Industry News

Allentown, PA - ATAS International announces three new District Sales Managers and a new Architectural Business Development Manager. The realignment of the sales team will provide for additional education and communication with the company's employees and customers.

American Fork, UT - TRA Snow & Sun Inc., supplier of snow retention and solar mounting solutions for metal roofs and other roof systems, has introduced the Snow Bracket™ I - Apex for use with corrugated roof panels.

Davidson, NC - The new Alucobond® PLUS naturAL Terra Series – featuring six textured finishes inspired by iridescent stone – is being introduced by 3A Composites USA.

Vacaville, CA - Many large low-slope commercial-industrial and cold storage buildings are built using traditional steel roof deck assemblies. This type of roof is comprised of a roll-formed steel substrate under multiple layers of rigid foam insulation which is then covered with a single-ply membrane roof sheet. To Bill Lowery, president of All Weather Insulated Panels, roofs constructed in this traditional manner are obsolete.

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 5H Construction LLC of Bend, Oregon to its national network of Builders.

Pittsburgh, PA - PPG has introduced PPG Durastar® ultra-durable industrial spray coating, a one-coat application for aluminum extrusions that meets the exterior durability requirements of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association’s AAMA 2604 specification (five-year South Florida exposure).

Cleveland, OH – The National Coil Coating Association (NCCA) presented its 2017 Safety Award to the Steelscape facility in Kalama, Washington. The award was announced at NCCA’s Fall Technical Meeting in Fort Worth on September 27.

Elk Grove Village, IL - Beckers' Beckry®Tex line is well known in the industry for its unique textured surfaces, eye-catching aesthetics and durability. In response to customer requests for a wider color palette to expand this exceptional product line into the siding market, Beckry®Tex Glimmer has been introduced.

McLean, VA – Christopher Payne, PE, CCM, executive vice president and chief operating officer of MBP, became chair of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) at the Association’s National Conference and Trade Show in Washington, DC.

Villa Rica, GA – SAF Perimeter Systems announces the addition of two new collections to their Designer Series Commercial Gutter Systems. The new Eclectic and Geometric Collections use the same two-piece design with new snap-on decorative fascia styling to complement the ever-changing design intent of architects and owners.

Las Vegas, NV - The winners of four Innovation Station drawings during METALCON 2017 in Las Vegas, October 18 - 20, have been announced. Contestants entered the drawings throughout the three-day show by scanning 10 Innovation Station displays that were set up in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Washington, DC - BuildSteel, a partnership of steel and construction industry organizations, announces the release of “Cold-Formed Steel Trusses: Design, Performance, and Advantages”, a complimentary e-book to help building owners, architects, contractors and engineers better understand how cold-formed steel (CFS) truss systems can help them in their next project.

DeLand, FL – Kingspan is inviting customers and visitors to explore its newly redesigned website for all the Kingspan USA product offerings. With updates now live, www.kingspanpanels.com provides more content in a user-friendly format to enhance visitors’ online experiences.

Chicago, IL – On October 18, the Metal Construction Association recognized prominent companies and individuals at its 2nd Annual Triumph Awards recognition ceremony and dinner. The event was held at the Westgate Las Vegas, adjacent the Las Vegas Convention Center, which was hosting METALCON 2017, the all-metal-construction convention and trade show. MCA is that show's chief sponsor.

Mundelein, IL – Sheet Metal Supply, Ltd., a leader in the fabrication of architectural sheet metal, and a RHEINZINK System Partner, is excited to announce the launch of their Flat Lock Tile Installation Video Series at www.sheetmetalsupplyltd.com/resources/installation-videos/. Featuring industry expert Lou Rondeau, the six-video series demonstrates proper techniques for installing flat lock wall tiles.

Allentown, PA - In celebration of Manufacturing Day 2017, ATAS International Inc. opened their doors on October 5 to 60 area students and adults. This was the fifth year that ATAS participated in this event.

Washington, DC - After seven months of steady growth in the demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) paused in September.

Walker, MI - Tubelite Inc. has promoted Dan Smith to client development manager for Northeast Texas. He is based in Dallas and reports directly to Tubelite regional sales manager Terry Robinholt.

Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) has named John Vasuta as senior vice president, global sales, Firestone Building Products (FSBP), effective November 1, 2017. In this new expanded leadership role, Vasuta will be responsible for developing a global sales strategy for FSBP to accelerate growth in key world markets, advancing the company’s organizational design.

Las Vegas, NV - AkzoNobel has introduced its next evolutionary advancement in print technology at METALCON 2017 with the release of CERAM-A-STAR® Expressions, an innovative textured finish that engages the senses with the visual appeal of a print and texture that adds depth and dimension.