SMU flat-rolled market survey results now available
The results of the latest SMU flat-rolled market survey are now available on our website to all premium members.
Tag: Flat Rolled
SMU's Mill Order Index expands in June
SMU’s Mill Order Index 2continued to expand in June. The result came as service center on-order volumes and new order entries continue to rise, according to our latest service center inventories data.
Cliffs promotes Celso Goncalves to president, father vows to stay with company 'for years to come'
Celso Goncalves has been promoted to president and chief financial officer and appointed to the Cleveland-Cliffs board of directors.
SDI backs strong trade policy, says US scrap supply 'ample'
Steel Dynamics Inc.'s (SDI's) executives said they are working with the current administration towards keeping a robust trade policy that favors US products, and that scrap supply in the US remains "ample."
SMU flat-rolled market survey results now available
The results of the latest SMU flat-rolled market survey are now available on our website to all premium members.
Final Thoughts: Now in its own newsletter
What comes next? Do prices plateau and then dip in late Q3/Q4 – which is what we saw in 2021? Or do they continue to rise into 2027?
May service center shipments and inventories report
US service centers’ flat-rolled steel supply declined for a fourth straight month in May, with shipping days of supply slipping to 44.7 on an adjusted basis, according to SMU data.
Steel imports grow through April and May
After reaching historic lows late last year, import volumes have increased each month of 2026, according to recently released US Commerce Department data.
SMU Survey: Sentiment Indices show buyers remain optimistic
SMU’s Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Indices remained strongly optimistic this week and continue to indicate that buyers are confident in their companies’ prospects.
SMU Survey: Sheet and plate lead times extend further
Steel mill lead times extended this week on both sheet and plate products, now at multi-year highs.
SDI taps SMS group for hot strip mill upgrade at Butler mill
Steel Dynamics Inc. has contracted SMS group to complete a comprehensive upgrade of the process automation system at its hot strip mill in Butler, Ind.
Final Thoughts: Sheet prices still have gas in the tank
Stronger for longer sentiment remains in the house when it comes to flat-rolled steel prices, according to SMU’s latest steel market survey.
SMU Survey: Current, Future Sentiment Indices slip
SMU’s Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Indices edged down this week, according to our most recent survey data.
SMU flat-rolled market survey results now available
SMU’s latest steel buyers market survey results are now available on our website to all premium members.
Grupo Acerero's Q1 results boosted by momentum in plate
Grupo Acerero SA de CV posted higher shipments and stronger profitability in the first quarter of 2026.
SMU Survey: Sheet and plate lead times hold at elevated levels
Steel mill lead times continue to hold at or near multi-year highs for both sheet and plate products, territory they have been in two months.
MISA announces new flat-rolled processing plant in Arkansas
Marubeni-Itochu Steel Americas Inc. (MISA) plans to build a $37 million flat-rolled steel processing plant in Osceola, Ark., adjacent to Big River Steel.
SMU Survey: Buyers’ Sentiment Indices remain strongly bullish
SMU’s Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Indices indicate that steel buyers remain highly optimistic about their businesses’ chances for current and future success.
SMU flat-rolled market survey results now available
MU’s latest steel buyers market survey results are now available on our website to all premium members.
SMU flat-rolled market survey results now available
SMU’s latest steel buyers market survey results are now available on our website to all premium members.
SMU's Mill Order Index slows in February
SMU’s Mill Order Index (MOI) eased in February. The result came as a marginal increase in service center intake levels was offset by higher shipments, according to our latest service center inventories data.
SMU Survey: Buyers’ Sentiment Indices strengthen
Steel buyers remain highly optimistic for their businesses’ chances for current and future success, according to SMU’s latest Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Indices.
SMU flat-rolled market survey results now available
SMU’s latest steel buyers market survey results are now available on our website to all premium members.
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 flat-rolled market survey results now available
SMU’s latest steel buyers market survey results are now available on our website to all premium members.
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.
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.
SMU Mill Order Index climbs further in January
SMU’s Mill Order Index (MOI) rose again in January, maintaining momentum from the month prior. The increase came as service center intake levels ticked up, supported by a jump in shipments, according to our latest service center inventories data.
Friedman posts strong quarter on higher volumes, pricing momentum
Friedman Industries delivered a strong fiscal third quarter, posting sharp gains in sales, shipments, and margins across both its flat-rolled and tubular segments.
US steel exports down to 5-year low in November
November steel exports tumbled 15% from October to the lowest monthly export rate since July 2020.