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The Creation and Life of an Advanced High-Strength Steel
Advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) are complex materials that are revolutionizing the auto industry. Each step of the process – the various microstructures and chemical compositions – are a result of a carefully controlled heating [...]
Equipment Spotlight: Utilization of the Lankhorst Roll-Stop System
Steel manufacturing is a BIG job producing a very large, heavy final product. Many protocols are taken to ensure the safety of the factory workers including the use of the Lankhorst roll-stop system. This [...]
Steel and the Heavy Truck Manufacturing Industry in Mexico
Just during 2017 alone, Mexico was able to increase its heavy truck exports by 7.6% with 90% of these heading to the United States. This is likely because many vehicle and heavy truck manufacturers [...]
The Distinctions Between Hot and Cold Rolled Steel
The type of steel that best fits your project’s need will vary depending on how the steel will be applied. Understanding different steel types will allow you to pick a steel that performs best for [...]
Global Demand for Steel Forecast to Increase
Demand from emerging markets means that demand for steel has increased in 2018 and will continue to do so in 2019. This comes after a couple of years of volatility and contraction, with 2017 [...]
Steel Service Center Spotlight: NMM Hermosillo Location
Designed as an automotive assembly facility, NMC's Hermosillo, Sonora plant is amongst the newest steel service centers in the National Material family, making it a strong supporting force alongside the recent expansion of National Material’s [...]
Is Faster Better in The Steel Service Industry?
Rigorous competition in the steel service industry is creating an environment where steel manufacturers are feeling the pressure to fast-track processes to provide the fastest steel services to their clients. This is especially true [...]
NMM Partner Corefficient Provides Value to the (Transformer) Core
Did you know that National Material of Mexico is part of the National Material L.P (NMLP) family of companies? The National Material group of industrial businesses have a long history of quality and service [...]
National Material of Mexico Expansion Open-House Event Recap
In early 2017, steel service center National Material of Mexico began a game-changing expansion of their Monterey, MX facilities. According to Carl Grobien, Vice President and General Manager, “To meet the demands of [...]
Steel Service Spotlight: Red Bud Slitting Line
Last November, National Material of Mexico, a Mexico-based automotive-focused steel service center unveiled a major expansion of its Monterrey facility. An open house event was held for customers, suppliers, and government leaders that [...]