Industry News

Memphis, TN - For the second consecutive year, Varco Pruden Buildings (VP) was recognized as one of the healthiest companies to work for in the Mid-South by the Memphis Business Journal (MBJ). The company was selected as a winner in the ‘1-99 Employees’ category and was honored at an awards breakfast at the Hilton Memphis.

Gary, IN - Chemcoaters introduces its new e-brochure which offers a virtual tour of the green coil coater. The interactive e-brochure, available on the home page of the company’s website, includes links to company literature and videos from the company’s management team.

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 Ravila Gupta, president of Umicore USA, headquartered in Raleigh NC, participated in a business roundtable discussion at the White House on May 20.

Newton, MA - METALCON International is heading to Denver for the first time and it’s a good thing … signs are that construction business is definitely improving. METALCON, scheduled for October 1-3 at the Colorado Convention Center, annually attracts thousands of attendees looking to learn more about metal: contractors, architects, specifiers, roofers, designers, developers and suppliers from more than 50 countries.

Houston, TX - ABIS Inc. announces its recent addition of Curtis Riddle as an implementation analyst. He joined the company in April.

Jupiter, FL - Combining features from recent releases such as zone design for high-wind areas, multiple language support, pitch measure tools and aerial image digitizing, AppliCad USA has announced the release of Roof Wizard v7.0.

Kansas City, MO - Butler Manufacturing™ has integrated Truss PurlinXT™ technology with the Landmark™ 2000 structural system, enabling building owners to form a framing system that can span up to 60 feet – which they describe as “the longest bay size available in the market”.

Pittsburgh, PA - Triangle Fastener Corporation has announced the addition of a #12-24 x 1-1/4" DP5 to the CONCEALOR® Low-Profile Pancake-Head Screw line.

Beloit, WI - Mike Schwarz has been promoted to executive director of purchasing and merchandising for building products distributor ABC Supply Co., Inc. Previously he had been director of marketing and business intelligence for the company.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) presented its 2013 Safety Awards at the group’s Spring Dinner Meeting held May 6 in Dallas, TX. MBMA annually recognizes metal building systems manufacturers who show exceptional commitment to assuring workplace safety.

Farmington Hills, MI - Van Mark Products Corporation is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2014. Founded in 1964, Van Mark manufactures portable jobsite bending brakes and installation tools for the residential and commercial construction industries.

Boston, MA - At the awards banquet held in conjunction with its 45th annual conference, the Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) announced newly selected officers. They include Steve Olson of Rigid Global Buildings, Andy Huber of A.L. Huber Construction, and Wes Young of NCI. All will serve as volunteers.

Memphis, TN - Varco Pruden Buildings announces its 2014 Hall of Fame winners. This annual competition recognizes top projects by Varco Pruden (VP) builders that display innovation and excellence through the integration of VP building systems, products, architectural appearance, end use and design.

Raleigh, NC – FMI, a leading provider of management consulting and investment banking to the engineering and construction industry, announces the release of its 2014 Second Quarter Nonresidential Construction Index (NRCI) report. Pegged at 65.8, the NRCI shows slight improvement of a 0.9 point increase from Q1 and a 5.7 point increase from Q2 2013.

Lehigh Valley, PA - Palram Americas, a leading manufacturer of polycarbonate and PVC product lines, announces the addition of Sans Milbury to its Building Materials division. Milbury will be responsible for managing the New England region and will be driving Palram’s initiatives on brand recognition and pull through business.

Beloit, WI – For the eighth time, building products distributor ABC Supply Co. Inc., has been honored with the Gallup Great Workplace Award, which recognizes the best-performing workplaces worldwide. ABC Supply is one of only 36 companies in the world to receive the 2014 award. It also is one of only three eight-time winners, having received the award every year since its inception.

Deer Park, WA - Knight Wall Systems announces that the company has installed a custom roll forming line at its eastern Washington manufacturing facility, according to company president Doug Knight.

Bossier City, LA – Just in time for the busy building season, McElroy Metal has released its updated Architectural Colors chart.

Boston, MA - The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) held its 45th Annual Conference at the Hyatt Cambridge in Boston, MA on May 1-3, 2014. The highlight of the conference was the presentation of the group’s annual Building of the Year Awards.

Los Angeles, CA - The new AVA15 Aviation and Transportation Portfolio from C.R. Laurence highlights CRL-U.S. Aluminum's ability to provide the architectural community with scalable, single source solutions for airport and transportation building projects. C.R. Laurence's new portfolio features noteworthy case studies of airports and transit centers with complex frameworks that require streamlined efficiency, performance, and modern aesthetics. These architectural systems accommodate heavy pedestrian traffic, key safety and security initiatives, and the overall non-stop nature of commercial transportation projects.