Steel Mills
January 17, 2017
HARDI Wholesalers Expecting Flat First Half with Stronger Q2
Written by Sandy Williams
Steel Market Update participates in a monthly steel conference call hosted by HARDI (Heating, Air-conditioning, Refrigeration Distributors International). The call is dedicated to a better understanding of the galvanized steel market. The HARDI wholesalers are responsible for the supply of sheet steel and coil as well as other products to the mechanical contractors involved with residential, light commercial and commercial construction. Demand and price trends were the topic of the January 17, 2017 call.
Most of the wholesalers agreed that demand and business conditions were favorable at the end of 2016. Moving into January and the first quarter, business is expected to be around historical averages with increase in activity in the second half of 2017.
