ACCCI was formed in 1944 by companies interested in establishing a forum to discuss and act upon issues of common concern to the metallurgical coke and coal chemicals industry. Today, ACCCI members represent over 95% of the metallurgical coke produced in the U.S. and Canada, including both merchant coke producers and integrated steel companies with coke production capacity, and 100% of companies producing coal chemicals in the U.S. and Canada. Nearly 150 representatives from about 45 companies contribute their knowledge and expertise to enhance the effectiveness of the Institute's programs.

Steel Times International is an English language journal. It contains a digest of global news, events and statistics, as well as more detailed technical articles, company and country profiles, conference reports and regular regional economic briefings. There are now 12 issues of Steel Times International and they are all available in digital format. Four of the 12 issues are 100% digital, the remaining eight issues are also available in print.