Jan 17 Ulbrich Economic Update – Number 5 (January 2020) January 2020 // Economic Update Executive Summary Americas THE U.S. FACTORY SECTOR HEADED INTO 2020 ON A WEAK FOOTING, contracting in December for a fifth-consecutive month as trade tensions continued to pressure manufacturing. The USMCA trade deal was signed after Congressional negotiations secured some changes….
Oct 15 Ulbrich Economic Update – Number 2 (October 2019) October 2019 // Economic Update Executive Summary Americas LAST MONTH’S ECONOMIC DATA supported opposing forecasts for the direction of the U.S. economy. Warnings of a downturn came from the manufacturing and services sectors, as well as news of dwindling business investment and flagging consumer spending….
May 17 Ulbrich Economic Update – Number 12 (May 2021) Get the Full May Issue: Click here to download the 16 page Economic Update for the full details of recent economic trends impacting the steel and commodities markets, as well as the associated industries across the globe. Continue reading below for the Executive Summary. May…
Mar 30 Ulbrich Coronavirus Operational Update (March 30, 2020) Ulbrich continues to closely monitor the COVID -19 status. We are having routine meetings with all locations. We are enforcing all steps possible to keep our employees safe and healthy. This is through efforts not only with hygiene but utilizing social distancing within the workplace. In…
Dec 28 How to Jumpstart the Buying Process: Creating an All Encompassing RFQ Form! Purchasing metals in today’s market is more difficult than it ever has been, even compared to just a few short months ago. With long lead times, scarce material availability, and the ever-evolving marketplace (oh my!) it can seem almost impossible at…
Jul 09 What Makes Inconel® Alloys So Special? Inconel® alloys are one of the most versatile metals around. Their applications cut across a wide range of industries thanks to their high performance and superior properties. They are a natural choice within the automotive, aerospace, marine, and oil and gas industries since they are specifically optimized…
Dec 14 Ulbrich Appears on Meet the Manufacturers Podcast to Discuss Century-Long Expertise and Family Values Last month, Chris Ulbrich, CEO, and Jonathan Ulbrich, General Manager UNE and Corporate Director of Purchasing, appeared on Meet the Manufacturers, a new podcast series produced by ManufactureCT. The purpose behind the podcast is to give a voice to…
Mar 28 Special Metal Spotlight: Niobium This is the first post in a new series that shares background knowledge and interesting revelations about some of the special metals in our precision strip, wire, and foil products. Niobium is named for Niobe, the daughter of Tantalus, a Greek god. It has been confused with tantalum, named…
Jul 23 The Ultimate Guide to Stainless Steel Surface Finishes The surface finish of stainless steel affects much more than just its aesthetic — performance, reliability, and other factors can be greatly impacted. No matter the application or end-use of the stainless steel, its surface finish should be carefully chosen to best meet the requirements…
Jan 11 301si For High Strength Applications When Good Forming Is Needed At Super-High Tensiles 301 has been long used for compression spring applications. Full Hard and Extra Full hard tempers being the most common ordering condition for traditional springs. For those customers whose applications require high ductility at extra hard tempers beyond the traditional…