2024 has been a landmark year for ASD, filled with significant business milestones and ongoing community initiatives. As we reflect on the past year, it’s clear that ASD’s commitment to growth and community support has never been stronger. Here’s a…
Building Controlled Environments with Advantica® CL Clean: A Comprehensive Solution
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…
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…
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…
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…
Modular Construction: Supplying Kits of Parts for Modular Building Frames
The modular construction industry is evolving to keep up with the growing demand for modern methods of construction. One of the approaches is Seismic demonstrator, a platform-based construction solutions. It has been designed to specifically help the industry reach the…