/agf-in-united-states","title":{"rendered":"AGF in United States"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Every month, readers of The Network can send me their questions about our history, projects, social commitment, challenges or any other topic related to AGF Group.
\nTo submit your question:  communication@agfgroup.com <\/a><\/p>\n

This month, I’ve selected the following question of Shawn Gordon (AGF Reinforcing Inc) : <\/p>\n

“Do you think one day we’ll see an AGF division in the United States?”<\/h2>\n

The rebar situation in the United States is very different from that in Canada. In fact, American steel mills control more than 70% of manufacturing, whereas in Canada it is close to 0%. That’s why I’ve always been reluctant to take on giants such as Nucor and CMC, especially since contracts in the United States are divided between supply\/manufacture\/delivery on the one hand and installation on the other, which favours steel mills.<\/p>\n

However, my perception is changing. There is a way to identify niches in several regions where we could be competitive because there are places that are not well served by the Big 2. I has asked Geoff Inniss, senior director, strategic initiatives, to explore our possibilities. Our goal (before the coronavirus saga) was to make a strategic acquisition in 2020-2021. This project will be delayed for several months, but it is still in our plans. So, when will we have an AGF division in the US? Hopefully in the not too distant future.<\/p>\n

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Cada mes, los lectores de La Red pueden enviarme sus preguntas sobre la historia, los proyectos, la implicación social, los desafíos o cualquier otro tema relacionado con Grupo AGF.<\/p>\n

No dude en enviarme sus preguntas a: communication@agfgroup.com.<\/p>\n

Este mes, seleccioné esta pregunta :<\/p>\n

“¿Piensa que algún día habrá una división AGF en Estados Unidos?”<\/h2>\n

El contexto del acero de refuerzo es muy diferente en Estados Unidos y en Canadá. En efecto, allá las
\nacererías controlan más del 70% de la fabricación, mientras que en Canadá es casi el 0%. Es por esta
\nrazón que siempre dudé en librar una batalla con gigantes como Nucor y CMC, especialmente porque en
\nEstados Unidos los contratos están separados entre el suministro, la fabricación, la entrega por una
\nparte y la instalación del otro, lo que favorece las acererías.<\/p>\n

Sin embargo, mi percepción está cambiando. Existe un medio de encontrar ciertos nichos en varias
\nregiones en donde podríamos ser competitivos porque esos lugares no están bien atendidos por los dos
\ngrandes. Para este fin, le encargué al Sr. Geoff Inniss, Director Principal, Iniciativas Estratégicas, explorar
\nnuestras posibilidades y teníamos (antes de la pandemia del coronavirus) un objetivo para realizar una
\nadquisición estratégica en 2020-2021. Este proyecto será retrasado varios meses; sin embargo,
\npermanece en nuestros planes. Entonces, ¿cuándo habrá una división AGF en Estados Unidos? Espero
\nque dentro de poco.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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