Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) and Draxton discussed vital aspects of the supplier relationship at the 2026 Fastmarkets Circular Steel Summit. Both companies emphasize finding the best value in ferrous scrap, with SDI highlighting its integration with Omnisource for maximizing material value, and Draxton focusing on building long-term alliances and direct relationships with OEMs for consistent supply and quality. The panelists also detailed their approaches to meeting contract needs, ensuring supply quality through rigorous testing, and continuously assessing supplier performance to maintain high standards for their steel and automotive part production.
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2026 Circular Steel Summit: The supplier relationship
Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) and Draxton discussed vital aspects of the supplier relationship at the 2026 Fastmarkets Circular Steel Summit. Both companies emphasize finding the best value in ferrous scrap, with SDI highlighting its integration with Omnisource for maximizing material value, and Draxton focusing on building long-term alliances and direct relationships with OEMs for consistent supply and quality. The panelists also detailed their approaches to meeting contract needs, ensuring supply quality through rigorous testing, and continuously assessing supplier performance to maintain high standards for their steel and automotive part production.