Industry News

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.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International has named Sam Chapo, CSI, and Bill Peltz as the 2024 recipients of the annual Malan S. Parker Award, which recognizes the top ATAS sales professionals each year. Chapo and Peltz were chosen as the 2024 winners for their teamwork in overall sales growth and observance of corporate goals and objectives.

Chicago, IL — Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, has announced the launch of HSS Connections Hub™, featuring an innovative suite of engineering resources designed to simplify Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) connection design for structural engineers and fabricators.

Vacaville, CA – All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) has announced a partnership with BPi, an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor in the solar and renewable energy industry, to launch its new Pw-R Series for metal roof solar solutions.

Muskegon, MI - Lorin®, a leader in anodized aluminum innovation, announces a significant expansion of its batch anodizing capabilities by installing advanced state-of-the-art processing lines. This strategic upgrade reinforces Lorin’s commitment to excellence and positions the company to better meet the growing demands of industries reliant on precision-anodized aluminum.

Moundridge, KS — Custom Rollforming Corporation, a leading manufacturer specializing in custom roll-formed metal products catering to a diverse range of industries, is expanding its facility in Moundridge to further enhance its capabilities and capacity to meet increasing customer demand. The company is a part of The Bradbury Group.

Davidson, NC - 3A Composites USA, provider of architectural products, announces the rebranding of its .063” and .080” metal panels as ALUCOLUX, aligning with the company's global branding strategy.

Portland, OR – It is the stunning combination of style and performance benefits perfectly matched with its setting that makes this quarter’s winner of the Metal Roofing Alliance’s (MRA) Best Metal Roofing Project competition a true standout.

Virginia Beach, VA - The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA-I) recently elected new board members to the 2025 Board of Directors to fill open positions.

Chicago, IL – Zekelman Industries, one of North America's leading independent steel pipe and tube manufacturers, and a trailblazer in integrated real estate development, has announced Nate Arnold as president of its Z Modular division. Arnold succeeds Mickey McNamara, who was recently promoted to President of Zekelman Industries.

Princeville, HI - RICOWI Inc. (Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues, Inc.) announces the formation of the Wildfire Resistant Roofing Committee, with the initiative receiving key contributions from Wade Shepherd of Westlake Royal Building Products.

Arlington, VA - Construction sector employment increased by 13,000 positions in March 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 cautioned that newly announced tariffs and potential retaliatory measures from U.S. trading partners have the potential to undermine future employment growth in the sector.

Beloit, WI – Kevin Stanton has joined low-slope roofing manufacturer MuleHide as territory manager for Louisiana, Arkansas and Missouri. Hw comes to MuleHide after more than 17 years with ABC Supply, where he served as an outside sales associate in the company’s branch on E. Washington Ave. in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has redesigned its website, MBMA.com, and it is now live. The new design is easier to navigate, makes finding association resources simpler, and has a revised member directory. It also has the most recent association news, articles, publications and metal building resources available with the click of a mouse.

West Chester, OH - Brian Panuccio has assumed the role of president and CEO of ClarkDietrich, supplier of cold-formed steel construction products.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality metal panel systems, announces the launch of its new Spec Writer. This powerful online tool is designed to streamline the specification process for specifiers, architects, and designers.

Newton, MA — Alex Chausovsky, a leading economic advisor, market researcher and future trends analyst, will deliver a highly anticipated keynote address at METALCON 2025, the premier global event for the metal construction industry. His presentation, entitled “Economic and Labor Market Update – What to Expect in 2025 & Beyond” will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 9.00 a.m., in Las Vegas.

Deer Park, WA - Knight Wall Systems has announced the appointment of Kelly Haberer to the newly created position of Western Regional Sales Manager.