Industry News

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) and Mid-Atlantic Steel Framing Alliance (MASFA) will host the 2016 CFSEI and MASFA Annual Expo on May 23-24, 2016 at the Historic Inns of Annapolis in Annapolis, Maryland.

Norcross, GA – IMETCO's (Innovative Metals Company, Inc.) new metal rainscreen builder app allows users to build a custom IntelliScreen rainscreen system step-by-step, choosing components best suited for their environment and project requirements. The system is virtually built as each component – air/vapor barrier, insulation, and multiple cladding profiles – is chosen, providing a finished rendering for use in architectural specifications or project submittals.

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 Zoellner Construction Co. Inc. of Perryville, Missouri to its national network of Builders.

Allentown, PA - Dick Bus, president of ATAS International Inc., was honored recently with the Good Scout Award by the Boy Scouts of America Minsi Trails Council, Trexler District, at a breakfast held at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

New Franklin, OH - The Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues Inc. (RICOWI Inc.) has announced deployment of research teams to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex hail damaged areas. The teams will be conducting the investigation May 2 - 6, 2016.

Pittsburgh, PA - Scott Moffatt, PPG market manager, building products, will present a technical session on high-performance fluoropolymer coatings in Continuing Education (CE) Theater C, Booth 324, at AIA Convention 2016, the annual gathering of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), in Philadelphia, May 19-21.

Chicago, IL The Metal Construction Association (MCA) welcomes four new member companies. California Panel Systems, CEI Composites, Duro-Last Roofing and Mill Steel have joined the association’s ranks of more than 75 member companies with specialties in the metal construction industry.

Lewisville, TX – ThermalSafe panels from Metl-Span are now available with a Non Exposed Fastening (NEF) solution to offer architects, designers and building owners a much-desired flush appearance.

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 Thomas Gleason Inc. of Poughkeepsie, New York to its national network of Builders.

Grand Island, NE - Dave Koubek has accepted the position of President and General Manager at Chief Buildings, following the recent retirement of John Price. Koubek's appointment was announced by DJ Eihusen, President and CEO of Chief Industries, parent company of Chief Buildings.

King Of Prussia, PA - Arkema, a supplier of chemical technologies for high-performance protective coatings, announces that its Kynar Aquatec® CRX latex surpassed the requirements of the AAMA 2605 performance standard, which included G85 corrosion testing for architectural metal applications and ISO 20340:2009 testing requirements for marine structures.

Elk Grove Village, IL - Petersen introduces five new products in the PAC-CLAD lineup, all beautifully presented in its redesigned corporate catalog. The updated catalog also includes new, enhanced features for an existing product, plus 30 new photographs of inspirational architecture designed using PAC-CLAD roof and wall products.

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.

Memphis, TN - Varco Pruden Buildings announces that Bill Smock has been named District Manager for VP’s Central Region. In this role, Smock will be responsible for managing, maintaining and growing the builder sales market in the Iowa and Illinois market.

Cleveland, OH - The membership ranks of the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) are continuing to expand, with the recent addition of All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) as the group's 59th Associate member.

New Franklin, OH - The Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues Inc. (RICOWI) held elections for the Officers of the Board of Directors recently. Elected for the 2016-2018 term were: Chairman Rick Olson, Tile Roofing Institute; Vice-Chairman David Balistreri, RCI Inc.; and Secretary-Treasurer Mike Ennis, SPRI. Scott Kriner of the Metal Construction Association (MCA) was elected as the the Director at Large to the Executive Committee for the 2016-2017 term.

Odessa, FL - Roof Hugger Inc. celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2016, with its unique metal-over-metal sub-purlins having been used to reroof tens of millions of square feet of roofs worldwide.

Lewisville, TX – Metl-Span, the industry leading manufacturer of insulated panels, has started production at a recently acquired plant in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Berlin, Germany - Beckers Group, a leading global supplier of coil coatings, announces the official opening of its new production site in Monterrey, Mexico on April 6, 2016. This new addition to the Beckers’ manufacturing network will enhance the company's operations and support development of top-quality industrial coatings for Latin American markets.

Pleasanton, CA - Simpson Strong-Tie, supplier of structural connectors, has expanded its line of steel decking products to include the Strong-Drive® XM Medium-Head Metal screw and the Quik Drive® PROSDX150 Steel-Decking auto-feed screw driving system.