Industry News

Moon Township, PA - CENTRIA, a leader in architectural metal wall systems, announces the release of its new Rainscreen Wall Systems brochure. The new product literature showcases CENTRIA’s exceptional variety of attractive exterior rainscreen claddings and the MetalWrap insulated composite backup panel system.

Washington, DC - The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) concluded 2016 in positive terrain, with the December reading capping off three straight months of growth in design billings. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the December ABI score was 55.9, up sharply from 50.6 in the previous month.

Arlington, VA - Seventy-three percent of construction firms plan to expand their payrolls in 2017 as contractors expect private and public sector demand to grow in all market segments, according to survey results released by the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage Construction and Real Estate.

Phoenix, AZ - Coated Metals Group has expanded its by opening a new distribution center in Phoenix, AZ. Leading the staff at the new facility are General Manager Jeff Larson and Account Manager Rusty Vandall.

Rosemont, IL - The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has released The NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep-slope Roof Systems—2017. The new volume updates the 2013 volume under the same title and serves as a reference for contractors, architects and roof consultants.

Charlotte, NC - American Buildings Company (ABC) announces that Ken Nichols has been appointed general manager of ABC – South Division.

Walker, MI - Tubelite Inc. has added Jim Leadbetter as director of operations in Reed City, Michigan. Leadbetter, who reports to Steve Jaskolski, vice president of operations, will lead and support the company's business growth strategies.

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.