Industry News

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) are joining the National Science Foundation (NSF); the American Society of Civil Engineers, Committee of Cold-Formed Members; and the University of North Texas as co-sponsors of the fifth International Student Competition on Cold-Formed Steel Design.

Minneapolis, MN – The Valspar Corporation introduces Fluropon® Effects, a new line of dimensional colors that feature an additional layer of sparkle, more richly saturated colors and color-shifting pigments. As part of Valspar’s Fluropon high-performance architectural coatings product offering, Fluropon Effects creates a new color space for the design community to explore.

Bossier City, LA – McElroy Metal operations in Houston recently moved into a new manufacturing plant and attached service center to better serve its large customer base in southeast Texas.

Washington, DC - Jon-Paul Cardin, P.E., has joined the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) as Engineer, Construction Codes and Standards.

Verona, WI - Coated Metals Group (CMG) has expanded the sales force of their Minneapolis location with the addition of sales representative Jason Meister.

Elk Grove Village, IL - Petersen Aluminum’s recently released Environmental Product Declaration delivers cradle-to-grave transparency for the manufacturing, installation, maintenance and recycling of its roll-formed steel and aluminum roof and wall panels.

DeLand, FL – In the first quarter of 2015, Kingspan Insulated Panels began connecting with and rewarding loyal customers with the launch of their new BENCHMARK ™ by Kingspan CORE Alliance Partner Program. The partnership-based program is designed to promote closer, more symbiotic relationships with customers who exclusively market and install the BENCHMARK by Kingspan line of products.

Cleveland, OH – Olympic Steel Inc. (Nasdaq:ZEUS), a leading national metals service center, announced James V. Beebe has been hired as General Manager of the company's operation in Siler City, North Carolina.

Pittsburgh, PA - PPG Industries’ (NYSE: PPG) coil and building products coatings group will introduce the PPG Metal Coatings Online Color Selector Tool at AIA Convention 2015, the annual gathering of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), in Atlanta, May 14-16. The recently-unveiled digital Architectural Metal Coatings Binder app will also be featured.

Washington, DC - As a registered continuing education provider with the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE), the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) announces that the 15 technical sessions being offered at the upcoming 2015 CFSEI Expo are eligible for continuing education course hours with FBPE.

Washington, DC - Bonnie Manley, P.E., Director of Construction Codes and Standards for the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), was named as a Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) Fellow at the 2015 Structures Congress on April 25, 2015 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

Cleveland, OH – Mazzella Companies has acquired New Tech Machinery (NTM) of Denver, CO. New Tech Machinery is one of the leading manufacturers of portable rollforming equipment in the world, and regarded as one of the leading machine producers in the metal construction industry. To date, NTM has sold machines in over 40 countries.

Washington, DC – For the second consecutive month, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) indicated a modest increase in design activity in March. 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 March ABI score was 51.7, up from a mark of 50.4 in February.

The Netherlands - A new brochure has been published about CondenStop® CCM Condensation Control Membrane for metal roofing. CondenStop® CCM is produced by Lantor BV.

Moon Township, PA - CENTRIA announces the launch of their new blog, The Reveal. With this new outlet, CENTRIA will utilize its expertise in exterior metal building products and services to provide key audiences - architects, building owners and contractors - with engaging, educational and relevant information.

Kalama, WA - Steelscape has expanded its Steelscape Prints® specialty finishes to include two Woodgrain prints, Red Cedar and Driftwood.

Manning, SC - Alucoil North America is expanding its architectural color offering to 29 standard stocking colors for its larson by Alucoil aluminum composite panel product manufactured in Manning, South Carolina. For architects and customers alike, a new color chart in print and in a PDF version is available at www.alucoil.com.

Perth Amboy, NJ - Englert, Inc. has announced the availability of a new print and online brochure for its line of commercial/industrial wall panels.

Norcross, GA – IMETCO (Innovative Metals Company, Inc.) recently redesigned its website, improving navigation and functionality throughout and creating a more user-friendly interface so customers can quickly and easily access technical product information and architectural details.

West Chester, OH - ClarkDietrich Building Systems announces that its iTools web application is now available in Spanish. ClarkDietrich iTools was developed specifically to help architects and contractors evaluate purchasing decisions and assist in product selection for cold-formed steel framing projects.