U.S General Stainless announced a 3% to 10% increase in the base price of its bar products. All new order additions are effective immediately. The current material and energy surcharges will remain in effect. Chris Zimmer, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, said: "We are in an environment that has resulted in a dramatic increase in inflationary costs in virtually all areas of our business, and it has been necessary for us to adjust our pricing to keep pace with this change