In industries like food processing, pharmaceuticals, cold storage, and healthcare, maintaining controlled environments is essential for safety, quality, and operational efficiency. These spaces are carefully designed to minimise contamination risks, and selecting the right materials is critical for meeting durability,…
ALUCORE®: A Lightweight, Durable Solution for Modern Construction and Transportation
ALUCORE® is an innovative aluminium-based composite panel renowned for its unique structure, high durability, and versatility across multiple sectors. Designed with a sandwich-style panel configuration, ALUCORE® is lightweight yet highly rigid, providing a superior alternative to traditional honeycomb composite panels.…
Why ASD’s New Automation Line is a Game Changer for Steel Processing
Say goodbye to manual inefficiencies and hello to the future of steel processing! ASD’s new automation line – featuring a state-of-the-art coping robot, 2 shot blasters, a painting line, drilling, and 2 sawing lines is the first of its kind…
Tailored Solutions for the Evolving Marine and Shipbuilding Sector
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…