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Portland, OR – Let’s face it, homeowners don’t undergo home renovations and improvements only for purely practical reasons. Making a home just the way you want it also brings lots of personal satisfaction and happiness. And a metal roof, suggests the Metal Roofing Alliance, can do just that.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International, Inc., a family-owned business that went from a siding and trim installer to an industry leading manufacturer of metal panels for the building envelope, with locations across the United States, celebrates their 60th year of business in 2023.

Toronto, ON - Every year, it seems roll forming manufacturers are being asked to improve turnaround, speed up roll forming capabilities, using heavier and high-strength materials while still focusing on safety. Material handling equipment in front of and at the end of a roll forming line, can increase production and meet the demands of today’s customers as well as tomorrow’s customers.

Whiting, IN - The Sunshine State has long been known for its picturesque coastlines and vibrant communities, making it a prime destination for homeowners seeking a slice of paradise. However, living in coastal regions also means facing the relentless forces of nature, from salty sea breezes to the occasional hurricane. When it comes to protecting your home against these elements, one name is making waves in the roofing industry: Armored Coast™.

Torrington, CT - Roofers deal with new challenges on every job. Installing a watertight roofing system requires attention to every detail from exhaust penetrations and skylights to snow retention and gutters. No matter how good you are at providing your customers with a watertight roofing – or re-roofing – system, installing, connecting and/or disconnecting a lightning protection system is a task better left to specialists.

Newton, MA - In addition to assembling a trade show floor filled by exhibitors showcasing a wide array of metal construction products, organizers of METALCON are driven to provide educational opportunities for contractors, roofers and architects looking to learn more about working with metal and its benefits.

Wilmington, DE - The unique protection offered by Tedlar® PVF film makes it a desirable product for a wide range of applications, on a vast variety of different structures. In this article, three diverse uses for the product demonstrate some of the many benefits that Tedlar® offers to the construction community.

Whiting, IN - In the world of roofing, resilience and durability are paramount, especially in coastal areas where the corrosive forces of saltwater and harsh weather conditions can wreak havoc on traditional materials. With its new Armored Coast™ metal roofing, East Lake Metals offers a roofing material that can withstand the elements and look good doing so.

Laurel, MT - Suction cups are versatile tools that can be used to lift, move, and hold a variety of materials, including insulated metal panels (IMPs). As a leading manufacturer/supplier in this field, Wood's Powr-Grip explains how suction cup lifters works and how to choose the right one.

Buffalo, NY - As the global temperature rises, micro climates, especially those in cities and locations in proximity to solar arrays, are also getting hotter. These heat waves are placing a public health burden on population centers subjected to the heat island effect of materials in the built environment like asphalt, metal, glass and even solar collection panels.

Columbus, OH - When Arkansas-based Metal Building Supply (MBS) needed to source a specific color of coil coating to meet a spike in demand over normal usage, AkzoNobel's CERAM-A-STAR® 1050 Select standard color palette program meant they were able to obtain the product required immediately. This enabled MBS to maintain the project schedule, manage costs and keep its customer happy.

Moundridge, KS — Roll forming lines can be configured in two ways to create length-specific formed parts. One method is pre-cutting, which involves cutting the steel coil before it enters the roll former. The other method is post-cutting, where a profiled shear cuts the sheet after it is formed. Both methods have their advantages, and the choice depends on specific factors related to your production requirements.

Lutz, FL - In 1991, Red McConnohie had an idea to create a retrofit system that would allow the installation of a new metal roof over an old worn-out metal roof. He and Dale Nelson formed Roof Hugger to market a “new and better” product to metal building contractors and erectors. In this article, Nelson describes how "shirt sleeve engineering has progressed to full system performance engineering with predictable results."

DeLand, FL - Insulated metal panels, commonly known as IMPs, are gaining popularity in various construction projects due to their sustainability, durability and aesthetic benefits. These panels serve as an all-in-one barrier solution for air, water and vapor, providing a lightweight, cost-effective and thermally efficient alternative to traditional building materials like tilt up concrete and exterior finishing systems.

Muskegon, MI - Lorin Industries Inc., a global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, calls attention to its anodized aluminum for roofing, in light of the Metal Roofing Alliance recently identifying anodized aluminum metal roofs as one of the top three residential metal roofing trends of 2023.

Wilmington, DE - Dawn gray Tedlar® was installed onto the steel siding of a DuPont™ plant in Japan 40 years ago. Since then, the laminated PVF film has demonstrated the ability to protect the industrial structure, while maintaining the aesthetics of the panels.

Portland, OR — What are the latest curb appeal style trends for the new year? With the booming growth in the popularity for metal roofing in the U.S. and Canada, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) is reporting 2023 is all about substance over superficial, and that beauty isn’t all about appearance, but performance too.

Muskegon, MI - Continuous coil anodized aluminum offers significant benefits for exterior façades. An excellent alternative to applied coatings like paint, continuous coil anodized aluminum provides a durable, consistent, and elegant appearance combined with lower maintenance costs and significant environmental benefits.

Boucherville, Quebec - Long-known for its walk-in coolers and freezers, Norbec is now making a name for itself in the architectural arena. The Boucherville-based company's insulated metal wall and roof panels systems (IMPs) are being specified for all types of projects, including increasingly for the niche market of Aquatic Centers. Case in point is the new Beloeil Aquatic Centre in Beloeil, Quebec.

DeLand, FL - The United States is filled with old buildings. In fact, The American Institute of Architects estimates that nearly half of all commercial buildings in the United States are more than 40 years old. Insulated metal panels (IMPs) like those produced by Kingspan Insulated Panels - North America are in high demand as companies construct new buildings or retrofit old ones. The versatility and sustainability of IMPs allows them to be used in construction projects ranging from schools to warehouses to airports to stadiums.