AI Energy Consumption: Why Energy Infrastructure Matters More Than Ever

Artificial intelligence has been making headlines because of its power to transform industries, workplaces, and even the way we live. But behind the scenes it’s also placing serious demands on our energy infrastructure. Recent research from tech sustainability analyst Alex…

Exploring Stainless Steel Types: 321, 4003, and Duplex

There are many grades of Stainless Steel, each with unique properties suited for different applications: The most commonly used are Austenitic grades – 304/304L and 316/316L, which we covered in the previous article. However, at ASD, we also keep a…

Stainless Steel Explained: Grades, Types, and Applications

Today, the world uses around 58 million tonnes of Stainless Steel every year – nearly double the amount used just a decade ago. And demand continues to rise, with a projected annual growth rate of 5%. One of the biggest…

From Competition Winner to Operations Apprentice: Riley’s Journey at ASD

Inside Riley’s Decision to Join ASD as an Apprentice Apprenticeships are gaining momentum as an alternative way of getting into work, offering hands-on experience, industry-recognised qualifications, and the opportunity to earn while you learn. At ASD, we believe in nurturing…

ASD Edinburgh: Scotland’s Premier Steel Processing Site

Local Stock, Fully Processed Steel, Just-in-Time Delivery Across Scotland At ASD, our customers are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have invested in state-of-the-art equipment at our Scotland site to provide quicker service, improved efficiencies,…

Building Railways of the Future – ASD’s Role in Modern Rail Infrastructure

Metal Supplier for Railways As Britain’s railway network prepares for a once-in-a-generation transformation, with government proposals aiming to unify and modernise the system under Great British Railways, the need for strong, forward-thinking partnerships has never been greater. The rail sector…

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