Utilizing Recycled Steel in Construction and Manufacturing
More than 90% of all metal products are made of steel. With a material that prevalent and prominent, it’s an understatement to say it’s important for steel to be sustainable. And it is. Steel is one of the most environmentally friendly materials on the planet and is considered a green construction material. One of the […]
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Guide to Carbon vs. Alloy Steel: Which is Right for You?
Carbon steel and alloy steel have a lot in common: they’re abundant, versatile, durable, and 100% recyclable. Even among the commonalities, though, they start to differ. There are more than 3,500 grades of steel, so how do you know which steel is right for your project? The first thing to consider is whether you’ll be […]
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Steel Framing vs. Wood Framing: Benefits for Modern Construction
Framing in construction is essential to every structure. It is, literally, the frame onto which everything else is built. You could think of it as a building’s skeleton. The frame supports the roof and shingles, attaches to the foundation, and holds the floors, ceilings, walls, windows, doors, cabinets, décor, and more in place. The two […]
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How to Find the Right Industrial Steel Supplier: Key Factors to Consider
Finding a steel supplier that has what you need, when you need it, and reliably gets it to you on time makes it much easier for you to continue your operations as usual without needing to worry about where your steel is. But how do you know which supplier is best for you? Here are […]
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Demystifying How Steel is Made
In the simplest of terms, steel is a combination of iron and carbon, but how iron and carbon (and other alloying elements) come together to create steel with different properties and characteristics is a far more complex matter. Steel is the most significant and extensively used construction material on the planet, as evidenced by its […]
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Industry 4.0 Adoption and Its Impact on Steel Supply
Industry 4.0 has drastically changed almost every industry globally, and the steel industry, despite being one of the world’s oldest industries, is no exception. Let’s explore how Industry 4.0 is shaping and revolutionizing the steel industry. What is Industry 4.0 and How Does it Relate to the Steel Industry? Often referred to as the fourth […]
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All About the Buy American Act: How Can it Help Steel Manufacturers?
Originally signed into law by President Herbert Hoover on his final day in office in 1933, the Buy American Act has been revised a number of times since, all with the goal of strengthening American industries and creating jobs for American workers. What is the Buy American Act? The Buy American Act became a United […]
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Electric Cars & Internal Combustion Engines: Implications for the Demand of US Steel
As electric vehicle use continues to grow, the easiest difference for most people to see is the obvious: electric vehicles are powered by batteries rather than internal combustion engines, which reduces the carbon footprint of travelers and manufacturers alike. That’s true, but when we look closer, the quest to reduce carbon emissions is also creating […]
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The Impact of the 2024 Election on U.S. Manufacturing: Everything You Need to Know
Manufacturing policies change – to some degree – with every election, be it a national election that impacts manufacturers all over the country or a local election that may only impact a few. Nationally, any time there’s a shift from one party controlling the White House to another, as the United States is experiencing as […]
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The Advantages of Choosing Steel for Your Automotive Needs
Steel is incredibly valuable in the automotive industry, as its versatility allows it to be used in just about every part of a vehicle for a variety of purposes. The immense strength and relative light weight of steel make it ideal for protection, support, and cost-effectiveness. From the frame and chassis to roofs, door beams, […]
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