Mechanical tubing has become an integral part of many industries due to its versatility, strength, and durability. It comes in various shapes, sizes, and materials to cater to different applications and specific industry requirements, including automotive, construction, aerospace, energy, industrial machinery, and agriculture. In this article, we will explore the applications of mechanical tubing in… Read more »
In the competitive landscape of the pipe and tube industry, efficiency and cost-effectiveness are paramount. Choosing the right distributor can make all the difference when it comes to streamlining your operations and keeping your expenses in check. In this article, we’ll discuss the numerous advantages of working with a distributor, like APP, that offers both… Read more »
Since 1995, American Piping has become one of the largest steel pipe distributors in the US. Our humble beginning as a pipe broker with a limited inventory of heavy wall seamless carbon pipe led to our diversification into other piping products. Initial additions to our inventory included SA333 low temp pipe, SA335 chrome-moly, and a… Read more »
The mechanical tubing industry has undergone many challenges in the past few years, including supply chain issues, mill closures, reduced availability, labor shortages, and pricing fluctuations. With these difficulties, ensuring your tubing distributor has the inventory, expertise, and services you need is crucial in keeping your operation running smoothly. Material Availability Mechanical tubing manufacturers are… Read more »
We’re sure you’re sick of hearing about it. If one more person complains about supply chain problems, your head will explode, right? It’s a waste of server space at this point to write an article about what’s wrong. Instead, we want to talk about ways to set it right. Our partnership with a refrigerant system… Read more »
Eight years ago, the owners at a newly minted Oklahoma-based manufacturer set out to produce equipment for oil & gas clients and deliver reliable goods on a cost-efficient basis. They planned to leverage their robust experience in the industry, but they couldn’t go at it alone — they needed a proven supplier just as… Read more »
Major sports events — tournaments, playoffs, elimination games — brim with excitement and anticipation because, well, you don’t know what’s going to happen. To complete a renovation of that same venue, the opposite is preferred: Owners need to know what’s happening with every product order, every procurement stage, every length of pipe. This was the… Read more »
St. Louis, Mo. (September 15, 2020) – American Piping Products has once again earned a spot in Metal Center News’ annual ranking of the Top 50 pipe and tube suppliers. This year the company ranks 41 on the list (moving up for the second year in a row) and achieved the $200 million revenue mark…. Read more »
Oil refineries fuel our world and fundamentally impact our lives, from the cars we drive to the trucks, trains and ships that move the products of global labor. When they’re down, people lose jobs, gas and commodity prices spike and entire supply chains are put at risk. In October 2013, a fire put a major… Read more »
On a recent warm Saturday in suburban St. Louis, a pair of brothers stood outside their home flagging down passers-by, selling them the chance to win rolls of toilet paper from an arcade-style claw machine. It looked a lot like capitalism in the COVID-19 era—at least until you saw the fine print. And that fine… Read more »
