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Cold rolled coil has moved twice since June. Here is how we read the market, and what it means for anyone holding a fixed-price contract.
Tooling cost, weight and lead time are pushing enclosure and bracket programmes towards fabricated steel. We look at where the switch makes sense — and where it does not.
Powder coat, zinc plating or a two-coat system? A practical comparison of what each finish survives, what it costs, and how it changes the drawing.