Pre-Order Now for 2025!

The 2025 Directory — Iron and Steel Plants is now available for pre-order. The steel industry’s “black book” features comprehensive details on North American steel producers and suppliers from around the world. In addition, the Directory includes information on capacities, products and equipment for more than 1,500 companies and 15,000 key personnel, with easy-to-use geographical indexing. Pre-Order your copy before 31 December 2023 and receive a US$10 discount! The 2025 Directory will ship in January 2025.

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Pre-Order Now for 2025!

Join a Technology Committee – Get Involved!

AIST Members who serve on Technology Committees become an integral part of a vital network to solve problems and advance the state of technology within the industry. 

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Join a Technology Committee – Get Involved!

It’s Time to Start Planning for AISTech 2025

The momentum is building for steel’s #1 conference and exposition, and we are excited to announce that housing and registration will open on 9 December 2024. Mark your calendars to secure your hotel reservations, and receive the best registration pricing offered.

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It’s Time to Start Planning for AISTech 2025

2024 European Steel Forum

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Get ready to elevate your steel industry knowledge at the European Steel Forum 2024. Global executives will converge to discuss the latest trends, challenges and innovation in steel production. Sessions will cover the latest breakthroughs in CO2-free steelmaking, sustainable energy, iron feedstock and state-of-the-art plant designs.

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2024 European Steel Forum

Train Your Way to Success

AIST offers a comprehensive array of training programs tailored to address specific aspects of processes, engineering, equipment and reliability techniques within the steel industry. These courses serve as valuable opportunities to advance your career while establishing connections to expand your professional network. Our fall training lineup is sure to have an opportunity for everyone to learn something new!

Fall Training Calendar

Train Your Way to Success

Upcoming Events

DRI & HBI: Logistics, Production and Utilization Seminar

DRI & HBI: Logistics, Production and Utilization Seminar

1 - 3 October 2024 | Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center

Production and use of DRI in North America is increasing with the reduced price of natural gas due to advances in drilling technology.

Digital Transformation Forum for the Steel Industry

Digital Transformation Forum for the Steel Industry

8 - 9 October 2024 | Embassy Suites Downtown

The digital transformation (DT) journey continues to be a critical component for all steel companies.

Secondary Steelmaking Refractories – A Practical Training Seminar

Secondary Steelmaking Refractories – A Practical Training Seminar

8 - 10 October 2024 | Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown — Broadway

Secondary steelmaking refractory maintenance is vital to both productivity and safety in a meltshop and caster. 

Continuous Casting – A Practical Training Seminar

Continuous Casting – A Practical Training Seminar

22 - 24 October 2024 | Omni Corpus Christi

This informative program targets the heart of steelmaking: the frontline operator. 

The Making, Shaping and Treating of Steel: 101

The Making, Shaping and Treating of Steel: 101

24 - 25 October 2024 | Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square

The making, shaping, and treating of steel are critical to product design, application, cost and performance. 

Environmental Solutions: Air & Decarbonization

Environmental Solutions: Air & Decarbonization

12 - 14 November 2024 | Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista

Equipping attendees with new tools to better evaluate the effectiveness of their systems will be a primary goal of the course.

Material Handling, Transportation & Logistics Workshop

Material Handling, Transportation & Logistics Workshop

12 - 14 November 2024 | Omni Houston Hotel

The program is developed to address the complexities of moving steel safely, effectively and efficiently. 

Project Management 101

Project Management 101

28 - 29 January 2025 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Ft. Worth - Downtown

This seminar provides a comprehensive introductory overview of project management that focuses on development and delivery of project in an iron and steel mill environment.

Modern Electric Furnace Steelmaking – A Practical Training Seminar

Modern Electric Furnace Steelmaking – A Practical Training Seminar

3 - 7 February 2025 | Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel

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2024 October Issue

The Olympic Spectaculars were installed on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, for the Paris 2024 Games. The 30-metric-ton Olympic Rings structure was manufactured using recycled steel by Arce-lorMittal. Learn more on page 4.