The Bulk Galvanizing Edge: Achieving Scale Economies in Corrosion Protection for Towers
In the competitive landscape of tower fabrication, where structural steel can constitute a major portion of project cost, every efficiency gained in the supply chain translates directly to improved margins and competitiveness. While the technical superiority of hot-dip galvanizing (HDG) for corrosion protection is undisputed, its economic application is often a logistical challenge. The paradigm of galvanizing components tower-by-tower or in small batches is inherently inefficient. The strategic shift to bulk galvanizing—the coordinated processing of components from multiple towers in a single, large-scale production run—unlocks profound scale economies. This approach is not merely a procurement tactic; it is a sophisticated exercise in production planning, logistics synchronization, and total cost management that fundamentally lowers the cost per ton of protected steel. This blog dissects the economic mechanics of bulk galvanizing, outlining how fabricators and large p...