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Weldbend Announces Modest Price Increase Effective May 1, 2026 Weldbend has officially announced a modest price increase effective May 1, 2026. This marks their first pricing adjustment since August 2022, when they made the strategic decision to decrease pricing to help distributors stay competitive during a surge of imported material. That move gave domestic supply a real advantage — and it’s a big reason Weldbend continues to be a trusted name in U.S.-made carbon steel fittings. W …

The pipe, valve, and fitting (PVF) industry is once again facing a familiar—but evolving—challenge: tight supply, rising costs, and longer lead times. But this time, it’s not just one factor driving the disruption. It’s a combination of massive infrastructure demand, global instability, and shifting manufacturing dynamics that are reshaping the entire supply chain. If you’ve noticed price increases—especially on stainless steel flanges and weld fittings— …