Industry News

Kansas City, MO — Building owners can now incorporate daylighting into existing buildings to minimize lighting-related electricity costs, with the introduction of the RetroLite™ daylighting system from Butler Manufacturing™.

Schaumburg, IL – The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has appointed Jason Seals as certification manager and Rich Rinka as technical/industry affairs manager.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published the 2013 Edition of the Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual, which supplements AISI S100-12, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2012 Edition.

Temple, GA - Janus International Group, supplier of roll-up doors and building components for self-storage and commercial markets, has confirmed its plans to open a manufacturing plant in Brazil. This announcement follows the recent opening of the company’s Butler, IN facility.

King Of Prussia, PA - Arkema Inc. announces that Max Chemical, Inc. is now a trademark licensee of Kynar Aquatec® high-performance coating technology in North America. Max Chemical uses Kynar Aquatec® PVDF latex as the basis for its Crossco® MaxWhite™ ultra-durable roof coating product.

Villa Rica, GA -- SAF (Southern Aluminum Finishing Co., Inc.) announces the promotion of Kelly Marino to Senior Project Manager at SAF Metal Fabrication division, Villa Rica, GA. Previously, Marino distinguished herself as a Junior Project Manager, becoming the No. 1 order entry person for scope-defined metal fabrication projects. She has been employed at SAF since 2006, assisting customers with aluminum sheet and extrusion, glazing, sign, and other commercial construction fabrication projects. In her new position, Marino will also be doing take-offs from architectural specifications, and handling more complex fabrication work.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International Inc. announces its creation of the ATAS Kennis Center – an educational facility dedicated to knowledge, excellence, and innovation in the metal industry.

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 Lee Michael Industries, Inc. of New Castle, Pennsylvania to its national network of Builders.

Jupiter, FL – AppliCad USA has announced the scheduling of two Basic Training Courses, the first in Christchurch, New Zealand on September 17-19 and the second in Denver, CO on October 6-8. The Denver course was timed to coincide with the conclusion of METALCON International, which runs October 1-3 at the Colorado Convention Center.

Chicago, IL - The Metal Construction Association announces the addition of five companies to its membership. Byrne Metals Corporation, DECRA Roofing Systems, D.I. Roof Seamers, S-5!, and TopHat Framing have joined the ranks of about 74 member companies with specialties in the metal construction industry.

Elk Grove Village, IL - Guests at the Breakthrough Urban Ministries’ shelter in Chicago received career advice and job search tips in August when John Palesny, president of Petersen Aluminum Corp. in Elk Grove Village, Ill., gave a presentation during the organization’s job readiness course.

Raleigh, NC – FMI, a leading provider of management consulting and investment banking to the engineering and construction industry, has released its 2014 Third Quarter Nonresidential Construction Index report. The NRCI shows a decrease of 3.3 points from Q2 to 62.5, but is still above the same time period in 2013. The cost of materials and labor continues to climb weighing negatively on the index.

Raleigh, NC – In conjunction with its METALCON 2014 plans, VMZINC®-US, the international brand name of rolled zinc products manufactured and sold by the Building Products Unit of the Umicore group, will offer a special presentation about the effective use of zinc and copper ornamentation in construction.

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 2013 Sustainability Report. The second annual report reviews the company’s manufacturing and business processes, as well as its product portfolio, to measure the effectiveness of corporate social responsibility efforts.

Plainville, CT –AceClamp®/PMC Industries has introduced a new L-shaped bracket that it says makes installing solar racking systems easier because it gives installers complete access to mounting clamp fasteners.

Schofield, WI - Airolite has announced the availability of its new Airolite Louver Type T6796, an adjustable blade louver in a 6-inch deep frame. Like all Airolite louvers, the T6796 can be specified with a variety of options in a broad array of architectural finishes for durability and compatibility with adjacent components.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has revised and published 14 test standards in its S900-series, providing a complete series of updated test methods that supersede the previously published 2008 series.

Cleveland, OH - Garland introduces its Revitalizer™ restoration systems. They are described as easy to apply, cost-effective solutions designed to restore the wearing surfaces of smooth or mineral asphalt and metal roofs to “better than the original”.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has redesigned its website to provide an updated look and easier access to information about its technology transfer tools and membership opportunities. The site also provides access to free downloadable AISI cold-formed steel design standards.

Eufaula, AL - American Buildings Company (ABC) announces the recent appointment of Ken Nichols as the new Sales Manager for ABC - South Division. Nichols began his career as an estimator for an ABC Builder in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and now has more than 17 years of experience in the pre-engineered industry.