Industry News

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published five cold-formed steel test standards. Three of the test standards have been updated, and two are new.

Rogers, MN - Quality Metalcrafts, LLC/AMERICLAD™ is now AMERICLAD, LLC. Since the acquisition of Quality Metalcrafts, LLC by Mike Wallace, President, and Steve Gravel, CFO, the company retained the Quality Metalcrafts name, with an emphasis on the branding of its Americlad product line.

Cleveland, OH - Each year, the National Coil Coating Association bestows its annual Safety Award, recognizing coater member companies that show an exceptional commitment to assuring workplace safety. This year, three plants earned recognition: the American Metals facility in Cleveland, Ohio, the Novelis plant in Davenport, Iowa, and the Steelscape operation in Kalama, Wash. Each will receive NCCA's coveted 2020 Safety Award.

Pleasanton, CA - Simpson Strong-Tie, supplier of engineered structural connectors, introduces its HWDC head-of-wall drift clip connector designed to provide engineers, builders, and framing contractors with a stiffer and stronger cold-formed steel connection while allowing for horizontal and vertical movement during high-wind and seismic events.

Colorado Springs, CO - S-5!, one of the world's leading authorities on metal roof attachment technology, has introduced the newest addition to its line of WindClamps™, designed to increase wind resistance for standing seam and other concealed-fastened metal roofs.

Portland, OR - With a variety of options to choose from, metal is now the second-most preferred type of roofing material and is quickly gaining in popularity, according to a study of U.S. homeowners conducted by the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). Yet misconceptions about metal roofing still remain. With a strong spring home improvement season anticipated this year, MRA shares the most common myths - and the truths.

Columbus, OH - AkzoNobel introduces the CERAM-A-STAR® 1050 Select color palette program to help color consistency and availability of popular colors, while reducing complexity of the silicone-modified polyester (SMP) technology.

Chicago, IL - The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) has reached a historic milestone, as 2021 marks the group's 100th anniversary. To celebrate a century of steel, AISC is shining a spotlight on the industry's legacy.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has published a new guidebook, Common Industry Practices. This free publication, available for download at the MBMA blog, provides an overview of standard practices for architects, engineers, owners, builders and manufacturers involved in metal building design and construction.

Chicago, IL - The Metal Construction Association (MCA) presented its annual Patrick R. Bush Service Award to Ed Karper and Larry A. Swaney Award to Karl Hielscher in appreciation for their service to the association and the metal construction industry. The awards were given on February 3 during MCA's Winter Meeting which was held virtually.

Washington, DC - The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation has released its February 2021 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 64.4, an increase from the January index of 59.6.

Muskegon, MI - Lorin Industries, a global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, announces that its line of pre-cut coil anodized aluminum stocked sheets has been updated to include a new ClearMatt® Pattern 119, perforated 48’’ x 96” sheet.

Cleveland, OH - The National Coil Coating Association (NCCA) and the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) have released a continuing education course titled, “Creative Building Solutions with Prepainted Metal Panels.”

Washington, DC - The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 7.5 months in January 2021, an increase of 0.2 months from its December 2020 reading, according to an ABC member survey conducted from Jan. 20 to Feb. 2.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International announces the launch of Omawall, a new modular wall panel series, which is the most recent addition to their vast product offering. The product name pays tribute to the Dutch heritage of the founders of ATAS.

Davidson, NC - New user-friendly tools and visual imagery are among the changes made to the redesigned ALUCOBOND® USA website by 3A Composites USA.

Adel, GA - Vulcan Steel Structures Inc. has hired John Alexander as its new technical services director.

Moundridge, KS - The Bradbury Group, a global leader in the design and manufacture of automated production lines and systems for the metal coil processing industry, has announced the addition of the VTR+plus™ to its lineup of automatic-profile-setup purlin roll formers.

Chicago, IL - The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has welcomed two new companies to its list of more than 100+ manufacturers and suppliers dedicated to expanding and developing the metal construction industry: Wood’s Powr-Grip and Wagner Metal Supply.

Portland, OR - The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has announced the continuation in 2021 of its Best Residential Metal Roofing Project quarterly competition. Launched in 2020, this year's version now invites entries from the trades and homeowners.