When most people think of steel, they picture shiny new framing straight from the mill, ready to build skyscrapers or manufacture heavy-duty equipment. But what about secondary steel? It may not be as glamorous, but secondary steel has been quietly making waves in the manufacturing industry for years. In fact, its benefits often outweigh its…
What is CRFH Steel? CRFH stands for cold rolled full hard which refers to steel that has not been fully finished in a cold reduction mill. The full hard designation indicates that the steel has not been annealed, meaning it is more rigid and less malleable than other types of steel. This makes it ideal…
How Did We Get Here? The Macroeconomics of Steel Supply Chains The U.S. steel market came under significant pressure in 2022 due to weakened manufacturing and housing indicators. Two consecutive quarters of negative growth and persistently high supply kept many buyers hesitant, worried they’d be stuck with overpriced inventories if the downturn intensified. Early in…
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…
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