Supporting the UK’s Transition beyond Coal: ASD’s Role in a Cleaner Energy Future

Understanding the energy transition in the UK is crucial in today’s evolving landscape, where the shift towards sustainable energy is gaining momentum. The UK has made significant strides in embracing renewable energy sources, with wind, solar, nuclear, and oil and…

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…

Modular Construction: ASD Westok – Delivering Fully Fabricated Volumetric Frames for Modular Sector

ASD Westok is the structural steelwork fabrication arm of the ASD business. Westok invented the Westok cellular beam and has considerable experience with the design and manufacture of cellular and plate beams across a variety of construction sectors throughout the…

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…

Westok Cellbeams From Reused Sections Used in Carbon-friendly Modular Façade Retention Solution

The UK construction sector continues to struggle with an ongoing lack of innovation, and despite advancements in technology and materials, the industry remains relatively slow to adopt new practices and continues to be heavily reliant on traditional methods. The need…

Driving Change: ASD’s Sustainability Journey

At ASD we are passionate about our part in building a sustainable future and minimising the impact on our planet. Beyond merely minimising the industry’s impact on the environment, we place equal importance on social and economic aspects, embodying the…

Exciting Sustainability Updates to ASD Westok’s Cellbeam Software: New Features and Enhanced User Support

ASD Westok is thrilled to announce that we have rolled out a much-awaited update to our Westok cellular beam software, Cellbeam. This latest version, Cellbeam 10.4, has been developed by the Steel Construction Institute (SCI) and is available as a…

ASD Installs Solar Panels at Thurrock Site

We’re thrilled to announce that we have completed the installation of solar panels at our state-of-the-art Thurrock site. This significant step aligns perfectly with our core value of responsibility, emphasising our dedication to protecting the environment and amplifying our positive…

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