Industry News

Salisbury, NC – In response to contractor requests for a heavier-bodied trowel-applied mastic, Inland Coatings recently introduced RC-2500 medium-grade fiber-reinforced SEBS mastic, which can be trowel or brush applied to roofing seams, flashings, and penetrations where thicker build is required.

Chicago, IL – The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is pleased to announce its new officers for 2026. Elected by MCA members, the board will be led by Lee Ann Slattery of ATAS International, the organization’s first female chair.

Colorado Springs, CO – S-5! has acquired ESS Group Engineering Technical Center, a Spanish engineering firm, opening a new manufacturing facility in northern Spain. This expansion strengthens the company’s ability to supply solar and snow retention solutions across Europe with greater efficiency and regional alignment, supporting increasing demand and the company’s growing European distributor network.

Allentown, PA - Since acquiring the assets of Metal Sales & Service, Inc., including the Metalwërks® line of architectural metal plate systems, earlier this year, ATAS International has developed an educational course focused on that type of cladding system. “Architectural Metal Plate Systems: Durable Design for Today’s Buildings” has been approved by the AIA (American Institute of Architects) for one LU/HSW (Learning Unit/Health, Safety, and Welfare).

Niles, OH – Niles Expanded Metals, a leader in the expanded metals industry, announced the addition of a state-of-the-art expanded metal machine designed to produce decorative and architectural patterns with unmatched precision and efficiency.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Samco Machinery, supplier of roll forming equipment and engineering solutions, announces the appointment of Hever Arévalo as its new Vice President of Engineering.

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) has released its November 2025 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI), revealing confidence in the equipment finance market is at a heightened level for the sixth consecutive month. The index, which provides a qualitative assessment from key executives in the $1.3 trillion sector, was relatively unchanged at 59.9 in November, from 60.1 in October.

West Chester, OH - Following third-party evaluation, ClarkDietrich’s ProChannel Ci™ cladding support system has met NFPA 285 testing standards and has been approved for use in NFPA 285-compliant wall assemblies for Types I–IV construction.

Washington, DC – Business conditions at architecture firms remained soft as the fourth quarter of 2025 began but showed definite signs of improvement, according to the latest data from the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Architecture Billings Index (ABI).

Koblenz, Germany – The design of the façade plays a central role in architecture, as it not only shapes the external appearance of a building but also fulfills functional, cultural, and communicative roles. With the Kalzip FlexForm® façade, Kalzip is launching a new generation of meander façades that offer architects and planners maximum creative freedom.

Oklahoma City, OK - Customers who are exploring curved framing options are finding value the new Flex-Ability Concepts app, now available for free in any device’s app store or via the company's website.

Arlington, VA — Construction employment increased by 19,000 positions in September as firms raised wages to bring on board workers more rapidly than other sectors, according to an analysis of new government data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that firms continue to add employees to keep pace with demand for public sector projects and data centers, even as other segments of the industry are experiencing slowing demand.

Newton, MA — The metal construction industry’s most anticipated annual event, METALCON 2025, took place last month in Las Vegas, bringing together professionals from across the globe for three days of education, innovation and networking. From pre-show workshops and certification programs to free educational sessions and inspiring keynotes, attendees earned continuing education credits while gaining actionable insight into the trends shaping the future of metal construction and design.

Beloit, WI – Low-slope roofing manufacturer MuleHide has expanded its network of training facilities, opening a new MuleHide Training Center in Englewood, Colorado. Located at 1351 W Stanford Ave., it will give the company’s customers and associates in the West region convenient access to ongoing, in-person, hands-on training.

Vacaville, CA – All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) is proud to announce it took home Green Exhibitor Award accolades for exemplary performance at the recent Greenbuild 2025 conference.

Colorado Springs, CO — S-5!, an industry leader in metal roof attachments, introduces its new clamp for solar carport applications, extending its proven solar attachment technology to canopy and carport structures.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International's Monsters of Metal team won three awards in the Canstruction Greater Lehigh Valley competition. Canstruction is a unique community event which combines creativity, engineering, and philanthropy as teams design and build large-scale structures entirely out of canned goods that are later donated.

Chicago, IL — Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is expanding its HSS Connections Hub™ to the Canadian market, providing engineers and fabricators access to an innovative digital platform that simplifies Hollow Structural Section (HSS) connection design from concept to construction. Following a successful debut in the U.S., the Connections Hub was showcased at the Canadian Steel Conference, the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction’s flagship event, held October 28-29 at Le Centre Sheraton Montreal.

Wilmington, DE – Tenmat, a recognized leader in passive fire protection, in collaboration with ALPOLIC® and CLADIATOR®, is pleased to announce Tenmat’s FF102/50 Intumescent Fire Block has successfully tested an NYC compliant assembly for this collaborative rainscreen cladding solution. This milestone follows the successful completion of an NFPA 285 fire test conducted at Intertek Laboratories.

Newton, MA — Exhibitors at METALCON, the world’s only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction, showcased their most groundbreaking innovations for consideration in the prestigious Top Products Award. The top three winning products were unveiled at this year’s show in Las Vegas. Winners were selected through an electronic voting process held both before and during the event, with nearly 1,000 industry professionals casting their votes.