Industry News

Los Angeles, CA – CRL-U.S. Aluminum, a leading single-source manufacturer and supplier of architectural glazing systems, is pleased to announce the addition of six new members to its national sales team. As the company continues to expand its U.S. Aluminum operations, it adds new talent in the form of industry veterans to support this growth. The goal is to provide comprehensive service and technical support to glaziers and architects alike.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published AISI D110-16 - Cold-Formed Steel Framing Design Guide, 2016 Edition, to assist practicing structural engineers in designing cold-formed steel framing systems. The guide provides a general review of basic structural principles and five comprehensive design examples that cover wind-bearing and axial load-bearing stud walls and joists.

Walker, MI - Tubelite Inc., a supplier of curtainwall and entry systems, has completed a 33,000 sq. ft. expansion at its facility in Walker, Michigan. This location includes the company’s corporate office, fabrication, warehouse and shipping operations.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “Cold-Formed Steel Trusses and Blast Loads” on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. The webinar is designed for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors. Participants are eligible for 1.5 PDHs.

Cartersville, GA – Altech Panel Systems, a major producer of MCM systems for over a decade and a member of the Metal Construction Association, has announced the release of its new corporate brochure.

Raleigh, NC – VMZINC®-US, the international brand name of rolled zinc products, has announced that AZENGAR has been selected as a finalist in the metal product category for the 2016 Architizer A+ Awards. In addition, PIGMENTO was selected as a special mention in the same product category.

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 Frederick Enterprises LLC dba The Metal Building Guy of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to its national network of Builders.

Washington, D.C. – The Architecture Billings Index saw a dip into negative terrain for the first time in five months in January, but inched back up in February with a small increase in demand for design services. 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 February ABI score was 50.3, up slightly from the mark of 49.6 in the previous month.

Waller, TX - Green Span Profiles has received FM 4881 Approval for its insulated metal panels (IMPs) installed using a new fastening pattern at several support spacings, effective February 24, 2016.

Mukwanago, WI - Banker Wire, a manufacturer of woven and welded wire mesh for architectural and industrial applications, has launched its updated website.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International Inc. was recently involved with the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” student video contest for the third consecutive year, along with the Manufacturers Resource Center and Dream It. Do It. Pennsylvania.

Norfolk, NE - Vulcraft/Verco Group announces NuBIM® Add-In for Revit® 2016. The add-in is a proprietary, custom-built tool to help streamline joist configuration in Building Information Modeling (BIM). The add-in is now available for download through the Vulcraft website. An improved NuBIM Add-In for Revit 2015 is also being introduced.

Cleveland, OH - To help customers find the perfect metal solutions for their job, The Garland Company recently developed the new Garland Metal Solutions brochure. This new tool gives architects, building owners, facility managers, and other design professionals full access to Garland’s comprehensive offering of long-lasting, durable and eco-responsible metal building solutions.

Falls Church, VA - The results of a new engineering feasibility study from the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) suggests that the structural integrity of cold-formed steel could make it a viable framing alternative in the construction of high-rise buildings.

Raleigh, NC – VMZINC® -US, the international brand name of rolled zinc products, is sponsoring the Triangle CANstruction Competition Awards Gala on Friday, April 1, benefiting the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. The gala will be held from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Lucky B’s, located at 609 Tucker Street in Raleigh. The awards ceremony will begin at 9 p.m.

Walker, MI - Steve Jaskolski has been promoted to vice president of operations at Tubelite Inc. Most recently, he served as director of operations for the company’s facility in Walker, Michigan.

Bossier City, LA – McElroy Metal has put together a white paper about a successful hangar recover for Southwest Airlines. McElroy Metal Recover Manager Charlie Smith, was onsite in Orlando within a week of the initial call from Southwest Airlines to gain an understanding of the problem and goals for the project.

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

Lewisville, TX – Metl-Span has introduced Hef-T, an improved aluminum ceiling support designed with a stronger T component for ceiling applications.

Allentown, PA, - ATAS International Inc. has been awarded a 2016 Top Workplaces honor by The Morning Call. The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics LLC, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement.