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
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
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 financial
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 financial
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
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
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
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
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
Our mission at Western Steel & Wire is to provide our customers with a competitive advantage by utilizing our wire products and services. While quality is the number one way
