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STEELing the Show: The 2017 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year

Posted on January 9, 2017 by

Advancements in steel are continuing to accelerate innovation and help vehicles across all categories pull in leading automotive industry awards, advancing occupant protection, performance and value to both the industry and its customers. Riding into first place for the 2017 … Continue reading →

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Accelerating Innovation at the North American International Auto Show

Posted on January 5, 2017 by

The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) invites you to Detroit as we once again sponsor the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). This auto show season will be full of great new reveals, some of which we are anticipating here. … Continue reading →

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The 6 New Vehicles We Can’t Wait to See in 2017

Posted on December 22, 2016 by

2017 is almost here and there’s a brand new auto show schedule to sink your teeth into. As a premier sponsor of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) for the third consecutive year, this is one of our favorite … 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

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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STEEL: The Material’s Champion

Posted on November 7, 2016 by

It’s been a long election year, and although we don’t know who will win the presidential race, we do know one thing for sure: steel is the best candidate in the automotive materials’ race. While other materials may possess a … Continue reading →

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Steel Vehicle Summer Wrap Up

Posted on August 18, 2016 by

Yes, we’re asking the same question, “Where did summer go?!” It always seems to take a long time for the season to arrive and goes by way too fast once it’s here. Luckily, there are still a few weeks left … Continue reading →

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Steel in Olympic Athletes

Posted on August 4, 2016 by

Cue the trumpets … now, cue the drums … here we go! The Rio 2016 Summer Olympics kick off tomorrow and boy are we excited. Every four years, we watch the long-awaited events, the summer sports, games and spectacles all … Continue reading →

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Salute to American Steel

Posted on June 29, 2016 by

Since ancient times, steel has played a vital role in our everyday lives. Steel contains the 26th element on the periodic table, iron. It’s morphed into the backbone of the United States and steel can be found everywhere, from soup … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 15 Years of Great Designs in Steel

Posted on May 10, 2016 by

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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Mother’s Day Feature: The Triple Threat Woman

Posted on May 4, 2016 by

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, we couldn’t think of any other way to celebrate women in the steel and automotive industries than by featuring one of our own. Why triple threat? She’s got all the qualities to make … Continue reading →

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