In the face of COVID-19, companies across the globe are faced with new challenges they have never had to overcome before. The looming sense of uncertainty can be daunting. However, if managed properly, businesses can turn adversity into an opportunity to grow and improve. To help minimize undesirable effects the pandemic has on employee morale, […]

It has been a little over two months since the GM strike ended. However, the ripple effects of the strike continue to affect not only the steel industry, but apparently the nation as well. GM plants have been working nonstop since the end of the strike to keep dealerships well stocked and to keep customers […]

The history of galvanized steel can be traced back to over 300 years ago when an alchemist dreamt of immersing clean iron into molten zinc; the result was a shimmering silver coating onto the iron. It was not until in 1742 that this seemingly prophetic dream was realized by a French chemist named Melouin. Melouin […]

Prices Are Still On The Rise Prices have continued to rise in the steel market since the signing of the Section 232 steel tariffs four months ago. Hot rolled, cold rolled, and coated products have all seen increases of 25 to 40 percent over the past few months. Though the increases have been slowing as […]

When it comes to the automotive industry, steel has a bright future. The World Steel Association (Worldsteel) explains that each vehicle uses an average of 900 kg of steel. You’ll find that 34 percent of the material is in the body structure, panels, doors and trunks of a vehicle to provide high-strength and energy absorption in […]

In the manufacturing industry, steel sheets are among the most used and preferred materials. Flat steel sheets can cover large areas and are highly malleable. They are easy to manipulate into a multitude of shapes and sizes, making them the perfect material for a diverse range of industries. Flat sheet processing employs a number of industrial treatments […]

New tariffs set to start May 11 have been announced that could impact the price of foreign steel, but right now things are changing every day on this topic. Many of those who purchase and use steel for their manufacturing facilities will want to keep a close eye on what is happening in the coming […]

Carbon steel is an exceptional metal known for its malleability, ductility, and strength, depending on how much carbon is present. One disadvantage of the material, however, is that it doesn’t contain enough chromium, so it can’t form a chromium oxide layer that would protect it from rust. This vulnerability spells trouble for industrial facilities; deteriorating […]

Both aluminum and steel are ideal manufacturing materials; aluminum boasts extreme resistance to corrosion, while steel is notable for its superior strength. They both have weaknesses, however. For instance, carbon steel does not have enough chromium to create an oxide layer that would protect it from rust. Meanwhile, pure aluminum is much weaker than steel. Metallurgists […]