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 Steel Imports Decrease 2% in March 2014
24 April 2014 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 3,219,000 tons of steel in March 2014, including 2,425,000 tons of finished steel (down 2.0% and up 6.6%, respectively, vs. February final data).
AISI Says Treasury Report on Currency Fails to Address Key Trade Concerns
18 April 2014 - President and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), Thomas J. Gibson, issued the following statement regarding the Obama Administration’s announcement on Tuesday, 15 April 2014, that it would not label China as a currency manipulator:
U.S. Steel Mill Shipments Dropped in February 2014
11 April 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that for the month of February 2014, U.S. steel mills shipped 7,618,380 tons of steel.
Gerdau Announces Management Changes
07 April 2014 - Gerdau announced management promotions for Guilherme Johannpeter and Peter Campo.
U.S. Imports Rise Further in March 2014
02 April 2014 - Based on the U.S. Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that steel import permit applications for the month of March total 3,485,000 tons*.
AISI: U.S. Steel Imports Rose Slightly in February 2014
26 March 2014 - Based on preliminary U.S. Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 3,250,000 tons of steel in February 2014, including 2,240,000 tons of finished steel (up 1.4% and down 8.3%, respectively, vs. January final data).
American Steel Institute Supports Tax Provisions for Capital Investment
26 March 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) joined 22 other manufacturing and business groups in urging the congressional leadership to renew bonus depreciation which encourages increased capital investment.
U.S. Executives Bring Steel Industry Jobs Focus to Capitol Hill
25 March 2014 - On 25 March 2014, chief executives from a number of leading steel companies in the U.S. told members of the Congressional Steel Caucus that many government policies on trade, energy, environment and infrastructure need to be reformed to ensure U.S. industrial competitiveness and preserve American jobs in steel and other manufacturing sectors.
College Students Unveil Renderings at SMDI’s Steel Wheel Design Competition
13 March 2014 - The Steel Market Development Institute's (SMDI) Wheels Task Force, in partnership with Michelin, announced the winners of its fifth annual Steel Wheel Design Competition at Lawrence Technological University (LTU) at the program's awards presentation last week.
AISI: January Steel Shipments Up from December, Down from Prior Year
11 March 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that for the month of January 2014, U.S. steel mills shipped 7,895,293 tons.
AISI: U.S. Steel Import Market Share at 25% in February
06 March 2014 - Based on the U.S. Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that steel import permit applications for the month of February 2014 total 3,194,000 tons.
Steel Institute Comments on Retirement of Rep. Dingell
25 February 2014 - Thomas J. Gibson, president and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) provided the following statement regarding the retirement of Rep. John Dingell (D-MI) announced on 24 February 2014.
Steel Institute Elects New Board Member
17 February 2014 - The Board of Directors of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has elected Gary Halverson, president and CEO of Cliffs Natural Resources Inc., as the newest member of its 23-person Board.
Steel Shipments Up Slightly in December 2013
11 February 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that for the month of December 2013, U.S. steel mills shipped 7,632,629 tons, a 0.4% increase from the 7,604,428 tons shipped in the previous month, November 2013.
AISI Lays Out Pro-Manufacturing Agenda for 2014
06 February 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Board of Directors voted to approve the Institute’s 2014 Public Policy Agenda during their board meeting on 6 February 2014 in Washington, D.C.
Preliminary Data Shows Large Increase in U.S. Imports in January 2014
06 February 2014 - Preliminary U.S. government data analyzed by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) showed U.S. steel imports rising significantly in January 2014.
AISI Estimates U.S. Import Market Share at 26% in January 2014
05 February 2014 - AISI provided an update on import permit tonnages and import market share for the month of January 2014.
AISI: U.S. Steel Imports Fall 4% in Last Month of the Year
31 January 2014 - Based on preliminary U.S. Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,502,000 tons of steel in December 2013.
AISI: Repeal of Key Provisions in Tax Reform Would Raise Tax Rate on Industry
20 January 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) submitted comments to the Senate Finance Committee highlighting industry concerns with proposals in the tax reform discussion draft released last month.
Report: Consumers View AHSS as Answer to Safety, Performance and Fuel Efficiency
14 January 2014 - At the 2014 North American International Auto Show today the steel industry unveiled conclusive findings from a recent market research study regarding the role of steel in automobiles, revealing an overwhelmingly positive perception of steel across the consumer market.
