Industry News

Berlin, Germany - By working to develop renewable Hexahydrophthalic Anhydride (HHPA), Beckers and Anodyne Chemistries aim to lay the foundation for advanced coating solutions with an essential low-carbon feedstock.

Vacaville, CA – All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), a leader in innovative construction solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its DM40-F+ with InnovaCELL™ Technology, a transformative fire protection solution that combines fire safety, cost-efficiency, and sustainability. Designed with the future of building in mind, the DM40-F+ offers a 1-hour fire rating in a lightweight insulated metal panel, ideal for exterior applications.

Falls Church, VA - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has announced that Larry W. Williams, former Executive Director of the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA), is the recipient of the 2025 CFSEI John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished Service.

Newton, MA — Whether or not you believe the number of disastrous weather events are increasing or worsening, you must acknowledge the importance of improving building methods with weather events in mind. The term for it is building resiliency and it will be a topic of several presentations as this year's METALCON.

Washington, DC - Construction input prices increased 0.2% in May compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.3% for the month.

Walker, MI – FALK is always working to serve its customers better. That’s why the company has added the SWI Marxman Pro Slitter & Decoiler to its in-house trim shop - boosting the manufacturer's capacity, speed, and precision to ensure customers get the high-quality trims and flashing they need, exactly when they need them.

Washington, DC – The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained in negative territory in May with a score of 47.2, but was up from 43.2 in April. Any score below 50 indicates a billings decline, although this month’s score indicates that somewhat fewer firms reported a decline in billings in May than in April.

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) has released the June 2025 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 58.2, a return to historically more positive levels after dramatic lows in April and May. The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and future expectations as reported by key executives from the $1.3 trillion equipment finance sector.

New York and Zurich – Amrize has announced the completion of its spin-off from Holcim, and its debut as an independent, publicly traded company. To commemorate the availability of its shares on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the SIX Swiss Exchange (under the ticker symbol AMRZ), company officials were at the NYSE on Monday, June 23 to ring the opening bell.

Itasca, IL - The Roofing Alliance proudly announces their Board of Trustees for 2025-2026. Greg Hudson of Georgia-Pacific Gypsum, Atlanta, Georgia, will serve as president and Sherri Miles of Miles Roofing Inc., Chesapeake, Virginia will serve as vice president.

Beloit, WI – Shawn Dennehy, a territory manager for low-slope roofing manufacturer MuleHide, has relocated to the company’s Alabama–Tennessee–Mississippi territory. He had managed the company’s Chicago territory since 2020.

Newton, MA — METALCON, the premier global event for the metal construction and design industry, announces its Fifth Annual Top Product Awards, honoring the most innovative products, technologies and solutions shaping the future of the industry.

Arlington, VA - Construction sector employment increased by 4,000 positions in May as rising wages enabled the industry to add workers more rapidly than other sectors, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the industry has been adding jobs each month for over a year, but the increases have slowed amid recent market uncertainty.

Schofield, WI – Airolite has expanded its line of architectural equipment screens with the addition of Louver Type SV5375, an inverted, vertical-blade, 5.375-inch-deep louver screen designed for applications requiring cost-effective sight barriers.

Wilmington, DE - DuPont and U.S. Steel have announced the addition of five new colors available for COASTALUME™, a specialized steel designed for use in coastal environments.

Lithia Springs – Southern Aluminum Finishing (SAF), a global leader in metals distribution, fabrication, and finishing, is proud to announce the promotion of a longtime team member and share several organizational updates following a historic year for the company. Among the year’s highlights, SAF celebrated the grand opening of a new manufacturing facility in November, reinforcing its commitment to growth and innovation.

Auburn, WA - The Bryer Company is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025. A growing component panel manufacturer serving the architectural, commercial and residential metal roof, wall and soffit panel markets, Bryer continues to focus on the ever-changing demands of customers discovering the value of metal.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International, Inc., a third-generation leading manufacturer of metal panels and building envelope solutions, proudly announces that it sources 100% of the aluminum and steel used in its metal panels from domestic suppliers.

Newton, MA, — METALCON is honored to welcome Clinton “Clint” Romesha, retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and Medal of Honor Recipient, as the featured keynote speaker for its 2025 event. Romesha will take the stage on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 9:00 am at the Las Vegas Convention Center to deliver a compelling presentation entitled, “Always Forward – Lessons in Leadership and Resilience.”

Berlin, Germany - Beckers Group, a global supplier of coil coatings and industrial coatings, has announced the appointment of Dr. Susanne Goldammer as Chief Operations Officer, based in the Berlin head office.