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Rebar - Multiple Price Increases
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2022 starts with multiple price increases never seen before. The pandemic has disrupted nearly every aspect of the global supply chain resulting in shortages, shipping delays, & price hikes across a whole range of products.
Increased scrap prices have been immediately reflected in rebar levels where a 24% increase has been recorded since January of this year. Expect more increases as we enter the busy construction season. There has never been a better time to communicate with your supplier to ensure a strategy of supply and pricing to get through these turbulent times.
Call the pros at Milltrade.
Supply Chain Challenges
Supply chain challenges continue to evolve and shift as we progress through 2021. Key factors that continue to add pressure are global competition for raw materials, transportation and labour shortages. Raw materials such as resins, paper, semiconductors, steel, copper and aluminum supplies continue to be low.Container costs and port congestion continue to be an issue. [...]
Early Purchasing
We’re off to the races this year - a full month earlier than normal. It’s not just lumber that’s in short supply but all building materials. Early purchasing could eliminate inventory stock outages. Call us to secure your summer requirements and stay ahead of the game. (780.452.1894)
REBAR ... REBAR ... REBAR
Coming soon to Milltrade!With rebar prices on the rise again, why not consider GFRP rebar (Glass - Fiber - Reinforced - Polymers) for some of your flatwork projects. Call Chris, Ryan, Sebastian or Alex for details. 780.452.1894
What a Year!
As Milltrade finishes 39 years in business, I would like to thank all customers old and new who have supported our Domestic Rebar Programs. We will continue to grow in services, products & staff. Please welcome our newest specialist, Ryan Yahn, a tradesman who can help you with all your concrete requirements.
Concrete Construction Supplies
While 2020 has not been kind to many industries, construction projects were considered an essential service & it has been a very busy season for Milltrade. During the COVID 19 pandemic, we have seen a spike in home improvement projects. Exterior concrete work can make social distancing in your backyard much more enjoyable. We are [...]
Rebar
Domestic mills have adjusted their prices to meet import pricing head on, allowingcustomers to remain loyal to domestic production vs import.
COVID 19
In spite of COVID 19, sales activity has reached record levels. We expect the same level of activity to follow us into the fall.
CANADIAN REBAR
"JUST IN TIME" for spring purchasing. CANADIAN mills introduce "FOREIGN FIGHTER DISCOUNTS" - BUY CANADIAN! MILLTRADE supports Canada's Mills & workers - you should too!BEST PRICES ... BEST QUALITY ... & BEST CHOICE!