FAQs
Membership
What are the different levels of membership?
Guests can tryout the tools and browse other selected sections on the site. Registered Users have general access to all areas including current and past data. Members have full unfettered access to all areas including forecasts and Product and Market data. Premium Members have unlimited access for 10 users.
How do I upgrade my membership?
Contact us by either email or telephone and we will take care of upgrading
Market Insights
Where can I find past Market Insights?
Go into the Archives section and click on Market Insights
Coil Calculator
Can you provide a coil calculator for other metals?
Yes, we can work with any flat product.
Spec Lookup
Can I add my own specs to the SI list and get prices?
If you send us your list of specs with the full definition we will add them to our database. Once they are added you will be able to see the price breakdowns. This is a free service.
I can’t find my spec, what should I do?
You try entering variations of the spec starting with numbers and then scrolling the matches in our database. If you have time, you just send us an email and we will try to help. Any inquires we are successful in translating will be added to our database automatically.
Price Lookup
Can you recommend a supplier?
We are in the process of adding that information. We are expecting our user community to provide those recommendations going forward.
Can you supply material at your prices?
Our price lookup is not an offer to supply and is an estimated price only. We encourage you find a reputable local source and negotiate with them to supply material.
Market Data
How often is the data refreshed?
We update all current values at the beginning of each month. Forecasts are updated annually.
How far out can you forecast?
Our Product/Market Demand Forecast goes out 5 years.
Product Data
Can you forecast by grade?
We have not attempted to do that. As an ad hoc project through our Consultancy we can discuss the scope and cost of such a project.
Market/Product Charts
How often are the charts updated?
Our current and past data and charts are updated monthly. Our forecast for + 5 years out are updated annually.
Why is there a lag in the actual data?
The raw data is obtained from governmental sources which are published monthly with a lag of current month -1. Due to the publication being late in the month our forest is actual for current month -2.
Multi-Line RFQ
Can we get a Confidentially Agreement from you?
We are willing to join into a Confidentially Agreement for development of custom pricing software.
Can you prepare a reply to RFQs we receive?
On a strictly confidential basis we can create custom price tables unique to your business. You will be able to utilize your specifications to drive the table lookups and the process can be carried over and enhanced each year thereafter.
How long does it take to build custom price tables?
Customer price tables can be simple or complex so there isn’t one answer. As a general rule a “normal” set of tables for flat steel pricing would 6-8 hours.
Research
How do we begin a discussion of a project?
At your option, you may use the email system or we can discuss on the telephone.
White Papers
Can you develop custom “white papers” to support our marketing?
Yes, we can do that as part of our Consultancy services. Contact us to discuss the scope, timing and cost.