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5/17/2013 - Heenan was president of the Steel Recycling Institute and retired in 2010 after nearly 40 years of service in the steel industry.
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5/2/2013 - Recent research proves that AHSS body structures can be as lightweight as aluminum bodies, while meeting all crash performance standards.
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5/1/2013 - SMDI's Bumper Group releases the 5th edition of the "Steel Bumper Systems for Passenger Vehicles and Light Trucks" product manual.
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5/1/2013 - SMDI and WorldAutoSteel unveiled a new tool at GDIS that allows vehicle designers to evaluate material selection tradeoffs such as mass, cost and greenhouse gas emissions.
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5/1/2013 - The Ford team was recognized today for its innovative use of advanced high-strength steel throughout the 2013 Ford Fusion's body structure and closures.
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4/22/2013 - Event highlights advanced steel technologies offering affordable, fuel efficient solutions to automakers.
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4/22/2013 - A long-standing commitment to sustainable products & practices helps play an integral role in making the planet safer, cleaner & greener.
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4/22/2013 - An environmental education website for middle school children to learn about recycling through fun activities and games.
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4/16/2013 - New studies show a further reduction in body structure mass.
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4/11/2013 - Surma spoke to a crowd of more than 75 automotive professionals about steel’s growing role in vehicles at today’s SMDI-sponsored APA event.
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4/11/2013 - Multi-million dollar project to drive the third generation of advanced steel grades.
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3/14/2013 - Students were awarded scholarships for unique designs that communicate the lightweighting and styling benefits of steel wheels.
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2/15/2013 - Project will develop advanced steel grades within conventional infrastructures, thus reducing major overhauls of the manufacturing process.
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1/25/2013 - VW which is giving up aluminum for the high tensile steel, which is up to six times stronger than conventional steel.
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1/23/2013 - Steel continues to dominate as the lightweight automotive material that best addresses society’s need for reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved safety, increased ...
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1/15/2013 - The Cadillac ATS and Dodge Ram 1500, both feature an extensive amount of advanced high-strength steels.
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1/11/2013 - Adds structural strength without increasing weight on built-to-last full-size pickups.
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1/7/2013 - Metals such as Martensitic alloys and ultra-high strength steel, among other materials, help make ATS one of the lightest vehicles in the class.
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1/4/2013 - Cover will manage the technical and market development initiatives, and leading technology transfer of steel fuel tank design and benefits.
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12/6/2012 - Redesigned Fusion features world’s first steel hydroformed tubular pillars and uses advanced steel grades to increase body strength by 10 percent.
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12/5/2012 - This report is the latest to confirm that AHSS remain the most affordable mass reduction solution for North American vehicles.
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12/3/2012 - New three-part video series highlights steel solutions for vehicle safety, fuel efficiency and affordability.
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11/20/2012 - The symposium will provide extensive knowledge ranging from energy storage innovations, power electronics, advanced fuels and many more.
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11/7/2012 - The video educates first responders on new rescue and extrication techniques developed for advanced steel vehicles.
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11/2/2012 - SMDI’s Ron Krupitzer discusses the importance of research to further the advancements in steel development for the automotive industry.
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11/1/2012 - Continued from Part One in today’s MetalMiner online, SMDI’s Ron Krupitzer discusses “Steel in Cars: Considering CSR, Lifecycle Costs and Recycling”
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11/1/2012 - SMDI’s Ron Krupitzer discusses the cost and weight redution benefits of advanced high-strength steels.
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10/22/2012 - 2012 Bar Machinability Summit identifies next steps and strategic roadmap for automotive steel machinability.
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10/16/2012 - Scholarships awarded for top designs that promote steel as an automotive lightweighting solution.
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10/12/2012 - The 2013 model uses advanced steel grades never before used in previous models, which contribute to the overall weight reduction of 57.2 lbs.
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10/12/2012 - The 2013 model has an increased amount of advanced high-strength steels in the new frame, making it 30 pounds lighter than the previous 2009 model.
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9/27/2012 - Ford incorporated advanced steel grades as it’s “stiffer in torsion and bending and more mass-efficient than the former platform."
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9/6/2012 - Advanced steel grades help Volkswagen’s best-selling vehicle drop up to 220 pounds while offering improved safety and performance.
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8/29/2012 - The steel industry remains committed to offering safe, economical solutions for next-generation vehicles.
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8/23/2012 - VW will shave the weight of its updated Golf model by using stronger steels, delivering a 23% reduction in fuel consumption.
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8/7/2012 - Dollar for dollar and ounce per ounce, new steels clearly outperform competing materials.
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8/1/2012 - Online tool includes the latest fatigue innovations and creates new opportunities for interactive collaboration with fatigue and industry experts.
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7/27/2012 - Study confirms average steel content in North American vehicles has been constant over six year period.
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5/20/2012 - Award presented in the environmental responsibility / stewardship category for its role in the global FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) project.
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5/17/2012 - Steel Market Development Institute documents the evolution and different types of advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) along with their benefits to automakers.
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5/16/2012 - Automaker recognized for innovative use of advanced steel technologies in Chevrolet Volt body design
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4/20/2012 - Great Designs in Steel is the leading forum for engineers to share their experiences with new applications and the benefits of new steel technologies.
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4/12/2012 - There’s a reason steel has remained the dominant material and the same reasons will let steel survive the CAFE crunch of higher fuel economy.
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4/12/2012 - As U.S. car sales pick up, automakers are scrambling to offer lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles with new materials and steel is still the most cost-effective choice.
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4/5/2012 - This key industry event assembles automotive executives and industry figures to discuss the plans for growth in 2012 and beyond.
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3/14/2012 - This advanced hybrid electric cross-over vehicle features a sealed steel tank that requires structural resistance to high internal pressure.
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3/14/2012 - JPaks offer a cost-effective and convenient way to access SAE's 2,400+ ground vehicle standards.
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3/9/2012 - Winners awarded scholarships for unique designs that communicate the lightweighting and styling benefits of steel wheels.
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1/27/2012 - The Bloomberg News story "Rules for more efficient cars could make aluminum golden" (Jan. 1 and TribLIVE.com) contains inaccuracies. Read the real steel story here.
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1/25/2012 - Advanced steel solutions reduce mass and address key performance criteria for future vehicles.
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1/24/2012 - Dr. Kendall encouraged the EPA to extend the scope of analysis from tailpipe to the full life cycle impacts of materials and vehicle technologies.
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1/17/2012 - Testimony by AISI to the Joint EPA/NHTSA Hearing on 2017 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards.
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1/17/2012 - Testimony by Jody Shaw, United States Steel Corporation regarding the National Program of harmonized greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards.
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1/13/2012 - The 2012 North American Car and Truck of the Year – the Hyundai Elantra and Range Rover Evoque – both feature advanced high-strength steel technologies.
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1/4/2012 - The Dodge Dart is an excellent example of how advanced steels can meet the evolving style and performance needs of customers.
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12/7/2011 - These advanced steel technologies help the Focus meet crash regulations across world markets, while reducing the vehicle’s weight and contributing to improved fuel economy.
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11/30/2011 - Higher strength steels contribute to a 7 percent reduction in body weight, enhanced safety performance and lower total life cycle emissions.
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11/28/2011 - As automakers work to meet corporate average fuel economy standards by making lighter vehicles, the U.S. steel business has the chance to foil those who consider it the enemy of ...
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11/23/2011 - The year’s largest and most important event for the fire protection, life safety, and electrical industries.
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11/17/2011 - New EPA rulemaking also requests comments on life cycle assessment for vehicle emissions
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11/17/2011 - The new Escape adds about four times as much advanced high-strength steel and ultra-high-strength steel as the outgoing vehicle.
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10/26/2011 - Form, Function, Finesse: A brave new Land Rover conquers a greener frontier with lightweight, high-strength and Boron steel technologies.
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10/24/2011 - Submit your abstracts for Great Designs in Steel 2012 taking place Wednesday, May 16 at Laurel Manor Conference Center in Livonia, Mich.
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10/24/2011 - The complete lifecycle of a vehicle tells the true story of its carbon footprint and steel requires one fifth to one twentieth the emissions of alternative materials.
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10/13/2011 - SMDI stresses the need to shift the basis of vehicle emissions regulations from tailpipe emissions to a total life cycle assessment.
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10/7/2011 - Steelmakers battle new competitors in the race to produce lighter-weight products for the auto industry.
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9/14/2011 - Latest steel-intensive design matches aluminum on weight; shows path to lowest emitting vehicles.
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8/2/2011 - This project is a great opportunity to demonstrate the benefits of steel wheels, including the ability to help lightweight a vehicle beyond its structure.
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8/1/2011 - Lightweight fuel tanks will help reduce vehicle mass and meet sealed system performance requirements.
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6/28/2011 - Recent findings demonstrate that emissions other than tailpipe emissions are significant and therefore need to be included in future vehicle regulations.
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6/9/2011 - Check out the photo gallery from Great Designs in Steel 2011.
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5/25/2011 - Steel offers solutions for the challenges facing automakers today and far into the future.
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5/19/2011 - New designs and AHSS combined with electrified powertrains reduce weight, emissions and improve safety without compromising cost.
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5/19/2011 - Company awarded for innovative use of high-strength steels in Auto/Steel Partnership's lightweight front suspension project.
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5/19/2011 - Manual assists automakers in manufacturing lightweight, cost-competitive steel bumpers.
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5/16/2011 - SMDI's investing member companies provide a few fact about Summer safety and the benefits of steel!
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5/3/2011 - Dr. Roger Heimbuch received the 2011 Market Development Industry Leadership for advancing steel as the automotive material of choice in North America.
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4/21/2011 - SMDI's investing member companies celebrate Earth Day by reminding consumers about the sustainability benefits of steel.
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4/12/2011 - SAE names Honda R&D Co., Ltd. and Kyoto University received the Sydney H. Melbourne Award of Excellence in the Advancement of Automotive Sheet Steel.
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4/6/2011 - An updated version of the Bar Steel Products Manual offers cost and time savings to steel manufacturers and customers.
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4/5/2011 - Surface finish research results help engineers design forged steel parts that are lightweight and cost efficient.
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3/24/2011 - New steel grades will help automotive manufacturers in their quest to meet stringent fuel economy and emissions requirements.
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3/23/2011 - SMDI has launched a brand new website that provides information about the North American steel industry’s market applications, research and reports on new product ...
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3/17/2011 - Design students awarded scholarships for unique, lightweight wheel designs that celebrate steel.
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3/3/2011 - SMDI, WorldAutoSteel and EDAG collaborate on low mass steel vehicle project that features the design of steel fuel tanks with significant mass reduction.
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2/18/2011 - SMDI announced today the appointment of Jennifer L. Greenfelder as manager, communications - automotive market.
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12/22/2010 - As the automotive industry recognizes the Chevy Volt plug-in electric vehicle as Motor Trend’s Car of the Year, the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) is celebrating the ...
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12/15/2010 - A joint project of the United States Automotive Materials Partnership LLC (USAMP) and Auto/Steel Partnership (A/SP) using structural optimization techniques within a car’s ...
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12/15/2010 - The SMDI Wheels Task Force worked closely with wheel manufacturers, trim suppliers and car companies and conducted consumer research to answer pertinent industry questions.
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11/9/2010 - The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) announced today the promotion of Deanna S. Lorincz to senior director, SMDI Communications.
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5/5/2010 - The Bar Applications Group (BAG) of the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) announced the release of its fifth update of the online Bar Steel Fatigue Database today, ...
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5/5/2010 - The Automotive Applications Council of the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) honored Ford Motor Co.’s F-150 research and development team with its annual Automotive ...
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5/5/2010 - WorldAutoSteel, supported by investors of the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), unveiled key findings today on the progress of FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) Phase 2, a ...
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5/4/2010 - Edward G. Opbroek, director, WorldAutoSteel, is a recipient of the 2010 Market Development Industry Leadership Award.
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4/22/2010 - Advanced high-strength steels are lighter, fully recyclable and produced with light life cycle impact, helping automakers decrease a vehicle’s life-long carbon footprint.
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1/11/2010 - The Steel Market Development Institute is celebrating two more top honors today, as the vehicles selected as the 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year feature a number of ...
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12/19/2009 - Future Steel Vehicle's (FSV) Design Methodology, Accelerated Concept to Product (ACP) process, was the winner of the 2nd Annual Society of Automotive Engineers Detroit ...
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12/11/2009 - Motor Trend magazine selected the new Ram Heavy Duty as its Truck of the Year, giving the North American steel industry and AISI’s Steel Market Development Institute a reason to ...
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12/3/2009 - Steel continues to get the red carpet treatment this award season and AISI’s Steel Market Development Institute has another reason to celebrate. The 2010 Ford Taurus and Volvo ...
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12/1/2009 - The North American steel industry is continuing its efforts to develop new advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) technologies that will help to meet new emissions and fuel ...
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11/18/2009 - The North American steel industry and AISI’s Steel Market Development Institute have a reason to celebrate, as the 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion hybrid, which feature a number of ...
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9/16/2009 - This bill would authorize appropriations totaling $2.85 billion over the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010-2014 period for the Department of Energy to research, develop, demonstrate and ...
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6/25/2009 - The steel industry is revving up to meet the technological challenges needed on the drive toward a leaner, meaner and cleaner North American automotive industry, evidenced at an ...
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6/16/2009 - Today the Auto/Steel Partnership (A/SP) released the revised Advanced High-Strength Steel Applications Design and Stamping Process Guidelines - A Special Edition of ...
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5/22/2009 - In the effort to assist automakers in meeting new, more stringent fuel economy standards, while maintaining critical safety requirements, American Iron and Steel Institute’s ...
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5/14/2009 - In a study released today by the Automotive Applications Council of AISI’s Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), researchers with Ducker Worldwide estimated that the use ...
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5/9/2009 - As worldwide demands for affordable, safe and high-efficiency vehicles surge, the global steel industry’s WorldAutoSteel automotive group, supported by AISI’s Steel Market ...
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5/5/2009 - AISI’s Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) recognized Brian Aranha for his outstanding leadership as chairman of the AAC 2004 to 2009.
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5/5/2009 - AISI’s Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) recognized Peter Wright for his outstanding leadership as chairman of the Long Products Market Development Group.
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5/5/2009 - Joseph A. Carpenter, Ph.D is the recipient of the 2009 Market Development Industry Leadership Award.
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2/15/2009 - AISI has announced the appointment of Lawrence W. Kavanagh as president of the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of AISI.
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11/1/2008 - SMDI President David C. Jeanes speaks with American Metal Market on what it takes for the steel industry to be competitive in today’s global marketplace.
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(The Washington Post) -- As the 2012 presidential candidates roam the state of Michigan offering ways to “bring the jobs back,” many manufacturers say that, in fact, the jobs are ...