The U.S. steel market has been under significant pressure in 2022 due to weakened manufacturing and housing indicators. Two consecutive quarters of negative growth and persistently high supply have kept many buyers hesitant, afraid of being saddled with overpriced steel inventories should the downturn intensify. Early in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, steel prices saw significant increases….
Conshohocken, PA, August 4, 2022 Mainline Metals, Inc. announced today that it acquired Great South Metals, located in Acworth, Georgia. Under the leadership of John Kingery, Great South Metals has become one of the leading flat-rolled service centers in the South with a phenomenal reputation for over 40 years. It has immediately bolstered Mainline Metals’…
Surface defects are a common problem in the manufacturing industry, and they can significantly impact the quality of a product. Several factors can cause surface defects, including the milling process, the material being milled, and environmental conditions. In many cases, surface defects can be avoided by using high-quality materials and properly maintaining the milling equipment….
Steel service centers offer their customers a wide variety of value-add services and processes. This article will discuss the different services they provide and the various processes they use to get the job done. We will also highlight some of the benefits that steel service centers offer to their customers. What are Steel Service Centers? …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
According to recent reports, steel demand has dropped 44% causing a bullwhip effect. Meanwhile, automotive restart is looming. Source: Various 2-minute read As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the nationwide lock-down, the demand for steel dropped 44% since early February. Domestically, Workplace and public restrictions are limiting activities in the construction, automotive, and…
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