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The question in the steel market right now is what will finally loosen supply. At this point, we are not seeing much near-term relief. Domestic mill lead times remain extended, spot availability is limited, and contract tons are tight. Hot-rolled lead times are averaging about 7.6 weeks, while cold rolled, galvanized and plate are around […]

Market Update: Tight Supply and Firm Demand Keep Steel Moving Higher Steel prices continue to rise and current conditions suggest prices still have upward momentum, supported by firm demand, restricted spot availability. Imports are becoming more attractive as domestic prices rise, but they have had little impact on the domestic market. In previous steel market

Market Update: In a Backlog Market, Availability Matters as Much as Price The steel market may feel like “more of the same,” but the story has become clearer over the past month. This is not just a higher-price market. It is a backlog market. That distinction matters for customers. When a market moves because demand is

News Release   SOUTH BEND, IN., June 17, 2026 – Steel Warehouse, a family-owned steel solutions provider and service center with 18 facilities in North America and internationally, is pleased to announce Doug Rathburn has joined the company as Business Unit Manager for its newest facility in Hickory, North Carolina, which opened in 2025 and is expected

Market Update: Firm Conditions Continue, Planning Remains Critical The steel market may feel like “more of the same,” but it is not a market to ignore. Conditions remain firm, lead times still require planning and delivered cost pressures continue to be an important part of the buying decision. Manufacturing activity remains in expansion, though growth

News Release Issued by:  For Immediate Release www.steelwarehouse.com Media Contact: Dawn Frasa(248) 872-7583 [email protected] SOUTH BEND, IN., May 5, 2026 – Steel Warehouse, a leading steel processor and service center with 18 facilities in North America and Brazil, has appointed Scott Goben as business unit manager for its Chattanooga and Jefferson City, Tennessee, facilities. In

What’s Really Driving Steel Prices Higher Right Now? If you look only at the headline price, it is easy to assume the steel market is being powered by a broad demand boom. But that is not the best read of the market right now. Domestic sheet pricing has clearly moved up. Since January 12, Nucor’s

News Release Issued by:  For Immediate Release www.steelwarehouse.com Media Contact: Dawn Frasa(248) 872-7583 [email protected] SOUTH BEND, IN., March 18, 2026 – Steel Warehouse, a leading steel processor and service center with 18 facilities in North America and internationally, announces the promotion of Kevin Brown to Business Unit Manager for Steel Warehouse – Arkansas. In this

Domestic Pricing Continues to Climb Above $1,000 Hot rolled coil pricing has moved decisively higher to begin 2026. On January 1, 2025, CRU hot rolled was $694 per ton. Prices climbed sharply to $967 by early April, softened to $804 mid-year, then rebounded to $908 by year-end. Today, CRU hot rolled stands at $1,002 per

By Oscar Sánchez, Business Unit Manager, Steel Warehouse – Mexico Manufacturers operating in Mexico are no strangers to change, but today’s trade environment has reached a new level of complexity, especially for companies exporting to the United States. Tariffs, melt-and-manufacture requirements, and stricter origin rules are reshaping how steel is sourced, processed, and moved across