Industry News

Olathe, KS - The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA-I) held their annual elections in the fourth quarter of 2017 with the following Directors being elected to serve a two-year term that began on January 1, 2018.

Brookhaven, MS - The Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce has presented Reed's Metals with the Industry Of The Year honor for 2017. Since its opening in 1988, Reed's has grown from a 200 sq. ft. shed to eight locations across the Southeastern U.S.

Lake Forest, IL – CPI Daylighting has joined the Kingspan Group as the newest member of the Kingspan Light + Air Division. Kingspan Light + Air operates across a global footprint to deliver energy efficient and sustainable lighting / daylighting, natural ventilation and smoke management solutions to the commercial building industry.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) elected the 2018 Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting held December 5-6, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “Change Orders and Cold-Formed Steel” on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. ET. The webinar is designed for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors. Participants are eligible for 1.5 PDHs.

Arlington, VA - Forty states added construction jobs between November 2016 and November 2017, while 39 states added construction jobs between October and November, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials noted that firms in most states are adding jobs amid expectations that demand will continue to grow thanks to new tax cuts and regulatory reforms.

Rogers, MN - Quality Metalcrafts/Americlad® announces the launch of its updated website and new brochure illustrating the company's architectural metal products.

Washington, DC - The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the November ABI score was 55.0, up from a score of 51.7 in the previous month. This score reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).

Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Samco Machinery has reached an agreement with Impact Machinery of Queensland, Australia, in which Impact will represent Samco interests to provide a “boots on the ground” presence in Australia and New Zealand.

Houston, TX - Kent Clauson has been named president of Metallic Building Company effective immediately. In his new role, Clauson will be responsible for driving profitable growth and leading operations for Metallic as well as the Mid-West, Garco and All-American brands.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International Inc. recently hosted Lehigh Carbon Community College’s (LCCC) Mobile Manufacturing Lab, in the parking lot of ATAS’ headquarters located in Allentown, PA. Six students from four area companies earned certificates in the Industrial Automation training held August 15 through December 5, 2017.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) announces three new members, making 2017 one of the organization’s best years in terms of growth. Solutions In Polycarbonate LLC, Telling Industries and TopHat Framing Systems have all joined MBMA as Associate Members.

Atlanta, GA – SAF (Southern Aluminum Finishing Co.), announces the rollout of SAF Enterprise, the company’s new, fully integrated ERP system. SAF Enterprise is designed to streamline the company’s operations for aluminum distribution, anodizing, paint, engineered architectural products, and custom metal fabrication services.

Chicago, IL - The Metal Construction Association (MCA) announces the winners of its 4th annual Metal Roofing Championship Games held October 18-20 at METALCON in Las Vegas, NV.

Monroe County, FL -The frightening increase of monster storms hitting the U.S. is not only causing homeowners to think twice about the roofs over their heads, it’s also earning the attention of local city and county officials.

Moon Township, PA - CENTRIA, an industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of architectural metal wall and roof systems, announces that Mark Sendar has joined the company as the new Vice President, Sales.

Lewisville, TX – Metl-Span is releasing a 2018 calendar to highlight the company’s top 12 insulated metal panel (IMP) projects of the last year.

Beloit, WI – Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. has redesigned its mulehide.com website, making it faster and easier for users to access the information they need when choosing, specifying, installing, maintaining or repairing Mule-Hide low-slope roofing systems.

Bedford, MA - Argos Systems Inc.'s board of directors has appointed Jonathan Fox to be the company's new president. His main duties will be to continue developing efficient marketing strategies, organize sales, develop Argos business, and manage the company. The change is effective January 1, 2018.

Brookhaven, MS - Reed’s Metals - a leading manufacturer of metal buildings, metal roofing and related products - is officially open for business at the company's new store in Jasper, Texas.