Steel Markets
Toyota Joins the A/SP Consortium
Written by David Schollaert
July 29, 2021
Toyota Motor North America in now a member of the Auto/Steel Partnership (A/SP), joining automakers Stellantis and General Motors in a consortium that includes the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) Automotive Applications Council.
“We are excited to welcome Toyota to our team of automakers, steel companies and tier supplier representatives who are dedicated to pursuing the partnership’s goals and projects,” said Michael Davenport, A/SP’s executive director. “Toyota will make a great addition to the diversity and knowledge we need to continue to achieve world-class research, education and technology advancements.”
Formed in 1987, the A/SP is a partnership of North American automotive companies, manufacturers, major sheet steel producers, and tier one suppliers that collaborate on research, innovation, technical development, validation, and education to reduce mass and increase safety and durability in vehicles.
The consortium is comprised of steel mill members of AISI’s Automotive Applications Council (ArcelorMittal, Nucor and Posco), North American automakers (General Motors, Stellantis and Toyota), as well as tier one affiliates (Gestamp and Martinrea). Together, they leverage shared research in a pre-competitive environment to identify industrial solutions in the automotive industry.
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