The last couple of years were anything but boring for the metal industry. A disrupted supply chain led to a big rise in mostly steel prices. The cause of the disruption everyone knows: covid-19. Also after that the sector, including her suppliers, ended up in a perfect storm. Shortages were bent in (sometimes) too much storage and on average, employees called in sick more often. At the same time, qualified staff was hard to find and still is. In addition, making products was also more expensive as a result of higher energy prices.
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