Earlier this year, amid political tensions and conflict between Russia and Ukraine, most Ukrainian steel plants suspended production and put their equipment into hot conservation mode. The issue of employee safety was paramount. A steel plant cannot operate during a shelling attack, which threatens both workers and the production facilities themselves. The Russia-Ukraine conflict…
How Your Business Can Easily Overcome the Steel Supply Chain Disruptions
The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc with supply chains. Steel — an essential metal used in multiple manufacturing segments (everything from refrigerators to cars) — was not immune to these disruptions. At the beginning of the pandemic, not surprisingly, steel demand dropped, but it quickly skyrocketed. Prior to the pandemic, steel was priced between $500 and…
The Economic and Environmental Benefits of Selling Steel
You may already be aware that there is a difference between prime steel and secondary steel. Prime steel passes all manufacturing inspection tests and is available on the “primary” raw materials market. In short, anything that doesn’t meet the requirements is placed on the secondary market. Secondary steel can be classified into two categories: used…
The Math Behind Steel Measurement
Steel is one of the most reliable commodities on earth, with its unquestionable durability and strength. Steel structures provide long-term, stable performance. Steel does not expand or contract with moisture exposure, nor does it warp, split, crack or creep. Steel is typically priced by hundredweight (CWT) — the price per 100 pounds of material. In…
Steel Construction Materials: Building Relationships That Build Structures
We offer quality steel materials to create the construction materials your customers want when they need them. Steel for Commercial & Residential Materials There is a shift being seen within the construction industry. Builders are recognizing the value and reliability of steel studs for both commercial and residential projects. Businesses that supply quality construction materials…