Industry News

Colorado Springs, CO – For S-5! employees, breast cancer awareness is more than an annual campaign. It is personal. Across its global operations, employees and their families have turned personal connections into meaningful action—honoring survivors, supporting loved ones undergoing treatment and raising funds for cancer research and patient care.

Atlanta, GA – Windows, doors and wall penetrations are among the most vulnerable points in a building envelope, where gaps and improper sealing can lead to costly moisture intrusion. To help contractors address these challenges, Kingspan Insulation North America, a leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions, has announced the expansion of its GreenGuard® portfolio to include three new flashing products designed to improve moisture protection while reducing installation time and labor.

Newton, MA – METALCON has announced the winners of its sixth annual Top Products Awards, recognizing product innovations showcased at its 35th anniversary event, held Oct. 7–9 in Orlando, Florida. Products were evaluated through public electronic voting before the show and attendee voting onsite, giving metal construction industry professionals a voice in recognizing products, technologies and solutions designed to address the evolving needs of metal construction with improved performance, efficiency and installation. The top three products were manufactured by Progressive Foam, BH-USA/Elite Fans, and PPG respectively.

Beloit, WI – Alan Rosencrans has joined low-slope roofing manufacturer MuleHide as technical director. As the company’s senior technical authority, he will oversee its technical administrative services, technical field services, warranty and claims support, codes and approvals, specification and systems development, and quality assurance functions.

Wausau, WI – Apogee Architectural Metals has named Albert Pineda as a regional sales manager for the company’s South Region. Based in Houston, he oversees sales and market development efforts across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. He supports customers and sales representatives across the region and the company’s EFCO, Tubelite and Wausau Window product brands.

Bristol, TN – Morin, a leading manufacturer of single-skin architectural metal wall and roof systems, officially announced the launch of MorKlad™, a new single-source through-wall solution designed to simplify specification, coordination and installation while delivering high-performance thermal, structural, air and vapor and fire protection, and backed by a 15-year system warranty.

Davidson, NC – 3A Composites Americas, a leading innovator in architectural surface materials, has expanded its ALUCOBOND® PLUS Woodgrain Series with five new finishes infused with the soul of wood. Drawing from the enduring richness of Indonesian Teak and the quiet sophistication of American Walnut, the new additions include American Walnut Cocoa, American Walnut Blonde, Imperial Malabar Teak, Grand Malabar Teak and Majestic Malabar Teak.

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) has released its October 2026 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI), revealing confidence in the equipment finance market is 60.4, easing from the September index of 62.4. The index provides a qualitative assessment from key executives in the $1.3 trillion equipment finance industry.

Arlington, VA – The producer price index for inputs to new nonresidential construction jumped 11.9% from September 2025 to September 2026, the most in four years, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of newly released government data. Association officials said construction firms appear to be absorbing most of the cost increases amid relatively soft demand for construction projects except data centers.

San Rafael, CA – BŌK Modern has announced the appointment of Jonathan Bodway as Principal & General Manager and Steve Duncan as Creative Design Lead. Bringing complementary expertise in architecture, lighting, design, and design-build, Bodway and Duncan strengthen BŌK’s leadership team and expand the firm’s ability to support architects, designers, and project teams from concept through fabrication and installation.

Itasca, IL – The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing to evaluate business conditions during the third quarter of 2026.

Itasca, IL – The Roofing Alliance is now accepting funding proposals for innovative research projects designed to advance the roofing industry. Proposals should address one or more of the five priorities outlined in the Roofing Alliance RFPs and align with the organization’s core areas of focus: education and training, technology, sustainability and philanthropy.

Vista, CA – Solatube International, a leading manufacturer of tubular daylighting systems, has announced the launch of the redesigned OptiView® Fresnel Diffuser, bringing the popular daylighting solution back with refined optical performance and a sleek, low-profile design for today’s interiors.

Wausau, WI – Apogee Architectural Metals has named David Bellomo and Cortney Hahr as direct sales representatives for Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and Arizona. They join the company’s Southwest sales team, delivering dedicated support to customers throughout the four-state region.

Plant City, FL – Sheffield Metals International (SMI), a leading manufacturer and distributor of coated and bare metal products for the standing seam metal roofing and wall systems industry, is pleased to announce its move to a nearby Florida facility in Plant City.

Arlington, VA – Construction firms added 11,000 jobs in September and the industry’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of newly released government data. Association officials said the gains underscore the need to both address persistent workforce shortages and sustain demand for construction by passing a new long-term highway and transportation bill and allowing responsible data center and other major projects to move forward.

Itasca, IL – The roofing industry came together recently as Ronald McDonald House® Oklahoma City celebrated the expansion of its 28-bedroom Ronald McDonald House, made possible in part through an extraordinary $400,000 collective contribution from Roofing Alliance members.

Colorado Springs, CO – From system design and installation to troubleshooting, reroofing and rooftop accouterments, Metal Roofing Systems gives industry professionals an intensive, practical look at how metal roofing systems perform and how to address common challenges. The two-day course takes place Dec. 3-4, 2026, at the Fluno Center on the UW-Madison campus and is offered through the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering.

Newton, MA – U.S. Steel is celebrating 125 years of steelmaking, innovation and American manufacturing in 2026. The milestone will be recognized as part of METALCON’s 35th anniversary, October 7-9 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

Brampton, Ontario, CAN – At this year's Western Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, IKO North America officially launched IKO Metals, bringing DECRA’s stone-coated steel roofing portfolio under the IKO Metals brand. DECRA, a long-established brand in stone-coated steel roofing, became part of IKO through its 2018 acquisition of Roof Tile Group. The launch portfolio, DECRA by IKO Metals, includes three profiles inspired by traditional tile and shake, combining the look of traditional roofing materials with the strength and durability of stone-coated steel.