To: Original Mad Dog who wrote (3808 ) 4/24/2001 3:22:32 PM From: John Pitera Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 33421 OMD, I think you have a point about companies like FWC that build energy related projects..... I believe that FWC would benefit if any new nuclear plants are constructed over the next couple of years as well. SGR is also in the energy engineering, procurement and construction area:The Shaw Group Inc. is a vertically integrated provider of complete piping systems and comprehensive engineering, procurement and construction services. The Company operates primarily in the United States, the Far East/Pacific Rim, Europe, South America and the Middle East for customers in the power generation, process (including petrochemical, chemical and refining) and other industries and the environmental and infrastructure sector. The Company offers comprehensive design and engineering services, piping system fabrication, industrial construction and maintenance services, manufacturing and sale of specialty pipefittings and design and fabrication of pipe support systems. The Company's operations are conducted primarily through wholly owned subsidiaries and joint ventures. WLV makes copper and copper alloy tubes which are used in refineries and utilitiies.Wolverine Tube, Inc. is a North American manufacturer and distributor of copper and copper alloy tube. The Company also manufactures and distributes copper and copper alloy rod, bar and strip products. The Company's customers include commercial and residential air conditioning and refrigeration equipment manufacturers, appliance manufacturers, automotive manufacturers, industrial equipment manufacturers, utilities and other power generating companies, refining and chemical processing companies and plumbing wholesalers. Wolverine generally does business through three product segments: commercial products, wholesale products and rod, bar and strip products. Obviously the refiners have been strong: VLO, TOS,ASH, SUN, UDS John