Watch our side-by-side comparison of using pre-installed wire pulling heads vs. creating pulling heads in the field.
Construction Market Update
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STEEL
Steel & Market Update - 4/19/25
Steel prices have been on the rise over the past several months, and further gradual increases are anticipated throughout the summer. Van Meter remains committed to sourcing 100% American-made steel, which means recent tariffs will not directly affect our supplier. However, these tariffs are expected to influence the broader market, potentially impacting overall steel costs.
May 15, 2025
Key Takeaways
Summer is approaching, and with it comes an increase in product demand. To ensure smooth operations and product availability, it's essential to maintain clear and consistent communication with your sales team. Meanwhile, the metal markets continue to fluctuate due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, adding another layer of complexity to planning and procurement. For the best support and tailored solutions for your upcoming projects, please contact your sales team — they're here to help you navigate these dynamic conditions effectively.
Maggie McGurk
Sales ManagerVan Meter Inc.
SAVE TIME WITH SOUTHWIRE’S SIMPULL REEL
The SIMreel is designed for effortless setup—no jack stands or heavy lifting are required, allowing a single person to set it up quickly and easily. Watch our timelapse comparison to see how much time and effort you can save.
Southwire/Maxis MSB2000 Conduit Bender
This ½" to 2" conduit bender supports EMT, IMC, and Rigid conduit, offering precise VFD control with no relays or contactors. Its advanced roller system prevents wrinkling, and it comes with a 5-year industry-leading warranty.
Van Meter Speedpull Services and Solutions
Streamline your operations with features like custom labeling, staggered bundles and stackable configurations for multiple runs on one reel. These enhancements reduce overall costs, improve safety and make material handling more efficient.
Wire and Cable Solutions
Learn about our latest projects, best practices, newest products, latest news and more.
Watch our timelapse comparison of a traditional wire pulling setup vs. Southwire’s SIMpull reel to see how much time and effort you can save, and check out the benefits of the SIMreel below.
Jobsite Hack: Plan Quicker, Easier Wire Pulls With These Wire Pulling Calculators
- April 29 , 2025
- Best Practices
- Electrical
You don’t get paid to calculate wire pulls. You get paid to complete them. Learn how Southwire’s free wire pull calculating tools help you save time planning projects, so you can get to payday sooner.
On the Job with Knobelsdorff Electric: Contractor Maximizes Efficiency with Wire Pulling Solutions
- March 27 , 2025
- Customer Success
- Electrical
Go On the Job with Knobelsdorff Electric to see how they were able to execute a more efficient wire pull by partnering with Van Meter.
What you don't know about Southwire's XD1 Wire Puller
- February 13 , 2025
- Video
- Electrical
Watch Adam Bayliss, Contractor Services Specialist, show you how the XD1 wire puller can pull light feeder cable with a 9/16” SIMpull rope.
Compare four methods of ordering circuit wire
- January 21 , 2025
- Video
- Electrical
Do you know your options when ordering circuit wire from Van Meter? Watch Adam Bayliss, Contractor Services Specialist, show you four different options for ordering circuit wire, and compare each.
Tape Talk: What Type Of Electrical Tape Do I Need?
- December 10 , 2024
- Best Practices
- Electrical
Duct tape fixes everything, right? Well, electrical contractors know that it’s a little more complicated than that. If you apply the wrong electrical tape in the wrong environment to the wrong application, it can jeopardize the durability and safety of your project. To help you avoid any sticky situations, use this tool to find the right type of electrical tape for your application.
If you need a thousand feet of wire pulling rope for your pull, you’ll need a thousand-foot pulling rope, right? Well, not when you use Southwire’s QWIKrope soft shackles to connect two wire pull ropes together. The ability to combine (or separate) wire pulling ropes into a longer rope with the soft shackles gives you more flexibility in the field and reduces the variety of ropes you need on hand. Watch Adam show you how to combine two wire pulling ropes with soft shackles, or check out the guide below.
Save more time with wire pulling rope kits
- May 28 , 2024
- Video
- Electrical
There are several items that are often overlooked and forgotten when setting up for a wire pull. If one of your workers has to go searching for cardboard and duct tape, a clevis or even the pulling rope itself, you’re losing valuable time. That’s why Van Meter recommends preparing upfront with a wire pulling rope kit. To help you prepare for future wire pulls, here is a checklist with everything you need in your pulling rope kit.
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