Time To Show Your Mettle As Steel Prices Rise

The July imposition of tariffs on steel imports will cause both installers and fabricators to raise their game as another price increase hits home. This time to window reinforcements.

The amount of steel that can be imported tariff-free into the UK is being reduced significantly. And that once quotas are exceeded, a 50% tariff will apply to additional imported steel.

An important question was raised in PMQs recently by MP Kit Malthouse. 

Reinforcement

Reinforcement is a critical component within PVC-U window and door systems Any instability in the steel supply chain has the potential to increase costs, extend lead times and create additional procurement challenges.

Partnerships provide a solution

According to Paul Sullivan, the managing director of Anglo Metals, this is exactly where strong supply partnerships become increasingly important. He said: “We have been aware of this for some time now and have been building safeguards to help protect the industry as much as possible.

“We have built our business around large-scale steel purchasing power, substantial stockholding and long-established supplier relationships, all of which help us provide customers with continuity and greater pricing stability even during volatile market conditions.

“We are also helping fabricators reduce unnecessary cost elsewhere in the process. Our bespoke cutting service significantly reduces wastage, improves efficiency on the shop floor and removes the burden of processing and managing reinforcement in-house.

“For many manufacturers, procurement complexity has become a major operational challenge in itself. By supplying reinforcement across multiple profile systems from one source, we help simplify purchasing, reduce administration and allow fabricators to focus on production and customer service rather than constantly managing fluctuating material supply.

“The market may become more challenging over the coming months. Businesses that prioritise efficiency, stock security and smarter purchasing strategies will be in a far stronger position to protect margins and maintain competitiveness and service their existing installers and win more business.”

Picture: Paul Sullivan, the managing director of Anglo Metals, has focussed attention on the potential rise in prices for the steel reinforcements that go into many PVC-U window systems.

www.anglometals.co.uk