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Industry information, organizations and publications. Here you'll find most of the organizations we work with and information on how our industry operates.
Organizations
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The Association of Steel Distributors (ASD) is a non-profit organization, providing the steel distribution industry a forum for ideas exchange and market information.
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AISI serves as the voice of the North American steel industry in the public policy arena and advances the case for steel in the marketplace as the preferred material of choice. AISI also plays a lead role in the development and application of new steels and steelmaking technology.
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The SMA is the primary trade association for scrap-based electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmakers. In 2003, EAF’s produced 47.8 million tons, or 51%, of the total steel produced in the US. According to the U.S. Geological Survey in February 2005, estimated EAF production in 2004 again surpassed Integrated production, with EAF production at 53%, or 51.0 million tons.
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private, non-profit organization (501(c)3) that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system.
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Publications
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Since its first print issue published in 1882, American Metal Market (AMM) has been the trusted name in metals industry information. AMM provides exclusive news and pricing information for the ferrous and nonferrous metals markets with a focus on North America and world markets where applicable.
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Presenting the real-world picture of metalworking with a balanced editorial approach.
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Inventory Sites
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Steel Spider helps North American steel suppliers promote their companies, expand sales and generate sales leads. It is an affordable central trading platform on the internet where multiple North American suppliers advertise their steel. Steel Spider also provides a platform where suppliers run invitational auctions.
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The ASD Online Marketplace allows all ASD members an online community to buy or sell their goods. The ASD Online Marketplace offers members a chance for direct contact of the steel distribution industry.
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Industry Terminology
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