Industry News

Houston, TX - Ed Kohutek, President of Mid-West Steel Building Company, recently announced the addition of Clay Barton as a Mid-West District Manager.

West Fargo, ND – Midland Bi-fold Doors is now Midland Door Solutions. In conjunction with the announcement the company has launched a new website. The company also has opened a new production and warehouse facility in West Fargo, North Dakota, and will host an open house there for customers and partners at 11 a.m. July 31, 2014.

Minneapolis, MN – Color matters – it defines cultures, sells products and services, conveys emotion, inspires everything around us and continues to evolve. As part of Valspar’s ongoing commitment to bring architects and designers the tools they need to make their ideas come to life, Valspar has unveiled their latest exterior colors and design trends to provide a new resource for inspiration.

Schaumburg, IL - The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released SFM-1-14, a manual that provides technical information regarding the installation of high-quality, attractive aluminum storefronts and entrances.

Laurel, MT - Wood’s Powr-Grip is rising in prominence in the metal construction industry as a leading manufacturer of hand-held vacuum cups, below-the-hook vacuum lifters and vacuum mounting cups that are used to handle metal products – including single-skin and insulated metal panels - on the jobsite and in manufacturing facilities. While the company and its products may be relatively new to many people in this industry, Wood’s Powr-Grip is actually celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2014.

Bethlehem, PA - The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) has announced kickoff events for two new chapters: Southeast Texas and the Rocky Mountain Region.

Morrisville, VT - Alpine SnowGuards®, a leading manufacturer of snow management systems, has launched its new website with streamlined navigation, allowing customers to find the ideal products for their projects faster. On the new site, customers can by roof type or by snow guard style.

Raleigh, NC – VMZINC®-US, the international brand name of rolled zinc products manufactured and sold by the Building Products Unit of the Umicore group, has announced that Daniel Nicely, managing director of VMZINC® -US and Umicore Building Products, USA Inc., has been named to the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Architecture and Landscape Architecture Alumni Board.

Memphis, TN - Varco Pruden (VP) Buildings announced the launch of its redesigned website, www.vp.com. The revamped site features a streamlined, user-friendly interface and clear structure; a clean, uncluttered design; improved functionality; and intuitive navigation intended to enhance the visitor experience. The new site was built with a responsive design approach to fully optimize performance across all devices – tablets, desktops and mobile.

Norcross, GA - IMETCO (Innovative Metals Company, Inc.®) recently introduced its IntelliScreen™ complete rainscreen wall systems package, designed to deliver style, energy efficiency, strength, and longevity under a single-source warranty. IntelliScreen boasts a straightforward rainscreen design that effectively addresses the four major control layers of a wall assembly: water, air, insulation and vapor.

McHenry, IL – Sno Gem® Inc. recently introduced the PV Cube™ standing seam attachment system, a clamp-to-seam solar panel racking and mounting system that provides unparalleled strength, thanks to patent-pending WaveLock™ technology with three points of attachment.

Perth Amboy, NJ – Englert Inc. has updated its Englert Roofing and Gutter App to include two roofing coil calculators.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International Inc. announces Wave Panel as a new addition to their Belvedere series. A 40”-wide wall panel with deep, non-symmetrical curves, Wave Panel offers architects a fresh way to create interesting wall designs. This structural panel may be installed vertically or horizontally over solid substrate or open framing.

Pittsburgh, PA - PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) coil and building products coatings group announces that its Architectural Metal Coatings binder is now available online in a digital, downloadable format at www.ppgideascapes.com.

Rosemont, IL - With workplace accidents always a concern for roofing contractors, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has released Spanish versions of three of its safety compliance programs: Serving Up Safety: A Recipe for Avoiding Falls on the Job, NRCA's Material Handling Series: Overhead and Understood and NRCA's Hazard Communications Program: Know the Signs.

Raleigh, NC – VMZINC® -US, a leading specialist in innovative zinc products, has announced the launch of AZENGAR®, the industry's 1st engraved zinc. In a prepared release, VMZINC said the product's launch confirms the company's "pioneering approach and its position as leader in surface aspect treatment."

Beloit, WI - Building products distributor ABC Supply Co. Inc. has acquired the assets of Dealers Service & Supply, a distributor of roofing, siding, windows and doors for more than 70 years, with locations in St. Louis and Kirkwood, Mo., and Belleville, Ill.

Houston, TX - Metallic Building Company announces the appointment of Robert W. Stone as a district manager. He is the newest addition to the company’s outside sales team and will cover the Oklahoma and Western Missouri territory.

Plainville, CT – AceClamp®/PMC Industries has received authorization to apply the UL Mark to its AceClamp® non-penetrating, standing seam metal roof fasteners and solar kits. This stamp of approval indicates a product has passed stringent testing for code requirements and performance.

Schofield, WI - Airolite, a leading manufacturer of architectural louvers, grilles, screens and sun controls, has announced the availability of Airowood™ woodgrain finishes on all Airolite aluminum sun controls, louvers and louver screens.