2026 State of the Metal Industry: Key Signals for Purchasing Teams
Posted by: Brittany Doering on March 10, 2026 | 9 min. read
Purchasing managers are balancing three variables in 2026 that can move independently: price volatility, lead-time uncertainty, and policy-driven risk (especially tariffs). This metal industry ...
You'd be mistaken if you think you can go to two different metal service centers and get the same value-added services. Depending on the equipment, capabilities, and general know-how of the company ...
Maintaining high standards and ensuring quality is priority number one in our industry. Material traceability is essential to this, but what is it, and why does it matter to manufacturers?
If you work with metal, chances are you’ve heard about DFARS and RoHS. But what do they stand for? And what do they have to do with where your metal is melted? Let’s take a closer look at the role ...
Market volatility is a persistent challenge affecting businesses across all sectors. Understanding how market fluctuations influence steel prices is essential for industries that rely heavily on ...
The aerospace industry is high-stakes. Manufacturers need materials that meet strict standards to ensure safety, performance, and other compliance regulations. AS9100 certification is one of the most ...
If you’ve spent time in the metal supply industry, you may have noticed three letters strung together: MOQ or “minimum order quantity."
Metal shopping can be a daunting task, especially when you encounter a bunch of unfamiliar terms and abbreviations. What do AISI and ASTM mean, and how do they affect the quality and performance of ...
Steel is all around us. Chances are, you encounter it every day without even realizing it. From cars to buildings, appliances to infrastructure, steel makes up the objects we depend on.
You'd be mistaken if you think you can go to two different metal service centers and get the same value-added services. Depending on the equipment, capabilities, and general know-how of the company ...
Maintaining high standards and ensuring quality is priority number one in our industry. Material traceability is essential to this, but what is it, and why does it matter to manufacturers?
If you work with metal, chances are you’ve heard about DFARS and RoHS. But what do they stand for? And what do they have to do with where your metal is melted? Let’s take a closer look at the role ...
Market volatility is a persistent challenge affecting businesses across all sectors. Understanding how market fluctuations influence steel prices is essential for industries that rely heavily on ...
The aerospace industry is high-stakes. Manufacturers need materials that meet strict standards to ensure safety, performance, and other compliance regulations. AS9100 certification is one of the most ...
If you’ve spent time in the metal supply industry, you may have noticed three letters strung together: MOQ or “minimum order quantity."
Metal shopping can be a daunting task, especially when you encounter a bunch of unfamiliar terms and abbreviations. What do AISI and ASTM mean, and how do they affect the quality and performance of ...
Steel is all around us. Chances are, you encounter it every day without even realizing it. From cars to buildings, appliances to infrastructure, steel makes up the objects we depend on.
