Industry News

Toronto, ON - Covertech Flexible Packaging, a leading manufacturer of reflective insulation, introduces rFOIL® Reflective Insulation 2200 Series underlayment - an energy-efficient barrier that can greatly reduce transfer of radiant heat through roofing.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published two new cold-formed steel test standards.

Chicago, IL – The Metal Construction Association (MCA) presented its annual Patrick R. Bush Service Award to Jan Nelson and its Larry A. Swaney Award to Todd Miller in appreciation for their service to the association and the metal construction industry. The awards were given during MCA's Winter Meeting Awards Dinner in Palm Springs, CA on January 14th.

Buford, GA – Alfrex is pleased to welcome two new additions to the Alfrex family: Samuel Chastain and Frank Meehan. Chastain has been named the Director of Commercial Operations for Alfrex FR metal composite material (MCM) and Alfrex Plate architectural wall cladding product lines, while Meehan has joined the team as an independent sales representative for the Southwest region.

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) has released its February 2020 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Designed to collect leadership data, 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 in February is 58.7, easing but steady with the January index of 59.9.

Lewisville, TX – Metl-Span has introduced a pair of new backup wall systems: the BW Universal System™ and the BW Stretch System™. Utilizing insulated metal panels, these new systems provide superior air, water, thermal and vapor protection in an all-in-one barrier component.

Cleveland, OH - The Garland Company, Inc., an employee-owned roofing and building envelope systems manufacturer, celebrates 125 years in business in 2020, joining a very small and elite group of companies to achieve such a milestone.

Portland, OR —The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), the leading nonprofit trade organization representing the industry in the U.S. and Canada, is kicking off a quarterly competition for roofing contractors, installers and manufacturers to select the best residential metal roofing projects for 2020.

Washington, DC - Starting the year on a strong note, architecture firm billings strengthened slightly in January, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 52.2 for January compared to 52.1 in December reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).

Pittsburgh, PA - PPG (NYSE:PPG) announces that it will showcase its full array of barn and shed and building product coatings during the 2020 Frame Building Expo at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa, February 26-28.

Schofield, WI - Airolite has expanded its architectural louver screen line with the introduction of the new ENCB6500, a versatile horizontal blade louver screen that functions as a sight and security barrier as well as an architectural accent to enhance commercial building projects.

Westminster, CO - Parasoleil announces its launch of the Eclipse Collection™, the newest addition to the company’s offering of engineered patterned panels. The new collection features both shade and screen structures which include the frame and hardware system that connects the panels.

Kingscourt, Ireland - Kingspan has been identified as a global leader for engaging with its suppliers on climate change, being awarded a position on the Supplier Engagement Leaderboard by global environmental impact non-profit CDP.

Hatfield, PA – Following on the heels of a newly launched Field-Fabricated Installation System for its ACM panels, and the development of a new exterior grade rigid insulation sheathing, Laminators Inc. has announced the availability of new videos that fully demonstrate the installation process for each product.

Schaumburg, IL - During the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) inaugural 2020 Annual Conference, the association officially launched its brand, including a new logo and promotional video.

Chicago, IL – The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has recognized North America's most outstanding metal construction projects of 2019. This year's judging panel of distinguished architects included James Theimer, Principal Architect, Trilogy Architecture; Mark Roddy, Lecturer in the Department of Design, California State University, Sacramento; and Erik Mehlman, Partner and Design Lead at BuildSense | Architecture + Construction.

Arlington, VA - The Aluminum Association has released the 2020 Aluminum Design Manual, an essential reference for engineers, designers, detailers and architects working with aluminum in structural applications.

Norcross, GA - IMETCO® (Innovative Metals Company, Inc.) is offering a refined solution for re-cladding aging facades. R2™ (Revive & Reclad) is a customized, inclusive engineering services package designed to help building owners, architects or any other decision maker choose the proper re-cladding solution for their specific building based on existing conditions.

Olathe, KS - The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA-I) strives to make access to reliable research and information on the reflective products industry available to everyone. To that end, the group is continually adding new ways to share information as well as respond to inquiries covering everything from individual consumer installs to technical information for architects, engineers, contractors, building code officials and others in the construction industry. For persons with questions on reflective insulation, radiant barriers, interior radiation control coatings (IRCC or low-emittance coatings), RIMA International can help.

Pittsburgh, PA -- (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Arconic Inc. (NYSE: ARNC) announced on February 6 that its Board of Directors has approved the completion of the Company’s separation into two independent, publicly traded companies. The separation is scheduled to become effective on April 1, 2020 before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange.