Industry News

Washington, DC – Demand for design services from U.S. architecture firms continues to grow at a vigorous pace, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for May rose to 58.5 compared to 57.9 in April (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). May’s ABI score is one of the highest in the index’s 25-year history.

Moundridge, KS - The Bradbury Co., Inc. has announced plans to expand its test and assembly facility by approximately 40% to increase manufacturing capacity and provide additional space for testing custom-built production lines before shipping to customers' facilities.

Allentown, PA - Award winners have been announced by ATAS for their 2020 Project of the Year competition. Each award recognizes projects in which ATAS products have been incorporated into the design and construction of the building. Six project categories are included in the competition: commercial roofs, commercial walls, residential roofs, residential walls, accents, and interiors.

Newton, MA — METALCON, the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction, will debut its new Solar Center at this year's show in Tampa. Sponsored by S-5!, the Solar Center is for business owners, designers, contractors, EPCs, solar developers and installers interested in learning more about the benefits of solar and metal roofing.

Washington, DC -The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has announced the winners of its 2021 CFSEI Design Excellence and Creative Detail awards.

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) has released its June 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 71.3, steady with the May index of 72.1.

Mountain Top, PA – CornellCookson, a leader in closure products for commercial, industrial, institutional and retail applications, has introduced a new Insulated Counter Door that offers protection, efficiency and quiet operation.

Beloit, WI - Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. has promoted Kyle Stavish to the newly created position of national training manager. In his new role, Stavish will direct all aspects of the company’s training programs for contractors, Mule-Hide Products associates and ABC Supply associates. He also will manage the company’s training centers nationwide.

Galena, KS - Stephen McNally has been promoted to Senior Vice President for TAMKO, and Alex Hines has been promoted to McNally’s previous position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International has a new education course titled “Using Technologically Advanced Metal Building Products in LEED, Net Zero, and Passive Buildings” on Hanley Wood University. It is approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for one LU/HSW and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) for one continuing education hour.

Atlanta, GA – SAF, a global metals distributor, fabricator and finisher, is now a certified applicator of Dura Coat Products, Inc. spray coatings. This expands metal finishing options for customers and adds yet another high-performance paint brand to the many that SAF offers.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “Roles and Responsibilities for Success With Cold-Formed Steel Framing” on Thursday, June 24, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT.

Cleveland, OH - The Garland Company Inc. has awarded a $12,600 scholarship to an employee’s child pursuing higher education. This scholarship was inaugurated in 2020 for the company’s 125th anniversary. Beginning at $12,500 last year, the scholarship will increase by $100 every year to reflect the age of the company.

Walker, MI - Tubelite Inc. adds Erika L. Heredia R. as the company's continuous improvement director based in Walker, Michigan. Heredia's focus will be to lead the implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives for Tubelite's six locations.

Portland, OR - The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has selected manufacturer DECRA Metal Roofing and roofing installer Weather Shield Metal Roofing of Gulf Breeze, Florida as the winners of its Best Residential Metal Roofing Project competition for a stunning metal roofing project recently completed on a home in Gulf Breeze.

Washington, DC - A significant research project encompassing five years of work with over $2 million of industry and National Science Foundation (NSF) funding has concluded, with results that significantly advance the seismic performance of steel floor and roof diaphragms.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is celebrating 65 years of being the leader in the metal building systems industry throughout 2021. MBMA was founded in 1956 and serves manufacturers and suppliers by undertaking extensive technical research, promoting educational initiatives, publishing industry manuals and guidebooks, administering safety awareness programs, assisting with code development and much more.

Charlotte, NC - Nucor Corporation announces that it has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Cornerstone Building Brands' insulated metal panels (IMP) business for a cash purchase price of $1 billion. With this acquisition, Nucor will be purchasing two valued legacy brands, CENTRIA and Metl-Span.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International has added a new manufacturing facility to their network of locations. In addition to their headquarters and two plants in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and a plant in Mesa, Arizona, the addition of a facility in University Park, Illinois expands their geographic reach and service capabilities.

Beloit, WI - Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. has promoted Dan Conley to regional director for the Midwest.