Time or Cost? We Work for You

What can you expect from SteelNow? It all depends on what you need.

SteelNow finds the metal so you don’t have to, but what that means looks different for every customer. Supporting your search for steel doesn’t mean we make the rules. We want to know what you’re looking for.

Often, it comes down to time or cost.

Whether you’re a metal novice or industry veteran, your business has certain priorities. Perhaps your need is urgent and lead time is paramount. Maybe you’re just searching for metal at an affordable price.

Picture This: Charlie needs metal for his fabrication business. His customer is getting impatient, but despite exhausting his local network, Charlie can’t seem to track down the unique material he needs for this project. Reaching out to SteelNow, Charlie explains that he needs material tracked down and delivered as soon as possible – and that he is willing to pay a premium for it.

We still work to get the best price on that material for Charlie using our Realtime Pricing Engine, but knowing that speed is his priority helps us prioritize which suppliers to contact.

A phone conversation with the customer explaining 'My customer is getting impatient and my suppliers cannot seem to find the material. Can you help?'. The SteelNow supplier map and an image of raised hands cupping a green gear with a white dollar sign in the middle are shown to the right emphasizing the need for the right lead time and price.

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October 1, 2022

Time or Cost? We Work for You

What can you expect from SteelNow? It all depends on what you need.

Often, it comes down to time or cost.

We still work to get the best price on that material for Charlie using our Realtime Pricing Engine, but knowing that speed is his priority helps us prioritize which suppliers to contact.