Industry News

Beloit, WI – In recent weeks, building products distributor ABC Supply Co., Inc. has opened additional branches on opposite sides of the country – one in Cumberland,Marylandand the other in Sacramento, California.

Winsted, CT - East Coast Lightning Equipment (ECLE), located in Winsted, Connecticut, announces the launch of their new website. The company, which specializes in manufacturing lightning protection system components, hopes the new site will further elevate their online presence. With increased functionality and improved user experience, the site will support ECLE’s lightning protection education objectives more effectively.

Rosemont, IL - The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has announced it will partner with Bilingual America to host Latino Roofing Success Day Feb. 28 in Dallas. The Spanish-language program is designed to inspire Latino roofing workers to see their value within the roofing industry.

Winsted, CT - Metal Plus LLC, manufacturer of standing seam metal roof brackets, announces Mak Fastener Specialists Ltd. as its new Master Distributor for the UK and Ireland.

Indianapolis, IN – Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, a leading manufacturer and supplier of a comprehensive “Roots to Rooftops” product portfolio, has announced the release of its Build My Wall App for all Firestone Building Products metal wall products, including the Enverge™ Cavity Wall System. The free app is available for iPad® and Android™ tablets from the App Store and Google Play™.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has released its 2014 Annual Report, which highlights the technical research, sustainability innovations, industry advocacy, safety preparation and educational programs the association has undertaken over the past year.

King Of Prussia, PA - Kynar 500® PVDF resin, a pioneering fluoropolymer chemistry that provides coatings with remarkable durability, weather resistance and color retention properties, marks its 50th anniversary as demand continues to be strong in architectural applications, where exceptional performance is required.

Bossier City, LA – Johnnie Hoell retired from McElroy Metal on January 30, after 46 years with the metal roofing and components manufacturer.

Beloit, WI - In recent weeks, three branches of building products distributor ABC Supply Co. Inc. moved into facilities that will enable them to better serve local contractors and builders.

Eufaula, AL - American Buildings Company (ABC), a leading domestic and international manufacturer and marketer of high-quality metal building systems for industrial, commercial, and institutional construction markets, announces the addition of Huff Construction, Inc. of Aberdeen, South Dakota to its national network of Builders.

Chicago, IL - The Metal Construction Association (MCA) held annual elections for its officers and board of directors in late January at the group’s 2015 Winter Meeting in Indian Wells, CA. The meeting was attended by more than 125 members, interested parties, and guests. In addition to the election of officers, the meeting focused primarily on council and committee work, especially technical and market development activities.

Cleveland, OH - The Garland Company, Inc. was recognized locally this year for financial performance and workplace culture, including receiving a coveted award among northeast Ohio businesses for the fifteenth consecutive year. Garland received the NorthCoast 99 award and The Plain Dealer Top Workplaces award for its unique workplace culture that fosters creativity, flexibility and a strong work-life balance.

Cleveland, OH - The National Coil Coating Association (NCCA) will hold its 2015 Annual Meeting on April 19-22 at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, AZ. The meeting features two keynote speakers, Clyde Fessler, a former top executive with Harley Davidson, and Ron Felber, one of the NCCA’s most highly ranked presenters.

Allentown, PA - Two long-time employees of ATAS International have retired. Nancy Gregoris served as Credit Manager for the past 12 years, and Bob Goodhart was in Product and Process Development (Engineering Technology) for 13 years.

Louisville, KY - Drexel Metals has joined marketing forces with other metal roofing manufacturers by signing on as a member of the Metal Roofing Alliance.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “Back to Basics: A Look at Changes to the North American Cold-Formed Steel Specification and Cold-Formed Steel Framing Standards” on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. ET. This is the fifth webinar in CFSEI’s “Back to Basics” series and is designed for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors.

Deland, FL - Students from the University of Queensland in Australia took home the top prizes in Kingspan's 2014 GenK student architectural design competition! Short for Generation Kingspan, GenK is an online-based competition created and sponsored by Kingspan Insulated Panels. It is designed to offer design students the opportunity to showcase their talents and gain industry recognition, along with peer and mentor feedback, based on their project entries.

Eufaula, AL - American Buildings Company (ABC), a leading domestic and international manufacturer and marketer of high-quality metal building systems for industrial, commercial, and institutional construction markets, announces the addition of King Construction Inc. of Baltimore, Maryland to its national network of Builders.

Washington, DC - The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) and the Reflective Roof Coatings Institute (RRCI) have merged together into one industry association which will continue to advance, promote, and expand the national and international market for roof coatings through education, outreach, technical advancement, and advocacy.

Chicago, IL - Scheduled in conjunction with the International Roofing Expo in February, the Metal Construction Association (MCA) will be hosting a Best Practices Seminar on hydrothermal performance of roof and wall assemblies on Monday, February 23 at 2:00-4:00 p.m. CST at the DoubleTree by Hilton in New Orleans, LA.