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Market Update: Recent Trends Shaping the Steel Industry

Leeco Steel — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:58:47 GMT

Over the last few months, the steel market has been influenced by a combination of steady manufacturing activity, evolving economic conditions and ongoing infrastructure and industrial investments. While uncertainty remains in several sectors, many key indicators point to continued resilience across steel-consuming markets.

1045 vs. C1020 Steel Plate: Which Grade Should You Choose?

Leeco Steel — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Selecting the right carbon steel plate can have a significant impact on manufacturing costs, fabrication efficiency, component performance and service life. While 1045 and C1020 steel plate are both carbon steel grades commonly used in industrial applications, their mechanical properties and ideal use cases are notably different.

Understanding the strengths and limitations of each grade can help engineers, procurement professionals and fabricators select the material best suited for their application.

Just a reminder for our readers: The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered engineering, design or application advice. Leeco does not provide engineering services. Material selection should be reviewed and approved by qualified engineering professionals to ensure suitability for any specific application.

Leeco Steel Celebrates 20 Years Of Service At Oshkosh Warehouse

Leeco Steel — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Leeco^® Steel, the largest supplier of steel plate in North America, is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Oshkosh warehouse, marking two decades of service, growth and commitment to customers throughout the region.

Leeco Steel Appoints Chris Thomas To Director Of Quality

Leeco Steel — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Leeco^® Steel, the largest supplier of steel plate in North America, announces the appointment of Chris Thomas to Director of Quality, effective July 27, 2026.

Leeco Steel Announces Sales Changes

Leeco Steel — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Leeco^® Steel, the largest supplier of steel plate in North America, announces the promotion of Sam Murphy to Account Manager – North, effective August 1, 2026, and the appointment of John Faverty to Sales Manager – Processing.

In their new roles, Mr. Murphy will focus on growing key accounts in the North region, while Mr. Faverty will be responsible for processing business development in the East, Central and Service Center sales regions.

Leeco Steel Names Dave Yates Vice President Of Energy & International Sales

Leeco Steel — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Leeco^® Steel, the largest supplier of steel plate in North America, announces the promotion of Dave Yates to Vice President of Energy & International Sales and appointment to Leeco’s executive management team, effective August 1, 2026.

Denton’s Desk: Q3 & Q4 2026 Steel Market Outlooks

Leeco Steel — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT

As we move into the second half of 2026, the steel market continues to navigate a complex mix of economic, political and industrial forces. Many of the themes we anticipated at the start of the year remain relevant today, although several have evolved in ways that are worth watching closely.

Steel plate prices have risen steadily since December 2025 as demand remains strong amid relatively tight inventories across the supply chain. Inflation, global trade uncertainty and the longevity of data center demand continue to influence purchasing decisions across the market. Below are the key areas I’ll be monitoring as we move further into Q3 and Q4 and prepare for what could be an important finish to the year.

Leeco Steel Facilities Celebrate Safety Milestones

Leeco Steel — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Leeco^® Steel, the largest supplier of steel plate in North America, announces that seven of its distribution and processing centers have reached significant accident-free safety milestones in Q1 and Q2 of 2026. These milestones include:

Brandon, SD - 10 years (January 1) Monterrey, NL, MX - 14 years (April 1)
Houston - 12 years (January 20) Oshkosh, WI - 10 years (April 20)
Chattanooga, TN - 10 years (January 27) Portage, IN - 14 years (June 1)
Ambridge, PA - 9 years (March 2)

Leeco Steel Announces Regional Operations Restructure

Leeco Steel — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Leeco^® Steel, the largest supplier of steel plate in North America, announces the promotion of Jeremy Rhoads to Regional Operations Manager – Texas and the transition of Bill Mess to Regional Operations Manager – North & Central U.S., effective June 1, 2026.

Bill Mess, who previously served as Regional Operations Manager for Leeco’s Texas facilities, will now oversee the company’s facilities in Illinois, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Jeremy Rhoads has been appointed to oversee all three Leeco Texas facilities.

Leeco Steel Announces Plant Manager Promotions in its Hamilton and Alvarado Locations

Leeco Steel — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Leeco^® Steel, the largest supplier of steel plate in North America, announces the promotions of Lukus Smith to Plant Manager – Hamilton, effective May 15, 2026 and Alex Komisarz to Plant Manager – Alvarado, effective June 5, 2026.