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Steel Shines Once Again at Great Designs in Steel 2018

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Steel Market Development Institute

Another Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) seminar is in the books! Steelmakers, automakers, suppliers, engineering firms and more came together on May 16 for the Steel Market Development Institute’s (SMDI) annual conference in Livonia, Michigan. The symposium allows the steel … Continue reading →

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Shaping the Automotive Industry – Many Women at a Time

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Steel Market Development Institute

As an important part of the global economy, many people look to the automotive industry as a trendsetter in the worldwide workplace. Continue reading →

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Collaboration Puts Us on the Road to Success at CAR MBS

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Steel Market Development Institute

Earlier this month, the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) participated in the 2017 Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars (MBS), held at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City, Michigan. If you attended the event, chances are you … Continue reading →

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SMDI Honors Steel Innovators with 3rd Annual Men and Women of Steel Awards

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Steel Market Development Institute

The vehicles we drive each day are created using steel, and the steel industry’s goal is to aid its customers in achieving the highest value and performance in their products. The men and women within the industry exemplify this with … Continue reading →

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Big Trucks in the Lonestar State – a Recap of the Texas Truck Rodeo

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Steel Market Development Institute

This is a guest post courtesy of Nic Phillips, President, Texas Auto Writers Association If you think trucks are a BIG deal in Texas you should know that the coveted title of “The Truck of Texas” is almost as big as … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 15 Years of Great Designs in Steel

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Steel Market Development Institute

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Steel Market Development Institute’s Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) seminar. As we look to the future, it’s important to look back on where we’ve been. The SMDI Automotive Applications Council had a … Continue reading →

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Great Designs in Steel 2015 Inspires a Beautiful Future

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Steel Market Development Institute

The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) conducted the 14th Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) seminar on May 13. Established in 2002, GDIS is the premier event for the latest trends and applications in automotive steel technologies. This year nearly 1,300 … Continue reading →

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