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New CMA chair Bell aims to help members connect

BellBell to also focus on DEI at Council of Manufacturing AssociationsPhilip K. Bell, CEO of the Steel Manufacturers Association, has a "quirky hobby" that he pursues every chance he gets."Whenever I'm walking by a construction site—if I can safely do it—I like to go and see where the steel that is being used in the project comes from," Bell said. "Reinforcing bar steel—or rebar—has very unique markings that allow the trained eye to determine where steel comes from and what company made it."Bell sometimes introduces himself to the crew and dons safety gear; other times he sneaks a peak after hours or before the work commences "where I can just safely check. Often some of… Read More