134

YEARS

In 1884, the largest
industrial complex of
unified Italy was founded.
The large factory soon
became one of the most
important industrial entities
in both Italy and Europe.

LEADER

EUROPEAN

The company's core business
is stainless steel flat products
for which AST is
the market leader in Italy
and one of the biggest
manufacturer in the world.

1,500,000

SQ.M.

AST manufacturing
facilities are concentrated
in Terni, in an area
of over 1,500,000
square metres, and
cover the entire
manufacturing cycle,
from melting to the
surface finish treatment.

1,000,000

TONS

Its electric furnaces
are currently used to
produce approximately
1,000,000 tons
of stainless steel
per year.

44

COUNTRIES

The strength of a unique sales
network throughout the world
ensures timely and customized
responses for each market
sector and application.
A network with over 500 sites,
part of the thyssenkrupp
Materials Services Group,
in 44 countries ensures
a distribution all over the world.

630

MILLION EUROS

630 million Euros invested
over the last ten years
represent 10% of Umbria’s
GDP and 0.15%
of Italy’s GDP.

2,400

PEOPLE

AST employs more than
2,400 people directly
and several hundred more
workers are involved in
services and related industries.