Industrial PVF - Articles - Page 31

ASA 'at the table' at recent code hearings

Important updates on plumbing, residential, building and fire codes.

Jim Kendzel

September 30, 2021

Mike Miazga: Survey says?

Studies coming soon to help members navigate current labor market.

Mike Miazga

September 29, 2021

Growing up, gameshows on television were a big thing. I can remember countless times eating dinner at my grandparent’s house and Wheel of Fortune being on the small television in the kitchen right in front of the table. Easy to see Pat and Vana and enjoy grandma’s cube steak at the same time.

ASA announces exclusive partnership with Dell Technologies

September 29, 2021

Dell Technologies will be recognized as the exclusive ASA Association Partner for small business IT and computer equipment solutions.

ASA Washington Weekly Update

Government/legislative happenings of prime importance to the PHCP-PVF supply chain.

September 23, 2021

As the perfect storm of legislative challenges crop up in the remaining days of the fiscal year, more disagreements have arisen in the last few days.

Valves: September 2021

September 20, 2021

Valve prices, according to the Producer Price Index, were up 0.9% month-over-month in August (up 0.6% last month). On a year-over-year basis, prices were up 4.2% (up 3.4% last month).

Carbon Steel Fittings & Flanges: September 2021

September 20, 2021

Global supply chain challenges continue to impact the carbon steel fitting and flange marketplace. Lead times have been extending and steel prices remain on the rise. Capitol Manufacturing implemented a new price list sheet that represents a 6% pricing increase on welded carbon steel nipples (Effective Sept. 9).

Domestic Forged Steel: September 2021

September 20, 2021

The Producer Price Index for iron and steel forging was 13.4% higher year-over-year in August (10.0% in the last update). Month-over-month, prices were higher by 2.8% (2.3% in the last update).

Carbon Steel Pipe: September 2021

September 20, 2021

Producer prices for steel pipe and tube were up 9.2% month-over-month in August (up 9% last month) and are still near the highest on record. Year-over-year, prices are 63.5% higher (48.8% higher Y/Y last month).

Stainless Steel Pipe, Fittings & Flanges: September 2021

September 20, 2021

Nickel prices have increased over the past 30 days to @$8.94 per lb. ($8.72 in the last update). Warehouse levels were sharply lower again this month at 177,078 tons (202,896 tons in the last update).

Plastics, Resins & HDPE: September 2021

September 20, 2021

Producer prices for HDPE pipe were up 4.6% M/M (up 8.1% last month) and were up 61.5% Y/Y (up 58.1% Y/Y last month). Plastic pipe fittings and unions were up 2.6% M/M (up 6.3% last month) and were up 41.2% Y/Y (up 31.8% last month).