The UK marine industry is set for growth by 2025, driven by increasing domestic and international demand. However, the sector faces challenges with the accessibility and affordability of high-performance materials for shipbuilding, maintenance, and marine infrastructure. As sustainability and stricter…
Supporting the Rising Demands of the Traffic Signs Industry in the UK
Since 2021, demand for Traffic Signs and Passive Post products has surged, reflecting a significant shift in infrastructure projects and heightened road safety measures across the UK. Over the past two and a half years, ASD’s sales of Traffic Signs…
Modular Construction: ASD’s Organically Coated Steel Tailored to Modular Needs
The modular sector has specific needs and requirements. Discussions with our customers from the sector revealed that their three key priorities are sustainability, fire ratings and corrosion resistance. At ASD’s OCS (Organically Coated Steels) plant in Kidderminster, we have the…
Why Choose ASD? Unveiling the Key Elements of Our Total Metals Management Service
Total Metals Management (TMM) is our unique service designed to support customers in high-stakes sectors like Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Defence, Marine, Construction, and Mining. What sets TMM apart is our unique approach to managing complex projects. We seamlessly handle…
ERW TUBES: Empowering Solutions with Versatility and Efficiency
Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) tubes offer a myriad of advantages and are a versatile and efficient tubular solution that is adaptable to a wide array of applications. Also known as precision or mechanical tubes, they find utility in numerous mechanical…
Comprehensive Reversing Mill Plate Solutions: ASD’s Extensive Stock Range and In-House Production Capabilities
At ASD, we pride ourselves on being one of the leading metal stockholders and processing suppliers in the UK. Known for supplying a diverse range of ferrous and non-ferrous products, part of our comprehensive stock also includes reversing mill plates (RMP),…
The Advantages of Aluzinc
OCS – Organically and specialist coated steels are just one of the many products on offer at ASD. Used in many industry sectors with a wide range of applications, Organically and specialist coated steel products are both economical and environmentally…
Magnelis: What, Where, Why?
When you’re starting a new project, it can be difficult to find a material that is suitable for the application and has all the properties your project requires. At ASD, we offer a wide range of steel materials, but we…
How ASD’s Integrated Supply Chain Delivers End-to-End Solutions for Our Customers
At ASD, we offer our customers the benefits of an integrated supply chain, thanks to our mills in Western Europe owned and/or operated by our parent group, complemented by our extensive network of suppliers across Europe. This allows us to…
Discover ASD’s Range of Long Steel Products
Being one of the leading metal stockholders and processing suppliers in the UK, we at ASD offer our customers a comprehensive range of long Steel products to choose from. Our catalogue includes universal beams, universal columns, parallel flange channels, equal/unequal…