Steel Output Mounting The Steel industry, which consists of companies engaged in the extraction of iron ore and coke coal for the processing of iron and steel, has the major chunk of sales concentrated with a few producers. The industry includes metal ore exploration and mining services, iron and steel foundries for smelting, rolling, forging, spinning, recycling, stamping, polishing and plating of iron and steel products such as pipes, tubes, wire, spring, rolls and bars. The largest drivers of steel consumption have historically been the automotive and construction markets, which make up more than 50% of total steel consumption. Other steel consuming industries include appliances, converters, containers, tin, energy, electrical equipment, agricultural, domestic and commercial equipment and industrial machinery. Large automakers such as General Motors, Ford Motor Company ([url=http://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/f]F[/url]), Toyota Motor Corporation ([url=http://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/tm]TM[/url]) and Honda Motor Company ([url=http://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/hmc]HMC[/url]) depend upon the steel industry. ArcelorMittal ([url=http://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/mt]MT[/url]) is ...

AZZ Inc.'s (AZZ) fourth-quarter earnings soared 36% on the back of higher revenue.

The company reported earnings of 81 cents a share, ahead of the average forecast of 78 cents. Revenue climbed 31% to $100.3 million from $76.6 million.

The electrical equipment and components maker reaffirmed its fiscal 2010 earnings guidance but slashed its revenue forecast, citing a recent slump in orders. It expects revenue between $395 million and $415 million, down by about 6% from its earlier projection of $420 million to $440 million.

Shares of the Zacks #4 Rank ("Sell") company fell almost 6% in afternoon trade.

"AZZ" Free Stock Analysis: Buy? Sell? Hold?Zacks Investment Research

Highlighted stocks include AZZ Inc. ( AZZ manufactures electrical equipment worldwide for the industrial, power generation, transmission and distribution markets. It is also a provider of hot dip galvanizing services to the steel fabrication market nationwide.

Net income rose 34% to $10.8 million, or 88 cents per share, from $8.1 million, or 66 cents, in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. Analysts expected 81 cents.

Revenue jumped 26% to $108.9 million from $86.6 million in the same

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AZZ Inc. (AZZ) shares have sold off recently creating an excellent value as estimates continue to rise. The electrical component maker also expanded into Canada this year.

Company Description

AZZ Incorporated is an electrical equipment and components manufacturer serving the global growth markets of power generation, transmission and distribution, and industrial markets.

The company is also a provider of hot dip galvanizing services to the steel fabrication market nationwide.

Record-Breaking Quarter

AZZ announced record levels of revenue, earnings, and backlog in its Sep 26 earnings announcement. Revenues spiked 27% to $103.3, the highest in company history.

Earnings for the quarter were 92 cents per share, a 39% year-over-year increase. Net income was an all-time high of $11.3 million.

AZZ's backlog rose to $190.8 million, a 28% gain since the $149.2 million posted in the same quarter last year.

Trumping its Peers

AZZ

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Mantra Venture Group owns several subsidiaries that have their focus on the environment. Mantra Wind focuses on sustainable wind technologies by building wind farms in British Columbia. Mantra Energy Alternatives Ltd. focuses on the alternative energy field exclusively with interest in biomass, hydrogen, tidal power, and improved 3-phase power management. Climate Esco Ltd. focuses on helping businesses implement new green technologies. Mantra Media Corp. serves to spread awareness for the complex field of sustainability with media and public relations. Last, but not least is Mantra China, which is the vehicle for the Mantra Group to establish a presence in Asia and expand throughout the Pacific Rim.

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