At Delaware Valley Steel, our mission is to provide reliable, high-quality steel plate solutions from our headquarters just outside Philadelphia. With over 70 years of experience, we understand the rhythmic ebb and flow of the steel market, and we’re committed to keeping our customers informed and prepared.
That’s why we’re pleased to share the recent contributions of our CEO, Jerry Sharpe, who has weighed in on two major developments affecting the steel industry and our customers.
Tariff Uncertainty and Its Impact
In a recent article by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Jerry shares direct insight into how tariffs are influencing our region’s manufacturing and supply chain.
Despite being based in Upper Darby and not importing inventory, he cautions: “Whenever tariffs are applied, the domestic steel mills see that as an opportunity to raise prices.”
What this means for our customers:
While we currently source domestically and have not been hit by import-tariff risk, we are closely monitoring domestic mill behavior and how tariff policy might ripple into pricing and availability.
We’re committed to transparency: Should cost pressures arise, we’ll communicate proactively and work with you to mitigate impact.
We remain focused on delivering the quality and service you trust.
Steel Plate Market: Soft Demand and Strategic Outlook
In the industry publication Metal Center News’ “Steel Plate Report”, Jerry provides a frank assessment of the current plate market: “Calendar year wise, it was a good first quarter, the second quarter started slowing down and the third quarter stinks,” he observes.
He also points to infrastructure investment and traditional energy sectors as potential stabilizers: “With this administration, you’ll see fewer green initiatives and more ‘Drill baby, drill’. I don’t know if that’s good for the environment but it’s good for the steel business.”
For you, this means: while the broad market may be soft, we will stay agile, leveraging our processing capability, inventory depth, and service focus to ensure we can support your project-needs even if broader volumes are down.
Why This Matters to You
As your steel plate partner, we don’t just supply product; we serve as a strategic ally through market fluctuations. Here’s how:
- Experience & Insight: With Jerry’s long tenure and our processing heritage, we translate market signals into action on your behalf.
- Domestic Sourcing: Because we procure from U.S. mills and do full processing in-house, we’re less exposed to import disruptions, though we remain vigilant about domestic pricing pressures.
- Service-Driven Focus: Even in uncertain markets, Delaware Valley Steel remains committed to serving as a reliable voice and trusted partner in the steel industry.
Looking Ahead
While external pressures, such as tariffs, weak demand, and shifting energy policy, pose challenges, we maintain a confident, prepared stance.
For your business, that translates into two commitments from Delaware Valley Steel:
- We’ll keep monitoring market signals and sharing insight so you can plan with clarity.
- We’ll continue to provide dependable supply, processing, and support, regardless of whether the market is up-or-flat.
Thank you for trusting us with your steel plate needs. If you’d like to talk further about how tariffs, market conditions, or processing variability might affect your project, don’t hesitate to reach out.