#METALMARKETUPDATE – July ’22
The June ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) decreased 3 percentage points, posting a 53 mark compared to May’s 56.1. This is the lowest reading since June 2020. Survey respondents noted that supply chain…
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BENEFITS OF A SPECIALTY TURNKEY SERVICE PROVIDER – #METALMARKETUPDATE – JUNE 2022.
Column Rebuild Ward was contracted to unstack a chemical processing column, build a new sump/skirt section, then re-stack the column. Our ability to handle this project turnkey allowed our customer…
Benefits of a Specialty Turnkey Service Provider – #MetalMarketUpdate – April 2022.
Oil Field Contact Tower Repair Ward was recently contracted to remove a 80,000 pound contactor column from its location out of state, transport it to our Charlotte, NC facility, cut…
Benefits of a Specialty Turnkey Service Provider – #MetalMarketUpdate – March 2022.
Most Petrochemical and Refinery Facilities utilize embedded mechanical contractors to handle the day to day maintenance (and sometimes new construction) activities. While this is practical in many situations, often, the…
#METALMARKETUPDATE – JANUARY ’22
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) registered a 58.7 reading in December, a decline from November’s 61.1. Comments from manufacturers indicate a continued high demand environment constrained by persistent supply chain disruptions,…
SUPPLEMENTAL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT – “MANWAY COVERS” – #METALMARKETUPDATE – NOVEMBER 2021.
Pressure vessels, tanks, large specialty heat exchangers, and other similar equipment generally require large openings for personnel entry (for inspection, cleaning, maintenance, or repairs) or even for certain process additions.…
