"Not Behind Us": Major US Tool Distributor Warns Tungsten Cost Shock Is Hitting Factory Floors
MSC Industrial's Martina McIsaac warned of a tungsten supply shock at the Jefferies Industrials Conference, citing a 500% inflation in tungsten carbide inputs. This affects 15% of MSC's revenue, with further price increases expected. China's export restrictions have driven prices to $3,400 per metric ton, impacting Western manufacturing and defense supply chains.




