Katja Pandza

Defence Industrial Strategy: Why Steel Supply Chain Readiness Matters More Than Ever

In September 2025, the UK Government released its Defence Industrial Strategy, signalling a decisive shift in how Britain approaches defence procurement and industrial capability. The strategy outlines the government’s intent on making defence an engine for growth, backing UK-based businesses,…

Construction Industry Trends 2026

The UK construction sector is preparing for a better year ahead. After a challenging 2025, industry analysts are expecting growth to return in 2026 and 2027. Private housebuilding is showing signs of recovery, and commercial office developments continue to gain…

Railway bridge under construction showing metal products

Rail Network: Metal Products and Services Supplier

As the UK continues to invest in a safer, greener, and more efficient rail network, the demand for high-quality, durable materials and reliable supply chain partners has never been greater. Supporting the Rail Sector At ASD, we’re proud to support…

Universal Cold Sawing Machine Now Part of ASD Portfolio

At ASD, we are committed to continually enhancing our capabilities, and in line with this commitment, we have invested in a brand new cold sawing TS72 machine. The TS72 is a universal sawing system specifically designed for the precise and…

Perks and Benefits of Working at ASD

At ASD, we’re renowned for our people-priority approach – it’s in everything we do. To us, it’s important that our employees are happy in their roles. Be it through our competitive salary and bonus structure, our pension and health cash…

A Year of Growth: How Hierros Añón Group Is Shaping the Future of Steel Distribution

We recently sat down with Manuel Añón, President of Hierros Añón Group, to talk about what has been a landmark year for the company. Following the strategic acquisition of operations across the UK, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, Hierros Añón…

Five reasons to find your next job opportunity at ASD

As a company, ASD is known for prioritising its people. Whether we’re investing in our employees’ development and well-being, helping them create and maintain a healthy work-life balance, ensuring their safety, creating opportunities for them to grow and advance in…

RAINTITE: Flexible, Durable & Sustainable Roofing Solutions

ASD is proud to announce that OCS is now one of only two UK accredited stockholders of RAINTITE, a high-performance PVC-coated metal designed specifically for roofing and guttering applications. RAINTITE combines innovation, durability, and environmental responsibility, making it a standout…

Driving Innovation and Growth in the Steel Industry with Helen Shaw from ASD

How ASD’s Automation Transforms Steel Projects As we begin the new year, we caught up with Helen Shaw, Director of Sales at ASD, and asked her to tell us about the recent advancements and the strategic focus for the…

Construction 2025: What the Industry Can Expect This Year

The Construction Industry Trends The construction industry is on the brink of a remarkable period of growth, with big changes expected in the years ahead. According to Glenigan, new project starts are forecast to grow by 8% in 2025,…

Author: Katja Pandza