Industry News

Portland, OR - For homeowners, there’s no question that putting on a new roof is a significant investment. Making a good choice is key to performance, reliability and long-term value for the dollar, while a poor decision can result in expensive repairs, or worse, having to re-roof again in just a few short years.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has published a new 12-page case study report called Distilleries & Breweries. It features six attractive and efficient facilities in the booming spirits market and makes the case for metal building systems as an ideal home for these businesses.

Elkhart Lake, WI - Plyco announces that new Complete Slide Door Packages for the company’s 1-1/2-inch and 3-1/2-inch systems are available in 79 sizes to meet any slide door size.

Washington, DC - Spending on nonresidential building construction is expected to increase almost four percent this year and more than two percent in 2020, according to a new consensus forecast from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Kennesaw, GA – Direct Metals, a steel service center providing specialty metals with locations in both Kennesaw and Waukegan, IL, has a new sales representative that just joined their team, Howard Miles.

Tyler, TX - ST Fastening Systems, a division of The Hillman Group, announces the acquisition of West Coast Washers.

Grand Rapids, MI - Mill Steel Co., distributor of flat-rolled carbon steel, announces the rebrand of its steel framing company, Steel Structural Products, to Mill Steel Framing.

Lutz, FL - Roof Hugger, LLC has released an updated animated installation video that demonstrates how Roof Hugger factory-notched sub-purlins are used for metal-over-metal retrofit roofing of existing buildings. The original video that was created in September of 2014 has been recreated now illustrating the entire building roof to be more informative for viewers.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) presented six Design Excellence awards and one Innovative Detail award during the 2019 CFSEI Expo held June 4-6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. The group also named Steven Walker, P.E., as the recipient of the 2019 CFSEI John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished Service.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) announces the release of the 2018 edition of the Metal Building Systems Manual. First published in 1959, this internationally recognized reference manual is a primary resource for the metal building industry—including building owners, manufacturers, general contractors, erectors, engineers, architects, specifiers, inspectors and other building professionals.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published a new research report that reviews the existing provisions of AISI S100-16, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2016 Edition, for screw connections loaded in shear and tension (but not combined actions).

Cleveland, OH - Garland’s first ever fluid-applied seamless membrane, LiquiTec, forms a virtually impenetrable surface over aged modified bitumen, metal and single-ply roof systems, adding years of waterproofing protection.

Houston, TX - Rigid Global Buildings announces the promotion of Travis Stinson to District Manager Industrial Division.

Pittsburgh, PA - Triangle Fastener Corporation is pleased to announce the release of two new versions of their catalogs, Cladding and Interior. Each catalog is “market-specific” and provides extensive information on a wide variety of available fasteners, sealants, tools, programs, and technical support.

Portland, OR - The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) is gaining new members and affiliates as the metal roofing business opportunities in North America continue to expand. New MRA members include three new regional manufacturer members and three ancillary members.

Allentown, PA - A new AIA approved course, “Metal Roofing: History, Material, and Application” is now available from ATAS International Inc.

Madison, WI – On December 5-6, 2019, the University of Wisconsin-Madison will once again be conducting a two-day, in-depth educational course—worth continuing education and professional development credits—on Metal Roofing Systems. Course instructors will be Rob Haddock, Director of the Metal Roof Advisory Group, and Mark Malkin, PE, U of W-Madison Program Director.

Rosemont, IL - The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), announces their new Roofing Alliance Board of Trustees for 2019-2020. Leading the Roofing Alliance Board is Josh Kelly of OMG Roofing Products as the 2019-20 president.

Chesapeake, VA – Mitsubishi Chemical Composites America, Inc. (MCCA), a leader in metal composite material (MCM) manufacturing, has announced plans to enlarge its ALPOLIC® production facility in Chesapeake. Once complete, the expansion will add approximately 40,000 square feet to the company’s current plant footprint.

Washington, DC - The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation recently released the June 2019 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $1 trillion equipment finance sector. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market was 52.8, easing from the May index of 59.2.