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Posted: May 25, 2022

SEAA Announces New Slate Of Officers

Winston-Salem, NC — The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announced at its annual membership meeting on April 7, 2022 in Charleston, SC, the slate of officers to serve from 2022 to 2024. The slate was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors.

Posted: May 24, 2022

Precoat Metals Purchased By AZZ Inc.

Fort Worth, TX - AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ) announces that it has completed the acquisition of the Precoat Metals business division of Sequa Corporation, a portfolio company of global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG), for approximately $1.28 billion.

Posted: May 23, 2022

Nucor To Acquire C.H.I. Overhead Doors From KKR

Charlotte, NC - Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announces that it has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of investment funds managed by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. to acquire C.H.I. Overhead Doors (C.H.I.), a manufacturer of overhead doors for residential and commercial markets in the United States and Canada.

Posted: May 23, 2022

Reroofing Survey Findings Show Continued Improvement In 1st Quarter

Rosemont, IL - A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the first quarter of 2022. The survey results indicate opportunities in the reroofing industry improved during the first quarter of 2022 when compared with the same quarter in 2021.

Posted: May 20, 2022

Solar Energy International Now Holding Solar Energy Training Programs

Paonia, CO - For tradespeople looking toward expanding their skills in the fast-growing solar energy field, Solar Energy International (SEI) offers in-person training programs that can provide stand-alone knowledge or count towards different accreditations offered by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).

Posted: May 20, 2022

ClarkDietrich Names Corporate Sustainability Manager

West Chester, Ohio – In a move to reinforce ClarkDietrich’s commitment to sustainability, former building code compliance and real estate manager Adam Shoemaker has been named as the company’s new corporate sustainability manager.

Posted: May 19, 2022

American Buildings Presents 2022 Excellence In Design Awards

Charlotte, NC - American Buildings has announced the winners of its 2022 Excellence in Design Awards. The competition is designed to highlight the diverse application and expansion of the metal building construction industry. Each project showcases new designs that illustrate innovative metal system construction.

Posted: May 18, 2022

AkzoNobel Industrial Coatings Appoints Daniela Vlad As Managing Director

Columbus, OH - Daniela Vlad has been appointed as Managing Director of AkzoNobel Industrial Coatings. She will lead the strategic direction across a diverse product portfolio, including Coil and Extrusion Coatings, Packaging Coatings, Wood Finishes and Wood Adhesives.

Posted: May 18, 2022

Polyvision Strengthens Sustainability-Focused Business Practices

US-based, Polyvision Corp., a global leader in the innovation and manufacture of CeramicSteel for a variety of industries, has partnered with Voka, a Belgium-based network of companies, to broaden its sustainability-focused business practices under the guidance of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals Program.

Posted: May 17, 2022

2021 Safety Award Winners Announced By MBMA

Cleveland, OH - Safety awards for 2021 were presented during the 2022 Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) Spring Meeting held April 27-29 in Tucson, AZ.

Posted: May 16, 2022

Laminators Inc. Engineer Joins Aluminum Association Task Force

Hatfield, PA – Laminators Incorporated’s Technical Sales Engineer, Jeffrey W. Shriver, PE, CDT, was recently appointed by the Aluminum Association (AA) to serve as a member on their Engineering and Design Task Force (EDTF). Since 2020, Shriver has served on the Engineering Advisory Committee (EAC) for the Aluminum Association. Being a member of both the EAC and EDTF will move Shriver into a more active role in the upkeep of the current 2020 Aluminum Design Manual, as well as development and launch of the 2026 Aluminum Design Manual.

Posted: May 13, 2022

Shawna Wang Promoted To Vice President Of Purchasing At Rigid Global Buildings

Houston, TX - Rigid Global Buildings has announced the promotion of Shawna Wang to Vice President of Purchasing. Wang graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with a Master of Science in Construction Management in 2012 and joined Rigid shortly after as Purchasing Coordinator. Before her most recent promotion, Wang was in the position of Purchasing Manager.

Posted: May 12, 2022

IMETCO Garners Award From Publication For Facility Managers

Norcross, GA – IMETCO, the Innovative Metals Company, was recently announced as one of 18 winners in Facility Executive magazine’s 2022 Reader’s Choice Awards. IMETCO garnered first place honors in the Building Envelope category, based on the combined results of an online survey and also reader interest in the publisher’s print publications and website during the 2021 calendar year.

Posted: May 10, 2022

S-5! Introduces New CanDuit™ Clamp To Secure Piping And Conduit To Metal Roofs

Colorado Springs, CO – S-5!, a leading developer of engineered, manufactured, metal roof attachments, has introduced a new electrical conduit clamp for metal roofs. The new CanDuit™ clamp secures and supports chases and raceways, cable trays, gas piping, condensate lines and other round-shaped objects on metal roofs, in combination with any S-5! clamp or bracket, including the GripperFix® utility mounting system.

Posted: May 06, 2022

AISC Develops Updated Environmental Product Declarations For Steel Products

Chicago, IL - The domestic structural steel industry has issued updated environmental product declarations (EPDs) to help designers and building owners design more environmentally friendly buildings and bridges. The American Institute of Steel Construction develops industry-average EPDS for three product categories.

Posted: May 05, 2022

NRCA Launches ProCertification® For Metal Panel Roof Systems Installers

Rosemont, IL - The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has announced that experienced installers who demonstrate substantial skills and knowledge of metal panel roof system installation can apply to become NRCA ProCertified® Metal Panel Roof Systems Installers.

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