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  • Washington, D.C. – Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that the U.S. imported a total of 3,264,000 net tons (NT) of steel in October 2018, including 1,991,000 net tons (NT) of finished steel (up 44.2% and 6.7%, respectively, vs. September final data). Year-to-date (YTD) through 10 months of 2018, total and finished steel imports are ...

  • Tenova, a company of the Techint Group specialized in innovative solutions for the metals and mining industries, was recently awarded a new contract for the new furnace concept, the Flexible Modular Furnace (FMF®), for Pomina 3 steel plant, part of Pomina Steel Corporation in Ba Ria, Vung Tau region, Vietnam.In the Pomina 3 steel plant, the steelmaker upgraded the 120 tons Consteel® EAF – supplie...

  • WASHINGTON, DC – As government and industry representatives gathered today to recognize America Recycles Day at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the North American steel industry pledged to continue its leadership role in recycling and partnerships with government, industry and recycling organizations to continue to enhance recycling. America Recycles Day is an annual event remindin...

  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 14, 2018 – For the fifth consecutive year, the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute, is the title sponsor of the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) Texas Truck Rodeo. The event takes place Oct. 14 -16 at the Longhorn River Ranch in Dripping Springs, Texas. "We are once again proud to be working with SMDI as the t...

  • CENTENNIAL, CO - The American Galvanizers Association (AGA) will host a “Galvanize It! Duplex Systems" webinar on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 1 p.m. ET.The one-hour "Galvanize It! Duplex Systems" webinar provides an overview about hot-dip galvanized steel and the synergistic benefits when coated with a paint or powder coating on top. Webinar content includes an overview of hot-dip galvanizing a...

  • WASHINGTON, DC – Thomas J. Gibson, president and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), today issued the following statement in reaction to the Senate passage of the “America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018,” which includes reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA):“Investment in water infrastructure, such as ports, inland waterways, locks and dams, is vital to...

  • CLEVELAND, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has released a new video on its YouTube channel and two new case studies.The video is titled "AC472 - Why Accreditation Matters" and is available to view here. Viewers will learn about the benefits of metal buildings for meeting their design challenges.The "Roofing and Solar" case study looks at standing seam metal roofs and solar...

  • WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published two new cold-formed steel research reports: 1) “RP18-2: Design Example for Analytical Modeling of a Curtainwall and Considering the Effects of Bridging (All-Steel Design Approach)” and 2) “RP18-3: Determination of Effective Standoff in Standing Seam Roof Systems.”“RP18-2: Design Example for Analytical Modeling of a Curta...

  • WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that for the month of August 2018, U.S. steel mills shipped 8,441,597 net tons, a 6.7 percent increase from the 7,911,228 net tons shipped in the previous month, July 2018, and a 6.5 percent increase from the 7,928,795 net tons shipped in August 2017. Shipments year-to-date in 2018 are 63,656,882 net tons, a 4.6 percent...

  • FLORENCE, SC - The Steel Joist Institute (SJI) will host Part 1 of a two-part series on "Evaluation and Modification of Open Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders" on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm EDT. Part 1 will discuss and demonstrate the methods to first evaluate existing open web steel joists and Joist Girders for revised loading conditions. This webinar parallels the SJI p...

  • WASHINGTON, D.C., October 4, 2018 – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), in cooperation with the Wei-Wen Yu Center for Cold-Formed Steel Structures at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri, is a co-sponsor of the Wei-Wen Yu International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures 2018. This year’s conference will be held on November 7-8 at the Unio...

  • PORTLAND, OR, October 4, 2018 — Calling all roofing contractors, installers and manufacturers: Is your stainless-steel roof a stunner? Is your galvalume glamourous? Is your copper shingle roof sublime?If so, now’s your chance to enter the “Best Metal Roofing Project” competition hosted by the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). Beginning Oct. 4, 2018 through Dec. 31, 2018 the MRA will award one monthly ...

  • Washington, D.C. – Based on the Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that steel import permit applications for the month of August totaled 2,947,000 net tons (NT)*. This was an 8.0% decrease from the 3,204,000 permit tons recorded in July and a 1.0% decrease from the July preliminary imports ...

  • CHICAGO, IL, September 5, 2018 — With fire safety continuing to be a top priority in the construction industry, The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has published a new white paper, "Fire Safety of Insulated Metal Wall Panels." This important document contains detailed information concerning the efficacy of insulated metal panels (IMPs) in the context of insulation and fire safety requirements...

  • MRA says now is prime time for homeowners to prep roofs for the coming seasonPORTLAND, OR, September 4, 2018 — Labor Day is a good time for homeowners to roll up their sleeves and get to work to prepare for the upcoming fall and winter season.That means starting at the top by getting a home’s roof in shape. While metal roofs are well-known for being easy to maintain, exceptionally long lasting and...

  • There has been much debate about President Donald Trump’s imposition of 25 percent tariffs on foreign steel to protect national security and address foreign unfair steel imports. His actions were absolutely necessary. Numerous countries use subsidies and other unfair practices and dump steel all over the world. This has caused idled steel plants, lost jobs and a risk to national security — as the ...

  • WASHINGTON, D.C., August 28, 2018 – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published three new cold-formed steel framing research reports: 1) “RP17-4: Higher Strength Cold-Formed Steel Framed/Steel Shear Walls for Mid-Rise Construction,” 2) “RP17-5: Higher Capacity Cold-Formed Steel Sheathed and Framed Shear Walls for Mid-Rise Buildings, Part 1,” and 3) “RP17-6: Higher Capacity Cold-For...

  • WASHINGTON, DC – Thomas J. Gibson, president and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), issued the following statement in reaction to the president’s announcement today that the U.S. and Mexico had reached a bilateral understanding on NAFTA renegotiation:“NAFTA has provided significant benefits for the steel industry. It has resulted in increased U.S. steel exports to Mexico and Cana...

  • Washington, D.C. – Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that the U.S. imported a total of 2,978,000 net tons (NT) of steel in July 2018, including 2,179,000 net tons (NT) of finished steel (up 19.4% and 17.5%, respectively, vs. June final data). Year-to-date (YTD) through seven months of 2018, total and finished steel imports are 20,8...

  • PORTLAND, OR — When it rains, it may pour, but when it hails, it can be hellish for homeowners.As evidenced by the latest hailstorms in Colorado, Texas and the Midwest, hail can be extremely damaging, costly and even deadly. Recent reports show that hailstorm costs are increasing in the United States, averaging $8 billion to $10 billion in damage annually and accounting for 70 percent of insured l...

  • WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that for the month of June 2018, U.S. steel mills shipped 7,988,026 net tons, a 0.8 percent decrease from the 8,056,366 net tons shipped in the previous month, May 2018, and a 3.2 percent increase from the 7,736,846 net tons shipped in June 2017. Shipments year-to-date in 2018 are 47,304,057 net tons, a 4.1 percent incr...

  • Washington, D.C. – Based on the Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that steel import permit applications for the month of July totaled 3,202,000 net tons (NT)*. This was an 8.4% increase from the 2,955,000 permit tons recorded in June and a 28.4% increase from the June final imports total o...

  • FLORENCE, SC, August 8, 2018 - Steel joists provide excellent economy for vertical, in-plane loads. The lateral support bracing system — bridging — is key to the performance of a steel joist. This webinar, which will be held on August 15, 2018 at 3:00 pm EDT, will explore steel joist bridging from two perspectives. First, the types, roles, forces and specification criteria — “how it works.” And se...

  • WASHINGTON, DC, August 2, 2018—The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has announced the members of its 2018-2019 Executive Committee. The committee is responsible for developing and maintaining the technology transfer activities related to cold-formed steel design through seminars, webinars and the publication of Technical Notes. Committee members serve for two years.The 2018-2019 CFSEI...

  • WASHINGTON, DC - Thomas J. Gibson, president and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), today issued the following statement in response to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) new joint proposal for light duty vehicles for model years 2021-2026:“Steel offers the best solution for the environment, the best performance an...

  • TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., July 30, 2018 – A new national study, conducted by Lab42, and commissioned by the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), finds Americans in the market for a new vehicle continue to trust and prefer steel as the automotive material of choice. Additionally, a second study conducted by Ducker Worldwide shows the steel industry has made monumental strides in developing new, a...

  • Washington, D.C. – Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that the U.S. imported a total of 2,480,000 net tons (NT) of steel in June 2018, including 1,843,000 net tons (NT) of finished steel (down 15.5% and 24.6%, respectively, vs. May final data). Year-to-date (YTD) through six months of 2018, total and finished steel imports are 17,86...

  • WASHINGTON, DC, July 10, 2018 —The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) presented three first-place Design Excellence awards and one first-place Innovative Detail award during the 2018 CFSEI Expo held May 15-16 at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside Hotel in San Diego, California. Design Excellence awards were also presented for second-place and third-place winners.CFSEI Design Excellence Award...

  • WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that for the month of May 2018, U.S. steel mills shipped 8,056,366 net tons, a 3.3 percent increase from the 7,798,326 net tons shipped in the previous month, April 2018, and a 5.2 percent increase from the 7,660,969 net tons shipped in May 2017. Shipments year-to-date in 2018 are 39,316,041 net tons, a 4.2 percent incr...

  • GLENVIEW, IL, July 9, 2018 - The Steel Tube Institute will host a webinar on "Connection Design Software for Hollow Structural Sections (HSS)" on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 11 a.m. CDT. The webinar will last for one hour and 1 AIA-accredited PDH is available per registration.After attending the webinar, participants will be able to:Discern which software packages design HSS connections and which c...

  • WASHINGTON, D.C., July 3, 2018 – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published a new research report on the recalibration of the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) and the Limit States Design (LSD) resistance factors for cold-formed steel compression members when the strength is predicted using the Direct Strength Method. Since the Direct Strength Method statistically provides a...

  • Washington, D.C. – Today, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announced the release of its 2017 Annual Statistical Report (ASR), which provides comprehensive data on the U.S. steel industry and select data on the North American steel industry as a whole. In 2017, total steel imports increased 15 percent, while finished steel imports rose 12 percent and garnered a 27 percent share of appar...

  • CHICAGO, IL, June 28, 2018 - The Metal Construction Association (MCA) held its annual Summer Meeting on June 19-20 at the Hilton Rosemont/O'Hare in Rosemont, Illinois, where MCA's councils and committees convened to continue work on important topics that directly affect the future of metal construction.One of the meeting's highlights was the 2018 MCA Annual Market Study presented by Randy Giggard ...

  • FLORENCE, S.C., June 26, 2018 – The Steel Joist Institute (SJI) will present the new “Welding In, On and Around Steel Joists” webinar on Wednesday, July 18 from 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. EDT, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.The SJI Standard Specifications 44th Edition contains new provisions requiring conformance to AWS D1.1 and D1.3, as applicable, with seven modified acceptance criteria as permi...

  • CHICAGO, IL, June 25, 2018 - In support of Lighting Safety Awareness Week (June 24- 30th), The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has updated its technical bulletin, "Lightning Strikes and Metal Roofs".This document addresses a common misconception of metal roofs attracting lighting more than other roofing materials."Research shows that the material used in roof construction does not influence t...

  • CFSEI launches new “AISI S100 Lecture” webinar seriesWASHINGTON, D.C., June 25, 2018—The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “Understanding the Fundamental Behavior of Cold-Formed Steel Members” on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. The webinar is designed for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors. Participants are eligible for 1.5 PDHs.T...

  • PORTLAND, OR, June 15, 2018 — The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) announced that it is partnering with the national home improvement show Today’s Homeowner and expert host Danny Lipford to help promote the benefits of metal roofing nationwide this season.The partnership, which includes exposure on the Emmy-nominated television show and radio program on more than 200 local stations in Today’s Homeowne...

  • WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that for the month of April 2018, U.S. steel mills shipped 7,798,326 net tons, a 6.0 percent decrease from the 8,299,418 net tons shipped in the previous month, March 2018, and a 5.0 percent increase from the 7,428,080 net tons shipped in April 2017. Shipments year-to-date in 2018 are 31,259,675 net tons, a 4.0 percent ...

  • WASHINGTON, DC – Thomas J. Gibson, president and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), issued the following statement in reaction to House passage last night of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), by a vote of 408-2.“Marine transportation infrastructure is critical to our nation’s business supply chain, the competitiveness of the domestic steel industry, and the economy of o...

  • Washington, D.C. – Based on the Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that steel import permit applications for the month of May totaled 2,943,000 net tons (NT)*. This was a 26.3% decrease from the 3,993,000 permit tons recorded in April and a 21.3% decrease from the April preliminary imports ...