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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Due to market conditions, copper tube mills have announced an increase and released a new list price sheet dated 9/16. Copper is up over 3.5% from last week and over 8% this year. Rely on Us for Inventory and Weekly Delivery In volatile times like these, rely on our nationwide stock of commodity pipe products. […]
Domestic Steel Pipe mills have announced the below increases: 1/2” – 4” Continuous Weld Pipe by a minimum of $50/Ton 2” – 18” Grade B ERW Pipe by a minimum of $50/Ton 1” – 10” Sprinkler Pipe by a minimum of 5% We will hold current price levels through 5:00 p.m. local time tomorrow, 9/6, […]
Domestic Steel Pipe mills have announced the below increases: 1/2” – 4” Continuous Weld Pipe by a minimum of $50/Ton 2” – 18” Grade B ERW Pipe by a minimum of $50/Ton 1” – 10” Sprinkler Pipe by a minimum of 5% We will hold current price levels through 3:30 p.m. local time tomorrow, 8/30 […]
Due to market conditions, copper tube mills have announced an increase and released a new list price sheet dated 8/15, which is available now. A strike at the Escondida copper mine in Chile has increased global copper prices, heightening supply concerns as the standoff continues. Rely on Us for Inventory and Weekly Delivery In volatile […]
Due to market conditions, copper tube mills have released a new Copper Tube list price sheet, which is available for download now. Copper inventories have risen globally as weak demand, particularly from China’s property market, has led to increased stockpiles. This trend is contributing to ongoing price volatility. Rely on Us for Inventory and Weekly […]
COMEX copper futures broke through $5/lb. to a new record high on May 14, 2024, now at around $4.43/lb. on 6/18. Prices have stabilized as the global copper supply has increased after weak economic forecasts from China specifically. Demand still looks to outpace supply in the long term, driven by rising demand for renewable energy […]
PVC Pipe mills have announced a new list price sheet, which is now in effect. Visit our website to download this new sheet, dated 5/28. Use the Excel version to enter your multiplier to see NET pricing. Please call your United Pipe & Steel representative for your multiplier or to place orders. Rely on Us […]
