Industry News

Arlington, VA - Construction employment increased in 283, or 79 percent, of 358 metro areas between February 2022 and February 2023, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Meanwhile, new government data shows there were more job openings in the industry than the number of people hired last month. Association officials said the industry continues to struggle to find enough workers and urged public leaders to boost investments in construction training and education.

Newton, MA — Registration is now open for METALCON 2023, the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction. This year’s conference and tradeshow takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from Wednesday, Oct. 18 – Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, with pre-show workshops beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 17.

Woburn, MA – As an industry leader committed to sustainability, RHEINZINK has introduced RHEINZINK-prePATINA® ECO ZINC architectural zinc products. Now produced using 50% less carbon dioxide (CO2), the company’s premium RHEINZINK-prePATINA products are now part of its RHEINZINK-ECO ZINC® offering.

Bossier City, LA - In the midst of celebrating its 60th anniversary, McElroy Metal has announced the transition to an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has added another title to its library of free, downloadable resources for architectural students and their professors. Haulover Marine Center is the latest publication in MBMA’s Architectural Significance in Metal Buildings folio series of in-depth project case studies.

Mason, OH – A leader in closure products for commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and retail applications, Clopay® Corporation introduces Corrosion Resistant Service and Insulated Doors, available in the company’s Cornell and Cookson brands.

Colorado Springs, CO – S-5!, one of the world's leading developers/manufacturers of metal roof attachments, has introduced its new S-5-RC™ clamp for attaching a wide range of rooftop accessories to the Riverclack® metal roof profile.

Chicago, IL – The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has created a new membership category to benefit regional distributors and regional rollformers, as well as underlayment and weather barrier manufacturers.

Kennett Square, PA – Metalwërks®, a leading U.S. manufacturer of high-performance metal plate exterior façade systems, has recently been named an American distributor and fabricator of Metawell® wall systems. Based in the German state of Bavaria, Metawell® is a developer and manufacturer of lightweight aluminum panels that utilize a composite assembly of solid aluminum skins bonded to an engineered corrugated aluminum spacer core.

Lenexa, KS — The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA-I) has announced the lineup of presenters for the 2023 International Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Conference (I-RIM Conference), scheduled for May 23-24 at the Le Meridien Visconti Hotel in Rome, Italy. The conference brings together industry experts from around the world to discuss the latest in research, technology, advancements and uses of reflective products available.

Elk Grove Village, IL - Petersen, a leading supplier of architectural metal cladding, has hired manufacturer’s rep group Division 7 Sales to cover the PAC-CLAD market in Kansas and Missouri.

DeLand, FL – Kingspan Metal Panels North America has announced the launch of its new K-Roc™ HF Series insulated metal panels. The new K-Roc HF Series panels utilize a mineral fiber insulation core for both fire and thermal performance.

West Chester, OH - ClarkDietrich has named Brian Panuccio the company’s Chief Commercial Officer, a new role that will lead the sales and marketing teams as both the company and industry continue to evolve.

Minneapolis, MN – The Coil Coatings division of Sherwin-Williams has released its latest color forecast, FUSE, for architectural metal coatings. The report aims to inspire architects, product manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the coil and extrusion market over the next 3-5 years and beyond.

Nashville, TN – Gaco™, part of the Holcim Building Envelope portfolio of brands, has introduced GacoFlex A48 acrylic roof coating. GacoFlex A48 is the first and only single-component, high-build acrylic roof coating that can be applied up to 80 wet mils (5 gal/SQ) in a single pass application1. A fast-cure acrylic elastomeric roof coating, GacoFlex A48 offers a long roof life, upgraded visual appeal, strong adhesion, high tensile strength and excellent reflectivity—while boasting environmentally friendly benefits and reduces landfill by avoiding costly tear-offs. With enhanced film build and reduced cure time, GacoFlex A48 is formulated to help roofing contractors complete jobs faster and with fewer materials.

Muskegon, MI - Lorin Industries Inc., a global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, has released information highlighting the high solar reflectance index value of its ClearMatt® Architectural Class II and exterior finish anodized aluminum.

Washington, DC – More architecture firms reported a decline in billings in February, indicating an extension of a recent downturn in design activity, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Despite that, the overall outlook for 2023 is generally positive.

Green Bay, WI - Bay Insulation Systems, a leading supplier of metal building insulation products and systems, has been recognized by the National Frame Building Association (NFBA) as a Platinum Winner of the Gail Miller Recognition Program for Excellence in Safety.

Elk Grove Village, IL - Petersen, a leading supplier of architectural metal cladding, announces that Jason Smith and his team at Roofing Representatives have been hired as the PAC-CLAD independent sales representatives firm in Nebraska and Iowa.

Fairfax, MN – Schweiss Doors, a premier manufacturer of hydraulic and bifold liftstrap doors, erected a new manufacturing facility which will also serve as a showcase for the company’s new “free-standing” header frames.