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SMA is the largest steel industry trade association in the United States and is the primary trade association representing American EAF steel producers. Accounting for over 70 percent of domestic steelmaking production, EAF producers are the most sustainable steelmakers in the world. By using an innovative, 21st century production process that is less energy-intensive, domestic steelmakers have up to 75 percent lower carbon emissions than traditional steelmakers. SMA’s 24 producer members have operations in 35 states. For more information check out our website at www.steelnet.org or our Facebook page.

For over 25 years, Alliance has established itself as a trusted supplier, coil processor, fabricator, and manufacturing, material distributor catering to the diverse manufacturing needs of various industrial sectors. With a reputation built on excellence, Alliance is committed to delivering top-quality solutions to its customers.

Headquartered in Northwest Indiana, Alliance has expanded its operations to include additional locations in Atlanta and Memphis.

The company's state-of-the-art facility spans an impressive 500,000 square feet, featuring temperature control for optimal performance.  Equipped with full rail service, the facility boasts a range of advanced coil processing technology including multiple slitters, including a heavy-guage line, cutting-edge technologies like multi-blanking, cut-to-length, stretcher leveling, metallurgical capabilities, fiber lasers, press brakes, robotic welding, and structural tubing.

To address the unique needs of the physical market, Alliance is dedicated to offering custome solutions, including futures hedging, index pricing and spot buys.  with an extensive inventory of flat-rolled sheet and coil products, Alliance ensures that customers have access to a wide range of options, including hot-rolled steel, hot-rolled pickled and oiled, hot-rolled pickled dry, cold-rolled steel, and coated steel products.

Contact Alliance today by phone at 219.427.5400 or online at AllianceSteel.net, AllianceFabMfg.net, AllianceTubularProducts.net.

In uncertain times, one thing is certain. Bank of America Business Capital is by your side with the resources, solutions and vision to see you through. Drawing on experience gained over nearly a century, we offer clients in the United States, Canada and Europe services ranging from working capital and turnaround financing, to recapitalizations and restructurings. Delivering smart solutions that make it easier to do business, and the expertise to help you take on what’s next.

Ports America is the premier diversified port operator and supply chain logistics provider in North America withi operations in over 70 locations and over 30 ports on all three coasts.  

The company is a leader in data-driven solutionsn and covers a wide range of supply chain services including container, Ro-Ro, breakbulk, military, and cruise ship operations.  Ports America is the largest employer of ILWU and ISA union labor in the country.  The company is a leader in generating Public-Private Parterships (PPP) in the U.S. seaport industry, merging private capital alongside commercial terminals in partnership with public port authorities and local municipalities in Baltimore, MD, Newark, NJ, and Tampa, FL.

With more than 25 years of experience with imports and exports, JIT Warehousing & Logistics offers warehousing, trucking, shipside delivery/pickup, drayage, and transloading.  JIT operates 5 facilities and a heavy lift yard located in Savannah, GA within 3.5 miles of GPA terminals.  Our project cargo division has specialized trucks and trailers, onsite crane services and is an approved vendor to work onsite the terminal.  We can assist with moving break-bulk cargo out of multiple terminals including Charleston, Tampa and New Orleans.  We are proud to announce our newest rail-served facilities online now! www.jitwhse.com or [email protected] for more info.