BUILDING A STRONGER STEEL INDUSTRY

Metals Service Center Institute

The Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI) is a trade association with a history spanning more than 100 years. Representing membership throughout the metals value chain—including producers, distributors, processors, and end users—the MSCI offers knowledge and thought leaderships, data and education, industry advocacy, and opportunities for business, discussion, and learning.

North American Steel Alliance

The North American Steel Alliance (NASA) is a member-owner steel cooperative representing more than $9 billion in buying power. NASA facilitates business growth and connections among more than 120 member companies with nearly 400 distribution and processing facilities throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Indiana Fabricators Association

The Indiana Fabricators Association (IFA) is an organization of steel fabricators in the Hoosier state, bonded by common business practices and efforts to promote the use of fabricated steel across Indiana’s construction projects. The IFA hosts regular meetings and instructional seminars that provide members with up-to-date information and new developments within the statewide steel industry.

Indiana Manufacturers Association

The second-oldest manufacturers association in the country, the Indiana Manufacturers Association (IMA), was founded in 1901 and is the state’s only group exclusively focused on advocating for a business climate that promotes quality manufacturing and job creation in Indiana. Primarily an advocacy organization at the state and national level for policies that propel Indiana manufacturers, the IMA also produces a number of educational publications and hosts a calendar of industry events and member affinity programs.

Ohio Steel Association

The Ohio Steel Association (OSA) provides members with information regarding technical developments, construction techniques, and general business conditions within the local industry. With the purpose of promoting and expanding the use of structural steel and architectural metal products within the Buckeye state, the OSA hosts regular meetings and events, facilitates industry education, and supports a scholarship program.

American Welding Society

The American Welding Society (AWS) operates with the mission of advancing the science, technology, and applications of welding and related processes worldwide. The nonprofit, founded in 1919, supports members through leading industry knowledge, resources, and tools for business success while inspiring new generations to explore available career opportunities.

Canadian Welding Bureau

The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) is part of the CWB Group, which provides welding certifications and training services to more than 7,600 companies in 48 countries. One of the largest and most innovative welding organizations in the world, the CWB Group provides a range of ongoing education courses and services for welders at any and all points in their careers.

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute

The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) is the technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete structures industry. The PCI provides technical resources, issues certifications, and develops and maintains the precast concrete industry’s “Body of Knowledge” for building codes, design guides, education programs, and more.