The Benefits of Buying Surplus Steel in Bulk

The benefits of buying surplus steel are numerous, from the money you can save to the effect buying surplus has on the environment. One option you may not have considered, however, is the ability to buy surplus steel in bulk. As with buying plate, pipe, tubing, and sheet on an as-needed basis, buying in bulk also presents many benefits.

In many cases buying more means you’ll save in the long run. Not only do surplus steel suppliers offer volume pricing for larger orders, but many also provide free delivery or shipping for orders that exceed a certain amount.

If you plan to order a consistent supply of surplus steel over an extended period, your savings will multiply. As your costs for supplies go down, your margins go up.

By purchasing your project materials in bulk from a surplus steel supplier, you can drastically shorten the lead times for your steel. With most of the inventory you need already in stock, you can expect quick turnaround times with materials that meet your exact product specifications and size requirements.

If you chose, instead, to order Prime steel from a mill, you could face more than six weeks of lead time. By choosing a surplus steel supplier instead, you can save an incredible amount of time. Even if your chosen surplus steel supplier doesn’t have all the product you need on hand, they’re likely to procure the additional steel and deliver the entire order well before made-to-order steel could be produced.

When you order all the surplus steel you need for a project at one time, you won’t need to waste time creating new orders while the project is underway. All materials can be delivered to you at one time, allowing for easy inventory management and allocation. With ordering and inventory streamlined, you’re much more likely to stay within project timelines.

When you choose to order the steel for your project in bulk, you’re less likely to end up with leftover scrap and unused steel. Your planned order in precise quantities means that you’ll receive the exact beams, plate, sheet, pipe, and tube that you need.

By reducing waste, you can expect to save more money in the long run. An added benefit is that your business will be more environmentally sustainable, which is often a deciding factor for clients looking for their next contractor.

Ordering surplus steel in bulk does require planning, both on your part and on the part of your chosen supplier. The benefit here is that you’re likely to develop a close working relationship with one supplier over time, giving you the ability to develop a true partnership with one surplus steel supplier.

A partnership with a surplus steel supplier means you don’t have to start all over with a new supplier every time you start a project. You’ll know exactly who to call, what they can offer, how delivery and shipping works, and how these things can affect your project.

To order surplus steel in bulk, reach out to Texas Iron and Metal today. Let’s take the first steps toward a mutually beneficial partnership. We can’t wait to hear from you.