Industry News

Mundelein, IL – Sheet Metal Supply, LTD, a leader in the fabrication of perimeter edge flashing, metal roof and wall panels, and a RHEINZINK System Partner, is excited to announce the launch of their newly redesigned website: www.sheetmetalsupplyltd.com. The mobile responsive website highlights over 50 fabricated sheet metal products that can each be customized to fit the needs of nearly any given project or building condition.

Columbus, OH - Renowned for delivering sustainable innovation to the building products market, AkzoNobel introduces COILTEC™ CF65, a primer formulation that provides effective corrosion protection without the use of chromium.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada - Spray foam insulation manufacturer Icynene has announced the appointment of Mark Sarvary as President and CEO. Sarvary will continue to be Icynene Chairman of the Board and takes over from Howard Deck who stepped down from the role of CEO. Deck remains on the board of Icynene.

Arlington, VA - Construction employment increased by 28,000 jobs in August 2017, following a dip in hiring and spending in July, but contractors face a lack of experienced workers, according to an analysis of new government data and a new workforce survey by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Brookhaven, MS - The governor of Mississippi is joining forces with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Reed’s Metals President Bernard Reed, local schools and businesses to aid in relief and restoration across the Houston area due to the effects of Hurricane Harvey.

Elk Grove Village, IL - Petersen is expanding the reach of its PAC-CLAD brand by opening a new manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Ariz. The 52,000 sq. ft. facility is scheduled to be fully operational in the first quarter of 2018, and will be equipped to provide the Western U.S. construction market with the full line of PAC-CLAD steel and aluminum cladding products.

Longview, WA - The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) is hosting two exclusive seminars for metal roofing contractors at METALCON 2017 in Las Vegas, NV. Both seminars are designed to help contractors to grow their residential metal roofing businesses with practical advice and ideas that can make an immediate impact. Led by metal roofing expert Frank Farmer, the MRA training sessions will be held on both October 18 and 19.

Los Angeles, CA - C.R. Laurence (CRL), a manufacturer of architectural glazing systems, has announced that it has acquired Oregon-based Hansen Architectural Systems, Inc.

New Haven, CT – The BILCO Company, a subsidiary of AmesburyTruth™, has announced that Michael Toohey has been named General Manager of the company. Toohey will now oversee all sales and marketing, operations and engineering for BILCO’s architectural and residential products.

Elk Grove Village, IL - In today’s age of right-on-time production and reduced inventory, many people are beginning to find it troublesome to hold multiple Stock Keeping Units (SKU’s) when one will suffice. Beckers, a leading supplier of coil coatings, addresses this issue with the launch of its universal primer.

Logansport, IN - Building Products Development (BPD), a member company of LSI Metal Building Components Group Inc., announces that it is now offering metal-to-wood and metal-to-metal fasteners.

Madison, WI - Coated Metals Group (CMG) announces that the company is now 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Washington, D.C. – For the sixth consecutive month, architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services as reflected in the July Architecture Billings Index (ABI). As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the July ABI score was 51.9, down from a score of 54.2 in the previous month.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) continues to grow in 2017 with the addition of four new Associate Members: Beacon Business Solutions, CADeploy, Owens Corning and Steel Pipe And Supply.

Moon Township, PA - CENTRIA, an industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of architectural metal wall and roof systems, announces the promotion of Mark Klos, Manager of Research & Development, to the position of Director of Research & Development.

Chicago, IL - The Metal Construction Association (MCA) announces five companies have become new members of the association. Edco Products, Exterior Systems (a division of F.L. Crane & Sons), Kloeckner Metals, Sheet Metal Supply Ltd. and William Molnar Roofing have joined the association's 92 member companies, all of which serve the metal construction industry.

Atlanta, GA – SAF (Southern Aluminum Finishing Co.) has hired Jim Cooper as Branch Manager of the company’s new SAF Midwest Branch. SAF Midwest opened on August 1, 2017 in Indianapolis, IN. He will manage SAF Midwest branch operations, including aluminum sheet and extrusions sales, in addition to fabrication services for SAF customers in Indiana and surrounding states.

Houston, TX - Ceco Building Systems, a provider of custom designed metal building systems, recently released its new Capabilities Brochure. The brochure showcases Ceco’s proficiencies including project photos, markets served and products and services offerings.

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 Alaska Commercial Contractors Inc. of Juneau, Alaska and Tower Pacific Construction of Vernon, Washington to its national network of Builders.

Beloit, WI - Mule-Hide Products introduces the SEBS Roofing Coating Systems roof repair and restoration applications. The solvent-based coating system is designed primarily for use in repairing and restoring metal roofs, but also can be used on other roof systems.