Industry News

Moundridge, KS — Two current machining apprentices with Bradbury, Ethan Blaylock and Joe Westerman, were among 200 high school seniors named 2025 Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars by the Kansas State Department of Education.

Vacaville, CA — All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance insulated metal panels, has announced the promotion of Joe Paparella to Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has released the fifth full-length video in its “Travels with Tony” series. This 2 minute and 58 second presentation brings Tony Bouquot, MBMA general manager, to two craft breweries in Texas that use metal building systems. Meanwhile Brewing Company in Austin and Vista Brewing in Driftwood each have two metal buildings housing their breweries and tasting areas.

Allentown, PA - The winners of ATAS International’s 2024 Project of the Year competition were announced recently. First, second and third place winners in each of seven categories were chosen by an independent panel of judges, comprised of ATAS advisory board members. The seven award categories included: commercial roofs, commercial walls, residential roofs, residential walls, accents, sustainable, and interiors.

Newton, MA — METALCON attendees are invited to start their Las Vegas experience a day early by connecting with nature and giving back. On Monday, Oct. 21, METALCON has arranged for a memorable half-day adventure exploring the awe-inspiring Valley of Fire, led by Corporal Adam Bautz, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), founder and lead guide of Outdoor Travel Tours.

Coshocton, OH – MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, has merged with National Applied Construction (NAC) Products, Inc., to strengthen the company’s interior flooring crack isolation, sound control and waterproofing products. NAC will now serve as the MFM Flooring Division.

Atlanta, GA — Kingspan Insulation North America announces the addition of OPTIM-R E to its line of OPTIM-R® Series vacuum insulation panels. The new vacuum insulation panel addresses the growing demand for energy-efficient roofing solutions in new build and retrofit applications where construction depth is limited.

Verona, WI - Coated Metals Group (CMG) announces the opening of its 11th and 12th locations, in York, Pennsylvania and Buda, Texas.

Chicago, IL – The Metal Construction Association’s Insulated Metal Panel Alliance will present a webinar titled “Building the Perfect Wall with Insulated Metal Panels” on June 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET. Hosted by The Architect’s Newspaper and presented by Tim Leach of Nucor Corporation, this continuing education course is free to attend and qualifies for 1 AIA Health, Safety, and Welfare Learning Unit (HSW LU).

Arlington, VA – Construction sector employment increased by 11,000 positions in April as rising wages enabled the industry to add workers more rapidly than other sectors, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said growing uncertainty about the impacts of new tariffs could undermine future employment growth in the sector.

Vacaville, CA – All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) has launched IMPpro™, a customer loyalty program designed to support and elevate its dealer network through tools and resources. Each program level provides tailored benefits to help members succeed.

Green Bay, WI - Bay Insulation Systems received the prestigious Platinum Gail Miller Excellence in Safety Award at the National Frame Building Association (NFBA) 57th Annual Conference & Expo. This top-tier recognition, the highest level of the Excellence in Safety Award, highlights Bay's commitment to fostering a strong safety culture within the company.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) announces the release of the 2024 edition of the MBMA Metal Building Systems Manual. First published in 1959, this internationally recognized reference manual is a primary resource for the metal building industry and is being published in partnership with the International Accreditation Service (IAS) and International Code Council (ICC).

Washington, DC – March brought continued challenges for architecture firms, as the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded a score of 44.1, indicating that many firms are still experiencing declining billings.

Berlin, Germany - Beckers Group has published its 2024 Sustainability Report and announced the approval of its net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Allentown, PA - ATAS International Inc., a leading manufacturer of metal building products, announces the launch of Corra-Max, its new 2-inch-deep corrugated metal panel for wall cladding applications. This unique profile stands out in the market with its enhanced depth and exposed fastener design, making it a versatile and visually striking option for architects, designers, and building owners.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has published “Davidson Center for Space Exploration” as part of its Architectural Significance in Metal Buildings series. This 18-page folio adds to MBMA’s library of free, downloadable resources for architectural students and their professors. It explores the design and construction of the largest building at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center® campus in Huntsville, Alabama, which holds an authentic Saturn V rocket.

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) has released the April 2025 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 41.9, down from the March index of 58.1, and the lowest index since October 2023. The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and future expectations as reported by key executives from the $1.3 trillion equipment finance sector.

Hatfield, PA – Laminators Incorporated, a leading full-service manufacturer of architectural specialty, sign, and OEM solutions, announces the recent appointment of Matt Groom in the role of Construction Services Technician. This advancement is in direct support of the company’s mission to provide their customer base with quality products, innovative turnkey systems and best-in-class service.

Cleveland, OH - The Garland Company, Inc., a Garland Industries company manufacturing and distributing products for the commercial building envelope, announces the newest addition to its edge metal line: R-Mer® Force Coping.