Industry News

Plainville, CT – In addition to showcasing a wide range of standing seam metal roof fastening systems at the 2016 International Roofing Expo in Orlando, AceClamp®/PMC Industries used the venue to unveil its new COLOR Snap™ snow retention system.

Chicago, IL – The Metal Construction Association (MCA), an organization that promotes the use of metal within the construction industry, elected its 2016 officers and board of directors at its annual meeting on Feb. 2 at the historic Lowes Don Cesar Hotel in St. Pete Beach, FL. The MCA’s membership includes manufacturers and suppliers of metal roofs, walls, components and accessories used in buildings throughout the world.

Waller, TX - Green Span Profiles, a manufacturer of insulated metal panels (IMPs), has received Dade County Approval for its IWP Series of composite wall panels.

Cleveland, OH - In order to meet the increasing demand for unbiased data about the environmental impacts of commercial construction, the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has released Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for three metal building product categories: primary rigid framing, secondary framing, and metal cladding for roofs and walls.

Washington, DC – Following a generally positive performance in 2015, the Architecture Billings Index has begun this year modestly dipping back into negative terrain. 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 January ABI score was 49.6, down slightly from the mark of 51.3 in the previous month.

New Brighton, MN - Coated Metals Group (CMG) operations in Brooklyn Center, MN will be moving into a new service center in New Brighton. The new facility is approximately eight miles east of their previous location in the Minneapolis area. The location was chosen for its access to major highways.

Laurel, MT - With an eye to the growing use of Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) and the standard practice of vacuum lifter installation, Wood's Powr-Grip® has released a new series of Hand Cups that are specially designed for IMPs and other cladding.

Lehigh Valley, PA - Palram Americas, a leading manufacturer of polycarbonate and PVC sheets and products, started the LEAN journey two years ago. As part of that, Palram developed a vision to align all departments to a common direction by using guiding principles aligned in six supporting pillars. Palram has also created two new positions in efforts to bring a sharper focus to their LEAN journey.

Odessa, FL - Roof Hugger announces five upcoming retrofit roofing webinars. Each of the Roof Hugger webinars is approximately 30 minutes in length and designed to introduce metal construction industry newcomers to the metal-over-metal retrofit roofing marketplace.

Winsted, CT - East Coast Lightning Equipment announces that a new section has been added to MasterFormat: Section 26 01 40.13 - Operation and Maintenance of Lighting Protection Systems.

Columbus, MS - Ceco Building Systems, a leading supplier of metal building systems, recently launched its new website. Designed with its customers in mind, the site is easily navigable and hosts abundant content to make it easier to work with Ceco. It’s also designed responsively for easy viewing on mobile, tablet and desktop devices.

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.

New Haven, CT - The Bilco Company has introduced the BIL-Guard® 2.0, the second generation of its safety railing system. The BIL-Guard 2.0, like its predecessor, is a fixed railing system that provides a permanent means of fall protection around roof hatch openings.

Mishawaka, IN - Cor-A-Vent Inc. introduces the next in a growing line of ventilation products for metal roofing, the new Sturdi-Spacer™ – a heavy-duty, breathable spacer strip for retro-fitting new metal roofing over existing shingle roofs.

Chicago, IL – The Metal Construction Association (MCA) proudly presented awards to three outstanding achievers in the metal construction industry at its winter meeting held February 1-3 in St. Pete Beach, Florida.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) is accepting entries through March 15, 2016 for its Design and Distinguished Service Awards, which recognize outstanding achievement for projects, products and individual service.

Olathe, KS - The 2016 International Reflective Insulation Manufacturers (I-RIM) Conference announces that Joshua New from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory will host a hands-on demonstration of the Department of Energy (DOE) Roof Savings Calculator immediately prior to the start of this year's event, which will be held June 1 -3 in Hollywood Beach, FL.

New Franklin, OH - The Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues Inc. (RICOWI), will host their 2016 spring meetings and seminar on Thursday, March 10 - Friday, March 11, 2016, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, FL. The meetings and seminar will be held in conjunction with the RCI Inc. International Convention at the same location.

Corinth, MS — D.I. Roof Seamers has announced the availability of its new Contractor Select Kit. This Roof Seamer was designed in 2010 to benefit contractors and builders who work with portable roll formers and want the ability to own a roof seamer without a large capital investment. The "Select Kits" are tooling kits that are sold with the roof seamer, providing tooling conversions for 1", 1.5" and 2" roof panels that can be formed in 90° or 180° seamed profiles.

Perth Amboy, NJ – Englert Inc., the New Jersey-based supplier of painted metal coil and metal fabricating machinery for the roofing and gutter industry, and Swenson Shear of Ceres, CA, manufacturer of innovative tools to speed the preparation and installation of metal panels, have announced a strategic alliance to provide the Metalman Snaptable HD and Metalman Snaptable Pro collection of panel preparation equipment.