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Posted: Mar 26, 2026

PPG Introduces PPG AQUACRON® Waterborne Shop Primers

Pittsburgh, PA – PPG (NYSE:PPG) has announced the launch of PPG AQUACRON® Waterborne Shop Primers (WSP) for structural steel. This breakthrough technology is suitable for all climates and combines rapid curing with a smooth finish and low volatile organic compounds* (VOCs), delivering a balance of properties unmatched in existing waterborne primers.

Posted: Mar 25, 2026

Sherwin-Williams Kentucky Expansion Doubles Capacity at Coil Coatings Plant

Bowling Green, KY – Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings, one of the world's leading manufacturers of coil and extrusion metal coatings, has announced the completion of a major expansion at its coil coatings manufacturing plant in Bowling Green, KY, to align production of its popular products with an expected trajectory of positive growth in the metal roofing and construction markets.

Posted: Mar 24, 2026

Klauer Expands Sales Team with Addition of Territory Manager Katherine Dean

Dubuque, IA – Klauer Manufacturing Company, a leading manufacturer of steel siding, soffit, fascia, rain ware, and roofing accessories for residential and commercial applications, is pleased to announce the addition of Katherine Dean as Territory Manager, supporting customers across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania.

Posted: Mar 23, 2026

Apogee Architectural Metals Publishes "Health Care in Focus" White Paper

Wausau, WI – Apogee Architectural Metals has published a new white paper that addressing facility-focused design aspirations and evidence-based performance requirements to serve immediate and emerging patient needs. Titled “Health Care in Focus”, the 36-page publication details safety, wellness and resilience benefits and specification considerations for windows, entrances, curtain wall, storefront and other aluminum-framed fenestration systems. It is available for download at https://apogeearchmetals.com.

Posted: Mar 20, 2026

MBMA Announces 2025 Student Design Competition Award Winners

Cleveland, OH – The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is pleased to announce the winners of the fifth annual MBMA Student Design Competition. On March 3, 2026, the association granted $32,000 in awards to 10 winners and their faculty advisors in both Undergraduate and Graduate Divisions in an online ceremony. A record number of submissions were received this year with 28 undergraduate entries and 52 graduate entries. That’s almost double the number of graduate submissions compared with last year.

Posted: Mar 19, 2026

MRA Announces New Manufacturer and Contractor Members for 2026

Portland, OR – Driven by a strong and growing residential metal roofing market, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), the leading nonprofit trade organization representing the industry in the U.S. and Canada, has grown its ranks for 2026, adding to both its manufacturer and contractor memberships.

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Construction Employment Falls by 11K in February

Arlington, VA – Construction employment declined by 11,000 jobs in February, with decreases in both residential and nonresidential segments, according to an analysis of new government data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. The decline follows stronger hiring in January than previously reported and suggests contractors are becoming more cautious about adding workers amid uncertainty about materials prices and demand for projects.

Posted: Mar 17, 2026

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America Backing Race Team's Indy 500 Entry

DeLand, FL – Kingspan Insulated Panels North America has announced a partnership with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing (DRR), a renowned team with a rich legacy in motorsports. Together, the duo will enter veteran driver Conor Daly in the No. 23 DRR Chevrolet Dallara Firestone car in the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 24, at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS).

Posted: Mar 16, 2026

FGIA 2027 Events, Locations Announced

Schaumburg, IL – The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has formalized its 2027 conference events schedule, which includes a return to an exclusively in-person Summer Summit. The in-person Summer Summit will take place May 10-12 at the Hilton Downtown Tampa in Tampa, FL. The FGIA Southeast Region Summit will immediately follow on May 13 in the same location.

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

New Flex-Ability Concepts Innovation Addresses Curved Wall Deflection

Oklahoma City, OK – Meeting the needs of contractors has always been Flex-Ability Concepts’ focus. Its latest offering, Slotted Flex-C Trac, adds slotted legs for deflection to the original Flex-C Trac. This gives framing contractors an additional method to create high-quality curved walls, columns and S-curves in specific applications.

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Apogee Architectural Metals Hires Jacob Johnson New VP of Sales for Western and Southern Regions

Wausau, Wisconsin – Apogee Architectural Metals has named Jacob Johnson as vice president of sales for the western and southern regions. He will report directly to company president Troy Johnson (no relation), and work closely with Jon Close, who continues in his role as vice president of sales. In his new position, Jacob Johnson will serve as a core member of Apogee Architectural Metals’ leadership team assisting in shaping enterprise strategy, operating priorities and long-term growth decisions.

Posted: Mar 11, 2026

Dr. Benjamin Schafer Receives MBMA’s 2026 Ellifritt Award

Cleveland, OH – The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) presented Dr. Benjamin Schafer with the 2026 Duane S. Ellifritt Research Award. Named after MBMA’s original director of research and engineering, this honor is given annually to a researcher whose contributions led to advancements within the metal building systems industry. Dr. Schafer accepted the award at the 2026 MBMA Research Symposium in Orlando, FL. Dr. Schafer is the Willard and Lillian Hackerman Professor of Civil and Systems Engineering and the Director of the Ralph O’Connor Sustainability Energy Institute (ROSEI) at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.

Posted: Mar 10, 2026

AIA's Architecture Billings Index Lower in January

Washington, DC – The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) dropped to 43.8 in January, down from 47.1 in December, signaling a greater number of firms experienced a decline in billings compared to the previous month. The billings index is a monthly measure of business conditions as reported by member firms of the American Institute of Architects.

Posted: Mar 09, 2026

BITEC Celebrates 40th Anniversary in 2026

Morrilton, AR – In 2026, BITEC, Inc. is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Founded in 1986 by Bruce Shealey, who recently retired after serving the roofing industry for 60 years, BITEC has its roots in a modified bitumen technology that originated in Italy.

Posted: Mar 05, 2026

FGIA Announces New Sustainability-Related Web Pages

Schaumburg, IL – The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated the Aluminum Material Council (AMC) portion of its site with webpages covering aluminum-focused sustainability. This new industry resource discusses the life cycle of aluminum fenestration products and the recyclability of that material. View it at FGIAonline.org/AMCsustainability.

Posted: Mar 04, 2026

ClarkDietrich Launches Updated iTools App for Architects and Contractors

West Chester, OH – ClarkDietrich has unveiled a new version if its iTools app, featuring design and navigation improvements. Launched in 2013, ClarkDietrich iTools is a free online resource (accessible on desktop and mobile) for architects and contractors who are evaluating purchasing decisions and product selection for steel framing projects, providing access to design lookup tools, ClipExpress products, cost-saving calculators, sustainability options and product submittals.

Posted: Mar 03, 2026

Kingspan Partners with Buildner for MICROHOME Competition

Dublin, Ireland – Kingspan, a global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions, has announced its collaboration with Buildner on the eleventh edition of the MICROHOME competition, offering a $115,000 prize fund.

Posted: Mar 02, 2026

VALTO Engineered Materials Introduces Fire-Rated GLASBOND

Channahon, IL — VALTO Engineered Materials, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality fiberglass reinforced panels (FRP), has introduced GLASBOND with an ASTM E84 Class A Fire Performance rating for its peel-and-stick panel and trim profile system. Class A per ASTM E84 is the highest fire-resistance rating requirement, common on many assembly and institutional occupancies where FRP is specified, including hospitals and schools.

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