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Due to a combination of factors, including rising raw material costs, increasing ocean freight related to the unrest in the Middle East, higher container demand ahead of the holiday season, and the possibility of multiple domestic port closures due to pending labor strikes, effective Monday, September 30th, United Pipe and Steel is announcing an increase on import welded steel pipe of approximately $100-$150/TON. …

Domestic Steel Pipe mills have announced the below increases: 1/2” – 4” Continuous Weld Pipe by a minimum of $50/Ton 2” – 18” Grade B ERW Pipe by a minimum of $50/Ton 1” – 10” Sprinkler Pipe by a minimum of 5%We will hold current price levels through 3:30 p.m. local time tomorrow, 8/30 and release a new Domestic Steel Pipe list price sheet when we return from the Labor Day Weekend holiday break on Tuesday, 9/3. Please submit your requests via the Quote button  …

What's Happening with CopperDue to market conditions, copper tube mills have announced an increase and released a new list price sheet dated 8/15, which will be available on our website today. A strike at the Escondida copper mine in Chile has increased global copper prices, heightening supply concerns as the standoff continues. In volatile times like these, rely on our nationwide stock of commodity pipe products. Break bundles and combine copper tube, steel pipe, and PVC pipe in your o …

In the vast network of pipelines in industrial complexes, residential buildings, and municipal water systems, maintaining optimal pressure is crucial. Pressure control valves play a pivotal role in this process. Two common types of pressure control valves are pressure-reducing valves and pressure-restricting valves.Pressure-Regulating DevicesThe National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) defines pressure-regulating devices as something designed to reduce, regulate, control, or restrict water pr …

‘It’s All Happening Again.’ The Supply Chain Is Under Strain.As Houthi rebels intensify strikes on vessels headed for the Suez Canal, global shipping prices are soaring, raising fears of product shortages and delays. Click here to read the article