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Metalwest is one of the nation’s leading metals service centers, focused on processing and distributing non-ferrous and carbon flat-rolled products.
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Metalwest is one of the nation’s leading metals service centers, focused on processing and distributing non-ferrous and carbon flat-rolled products.
A Brief Snapshot of Industrial Metal Supply Careers
/in Metal Market, Metal Products, News /by metalwestChoosing a career can be a difficult process. The options can seem overwhelming as personal interest, job outlook, and viability must all be considered. Fortunately, industrial metal supply careers offer a little something for everyone. The work is interesting and offers variety, and the industry is on the rise. Whether you find metals interesting or […]
Stainless Steel: How it is Made
/in How it's Made /by metalwestToday we are taking a turn from carbon to discuss stainless steel. This type of steel is widely used. Chances are you own at least a few appliances that are made of stainless. I know my refrigerator is. Stainless steel comes in many different types. At Metalwest we supply two main types of stainless-Austenitic and […]
Cold Rolled: How it is Made
/in How it's Made /by metalwestWe recently discussed how hot rolled steel is made. Now it only makes sense we talk about cold rolled. Cold rolled is the next step along the line of flat-rolled steel products. The process starts with hot rolled P&O. Hot rolled is processed to a final thickness that is heavier than most sheet products. A […]
October 2021 Market Insight
/in Metal Market /by metalwestEconomic News The U.S. unemployment claims fell to 326,000 last month, the first drop in four weeks, a sign that the U.S. job market and economy continue their steady recovery from last year’s recession. A couple new surveys of the U.S. economy show it is expanding at a rapid pace, but the ongoing labor and […]
August 2021 Market Insight Guide
/in Metal Market /by metalwestEconomic News The U.S. economy most likely gained steam in the second quarter, as massive government aid and vaccinations for COVID-19 fueled travel spending. The possible acceleration would lift the level of GDP above its peak in the 4th quarter of 2019. The U.S. had its largest monthly gain in jobs since August 2020, adding […]
July 2021 Market Insight
/in Metal Market /by metalwestEconomic News The U.S. economy grew at a rate of 6.4% in the first three months of 2021. Economists believe this may be the strongest year for the economy in about seven decades. They also believe the growth this quarter will be enough to push GDP output above the previous peak reached at the end […]
June 2021 Market Insight
/in Metal Market /by metalwestEconomic News On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book, a compilation of anecdotal evidence on economic conditions, said the U.S. economy increased at a somewhat faster rate from early April to late May. However, it still described the pace of economic growth as moderate. The Fed said expanded vaccination rates had the most notable effects […]
May 2021 Insight Guide: Market Indicators
/in Metal Market /by metalwestEconomic News The initial reading of the U.S.’s first-quarter economy performance showed that we are still far from normal. However, with more vaccines delivered and business restrictions easing, consumers are feeling more confident about the outlook and are starting to spend more freely. Gross domestic product grew by 1.6% in the first quarter of 2021. […]
March 2021 Insight Guide: Market Indicators
/in Metal Market /by metalwestU.S Economic News The U.S. economy got off to a modest start over the first weeks of this year. According to the Federal Reserve, businesses are optimistic about the next 6-12 months and the demand for housing is robust. However, the labor market is not gaining as much traction as had been hoped. U.S. employers […]
February 2021 Insight Guide: Market Indicators
/in Metal Market /by metalwestEconomic News The U.S. economy grew at a 4% annual rate in the final three months of 2020 and shrank by the largest amount in 74 years as the global pandemic held strong. In late January, the government estimated that the nation’s gross domestic product slowed sharply in the fourth quarter of 2020 after a […]