Buying Steel Plate: Retailer vs. Supplier vs. MillDirect
WEBAug 9, 2021 · Suppliers often sell by the "truckload," or between 20,000 lbs. and 40,000 lbs. Suppliers offer a greater selection of steel plate product at lower perhundredweight cost than retailers, since they deal primarily in bulk. Mills are the producers of steel plate materials and offer a varied selection of steel plate product.