Industry News

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.

Temple, GA - Janus International Group LLC announces its acquisition of ASTA Door Corporation, a supplier of rolling door products throughout the United States.

Chicago, IL – The Metal Construction Association (MCA) Games Task Force has announced the final schedule for the Fourth Annual Metal Roofing National Championship Games to be held this year at METALCON, October 18-20, in Las Vegas.

Washington, DC - BuildSteel, an alliance of steel and construction industry organizations, announces the release of “How Cold-Formed Steel Solves Design Challenges for Architects,” a complimentary e-book explaining how architects and structural engineers can take advantage of cold-formed steel (CFS) framing to solve complex architectural challenges.

Nashville, TN – Firestone Building Products, LLC (Firestone) has announced that Bridgestone executive Taylor Cole has been named president, Firestone Building Products, effective Aug. 14. Cole succeeds Tim Dunn, current president, Firestone Building Products, who will retire Oct. 1 after more than 31 years with Firestone and its parent company, Bridgestone Americas.

Moon Township, PA - CENTRIA, an industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of architectural metal wall and roof systems, announces a pair of personnel enhancements to the product management team, including the promotion of Jeff Peskowitz to oversee the product management department and the new hire of Kimberly Rager, Product Manager, Insulated Metal Panels.

Maumee, OH - Miller Diversified Construction Inc. of Maumee, Ohio was recently awarded the 2017 Building of the Year in the American Buildings Company (ABC) Excellence in Design Awards for their work on the Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center, a 49,000 sq. ft. facility that serves as the main academic and campus life hub at Lourdes University.