Industry News

Nashville, TN – Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems & Lining has named Frank Palmer as Senior Vice President of Sales. Palmer will be responsible for the growing portfolio and sales of Elevate™, GenFlex™ and GenTite™. The appointment is part of a recent reorientation of the Elevate U.S. Sales team to reinforce the business’s commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience at every touchpoint.

Washington, DC — The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained below 50 for December, indicating soft business conditions to close out 2023. The score of 45.4 remained essentially flat from November. Any score below 50.0 indicates decreasing business conditions but there are encouraging signs of the pipeline.

Lutz, FL - Roof Hugger has relaunched its website to help customers more easily navigate the site. The new www.roofhugger.com is a comprehensive resource for metal-over-metal retrofits with a wealth of information and tips for owners, contractors and specifiers.

Minneapolis, MN – Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings will have a significant and very hands-on presence at the International Roofing Expo (IRE), the largest roofing and exteriors event in the country, from Feb. 6-8 in Las Vegas, Nev. Attendees to Sherwin-Williams booths #4916/4918 can expect to see the company’s exciting launch of the brand’s new collection of printed metal coatings colorways, in-booth demonstrations and activities, and can talk to experts about the diverse product portfolio for metal and roofing systems.

Vacaville, CA – All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) will showcase its OneDek Insulated Roof Deck while sampling additional products at the International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, Feb. 6-8.

Fairfax, MN — Mike Schweiss, founder and owner of Schweiss Doors, will be inducted into the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame at a ceremony in April.

Washington, DC — The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) has released its January 2024 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). 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 is 48.6, an increase from the December index of 42.5.

Columbus, OH - Modern coatings and digital technologies can help significantly reduce CO2 emissions and increase circularity (i.e., reduce, reuse, and recycle) within the built environment, but the pace with which they can be introduced and the detail of future regulation will decide who wins and who loses future building contracts. This is one of the key themes explored in a new White Paper from AkzoNobel.

Lutz, FL - Experts from Roof Hugger and McElroy Metal will be presenting “Retrofit with Metal Systems” on the opening day and the last day of the International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas. D.J. Highnote of Roof Hugger and Charlie Smith of McElroy Metal will be discussing different methods of retrofitting a roof with metal systems on the IRE show floor at the Las Vegas Convention Center at 3 p.m., Feb. 6 and Feb 8.

Allentown, PA - After 22 years of service with ATAS International, Dave Weidl has announced his retirement. Weidl joined ATAS as a Product Representative, whose territory included the state of Ohio, and portions of Kentucky and Indiana. In 2017, he was promoted to Architectural Business Development Manager. This position also included the development and management of corporate accounts, and Weidl was instrumental in company growth in both areas.

Davidson, NC - 3A Composites USA - manufacturer of ALUCOBOND®, a leader in metal façades for more than 50 years - is demonstrating its dedication to further cultivating relationships with leading architectural firms by shifting top performer John Tarr into the position of National Specification Manager. Also, Nate German was recently added as sales manager for South Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Rosemont, IL - The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has released The NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems—2024 to provide the roofing industry with the most comprehensive information about the metal panel and spray polyurethane foam roof systems used in low- and steep-slope applications.

Bozeman, MT - WeatherLok Metal Roofing, formerly recognized as Montana Steel, is expanding its sales and delivery services to encompass the United States and Canada.

DeLand, FL — Kingspan Insulated Panels North America has announced the addition of KS Vektra™ to its line of QuadCore® KS Series insulated metal wall panels. The new KS Vektra panel provides a unique aesthetic profile and can be customized with trimless ends and pre-formed corners to provide a clean, finished appearance.

Moundridge, KS — The Bradbury Company, a global family of companies dedicated to the manufacturing of industry-leading metal processing equipment, is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year.

Colorado Springs, CO — S-5!, one of the world's leading authorities on attachments for metal roofs, introduces its newest addition to its balance of systems lineup, the MLPE (Module Level Power Electronics) Mount.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) will again be hosting its annual Architecture Faculty Workshop for college and university professors nationwide. This year’s event takes place April 10 in Charlotte, North Carolina and includes a tour of a local metal building manufacturing facility.

Fairfax, MN — Perfect for mobile containers, food trucks, show booths, storage units, non-wired outbuildings and other off-the-grid applications, Schweiss Doors has introduced a new compact hydraulic pump that can open and close hydraulic doors up to 24' x 12' with a cordless drill or by hand. The drill-driven compact hydraulic pump system allows customers to enjoy all the benefits of a Schweiss hydraulic door – strength, security and full access to inside space – without electricity.

Sheffield Village, OH — Sheffield Metals International (SMI), a leading provider of coated and bare metal coil and sheet products, is excited to announce a new branch opening in Plant City, Florida.

Arlington, VA - The construction sector added 17,000 employees in December and continued to raise wages at a faster clip than other industries, the Associated General Contractors of America reported in an analysis of most recent government data. Association officials said the survey it released this week found contractors expect to hire more employees in 2024 but are struggling to find enough qualified workers.