Katja Pandza

Steel Supply Chain Resilience in 2026: What UK Procurement Teams Need to Know

Overview: Steel and metal supply chains are becoming harder to predict, and procurement teams are increasingly expected to manage that uncertainty without slowing projects down. The challenge is no longer just about securing supply, it’s about how much risk sits…

Supporting UK’s Nuclear Future: A Conversation with Andrew Breeze BD Manager for Nuclear, ASD

Overview: As the UK embarks on its most ambitious nuclear programme, we sit down with Andrew Breeze, ASD’s BD Manager for Nuclear, to discuss what the government’s nuclear programme with a new framework means for the supply chain. The UK’s…

ASD Birkenhead: Simplifying Hot-Rolled Sheet Supply

Since acquiring the assets of Atlantic Steel Processing in 2024, ASD’s Birkenhead site has become a key part of our hot-rolled steel sheet supply. Located at the Port of Birkenhead, the site strengthens our presence across the Northwest and efficiently…

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…

Author: Katja Pandza