Steel Products
January 9, 2020
Steel Mill Lead Times Back to 2018 Levels
Written by John Packard
I was taking a deeper dive into some of the data compiled from last week’s flat rolled and plate steel market trends analysis. Having added about 50+ new companies to our survey, we now send invitations to 500+ individuals who actively participate in the flat rolled or plate steel markets. On purpose, we concentrate on buyers associated with the manufacturing and service center segments, and then augment their data with responses from steel mills, trading companies, toll processors and suppliers to the industry. The results are then compiled in a PowerPoint format for our Premium level subscribers. We also provide the data in a historical context.
Looking at the core data to better understand the trends associated with the graphics we provide our readers, here are some interesting observations:
