United Pipe & Steel is the leading master distributor of Domestic steel pipe, globally sourced steel pipe, copper tubing, plastic pipe, electrical conduit and related products to independent wholesale distributor customers within the plumbing and heating; pipe, valve and fittings (PVF); heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); waterworks; fire protection; pool supply; lumber yard; fence; steel service center and electrical supply markets.
What is happening with the US port strike?
The US port strike has caused significant delays, increasing costs for businesses and affecting supply chains. Steel prices may further rise due to high demand, tight supply, and disruptions in material shipments. Find out more below. What is happening with the US port strike? The US port strike, starting October 1, involves 47,000 ILA dockworkers […]
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Copper Increase, New List Price Sheet Tomorrow, 9/26
Due to market conditions, copper tube mills have announced a 5% increase and released a new list price sheet dated 9/25, which will be available on our website later today. We will hold current prices through COB today, 9/25, and move to the new list price sheet tomorrow, 9/26. Please call us to place orders […]
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Import Steel Pipe Price Increase Monday, 9/30
Due to a combination of factors, including rising raw material costs, increasing ocean freight related to the unrest in the Middle East, higher container demand ahead of the holiday season, and the possibility of multiple domestic port closures due to pending labor strikes, effective Monday, September 30th, United Pipe and Steel is announcing an increase […]
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