Industry News

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 Stalco Construction Inc. of Islandia, New York to its national network of Builders.

Raleigh, NC – VMZINC®-US, the international brand name of rolled zinc products, has announced the availability of 0.8 mm-thick zinc sheets in a 49.2" width through RapidMaterials, the company's online retail distribution partner since 2010.

Chicago, IL – The Synthetic Roof Underlayment Institute (SRUI) has announced the addition of Epilay and Continental Materials to its membership roster. Those companies have joined the ranks of member companies with specialties in the synthetic roof underlayment industry.

Morrisville, VT - Alpine SnowGuards®, a leading manufacturer and distributor of a variety of types of snowguards for metal roofs and other roof systems, introduces its new online calculator to allow users to evaluate the most effective snow management solutions for a particular application - including systems, pricing and design layouts.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International Inc. announces the addition of Isoleren, their series of insulated metal panels, to their extensive product line. Isoleren is being officially introduced at the 25th Anniversary of the METALCON show, October 14-16 in the Tampa Convention Center.

Exton, PA - Kristen Blankenship, technical service chemist at AGC Chemicals Americas Inc., will present the latest advancements of fluoroethylene vinyl ether (FEVE)-based powder coatings for architectural applications at the 2015 Powder Coatings Symposium on October 14 at 9:40 a.m.

Chicago, IL – The Post-Frame Advantage Online University has enhanced its continuing education opportunities for architects, design professionals, and structural engineers to learn in depth the benefits of post-frame construction in light commercial applications.

Pittsburgh, PA - PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) is sponsoring the first-ever Living Product Expo at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Sept. 16-18, 2015. The inaugural event is organized by the International Living Future Institute, which administers the Living Building Challenge™ (LBC) standard, described as the world’s most rigorous green design and construction standard.

Roofinox International, a European-based manufacturer of metal roofing materials, has announced plans to expand sales and distribution of three key products in the United States through its subsidiary, Roofinox America, Inc. Those products include Roofinox Classic, a brush-rolled material designed for roofing and wall cladding; Roofinox Plus .0157, a ribbed-surface material for smoother roofing results and economy; and Roofinox Terne-Coated, featuring a tin-plated surface that develops a matte grey patina finish over time.

Minneapolis, MN – The Valspar Corporation introduces Fluropon® Effects, a new line of dimensional colors that feature an additional layer of sparkle, more richly saturated colors and color-shifting pigments. As part of Valspar’s Fluropon high-performance architectural coatings product offering, Fluropon Effects creates a new color space for the design community to explore.

Minneapolis, MN - The Valspar Corporation is planning a number of educational and inspirational activities during the annual American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention and Expo, May 14-16, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

Minneapolis, MN - The Valspar Corporation offers a new online experience for architects and design professionals at ValsparInspireME.com. The homepage welcomes visitors to “dream in color” by drawing from inspirational content including a project gallery full of Valspar-coated project photography, a vast color library, and educational resources. Order color samples with a simple click, share inspirational content with Valspar’s social media networks, and view Valspar’s videos where architects discuss their inspirations and projects.

Washington, DC - The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), announces that Mark A. Thimons will succeed Gregory Crawford as Vice President of the Steel Recycling Institute (SRI). Crawford announced his upcoming retirement earlier this year. Thimons joined SMDI in November 2010 as director of construction sustainability and has over 25 years of experience in steel construction products and steel product sustainability.

Chicago, IL – The Synthetic Roof Underlayment Institute (SRUI) has formed to improve and develop industry standards, educate roofing manufacturers, contractors, and industry associations, and to promote the use of synthetic roof underlayments within the residential and commercial roofing communities.

Pittsburgh, PA - PPG Industries’ coil and building products group has published the Building Products Coil Coatings Color Guide, an eight-page brochure featuring 100 coatings color samples categorized according to eight product lines and five resin chemistries.

Newton, MA - Attendees at this year’s METALCON will be pleasantly surprised by the growing variety of exhibitors. METALCON, scheduled for October 1-3 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, annually attracts thousands of attendees looking to learn more about metal: contractors, architects, specifiers, roofers, designers, developers and suppliers from more than 50 countries. One of the reasons for the show’s popularity is the variety of exhibitors, offering everything from brakes and benders to wall panels and windows.

Englewood, CO - Jason Nagaki of SNOBAR recently announced the D.C. Curry Lumber Company of Wooster, OH, as a stocking distributor of SNOBAR's "Original" SNOBAR bar-style snow retention system. By stocking pre-finished SNOBAR products in popular roof colors, the D.C. Curry Lumber Company will now be able to offer immediate availability to its customers with no wait times.

Houston, TX – Rigid Global Components, quality manufacturer of metal roof and metal wall panels and componentized metal buildings, recently launched their new website, www.rigidglobalcomponents.com.

Washington, DC – After six months of steadily increasing demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) paused in November. 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 November ABI score was 49.8, down from a mark of 51.6 in October.