Industry News

Glenside, PA - Ervin Yoder of Ridge & Valley Metals of Dover, Delaware, was selected randomly as the winner of a pallet of ProfileVent ridge ventilation for metal roofs from Ventco. Yoder was one of hundreds to sign up for the drawing at the Vento booth during the recent Frame Building Expo in Columbus, Ohio.

New Orleans, LA - The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) announces its 2018-19 slate of officers and directors at its 131st Annual Convention held Feb. 6-8 in New Orleans. Among the directors is Dick Bus, president of ATAS International Inc., a leading manufacturer of metal roof systems.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) is accepting entries through March 30, 2018 for its annual awards program, which acknowledges outstanding and innovative cold-formed steel (CFS) framing projects and individuals who have advanced the industry through their significant contributions of time and expertise.

Memphis, TN - A total of 65 projects in 15 different building categories are recognized in Varco Pruden Buildings' 2018 Hall of Fame Awards. Announcement of the winners was made by Doug Yancey, Varco Pruden’s Advertising Manager and Hall of Fame coordinator. Selection for the Hall of Fame is based on excellence in design, craftsmanship and construction.

Louisville, KY - Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation, a leading manufacturer of metal roof, wall and building systems, has announced the launch of IMPACT Steel Building Solutions to be produced at the company’s branches in Denver, CO and Temple, TX. Metal Sales’ IMPACT program is a powerful, free software which allows users to design cold-formed bolt-up steel buildings from the ground up.

Brookhaven, MS - HGTV’s hit TV show, Home Town, kicked off its second season on January 8 with hosts Erin and Ben Napier who renovate homes in Laurel, MS. Episode 208, debuting on March 5, will feature another Mississippi native - Bernie Reed, President of Reed’s Metals.

Washington, DC - BuildSteel, a partnership of steel and construction industry organizations, announces the release of “Strength in the Face of Disaster: How Cold-Formed Steel Framing Keeps Buildings Safe,” a free e-book exploring the durability and resiliency of cold-formed steel (CFS) framing when confronted with fire, cold weather, hurricanes and flooding.

Eufaula, AL - American Buildings Company (ABC), a leading domestic and international manufacturer and marketer of high-quality metal building systems for industrial, commercial, and institutional construction markets, announces the addition of Spring Contracting Group LLC of Upper Marlboro, Maryland to its national network of Builders.

Deland, FL – Kingspan Insulated Panels has been named a winner in the Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Awards. The company took the top prize in the commercial energy efficiency technology category for its Journey to Net Zero Energy project.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host the 2018 CFSEI Annual Expo on May 15-16, 2018 at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside Hotel in San Diego, California. This event is designed for architects, builders/contractors and engineers, with an educational program geared toward both skilled cold-formed steel (CFS) framing professionals as well as newcomers.

Portland, OR — Contractors now have a powerful new tool to capitalize on the skyrocketing growth of the metal roofing installation business. The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has launched a revamped website that offers member contractors real-time quality lead retrieval, sophisticated marketing benefits and greater membership opportunities all in a mobile-friendly, streamlined and easy-to-use platform.

King Of Prussia, PA - Arkema Inc. introduced its new Kynar Aquatec® PVDF specification guide for cool roof coatings applications at the 2018 International Roofing Expo in New Orleans, LA.

Glenside, PA - Ventco Inc. has published its 2018 Technical Catalog and made it available for download on a revamped website.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International Inc. announces that Chris Kroeter, Product Representative for Metro New York and Northern New Jersey, has recently earned the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR) certification. Also, Kevin Cox, Product Representative for North Carolina, South Carolina, and southern Virginia, has passed the CSI Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) exam.

Rosemont, IL – The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has announced Valspar Coil Coatings, has joined NRCA's One Voice initiative, upgrading its associate membership to "partner member."

Moon Township, PA - CENTRIA, a leader in architectural metal wall systems, announces a groundbreaking sustainability enhancement to its industry-leading Formawall® line of insulated metal panels (IMPs) with the elimination of halogens from the product’s insulating foam core.

Chicago, IL – The Synthetic Roof Underlayment Institute (SRUI) welcomes Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) to its membership. The company has joined the association’s ranks of 11 member companies with specialties in the synthetic roof underlayment industry.

Eufaula, AL - American Buildings Company (ABC), a leading domestic and international manufacturer and marketer of high-quality metal building systems for industrial, commercial, and institutional construction markets, announces the addition of Momentum Construction of Lexington, Kentucky to its national network of Builders.

Cleveland, OH - Members of the Metal Building Manufacturers (MBMA) join in remembrance of Dr. Duane Ellifritt who, at the age of 82, passed away on January 22, 2018. He was the first Director of Research and Engineering for MBMA and served in that position from 1975 until 1984, where he helped formulate and administer some ground-breaking MBMA-sponsored research at several universities.

Glenside, PA - Ventco Inc. is now offering its ProfileVent® ventilation products for metal roofs at a savings by selling direct to customers, who get factory pricing and free freight with the same trusted performance.