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…

Modular Construction: Delivering Excellence to the Modular Sector

The construction industry is moving towards modular and modern methods of construction (MMC) due to the innumerable benefits these methods provide. The Construction Innovation Hub was launched in 2011 to guide the industry towards these changes and help it develop…

ASD – A Supply Chain Partner for the Defence, Aerospace & Security Sectors

The Aerospace, Defence and Security industries are high-priority sectors. The UK defence industry supported 427,500 jobs and the government spent £54.5 billion in 2023 in the sector. At ASD we understand the specific needs and requirements for a trustworthy supply…

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…

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