Industry News

Newton, MA — Exhibitors at the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction nominated their products in one of 15 categories for the METALCON Top Products Award, and attendees voted on site in Las Vegas for their top three choice products.

Las Vegas, NV / ACCESSWIRE - The International Roofing Expo (IRE), the largest and most comprehensive event dedicated to the roofing and exteriors industries, returns February 6-8, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, fueling the industry and meeting demand for new materials and innovations.

Davidson, NC - 3A Composites USA, manufacturer of ALUCOBOND® PLUS aluminum composite material (ACM) and ALUCOBOND® FaceFastened, has passed third-party NFPA 285 testing on a wood-framed assembly, commonly used in low rise multi-family and mixed-use market segments.

Moundridge, KS — The Bradbury Group, a leading roll forming and coil processing equipment manufacturer, appointed Antonio Gallo as its European Sales Leader. Gallo will work with the Bradbury International UK team and help it grow the market share of The Bradbury Group in Europe.

Grayslake, IL — Sheet Metal Supply, a leading national fabricator and supplier of an extensive array of custom metal construction products, has invested in new equipment to expand its capability into even heavier metal products.

Muskegon, MI - Lorin Industries, a leading supplier of anodized aluminum for architectural designs and other applications, announces the launch of their newly updated website. The revised site is now up and running with many new updates and improvements.

Washington, DC – Business conditions at architecture firms declined again in September, the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reports. The score of 44.8 for September is the lowest score reported since December 2020 during the height of the pandemic. Any score below 50.0 indicates decreasing business conditions and this score indicates a significant increase in firms reporting declining billings.

Newton, MA — Once again, Las Vegas proved to be a phenomenal venue for METALCON. From dynamic exhibits to inspiring keynotes, intensive workshops and free educational sessions, attendees from 50 countries from Australia to Zambia learned from top industry experts and networked with colleagues at the only event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction.

Arlington, VA - The construction industry added 23,000 jobs in October as unemployment rates for the sector hovered near the all-time low for the month, according to an analysis of new government data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the construction industry would likely have hired even more workers to keep pace with strong demand for construction.

Kalama, WA - ASC Steel Deck, manufacturer of steel roof and floor deck, introduces a new structural sidelap connection system called the DeltaGrip® DG4™ Tool.

Muskegon, MI - Lorin Industries Inc., a global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, announces it will launch a new batch anodizing line at the beginning of 2024. This capability, combined with the long history of anodized coil processing, will allow Lorin to satisfy the needs of its current coil to coil customers with batch anodized parts.

Mason, Ohio — For the first time ever, Clopay® Corporation, North America’s largest manufacturer and marketer of garage doors and rolling steel doors, has made its catalog of continuing education units (CEUs) available online and on demand.

Chicago, IL - The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has announced the creation of the new MCA Scholarship Program to benefit the employees of member companies.

Pittsburgh, PA – VORTEQ Coil Finishers (VORTEQ), a leading provider of coil coating services for metal products, has announced its acquisition of the assets of Zegers Incorporated (Zegers). Headquartered in Lansing, IL, Zegers is a long-time producer of coated aluminum and steel products, serving a variety of pre-painted and laminated markets across the Midwest. Zegers’ reputation for personalized customer service and niche capabilities has been well earned during its distinguished six-decade operating history.Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Lewisville, TX – Metl-Span®, a recognized leader in the advancement of insulated metal panel technology, has named Madison Yards, a mixed-use development in Madison, WI, as its 2023 Building of the Year.

Colorado Springs, CO — Until recently, there's been no industry standard or mandate for the production and testing of snow retention devices. Now there is, and S-5!, a leader in the development and manufacture of snow retention and attachment solutions for metal roofs, is the first to gain acceptance.

Auburn, WA - The Bryer Company Inc., headquartered in Auburn, Washington, has introduced a comprehensive residential standing seam installation guide to help both installers and homeowners alike. The updated manual was designed to show multiple options for various flashing conditions, while also outlining some of the architectural details that can help take roofing contractors' installations to the next level.

Portland, OR — The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) and Metal Coffee Shop have selected a massive metal roofing project that provides the perfect crowning touch for a stunning custom home as the winner of the Best Residential Metal Roofing Project competition for the third quarter of 2023.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published a new research report, “RP23-02: Influence of Support Attachment Pattern on the Out-of-Plane Buckling Capacity of Steel Deck.”

Beloit, WI – Stephanie Garrett and Patrick Russell have joined Mule-Hide Products Co.Inc., manufacturer of low-slope roofing products and systems, as territory managers. Garrett covers the Intermountain territory, which encompasses Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming. Russell is responsible for the Central California territory, which includes Fresno, Bakersfield and the central coast from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles.