Oregon Steel Mills taps Doyle Hopper as president
Doyle Hopper has joined Oregon Steel Mills as its new president.
Category: Plate
Plate producers hold firm on pricing despite uneven demand
Plate market sources say the week has been quiet, but that overall, business remains consistent.
SMU Survey: Sheet and plate lead times extend to multi-year highs
Steel mill lead times extended to multi-year highs on both sheet and plate products this week.
SMU Survey: Mills hold firm on prices, most buyers say
Most steel buyers report that domestic mills are unwilling to negotiate price on new sheet and plate spot orders.
February service center shipments and inventories report
US service centers’ flat-rolled steel supply declined for a second consecutive month in February, with shipping days of supply slipping to 52.2 on an adjusted basis, according to SMU data.
SMU Price Ranges: Sheet and plate markets tick higher
Prices for both sheet and plate products climbed higher this week, with some rising to multi-year highs, according to SMU's latest market canvass.
Steel exports recover in January, still historically weak
US steel exports jumped 33% in January but remain historically low, according to recently released US Department of Commerce data.
Steel imports remain low in January and February
Steel imports remained close to multi-year lows in January and February, according to US Commerce Department data released this week.
Business conditions indicate market's increasing strength: Plate sources
Domestic plate market participants expressed confidence in the overall improvement of market conditions this week.
Steel market chatter this week
Earlier this week, SMU polled steel buyers on an array of topics, ranging from market prices, demand, and inventories to tariffs, imports, and evolving market events.
Nucor Plate Group aims to raise prices
Nucor Plate Group notified customers it is increasing prices on all rolled products by $40 per short ton (st) and $60/st on all heat treat products.
SMU Price Ranges: Sheet and plate flat or up as tight market keeps pricing power with mills
SMU's sheet and plate prices were flat or higher this week in a US market that remains characterized by extended lead times and limited spot availability.
Reliance subsidiary secures big defense contracts
Reliance Inc. announced two big US government contract wins from its wholly-owned subsidiary AMI Metals Inc.
Plate sources eye imports, cite domestic supply concerns
Plate sources say they’re welcoming imports as domestic mill delivery delays, extended lead times, and climbing prices make fully adopting US-produced plate products unrealistic.
Oregon Steel and SSAB aim to push plate prices higher
Oregon Steel Mills and SSAB Americas announced higher plate prices to close out the week.
SMU Survey: Sheet and plate lead times hold at high levels
Following extensions in February, steel mill lead times held steady or extended further for both sheet and plate products this week, according to buyers responding to our latest market survey.
SMU Survey: Buyers continue to report mills holding firm on price
Most steel buyers responding to our market survey this week said domestic mills remain unwilling to negotiate lower prices for new spot orders.
SMU Price Ranges: Sheet and plate climb higher
SMU's sheet and plate prices increased this week to new multi-month highs.
Plate market sources bemoan unpredictable demand, availability, and lead times
Plate industry sources said the market has been characterized by three factors lately: fewer domestic mills willing to fulfill spot buys, inconsistent lead times, and erratic demand.
Steel exports tumble further in December, lowest since 2020
Trade for many of the sheet and plate products we follow has fallen to multi-year lows through December.
Traders report stronger import interest as domestic HRC nears $1,000
With domestic steel prices rising steadily and mill lead times pushing out, import offers are becoming more attractive to US buyers.
SMU Price Ranges: Sheet sees modest increase, plate jumps
Sheet prices continue to grind higher on tight supply and 'okay' demand. Plate finally saw some movement after weeks of stability as price increases begin to stick.
Tampa Steel Conference: JSW USA confirms weather-related delays, sees opportunity ahead
SMU sits down with JSW Steel USA CEO Rob Simon.
CRU: Higher costs and demand will raise plate prices
Global steel plate prices are expected to trend upward as North American restocking and European regulatory costs will drive the market, even as recovery in Asian markets remains gradual and cost-dependent.
SMU Survey: Sheet and plate lead times inch higher
Hot rolled and galvanized lead times are about half a week longer than they were three months ago, while production times for cold rolled, Galvalume, and plate products are one to two weeks longer.
SMU Survey: Mills continue to hold firm on prices, most buyers say
Since late 2025, mills have begun to hold a firmer stance on prices, tightening their grip at the start of this year and holding on since
Market expects mill hikes to stick as seasonal demand increases: plate sources
Once wintery weather gives way to sunnier spring conditions, plate sources foresee the market accepting the $50-60 per short ton spot price increases issued by Nucor Plate Group, Oregon Steel Mills, and SSAB.
SMU Price Ranges: Cold rolled and coated move higher, hot rolled and plate flat
Three of SMU’s price indices increased this week, while two remained steady, all holding at multi-month highs.
SSAB Americas aims to hike plate prices by $60/ton
SSAB Americas wants to increase plate prices by at least $60 per short ton, $10 more than rival Nucor’s price hike last week.
Nucor aims to hike plate prices by $50/ton
Nucor on Friday announced plans to increase plate prices by $50 per short ton (st).