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    Galvanized buyers see price slide continuing in near term

    Written by Ethan Bernard


    Galvanized prices have tumbled from a month ago, and many market participants expect that trend to continue into July.

    Service centers, distributors, and manufacturers who are members of the Heating, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) association met virtually on Tuesday, June 18, for the monthly meeting of HARDI’s Sheet Metal/Air Handling Council.

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