American Iron and Steel Institute
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. AISI is comprised of 23 member companies, including integrated and electric furnace steelmakers, and approximately 125 associate members who are suppliers to or customers of the steel industry. AISI's member companies represent over three quarters of both U.S. and North American steel capacity.
Latest News
AISI: Preliminary U.S. Steel Imports Decrease 1% in March
26 April 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,476,000 tons of steel in March, including 1,967,000 tons of finished steel (down 1% and up 4%, respectively, vs. February final data).
Engineering Students Take on New Challenge in International Cold-Formed Steel Design Competition
24 April 2013 - The third International Student Competition on Cold-Formed Steel Design competition is open to all full-time students at either the undergraduate or graduate levels who are interested in cold-formed steel design, creative in problem solving, and eager to learn new technologies.
North American Steel Industry Celebrates Sustainability and Superior Recycling Attributes of Steel on Earth Day
22 April 2013 - The 43-year-old annual Earth Day observance is an opportunity for individuals and organizations around the world to become "part of the solution" when it comes to protecting the planet. With its long-standing commitment to sustainable products and practices, the North American steel industry plays an integral role in making the planet safer, cleaner and greener.
North American Steel Industry Celebrates Sustainability and Superior Recycling Attributes of Steel on Earth Day
22 April 2013 - The 43-year-old annual Earth Day observance is an opportunity for individuals and organizations around the world to become "part of the solution" when it comes to protecting the planet. With its long-standing commitment to sustainable products and practices, the North American steel industry plays an integral role in making the planet safer, cleaner and greener.
February U.S. Steel Shipments Drop 9.4% M-o-M and 11.5% Y-o-Y
17 April 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that for the month of February 2013, U.S. steel mills shipped 7,436,388 tons, a 9.4% decrease from the 8,210,726 tons shipped in the previous month and a 11.5% decrease from the 8,407,343 tons shipped in February 2012.
AISI: Approval of Windsor Bridge Permit is "Great News" for Steel
15 April 2013 - The U.S. State Department issued a permit approving the construction of a new bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor in Ontario, Canada, which will enhance industry competitiveness and facilitate intra-NAFTA trade, the American Iron and Steel Institute says.
U.S. Import Permits Drop 3% from February to March
04 April 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that steel import permit applications for the month of March total 2,541,000 tons.
Bloomberg: North American Carmakers to Triple Thin-Use Steel Use by 2025, Body Says
02 April 2013 - North American automakers may triple their use of stronger, thinner steel by 2025 to increase fuel efficiency, according to a lobby for producers of the metal, Bloomberg reports.
SMDI Launches Steel Packaging Campaign
27 March 2013 - With an emphasis on performance, the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) will launch a national education campaign to highlight the depth of steel’s leadership in meeting the sustainability needs of the packaging industry.
Preliminary U.S. Steel Imports Decline 7% in February
26 March 2013 - Based on preliminary U.S. Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,441,000 tons of steel in February, including 1,819,000 tons of finished steel (down 7% and 15%, respectively, vs. January final data).
AISI Members Tell Congressional Subcommittee that More Can Be Done to Help U.S. Steel Industry and Manufacturing
22 March 2013 - On 21 March 2013 at a hearing in Washington, D.C., chief executives from a number of the leading steel companies in the U.S. told members of the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, that - while the steel industry is regaining a post-recession momentum -- many government policies on tax, energy, infrastructure, environment and trade need to be remedied to keep American jobs in steel and other manufacturing sectors.
AISI Members Tell Congressional Subcommittee that More Can Be Done to Help U.S. Steel Industry and Manufacturing
22 March 2013 - On 21 March 2013 at a hearing in Washington, D.C., chief executives from a number of the leading steel companies in the U.S. told members of the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, that - while the steel industry is regaining a post-recession momentum -- many government policies on tax, energy, infrastructure, environment and trade need to be remedied to keep American jobs in steel and other manufacturing sectors.
American Iron and Steel Insitute Supports Currency Reform Bill
22 March 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute says China’s undervalued currency is a key reason why the U.S. has lost 5.7 million manufacturing jobs in the last decade, and has urged Members of Congress to support currency legislation introduced this week to remedy this unfair trade practice.
January 2013 U.S. Steel Mill Shipments at Highest Monthly Amount Since August 2012
18 March 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that for the month of January 2013, U.S. steel mills shipped 8,210,726 tons, a 9.7% increase from the 7,483,120 tons shipped in the previous month, December 2012, and a 3.4% decrease from the 8,497,932 tons shipped in January 2012.
U.S. Import Permits Down 5% in February
07 March 2013 - the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that steel import permit applications for the month of February total 2,558,000 tons. This was a 5% decrease from the 2,692,000 permit tons recorded in January and down 0.8% from the January preliminary imports total of 2,579,000 tons.
Berry Metal Brings Industry Expertise to Enhance Development of Energy-Efficient Ironmaking Technology
04 March 2013 - Berry Metal Co., in collaboration with the American Iron & Steel Institute and the University of Utah, is lending its expertise to the development of a breakthrough flash ironmaking process aimed at establishing an energy-efficient and environmentally preferred alternative to the traditional blast furnace process.
Berry Metal Brings Industry Expertise to Enhance Development of Energy-Efficient Ironmaking Technology
04 March 2013 - Berry Metal Co., in collaboration with the American Iron & Steel Institute and the University of Utah, is lending its expertise to the development of a breakthrough flash ironmaking process aimed at establishing an energy-efficient and environmentally preferred alternative to the traditional blast furnace process.
U.S. Preliminary Steel Imports Increase 5% in January
27 February 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,579,000 tons of steel in January, including 2,106,000 tons of finished steel (up 5% and 18%, respectively, vs. December final data).
AISI Announces 2013 Public Policy Agenda
12 February 2013 - In advance of President Obama’s State of the Union speech, the American Iron and Steel Institute announced its 2013 Public Policy Agenda, part of an aggressive strategy by AISI and member companies to promote a strong steel industry and robust manufacturing sector.
U.S. Finished Steel Imports Jump in January
06 February 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute reported that steel import permit applications for the month of January 2013 totaled 2,629,000 tons — a 12% rise from December 2012.
