Industry News

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Standards Council is seeking research proposals for its 2022 Small Project/Fellowship Program. Launched in 2014, AISI’s Small Project/Fellowship Program identifies and provides funding for research projects that will significantly impact the reliability, performance and cost-competitiveness of cold-formed steel products.

Elk Grove Village, IL - Petersen has promoted Southeast Regional Manager Mike Weis to Vice President, Sales and Marketing, effective October 1. The promotion precedes the planned retirement of President Mike Petersen in the new year.

Newton, MA — METALCON, the metal construction industry’s only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction, is giving back to the local community during its annual tradeshow and conference, taking place Wednesday, Oct. 6–Friday, Oct. 8 at the Tampa Convention Center.

Moundridge, KS — Two Bradbury Group representatives will present an educational session at METALCON in Tampa, FL, October 6-8. Matt Werner and Shawn Huffman represent The Bradbury Group and will share their roll forming knowledge with the industry.

Columbus, OH - AkzoNobel Coil and Extrusion Coatings will showcase what it means to go "Beyond Performance" at METALCON 2021 being held at the Tampa Convention Center, October 6-8.

Charlotte, NC - Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announces that its board of directors has approved the construction of a new state-of-the-art, three-million-ton sheet mill. Nucor is evaluating locations in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The new mill will be geographically situated to serve customers in the Midwest and Northeast markets.

Washington, DC – The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded its seventh consecutive positive month in August, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The ABI score for the latest month was 55.6, up from July’s score of 54.6. Any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings from the prior month. During August, scoring for both the new project inquiries and design contracts moderated slightly but remained in positive territory, posting scores of 64.7 and 56.6 respectively.

Alexandria, VA - Construction employment in August remained below the levels reached before the pre-pandemic peak in February 2020 in 39 states, according to an analysis of government employment data conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

Colorado Springs, CO - S-5!, one of the world's leading authorities on metal roof attachment solutions, is involved in several sessions at METALCON that will provide opportunities for attendees to earn continuing education credits. METALCON will be held in Tampa, FL from Oct. 6-8.

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the September 2021 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 $900 billion equipment finance sector. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 60.5, a decrease from the August index of 66.6.

West Chester, OH - Adding to its lineup of clips and connectors, ClarkDietrich now offers a multi-purpose, commercial-grade coil strapping product for wall framing and floor joist applications.

Muskegon, MI – Lorin Industries Inc. announces ClearMatt® Architectural Class I finish and its full line of anodized aluminum for use with roofing products.

Bryan, OH — Altenloh, Brinck & Co. US, Inc. (ABC US), manufacturers of SPAX® engineered fasteners, has announced the promotion of Jeremiah Windle to East Coast Sales Manager – Lumber Building Materials.

Portland, OR - The numbers are in and it’s good news for metal roofing. More homeowners are choosing sustainable, resilient metal for their re-roofing projects, according the latest 2020 Dodge Report that measures overall roofing demand and activity on an annual basis. The report reveals that the share of metal roofing used for residential re-roofing in the U.S. rose from 12 percent in 2019 to 15 percent in 2020.

Kalama, WA - ASC Steel Deck announces the addition of Mahsa Mahdavian as Technical Representative Engineer, based in Sunnyvale, CA.

Atlanta, GA – SAF, a global metals distributor, fabricator, and finisher, is expanding its capacity and capabilities with the opening of a new manufacturing location in Temple, TX. The 60,000-square-foot facility will specialize in metal fabrication and distribution, including the manufacturing of panel systems and extrusions, sheet distribution, and custom metal fabrication.

Chicago, IL – The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has released a pair of guide specifications based on criteria applicable to IMPs captured within the International Building Code or IBC. The newly available papers are designed to aid designers working with Insulated Metal Panels (IMP) to help them meet the provisions of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) 2015 edition as well as project specifications, notes and other contract documents.

Pittsburgh, PA - Triangle Fastener Corporation (TFC®) has secured a patent for its BURR BUSTER® screws. The company announced on September 17, 2021, that the US Patent and Trademark Office has granted Triangle Fastener Corporation patent protection on screws that utilize TFC's BURR BUSTER® thread and point design, like the company's PANEL-TITE® metal-to-wood self-piercing screws.

Beloit, WI - Chuck Miller has joined Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. as territory manager for Central California.

Buffalo, NY – Set to officially launch in October 2021, Rigidized® Metals Corporation's new TXTRwall is a modular and efficient textured metal wall panel system, engineered for architects and interior designers who wish to create spaces economically without sacrificing aesthetics. TXTRwall offers limitless design possibilities and can be custom-fabricated as needed, allowing design professionals the ability to achieve whatever their design intent, using top-quality materials.