Steel Reports

Nippon Steel’s $2.5 Billion Gamble on Mon Valley: Resetting the Sheet Metal Supply Chain

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:39:56 -0400

An investment by Nippon Steel is reviving U.S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works: tighter tolerances and higher-value steel grades will mean less waste, better formability, and more durable end products for contractors.

Chamber Clears Up Tariff Refunds and More at SMACNA Conference

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:58:00 -0400

Sheet metal contractors hoping for relief from the recent Supreme Court-mandated tariff refunds are likely to be disappointed: Unless you are the importer of record, you will not see a direct payout or price break.

America’s Steel Boom Moves Below the Mason-Dixon

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:18:28 -0400

A clash over trade policy underscores a broader shift as new mills, migration, and infrastructure investment redraw the map of U.S. steel production.

Why Majestic Steel is Investing in Modular Homes

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:36:32 -0400

Majestic Steel is investing in modular homes to leverage its steel expertise and meet surging demand for resilient, affordable housing in the rapidly growing South.

Aluminum Skyrockets on War Shock

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:02:41 -0400

A new wave of geopolitical conflict and economic uncertainty is sending aluminum prices soaring – reshaping costs for the HVAC and sheet metal industries.

'Dr. Copper' Flashing Mixed Signals for Contractors

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:57:41 -0400

Copper prices, after soaring to historic highs, are now sliding back as economic uncertainty and cooling construction demand take hold.

Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Brings Some Clarity, But Metal Tariffs Still Haunt Contractors

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:20:11 -0500

With core metal tariffs untouched and refund rules unresolved, contractors face ongoing price volatility and risk – making federal project bidding as unpredictable as ever.

Steel Under Pressure: Imports, Plant Uncertainty, and the Tariff Question

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:20:03 -0400

Granite City Works’ future secured through 2027 — but financial and community challenges loom for the site. And tariff pressures on manufacturers are mounting.

MCA Announces 2025 Design Awards Winners: 5 Standout Projects

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:23:47 -0400

These awards from the Metal Construction Association (MCA) highlight buildings where technical complexity, creative problem-solving, and innovative applications of metal truly stand out.

Trump’s Copper Tariff Excludes Refined Metal, Sending Prices Plummeting

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:30:41 -0400

Copper update: Trump’s last–minute exemption for refined copper metal sends prices tumbling nearly 20% overnight.

Trump’s 50% Metal Tariffs Increase Steel, Aluminum Costs for HVAC Manufacturers

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400

This story examines the sweeping impact of President Trump’s decision to double Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, detailing the immediate price shocks, legal maneuvering, and mounting concerns from manufacturers, unions, and economists about America’s industrial future.

Tariff Turmoil: Court Rulings, Rising Prices, and Uncertainty for the HVAC Industry

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 29 May 2025 13:00:00 -0400

A federal court’s decision to block Trump tariffs sends shockwaves through the HVAC industry, as price hikes, supply chain disruptions, and policy uncertainty leave contractors and manufacturers scrambling.

Sheet Metal Leaders Call for Tax Cuts to Tamp Down Tariffs’ Impact on the HVAC Industry

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Fri, 09 May 2025 10:28:15 -0400

With domestic giants like Cleveland-Cliffs idling plants and the federal government refusing to grant new tariff exclusions, or expedited tax relief, the HVAC industry is preparing for supply chain disruption.

Sustainability isn’t Just a Trend, It’s Good Business Sense

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:44:58 -0500

From the perspective of HVAC contractors, it’s worth noting that while HVAC systems aren’t as linked to embodied carbon like other structural materials, they still contribute to both embodied and operational emissions.

ASME Tapped to Help Ukraine Rebuild Steel Industry Using Small Modular Reactors

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:55:42 -0500

The final roadmap will detail specific steps for implementing secure and safe SMRs in Ukraine's clean steel manufacturing operations, supporting the country's broader goals for industrial modernization.

Domestic Steel is Making the Data Center Boom Possible, Sustainable

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:33:15 -0500

Domestically produced steel provides data center developers with significant sustainability benefits.

American Companies Respond to Unfair Steel Trade with China

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:51:25 -0400

Export-led growth is no longer a viable strategy for the world's second-largest economy. The US, on the other hand, must tackle fiscal adjustment.

The Sheet Metal Frontlines: War Never Changes

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:15:58 -0400

In a letter penned to the founding publisher of SNIPS, a reader, soldier and sheet metal contractor shared his perspective from the frontlines of World War II.

Spiral Duct Steel Market Update Highlights Resilient Demand in the Face of Volatility

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Mon, 06 May 2024 10:46:04 -0400

Cleveland-based Majestic Steel briefed the Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association on the state of the steel market at their annual meeting in Charleston, South Carolina in April.

Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown Successfully Gets EPA to Reverse Course on Steel Regulations

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:42:46 -0400

On March 18, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) successfully pushed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to overhaul its proposed rule related to emissions from integrated iron and steel manufacturing facilities.

Swiss Steel Partners with Scrap Dealers to Produce Green Steel

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:24:18 -0400

To produce high-quality steel, it is necessary to use new scrap material from metal processing with precisely known alloying additions.

Low or No Cost Ways to Make Your Buildings Greener and More Efficient

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:19:54 -0500

Harris polled some of their internal experts and developed a list of items that contractors and customers alike can consider as low or no cost first steps towards greener buildings and healthier bottom lines.

Sheet Metal Market to Reach $450 Billion in Revenue by 2033

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 09:01:52 -0500

The global sheet metal market size is slated to expand at ~4% CAGR between 2023 and 2033.

The Economy’s Impact on the Construction Industry in 2024

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:41:16 -0500

“It’s not time for complacency. It’s not time for the status quo. It’s time to embrace the risk and deal with it aggressively," Basu said.

Metal Construction Design Award Winners Announced

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:06:01 -0400

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) Design Awards, previously known as The Chairman’s Awards, recognize member companies involved in the construction of outstanding building projects that use metal in significant and innovative ways.

US Steel Industry Shows Leadership in Building Decarbonization

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:33:13 -0400

“A circular economy is really developing here, from the producer to the manufacturer,” says Randy Charles, metallurgist and founder of Greenway Steel.

Majestic Steel Releases June 30 Steel Market Report

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:34:05 -0400

Majestic Steel analysts investigate a wide range of economic indicators like iron ore, steel production and the U.S. economy.

MBMA Announces 2022 Safety Award Winners

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:55:43 -0400

MBMA’s awards program consists of three categories. The 2022 Superior Safety Award was presented to four plants that achieved zero recordable cases.

Majestic Steel Releases May 30 Steel Market Report

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Tue, 30 May 2023 13:34:05 -0400

Majestic Steel analysts investigate a wide range of economic indicators like coking coal and steel production in their recent market report.

American Metals Supply Sold to MacArthur

Fri, 19 May 2023 15:42:22 -0400

American Metals Supply grew under three generations of family leadership, positioning itself as a prominent player in the HVAC distribution industry.