The topic of tariffs that have affected the industrial PVF supply chain still remains front and center, according to fittings manufacturers.

Throw in trade-cases rulings and the ups and downs of oil prices while you are at it, says Steve Romanelli, president and COO of Carol Stream, Illinois-based industrial fittings manufacturer Core Pipe. “These days, buyers are making quicker decisions on product buys rather than wait for the unknown penalties in the future. Not knowing what the future trends will be for oil pricing and tariffs may cause some delays for projects as customers weigh the risks against their return.”