Industry News

Davidson, NC — 3A Composites Americas, a leading innovator in architectural surface materials, has announced the expansion of its MONARC® interior wall panel line, adding 14 new finishes across its existing product collections. Building on the existing portfolio, these latest designs expand the Quarry, Abstract, Woodland and Urbanesque Collections with new woodgrains, stone-inspired, linen-inspired, metallic and contemporary abstract finishes.

Virginia Beach, VA – The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA-I) has announced the recent publishing by the Journal of Physics of a research paper on the performance of hybrid insulation systems with reflective materials for lightweight steel-framed (LSF) wall assemblies. Developed by Dr. David Yarbrough and Dr. Hamed Saber, the paper is titled, “Thermal Performance of Hybrid Insulation Systems with Reflective Materials for Metal-Frame Assemblies.”

Beloit, WI – Low-slope roofing manufacturer MuleHide has hired two new territory managers. Tyson Britsch will lead the Coastal Carolina territory, which includes Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Wilmington and Fayetteville in North Carolina and Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head Island in South Carolina; while Jake Goodin will head the Alabama – Mississippi – Panhandle Florida territory.

Washington, DC – In August, architecture firms continued to face soft business conditions, posting an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) score of 47.2. Although the share of firms reporting declining billings eased slightly from July's 46.6 number, the overall trend remained downward.

Lake Forest, IL – Kingspan Light + Air North America has launched a completely redesigned website to streamline access to comprehensive technical information and research surrounding its portfolio of advanced daylighting and ventilation solutions. The enhanced website offers fully restructured product pages with improved access to technical details and documents spanning the manufacturer's custom product lines, including skylights, translucent wall systems, unit skylights and smoke vents.

Omaha, NE – Coated Metals Group (CMG), one of the nation’s leading employee-owned manufacturers and distributors of premium pre-finished steel products for the architectural metal and roofing industries, is proud to announce the opening of its newest stocking and distribution facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The new location marks CMG’s 14th facility nationwide, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering industry-leading inventory, responsive service, and local support to metal roofing professionals across the United States.

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) has released its September 2026 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI), revealing confidence in the equipment finance market is 62.4, unchanged from the August index, and within the elevated range of the past seven months. The index provides a qualitative assessment from key executives in the $1.3 trillion equipment finance industry.

Newton, MA – METALCON has announced the inaugural honorees of its 40 Under 40 Recognition Program, celebrating 40 professionals age 40 and under who are driving the future of metal construction. The honorees represent a broad cross-section of the industry, including manufacturing, roofing, engineering, construction, technology, sales, marketing and education.

Vacaville, CA – All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance insulated metal panels, has announced the promotions of Kim Harrell to Vice President of Sales and Jacob Nickel to Director of Commercial Sales, strengthening the company's commercial leadership team as it continues its growth across North America.

Chicago & Zug, Switzerland – The Amrize (NYSE: AMRZ) Board of Directors has appointed Mario Gross as President, Building Envelope, effective September 11, 2026. Gross succeeds Jake Gosa, who has stepped down from the role and is committed to a smooth transition.

Pleasanton, CA – Simpson Strong-Tie, a leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced it has joined the Building Futures Skilled Trades Coalition as a founding member, partnering with more than 75 organizations committed to helping train and develop one million people for skilled trades careers by 2035.

Itasca, IL – The Roofing Alliance–Clemson University Professional Training Program has launched its newest course, Roofing Sustainability and Resiliency. This fully online, self-paced training course gives roofing professionals practical knowledge of sustainability and resiliency across the roofing supply chain—and participants can now earn 8 AIA Continuing Education credits.

McLean, VA – The Copper Development Association (CDA) has announced the launch of Copper Advocates, a nonpartisan nationwide network for individuals, public officials, organizations, and companies that recognize copper’s importance to the U.S. economy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. There is no cost to participate, and the network is open to anyone interested in supporting copper.

Vacaville, CA – All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance insulated metal wall and roof systems, is proud to announce that its groundbreaking InnovaCELL™ Technology has been named a finalist for the 2026 Polyurethane Innovation Award, presented by the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI).

Houston, TX – Cornerstone Building Brands has announced an important step toward organizing into two focused businesses to strengthen customer focus and operational effectiveness. As part of this evolution, the company's Metal Solutions business is now operating as Fortify Building Solutions® (Fortify™), a dedicated business focused exclusively on serving the metal building industry.

Lake Forest, IL – Kingspan Light + Air (KLA) will showcase its newly available pre-assembled KlearSky™ glass skylight options at GlassBuild America 2026, taking place Sept. 23–25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Located at Booth #3509, KLA will also feature solutions from across its custom daylighting, unit skylight and smoke vent portfolio.

Arlington, VA – Construction firms added 22,000 jobs in August and the industry’s unemployment fell to an all-time low of 3.1% according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data. Association officials cautioned, however, that results of its latest workforce survey finds contractors struggling to fill openings amid surging demand for data center construction and a crackdown on immigration.

Colorado Springs, CO – S-5!, a global leader in metal roof attachment solutions, will present accredited education and showcase its latest innovation at METALCON, October 7-9 in Orlando. In addition to educational sessions offering continuing education credits (CEUs), S-5! will feature SnoGard EF™, its new snow retention solution designed for common exposed-fastened metal roofing.

Bristol, CT – For decades, architects have trusted Morin's Classic Series to create some of North America's most distinctive metal façades. Now, Morin is celebrating the next chapter in that legacy, as the Matrix Series™ and Pulse Series™ continue to build on the design flexibility, performance and architectural expression that made the Classic Series a market favorite.

DeLand, FL – Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, a leader in high-performance building materials, has announced the launch of K-Roc® FX, a new fire-rated insulated metal panel (IMP) system featuring a mineral wool insulation core.