Industry News

PERTH AMBOY, NJ—Englert, Inc. has announced the availability of its new 28-page full color product catalog offered in both print and online at the Englert, Inc. website, www.englertinc.com.

Pittsburgh, PA - PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) announced that it has renewed or updated 17 American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) registered programs covering architectural coatings, glass and paint.

Rosemont, IL - The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has added several new and updated publications to its library of technical offerings, including one publication that provides guidelines for complying with building codes and another that deals with architectural metal flashings.

Minneapolis, MN - The Valspar Corporation has announced the development of a new continuing education course titled, “Color Matters: The Relationship Between Color and Pigments in Architectural Coatings". Registered members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) who successfully complete the online course may earn 1.0 Learning Unit with Continuing Education Systems (CES).

Houston, TX - W.S. Steel Erection of San Antonio, Texas, has been named the 2013 Mid-West Builder of the Year. Ryan Sweet is the owner of W.S. Steel Erection, and his wife, Lynda, is his partner in the company. They started the business in 2002, and began purchasing buildings from Mid-West the same year.

Woburn, MA - RHEINZINK America has announced the availability of a new corporate image film. The eight minute film, produced by RHEINZINK America‘s parent company in Germany, presents the company’s role in the production of top-quality titanium zinc for the international architectural marketplace.

Moon Township, PA – CENTRIA announces the release of their new online color selector tool, featuring enhanced color images and information about their innovative coatings. The tool aims to inform and educate architects about CENTRIA’s vast selection of coatings, available in many hues and textures, while serving as inspiration to reimagine metal as a dynamic and colorful building envelope choice.

Cleveland, OH - National Coil Coating Association (NCCA) President Jeff Widenor inducted Vic Locastro of Precoat Metals into the NCCA Hall of Fame. The event took place in April 2014 at the NCCA Annual Meeting in Napa, Calif.

Hatfield, PA – Christopher Bucci, Technical Sales Engineer at Laminators Inc. recently passed the Construction Specifications Institute’s (CSI) rigorous testing to become a certified Construction Documents Technologist (CDT).

Indianapolis, IN ‐ Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, a leading manufacturer and supplier of a comprehensive “Roots to Rooftops” products portfolio, has announced the recipients of its Red Shield™ Metal Wall Systems Certified Contractor Award. The program was created in 2013 to recognize the growing community of Firestone Building Products metal wall systems professionals and to celebrate top performers in the field.

Memphis, TN - Varco Pruden Buildings announces the appointment of Joey Ledbetter as general manager for its western region, effective immediately. In his newly appointed role, Ledbetter will be responsible for Varco Pruden’s business development and builder support. He will report to Chuck Haslebacher, Varco Pruden president. Ledbetter is replacing Stuart Clark who is retiring this year.

Maryland Heights, MO - AMS Controls Inc., rollforming and folding machine control systems manufacturer, announces the appointment of Wayne Green as Product Manager, Management Software and Services.

North Bergen, NJ - ACP Express Inc. introduces an innovative new aluminum composite panel (ACP) system that it terms as “revolutionary”. The company believes it will “change forever the way ACM is made, specified and installed.”

Waterloo, IN - Nucor Building Systems' (NBS) Indiana facility has set a standard few other companies in its industry can claim. With its workplace injury and illness rates 80 percent lower than the industry average, Nucor Building Systems has earned a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) STAR certification.

Mukwonago, WI - Banker Wire, manufacturer of woven wire mesh, has announced the release of an updated catalog, which includes new products. The new catalog showcases Banker Wire’s ability to produce an endless variety of woven wire mesh patterns and manufacture mounting systems.

Colorado Springs, CO — The Bryer Company, a leader in the supply of metal construction fasteners and accessories, launches its sales of the new S-5!® X-Gard™ pipe snow retention system for standing seam metal roofs. As one of the only full-line S-5! distributors to offer online purchasing through an e-commerce store, and because there is an increasing market demand for stronger snow retention solutions, The Bryer Company expects the new product to become a top seller.

Berlin, Germany - Beckers Group has issued its new Sustainability Report. Like last year, the report informs about the company´s highlights, product and process developments, global goals as well as local initiatives. It also reports on its vision to be the most sustainable coatings company, to be an employer of choice, and to practice social responsibility as well as adhere to transparent and ethical governance.

Cleveland, OH - Therm-All Insulation announces that its new blog, “The Code Man”, went live recently. The blog, written by Therm-All’s resident code expert and District Manager Bill Beals, aims to provide metal building industry players with tips for better understanding commercial energy codes, as well as all the latest code updates.

Houston, TX - Mid-West Steel Building Company President Ed Kohutek has named Mike Thompson as the 2013 Mid-West District Manager of the Year.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Samco Machinery manufactures roll forming and stamping equipment for several industries. Among Samco's newest partners is Nucap, a global leader in cold form stamping for vehicle brake system components, who has developed a product called GRIP Metal. GRIP Metal is a bonding material that may someday be used in markets as diverse as architecture, home and construction, transportation, mining, safety and protection, and aerospace.