Industry News

Plano, TX – Hilti recently completed the move of its corporate headquarters from Tulsa, OK to Plano, TX, and the relocation of its Western Hemisphere Product Development and Tool Service Center to nearby Irving. The process involved the transfer of approximately 250 employees. Grand Opening ceremonies for both facilities were held on June 18, with events in Irving happening in the morning and in Plano later that day.

Memphis, TN - Varco Pruden Buildings announces its 2015 Hall of Fame winners. This annual competition recognizes top projects by Varco Pruden (VP) builders that display innovation and excellence through the integration of VP building systems, products, architectural appearance, end use and design.

West Chester, OH - ClarkDietrich Building Systems, manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing, announces that it has received third party-verified ISO-compliant Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its complete steel product portfolio, including its ProSTUD® and ProSTUD® with DiamondPlus™ Steel Framing Systems.

Jupiter, FL — AppliCad USA has announced a monthly subscription licensing option for its flagship Roof Wizard roofing/cladding estimating software. This new option enables small contractors especially to take advantage of the benefits that the full version of Roof Wizard has to offer, while paying for the software as an operating expense rather than a capital outlay.

Los Angeles, CA – C.R. Laurence, a leading architectural hardware manufacturer and supplier to the glass and glazing industry, has announced the completed expansion of its U.S. Aluminum Division headquarters in Waxahachie, Texas. According to the company, the renovated facility will enhance production and distribution processes resulting in greater stock inventories, reduced lead times, and improved customer support.

Rosemont, IL – The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has released its 2014-15 market survey providing information about overall sales volume trends in the roofing industry, roofing experiences, material usage and regional breakdowns. It is an important tool to measure the scope of the U.S. roofing industry, and the data provides a glimpse into which roof systems are trending in the low- and steep-slope roofing markets.

Perth Amboy, NJ - Englert has announced the promotion of four employees to new posts in the areas of distribution and logistics, facilities management, financing and IT.

Washington, D.C. – Led by growing demand for new schools, hospitals, cultural facilities and municipal buildings, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) increased in May following its second monthly drop this year. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the May ABI score was 51.9, up from a mark of 48.8 in April. This score reflects an increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 61.5, up from a reading of 60.1 the previous month.

Memphis, TN - Varco Pruden Buildings announces that Sumeet Goswami has been named District Manager for the Western Canadian region. In this new role, Goswami is responsible for growing share in British Columbia, Northern Alberta, Yukon and North West Territories.

Eufaula, AL - American Buildings Company (ABC) has announced the winners of its 2015 Excellence in Design Awards. The competition is designed to highlight the diverse application and expansion of the metal building construction industry. Each project showcases new designs that illustrate innovative metal system construction.

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.

Bossier City, LA – McElroy Metal has introduced a quick and efficient method for installing standing seam metal roofing, directly over asphalt shingles, without a tear-off.

Cleveland, OH - Garland’s new R-Mer Shield structural standing seam roof system boasts a patent-pending two-inch high vertical seam with an extruded aluminum clip and top rail system that provide outstanding wind uplift performance, ensuring watertight protection even in the harshest environments.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International Inc., a leading metal panel supplier, has adopted a highway - a portion of Tilghman Street in Allentown, PA from Route 100 to Blue Barn Road. Their first cleanup day was held recently.

Newton, MA – For construction professionals in the field and those in the front office, METALCON 2015 has education sessions to improve their field techniques, management skills and business success. Each year METALCON attracts metal building, residential and roofing contractors, architects, engineers, developers, facility managers, fabricators and building owners from more than 52 countries who want to learn more about metal.

Perth Amboy, NJ – Englert, Inc. has announced the availability of a print and online brochure for its line of aluminum composite material wall panels.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Samco Machinery has introduced an “on-the-fly” auto adjust garage door panel line with stiffening ribs. This is a continuous and high performance roll forming line with a blank feeding operation. The line can run variable speeds from 0 up to maximum 200 feet per minute via variable frequency drive.

Memphis, TN - Varco Pruden Buildings announces that Erin Courtney has been named public relations coordinator in the company’s Marketing department. Courtney brings ten years of experience in implementing and executing communication plans to drive corporations towards greater brand visibility and strengthen employee engagement.

Lancaster, PA - Fabral, a supplier of metal construction products, has expanded its eastern regional sales team with the appointment of Matt Nance as Eastern Regional Sales Manager and Gary Brown as Ohio Territory Manager.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has announced the availability of five of its cold-formed steel (CFS) design standards and three of its cold-formed steel test standards for public review and comment. These include new standards AISI S240, S400, S915 and S916; and revised edition standards AISI S220, S230, S310 and S914.