Industry News

Raleigh, NC – VMZINC®-US, the international brand name of rolled zinc products, has announced the launch of its new, user-friendly website with a redesigned home page, as well as updated Ornaments, Accessories and Project pages to further aid architects, designers and installers interested in incorporating zinc into their projects.

Colorado Springs, CO – S-5!®, a recognized leading manufacturer of metal roof attachment solutions, and SFS intec, one of the largest distributors of roof fastening systems in the world, have announced a new strategic partnership that will make S-5! more readily available throughout North America. SFS intec and S-5! will join forces to promote, support and sell the S-5! product line through SFS intec channels.

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.

Louisville, KY – Drexel Metals has partnered with Autodesk Inc. to assist architects, building owners and contractors gain access to complete and detailed information about the company’s products, including 3D viewing options.

Newton, MA - METALCON is partnering with the America’s Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping U.S. Armed Forces’ veterans, to raise money for military veterans in need of care at Tampa’s Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has published a new Technical Note, “Chase the Loads: Load Path Considerations for Cold-Formed Steel Light-Frame Construction” (Tech Note G200-15).

Nicholasville, KY - American Building Components (ABC), manufacturer of metal roofing for post-frame, agricultural, commercial and residential applications, recently launched its new website.

DeLand, FL – Kingspan Insulated Panels of North America has announced the hiring of Brent Trenga to be its Director of Sustainability and Education.

Deer Park, WA - Knight Wall Systems announces that the company now fabricates its entire range of rain screen attachment systems using ZAM® corrosion-resistant steel.

Elk Grove Village, IL - Petersen Aluminum announces that it is now sponsoring four free continuing education courses that construction professionals can complete to earn credits toward various industry certifications and memberships. The four courses, all of which can be taken online, focus on designing and building with metal roof and wall panels.

New York, NY - Construction activities are forecast to grow at 6 percent through 2015, up from the previous forecast of 5 percent in Q2, according to the recently released Q3 FMI Construction Outlook.

Chicago, IL - As part of the 25th anniversary celebration of METALCON, the Metal Construction Association (MCA) is reinvigorating its presence on the show floor, including a new educational theater and displays at the association’s newly designed booth (#1831), as well as the annual Chairman’s Awards presentation, and expanded Metal Roofing Championship Games.

Redwood City, CA - The Applied Technology Council (ATC), with assistance from the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) and the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), has developed a website that provides a way for users to easily obtain an ASCE 7 location-specific ground snow load.

Corinth, MS - D.I. Roof Seamers announces the opening of the company's new facility in Mesa, Arizona.

Eatontown, NJ - Lifetime Tool® & Building Products of Winchester, Virginia will be sourcing material for the stainless steel version of its Ultimate Pipe Flashing® from Roofinox America, the U.S. arm of Roofinox International, a supplier of quality stainless steel specifically designed for roofing and roll-forming in Europe.

Atlanta, GA - SAF (Southern Aluminum Finishing Co.) has promoted Matt Welker to Account Manager. Working in the SAF Atlanta headquarters, he is responsible for sales in the upper Midwest and Southeast, including Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Virginia, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin.

Fairfax, MN - Schweiss Doors has always considered its automatic latch to be the best bifold door latch on the market. But that didn't stop the company from one-upping itself by introducing the all-new Automatic Strap Latch. This new, totally functional and simple strap latch means Schweiss doors now use straps for both lifting and auto-latching, making the company's products the only all-strap, only-strap doors on the market.

Kansas City, MO – A fluid-applied, high-build coating containing aerogel technology as an insulating additive, is making its mark as a thermal break, according to Andy Hoffman, Tnemec market support manager, Industrial Market. When applied to structural steel members as a thermal break, Tnemec Series 971 Aerolon Acrylic insulating coating prevents condensation from occurring in the wall cavity.

Oakville, Ontario, Canada - Vicwest Inc. announced that they have secured a new manufacturing facility in Edmonton, Alberta, scheduled to open first quarter of 2016.

Washington, DC - The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), has launched a new website that focuses on using steel for building construction.