On 2/28/2022, we published a blog stating that we expected wire pricing and lead times to stabilize and potentially start to decline to begin the 2nd quarter, 2022. We also stated that our industry is...
The market for first quarter 2022 has been volatile and now with the attack on the Ukraine it could get even more volatile should crude oil prices increase, but here is what we know thus far. ...
Ocean freight charges have reflected difficulties with lack of limited container space, port congestion, truck shortages and increased freight rates. The blockage of the Suez Canal led to a financia...
Ocean freight charges have reflected difficulties with lack of limited container space, port congestion, truck shortages and increased freight rates. The blockage of the Suez Canal led to a financia...
Since Q42020 the price of steel has risen to unprecedented rates. Even with the US steel industry fighting to keep tariffs in place, an ongoing rise in steel are eating away at profit margins. Is reli...
The market for first quarter 2022 has been volatile and now with the attack on the Ukraine it could get even more volatile should crude oil prices increase, but here is what we know thus far. • N...
As many of you know, wire pricing and lead times have jumped significantly over the last year, 2021. On average, we saw price increases approaching 60% for some materials and lead times increasing to ...
Since Q42020 the price of steel has risen to unprecedented rates. Even with the US steel industry fighting to keep tariffs in place, an ongoing rise in steel is eating away at profit margins. Is reli...
Western Steel & Wire procures containers of wire from our international wire mills. This requires ocean freight to get it here. We have seen ocean freight fluctuate as much as 6 X in just one year...
The world knows it, ecommerce is here to stay and it's up to businesses to decide how much to invest and what type of strategy to adopt.
Understanding your needs, goals, and use cases is important to selecting the right type and size of wire for the job.
Ecommerce is a complex beast that requires powerful supply chains and involves unique challenges and requirements.