Are You Prepared for 2025?
Each new year brings its own set of trends and considerations for the industrial metal landscape, and 2025 is shaping up to be no different. At Arizona Iron Supply, we like to keep up to date with the current and forecasted developments and pass this information along to our clients.
Here are a few trends we’re watching:
Copper, copper, copper
Between the rising popularity of electric vehicles, the increasing use of copper in renewable energy tools, and its importance in applications involving health care, robotics, and automation, the demand for copper could double by 2035 according to a report from S&P Global forecast. With this expected growth and possible market volatility, those in the Arizona metal industry are looking to establish solid connections to source their own need for copper. Partnering with local suppliers rather than relying on national chains for copper and other metals can provide you with greater confidence in having access to what you need, and strong communication about supply forecasting.
Consumers are going domestic
Do COVID-related overseas supply issues remain a strong and unpleasant memory? Many industrial metal customers, wary of a repeat of global supply chain complications, are preferring to source their metal supply locally. Arizona Iron Supply retains a strong supply of our most popular products as well as those that are often harder to find. For a metal supplier in Phoenix you can depend on, Arizona Iron Supply is the smart and reliable choice.
Greater reliance on sophisticated technology
With business costs rising, consumers are showing increased interest in technology that saves time, decreases waste, and provides high-quality results. One example of this is the demand we’re seeing for our CNC Plasma cutting services in Arizona. CNC Plasma cutting allows us to produce custom cutting designs with very minimal waste. And since our clients can send us their design requests ahead of time in a DXF or CAD file, this service is valuable time-saver.
Sustainability matters
In 2025, environmental concerns are expected to continue to rank high with customers’ priorities. We’ve noticed increasing trends in customers choosing to work with contractors who support less energy consumption, the conservation of natural resources, and who divert project waste to be recycled when possible.
If your company has not yet partnered with our sister company, Davis Metals, for the recycling of your unneeded metal and metal scrap material, be sure to check out their website to learn more: Davis Metals – Phoenix Metal Recycling
The metal industry is always changing, and continues to keep us on our toes. With new regulations being put in place, developing advances in metal processing technology, and customer preferences continually changing, your business will benefit from having a knowledgeable team in the field available to help.
When you purchase your metal through Arizona Iron Supply, you’re getting more than just high-quality metal in Phoenix. You’re getting the benefit of working with a team of seasoned experts in the metal industry who will prioritize your projects and your satisfaction. In 2025 and beyond, we’ll keep tabs on upcoming trends and forecasts in the Arizona metal industry, and you can focus on your job and your customers.
