In this article, we review current steel industry trends, including overall production and scrap surcharge metrics, to consider the answer to this question. While the industry continues to recover, substantial risks remain, and businesses that rely on steel will do well to lock in a reliable source from a quality supply chain partner.

Cold-finished steel bar can provide fit-for-purpose material characteristics across a wide variety of applications. The term “cold-finishing,” however, is used to describe a number of different processing options, and it can be difficult to know which choice is right for a given challenge. This article to provides some clarity, explains the fundamentals of cold finishing, and outlines the differences (and benefits) of different types of cold-finished steel bar.

The addition of Boron to steel has long been recognized as a solution for boosting steel hardenability. But what is the metallurgical science behind this outcome? In this article, we explain boron-treated steel, how boron affects steel hardening response, and why boron-treated steels can provide exceptional value in the right applications.