While continuing to operate as independent association, Association of Steel Distributors (ASD) selected Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International® (FMA) to manage ASD's day-to-day affairs, membership relations/development, event planning, compliance/reporting issues, and general operation needs. FMA president and CEO Ed Youdell cited "experience and infrastructure" as useful assets for helping ASD "grow and provide greater value to its members and industry stakeholders.