Steel Mills
September 19, 2017
HARDI: Business is Good, But Pricing’s Uncertain
Written by Tim Triplett
Despite recent price increase announcements from major domestic mills and imports that are trending lower, wholesalers and distributors who sell galvanized steel products to the HVAC market don’t expect much change in lead times or pricing until there’s some resolution to the Section 232 and Vietnam circumvention trade actions pending in Washington.
In the monthly steel conference call hosted today by the Heating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigeration Distributors International, HARDI members reported generally strong demand for their products and balanced inventory levels. Lead times remain short, and mills remain willing to negotiate, they said.
