Industry News

Oklahoma City, OK - A new Marketing Associate and Researcher, Micah Juengel, has joined the Flex-Ability Concepts team. With experience in a variety of industries, he was a natural fit for the flexible framing products manufacturing company.

Washington, DC – Demand for design services in May saw few signs of rebounding following a record drop in billings the month prior, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Elk Grove Village, IL - Petersen is expanding its network of manufacturer representatives into Canada to meet the country’s growing demand for metal roof and wall cladding systems. The manufacturer representatives from Enercorp will support architects, consultants, installing contractors and others involved in the specification and installation of exterior metal cladding products from coast-to-coast across Canada.

Denver, CO - New Tech Machinery (NTM) has published an e-book centered around portable roof and wall panel machinery and what to expect during the process of purchasing and owning a rollforming machine.

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation has released its June 2020 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market increased to 45.8, up from the May index of 25.8.

Winchester, VA - Lifetime Tool® & Building Products LLC, a manufacturer of roof system components, announces that Ben Weber has joined the company as its new Vice President.

Moon Township, PA - CENTRIA®, a manufacturer of building envelope wall and roof panels, is providing additional flexibility to designers, architects, and specifiers with the introduction of the Versawall H+® Insulated Metal Panel.

Arlington, VA - Construction employment rebounded from April to May in 45 states and the District of Columbia, following the loss of nearly one million construction jobs nationwide in April, but the gains may be short-lived. That's the takeaway from the Associated General Contractors of America, based on government data and a survey the association has conducted.

Bossier City, LA - McElroy Metal has announced the passing of Keith Gunter, the company’s Vice President of Purchasing for almost 14 years, and an industry veteran of over 40 years.

Phoenix, AZ - Petersen continues to meet the growing demand in the Western United States for its PAC-CLAD metal roof and wall products by hiring new representatives in the region. The manufacturer representatives will support architects, installing contractors and others involved in the specification and installation of exterior metal cladding products in Northern California.

Pleasanton, CA - Simpson Strong-Tie, supplier of engineered structural connectors and building products, has introduced two new, longer lengths to its line of L-shaped RCA rigid connector angle utility clips for cold-formed steel construction.

Kennett Square, PA - Metalwërks®, a leading U.S. manufacturer of metal plate exterior facade systems, integrated curtain wall components, and custom architectural features, recently secured a design patent for its Sculpted™ 3D Ribbon rainscreen system.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has published its newest case study, Warehouses & Storage. This report profiles a number of warehouses/distribution centers and storage facilities, all of which are metal buildings.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has announced the members of its 2020-2021 Executive Committee.

Cleveland, OH - As much of the country begins to ease restrictions and businesses start to reopen, The Garland Company, Inc. is ready with its innovative Defense Force line of high-performance products designed to either clean, disinfect and/or protect commercial facilities.

Redding, CA - Southern Aluminum Finishing Co. (SAF) has hired Cliff Cannon as an Account Manager for SAF's customers in Northern California, the Pacific Northwest, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.

Elk Grove Village, IL - PAC-CLAD metal wall panels from Petersen have passed the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association 285 Standard for exterior wall assemblies. The test results expand cladding options beyond masonry for designers and specifiers when using spray foam as continuous insulation on exterior walls of any height, while satisfying International Building Code requirements.

Lewisville, TX – Metl-Span, a recognized leader in the advancement of insulated metal panel technology, is extending its line of cold storage panel products with the introduction of a new 8"-thick cold storage panel.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published a new cold-formed steel framing research report, “AISI RP20-2: Development of a U-Factor Calculation Procedure for Cold-Formed Steel C-Shaped Clear Wall Assemblies.”

Manchester, MI – CEI Materials, a nationwide, full-service provider of architectural cladding systems and components, has announced several new employees and internal promotions to fill key management positions. Among them was the naming of Alex Roy as the new Chief Financial Officer.