1、MRC Global 2013 Annual ReportMRC Global is vital to the energy industrys global supply chain.f1.vitalvi.tal MRC GLOBAL2013 ANNUAL REPORT1MRC GLOBAL2013 ANNUAL REPORT1necessary to the existence,continuance,or well-being of something;indispensable;essentialThe global economy is expected to grow in 201
2、4.Energy is vital to this continued progress.Global demand for energy is expected to rise,fueling these economic improvements.The energy industry is working to meet that demand.To maintain and grow their production,energy providers must engage in a complex,global supply chain for essential products.
3、MRC Global plays a vital role in this process by efficiently navigating this vast,intricate supply chain,and,therefore,allowing our customers to focus on their core business of providing energy to the world.MRC GLOBAL2013 ANNUAL REPORT2MRC GLOBAL2013 ANNUAL REPORT2Energy is Vital to Continued Global
4、 ProgressAround the world,technological innovations,urbanization and growing populations are driving progress.The global economy is expected to expand by 3.7%in 2014,especially in emerging economies,which are expected to grow by 5.1%in 2014 and continue the upward trend in 2015 to 5.7%.*Energy is vi
5、tal to this continued economic progress.Energy fuels advancements in the health,safety and overall well being of people around the world.Our customers are responsible for providing that necessary energy to the world.As our customers grow to meet the worlds rising energy demands,MRC Global is growing
6、 alongside them.*Source:International Monetary Fund,World Economic Outlook Update,January 21,2014.A bicycle chain is a vital component in the energy-efficient transfer of power from pedals to the drive-wheel,enabling continuous movement of the machine.Asia-Pacific/EuropeCanadaU.S.76%14%10%2013 Reven