CMI NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dear Valued Customer, Strike Update: · The recent East/Gulf Coast port labor strike concluded last week after three days with a contract extension agreement through January 15, 2025. While wages have been settled, the pivotal issue of automation remains a key point of contention. The industry is closely monitoring negotiations, hoping for a resolution to avert potential future disruptions. Operational Impact: · Ports are diligently working through vessel backlogs, with operations running smoothly thus far. · Ocean carriers have filed various surcharges for October to address congestion and potential disruptions. We are monitoring the situation and will inform you of […]

Dear Valued Customer, Abington, PA (9/24) – Continental Materials, Inc. (CMI) is happy to announce that Joe Yarbrough and Will Ogletree have joined the CMI team in the roles of Territory Sales Managers. “We are excited to add managers of this caliber with years of experience and business knowledge. Their years in sales and management in the building products and other business sectors will be a strong asset to CMI as we continue to expand our business and product offering in various target markets,” says Mike Sinclair, CMI Sr. VP Sales – East. “In these new positions, Joe and Will reinforces […]

Dear Valued Customer, As demand for Continental Materials products has continued to grow  we have been adjusting where material has been warehoused throughout the country. The most important criteria has always been to  ensure service levels for our customers that will provide their continued support of their contractor base, on a routine and also seasonal basis. We have added 3 new warehouses in various parts of the US, supporting growth markets for CMI. Though most of our warehouse business is LTL oriented, we will still support customer pick-ups and full and mixed truckloads in new and current warehouse areas. CMI […]

Dear Valued Customer, To our valued customers: Please be advised that due to 30%-80% ocean freight increases over the last 60 days, as well as other contributing factors, the price of all CMI Self-Adhered Underlayment products will increase with shipments effective August 1, 2024 regardless of order date. We expect the increase to be between 6% and 8%. Please check with your CMI sales representative to discuss any open orders you may have with us and/or to obtain new pricing.  CMI intends to continue earning your business and delivering the best products in the roofing underlayment segment. We will not […]

Dear Valued Customer, Are you concerned about rising shipping costs? Unfortunately, there’s no relief in sight. East Coast rates are expected to surge past $10,000 in July. We’re urging caution against lowball quotes from importers offering unrealistically low rates (under $5,000). These quotes often lead to hidden surcharges or even undelivered containers. A Recent Example: Last week, we encountered a shocking quote where the importer offered a rate of $3,900 for a shipment that realistically costs $9,000. Don’t be a victim of bait-and-switch tactics! What CMI Offers: CMI is AMERICA’S LARGEST SUPPLIER of roofing nails, and with a complete line […]

Dear Valued Customer, Abington, PA (6/03/2024) – Continental Materials, Inc. (CMI) is happy to announce that Ralph Bove has joined the CMI team filling a newly created role of Sr. VP – Strategy and Growth. “We are excited to make this addition to our team. Ralph’s experience in the roofing distribution business and his vast industry knowledge makes him a strong asset to CMI as we continue to expand our business and product offerings nationally”, says Peter Fischer, CMI President and CEO. “With the addition of Ralph, and his professional capabilities, we continue to show our commitment to the industry […]

Dear Valued Customer, Abington, PA (6/3/2024) – Continental Materials, Inc. (CMI) is proud to announce that Tony Aguilar has joined the CMI team filling a newly created role of Regional Sales Manager – West for the STAFDA Specialty Fasteners business. “We are excited to make this new addition to our team. Tony’s experience in the nail and fastener business and his broad industry knowledge makes him a great asset to CMI as we continue to expand our business and product offering nationally”, says Len Ayers, CMI Sr. V.P. – STAFDA Group. “With the addition of Tony, and his professional capabilities, […]

May 13, 2024 Dear Valued Customer, To our valued customers: Many of our customers may have of recently heard of ocean freight increases or been impacted by what has been going on with ocean freight beginning in the first quarter of 2024. Many importers, that have no investment in their own supply chain or do not have staffing on the ground to manage their nail business, can easily quote low numbers as they have done in the past. The same dynamics are now in play; based on the current announced ocean freight increases, if their freight numbers don’t work out, […]

Dear Valued Customer, To our valued customers: Please be advised that due to rising costs in energy, materials, and transportation, there will be a price increase of 5% to 7% on all fiberboard and cant strip/tapered edge products nationwide effective with shipments April 01, 2024 (regardless of order date). All currently priced fiberboard orders and job quotes must ship prior to April 01, 2024 to receive current pricing, please confirm any open quotes with CMI prior to this date. For special job quotes, revised pricing, or any related fiberboard questions, please contact your local CMI Sales Representative or CMI Customer […]