April 2011

Price increases have flattened out due to the world market reacting to the uncertainty caused by the Japanese disaster and the unrest in North Africa and the Middle East. Costs of making steel have reduced slightly as the spot prices influencing scrap, iron ore and other commodities come under pressure. Our general view is that this is a short term readjustment and that prices will resume their upward trend by June. In the UK, April is a short month and most producers will try to weather this trend so, although there my be some competitive offers about, prices will not change significantly.

Supply

Although there are a few shortages, supply is generally in balance.

Demand

March (23 days) has been a good month for both Tomrods and All Steels and, although April (18 days) is a short working day month, we are hoping this trend will continue.

Special Offer

MILD STEEL PLATE

1No 2500 x 1220 x 12.5

2No 2500 x 1260 x 35

1No 2500 x 1260 x 45

2No 2500 x 1260 x 10

1No 2000 x 2040 x 67

1No 1840 x 1120 x 8 DURBAR

2No 2000 x 1000 x 8

ALL STORED INSIDE. £345 PER TONNE JOB LOT / £385 PER TONNE INDIVIDUAL PLATES.

1No 2500 x 1500 x 20

1No 3000 x 1500 x 16