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
U.S. Imports Decline 14% from November to December
24 January 2013 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,339,000 tons of steel in December 2012, including 1,654,000 tons of finished steel (down 14% and 19%, respectively, from November final data).
AISI: U.S. Steel Shipments Up 5.6% in First 11 Months of 2012
23 January 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that steel shipments from January through November 2012 were 88,465,543 tons, a 5.6% increase vs. 2011 shipments of 83,779,688 tons for 11 months.
AISI Releases Profile 2013 Highlighting North American Steel Industry
18 January 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) released its Profile 2013 today, highlighting the importance of the North American steel industry to our nation’s economy, manufacturing and national security.
2013 North American Car and Truck of the Year Feature Advanced Steel Technologies
15 January 2013 - The Steel Market Development Institute is starting 2013 with two exciting steel success stories: The 2013 North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year award winners, the Cadillac ATS and Dodge Ram 1500, both feature an extensive amount of advanced high-strength steels (AHSS).
AISI Announces Partnership with Platts for New Statistical Online Product to Replace SteelFACTS
10 January 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has entered into an exclusive licensing arrangement with Platts for the distribution of its steel industry statistical data effective 1 January 2013.
SMDI Seeks R&D Proposals to Develop Steels for Use by the Energy Tubulars Industry
07 January 2013 - The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), is seeking R&D proposals to develop steels expected to be required for future manufacture of pipes and tubes for the oil and gas industry.
Strategic Alliance for Steel Fuel Tanks Appoints New Program Manager
04 January 2013 - The Strategic Alliance for Steel Fuel Tanks (SASFT), together with the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute, recently announced the appointment of Richard J. Cover as program manager.
AISI: December U.S. Imports Down 11% from November
03 January 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that U.S. steel import permit applications for the month of December totaled 2,358,000 tons. This was a 10% decrease from the 2,615,000 permit tons recorded in November and down 11% from the November preliminary imports total of 2,659,000 tons.
U.S. Preliminary Imports Rise 2% From October to November
02 January 2013 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,659,000 tons of steel in November, including 1,988,000 tons of finished steel (up 2% and down 6%, respectively, from October final data).
U.S. Steel Shipments Up 2.7% Month-on-Month in October
19 December 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that for the month of October 2012, U.S. steel mills shipped 7,430,267 tons, a 2.7% increase from the 7,233,375 tons shipped in the previous month, September 2012, and a 6.3% decrease from the 7,933,653 tons shipped in October 2011.
Steel Stud Manufacturers Association Funds $100,000 for 2013 Industry Research
17 December 2012 - The Steel Stud Manufacturers Association announced it will fund $100,000 in 2013 for industry research. It will contribute to the American Iron and Steel Institute’s cold-formed steel framing projects including their codes, standards and technology implementation program.
Harrison Selected to Head Communications for AISI, Gravatt Moving to Mining Sector
14 December 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announced the appointment of Lisa Harrison, as senior vice president, communications, of AISI. Harrison succeeds Nancy Gravatt, who has been appointed senior vice president, communications, for the National Mining Association.
AISI: November U.S. Import Permits Up 0.7% from October; Import Share Remains at 24%
06 December 2012 - Based on the Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that steel import permit applications for the month of November totaled 2,557,000 tons.
Study: Advanced High-Strength Steels Provide Most Cost-Effective Automotive Lightweighting
05 December 2012 - A recently published National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report identified cost-effective mass reduction with advanced high-strength steels.
Preliminary U.S. Steel Imports Decline 2% from September to October
28 November 2012 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,540,000 tons of steel in October, including 2,059,000 tons of finished steel (down 2% and up 3%, respectively, from September final data).
AISI Recognizes DiMicco for His Service to the Institute, Steel Industry
19 November 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute recognized Daniel DiMicco, who is stepping down as CEO of Nucor Corporation on 1 January 2013, for his dynamic leadership on AISI's Board of Directors which has been invaluable in advancing the steel industry's pro-manufacturing agenda.
AISI: September Steel Shipments Down 13.7% from August
16 November 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that for the month of September 2012, U.S. steel mills shipped 7,233,375 tons, a 13.7% decrease from the 8,377,162 tons shipped in the previous month.
Record Levels of Steel Scrap Consumption Announced on America Recycles Day
16 November 2012 - In celebration of America Recycles Day, the Steel Recycling Institute announced that the recycling rate for the world’s most recycled material – steel – is at an all-time high of 92%. More than 85 million tons of steel scrap was consumed by steelmaking furnaces in 2011—an increase of nearly 10 million tons versus 2010.
October U.S. Steel Import Licenses Up 11% Over September
08 November 2012 - U.S. steel import permit applications in October rose 11% from Septemeber's preliminary import count, and this "import surge" is not being driven by U.S. demand, the American Iron & Steel Institute says.
AISI Announces 2012 Institute Medal Winners
08 November 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) awarded authors from ArcelorMittal Global R&D and Honda R&D the 2012 Institute Medal for their winning paper, "Characterization of Edge Fracture in Various Types of Advanced High Strength Steel."
