Industry News

Charleston, SC — In low country hurricane region, making sure homes are not only beautiful but able to withstand extreme tropical storms too is the ultimate goal. And for those reasons, the Metal Roofing Alliance has named a coastal home with custom metal roof fabricated by Jet Metals using Drexel Metals’ coil as its Best Residential Metal Roofing Project competition winner for the third quarter of 2024.

Whiting, IN - A double shot of Martinelli’s is adding experience and fresh energy, joining with and propelling East Lake Metals into its next phase of growth. In a strategic partnership with The Flatirons Group (TFG), led by father-son duo Tom and Tanner Martinelli, East Lake Metals is expanding its presence across the Western U.S. and the Hawaiian Islands. This dynamic collaboration highlights East Lake’s commitment to delivering high-quality aluminum and steel products to a broader market, with a particular focus on coastal environments. Based in the greater Los Angeles Region and Colorado, TFG will play a pivotal role in driving sales and fostering new business opportunities in the region.

Colorado Springs, CO – S-5!, one of the world's leading authorities on metal roof attachment solutions, has promoted Shawn Haddock, its first-ever employee, to Vice President of Operations.

Davidson, NC - 3A Composites USA, a leading provider of high-performance aluminum composite materials and fastening systems, announces that Gregory Bogusz has joined the Architectural Division as sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic region, including Delaware, Maryland, northern Virginia, Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, West Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Newton, MA — Exhibitors at the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction were invited to nominate their standout products for the prestigious METALCON Top Products Award. The top three award-winning products were unveiled at this year’s show in Atlanta. Winners were determined via an electronic voting process, which took place before and during the event, with more than 1,100 votes from industry professionals.

Columbus, OH - AkzoNobel Coil and Extrusion Coatings announces it has launched the CERAM-A-STAR® Expressions Standard Color Palette program. The silicone-modified polyester textured print coating achieves a wood grain effect finish and is exclusively available from AkzoNobel.

Colorado Springs, CO - S-5! has announced the availability of the new S-5-TXL™ clamp ("TXL" is for extra-large "T"). This new clamp is specifically designed for T-shaped standing seam metal roof profiles with a horizontal projection of up to 1.7" (43 mm), including the McElroy Metal Trap-Tee and Morin® SymmeTry®. An innovative insert makes installation a breeze anywhere along the seam.

Vacaville, CA – All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) is excited to announce its participation in two of the construction industry's premier events this week: the annual Controlled Environment Building Association (CEBA) Conference & Expo at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, and Greenbuild 2024 in Philadelphia.

Arlington, VA – Construction sector employment rose by 8,000 jobs in October following a small increase in spending in September as the industry hiked hourly wages at a faster rate than other industries, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said employment gains for the month were likely impacted by hurricanes hitting fast growing regions and the ongoing impacts of construction labor shortages.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International has introduced the newest panel series in their vast product offering, MetaFlex. It features the latest innovations in durable, stylish wall cladding solutions. The MetaFlex series includes nine panel profiles that are built for strength and designed for beauty, combining superior performance and modern aesthetics.

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) has released its October 2024 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 61.8, steady with the September index of 61.9, which was the highest level since January 2022. The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $1 trillion equipment finance sector.

Pittsburgh, PA - Triangle Fastener Corporation (TFC) is pleased to announce that as of 11-1-2024, it has finalized an acquisition agreement with Pro fastening Systems Inc (PFS). Since its founding in 1980, PFS has been a leading provider of specialty fasteners and products to construction industry professionals across the USA, with special emphasis in the Midwest.

Chicago, IL – Holcim has signed an agreement to acquire OX Engineered Products, a leading U.S. provider of advanced insulation systems for residential and commercial applications, with 2024E net sales of USD 136 million.

Hector, MN – Schweiss Doors recently introduced its new vertical hydraulic pump design which offers better access to components and saves space.

Muskegon, MI - Lorin Industries Inc., a global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, announces its attendance of ARC US 2024, the nation’s leading architects’ forum, held November 21-24, at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas.

West Chester, OH - ClarkDietrich, a manufacturer of building products for exterior finishing applications, is adding two new components to its E-Screen™ entangled mesh rainscreen rolls - providing a complete exterior cladding moisture management system compliant with ASTM performance criteria.

Elk Grove Village, IL - Petersen’s new PAC-4000 metal composite material (MCM) provides design options for those wanting to add truly flat, colorful surfaces to building exteriors. The material is resistant to fire, impacts and water intrusion, and can be curved for aesthetic appeal. PAC-4000 is designed for walls, canopies, fascia and accents on all building types including hospitals, office buildings, retail, educational facilities and many more.

Colorado Springs, CO - S-5!, one of the world's leading developers of engineered, manufactured, metal roof attachments, announces its new partnership with Oregon-based company, Metallion Industries. As an authorized distributor, the company will offer the complete range of S-5! mounting solutions throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Washington, DC – Despite improving conditions in the broader economy, September marked the twentieth consecutive month of declining billings for architecture firms, according to the latest data from the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI). The ABI score of 45.7 for the month indicates that the majority of firms continued to experience a decline in their billings.

Lithia Springs, GA – SAF, a global metals distributor, fabricator, and finisher, is opening a new chapter in the company’s near 80-year history with the relocation of its manufacturing and corporate operations to a new, modern facility in Lithia Springs. The move to this new location, 12 miles west of its former site in Atlanta, enables SAF to operate in a more manufacturing-friendly setting, one that will also be more sustainable.