The overal mission of American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) centers around common goals and a clear vision for the future. These are to:

• advocate for public policies that support a competitive environment for domestic manufacturing;
• provide high-quality, value-added products to a wide array of customers;
• lead the world in innovation and technology in the production of steel;
• produce steel in a safe and environmentally friendly manner; and
• increase the market for North American Steel in both traditional and innovative applications.

AISI serves as the voice of the North American steel industry in the public policy arena and advances the case for steel in the marketplace as the preferred material of choice. AISI also plays a lead role in the development and application of new steels and steelmaking technology. AISI is comprised of 25 member companies, including integrated and electric furnace steelmakers, and 124 associate and affiliate members who are suppliers to or customers of the steel industry. AISI's member companies represent over three quarters of both U.S. and North American steel capacity. For more news about steel and its applications, view AISI’s Web site at www.steel.org.