Industry News

Norcross, GA - IMETCO (Innovative Metals Company, Inc.) has engaged Robert Gregory as general manager, a role in which he expects to introduce sophisticated manufacturing technologies while overseeing business development to ensure an excellent customer experience and improve operational efficiencies.

Muskegon, MI - Lorin Industries, Inc., a global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, is expanding their partnership with ATAS International, a leading, innovative manufacturer of metal walls, metal roof systems, accessories, and more. ATAS is now stocking more colors of Lorin’s renowned and resilient Architecture Class II anodized aluminum in a range of striking finishes, including ClearMatt®, BlackMatt, and ColorIn® LA Extra Dark Bronze.

Houston, TX - Fortify Building Solutions, part of the Cornerstone Building Brands family, announces the opening of two new locations in Belgrade and Billings, Montana.

Colorado Springs, CO – S-5!, one of the world's leading authorities on metal roof attachment solutions, has added new leadership to its Colorado Springs corporate office to manage growth in research and development.

American Fork, UT - TRA Snow & Sun - a leading supplier of snow retention, roof ventilation and flashing solutions - announces Derek Morgan and Spencer Burkman as additions to its team.

Lewisville, OH - Wayne Dalton®, a leading manufacturer of residential garage door and commercial door solutions, has unveiled its latest innovation, the DaltonDock™ equipment line. As a total dock and door solutions provider, Wayne Dalton ushers in a new era of modern dock equipment characterized by unmatched safety, durability and usability.

Scottsdale, AZ – Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL) has announced the completed purchase of MTL Holdings from GreyLion Partners for $410 million in cash.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International will now be stocking eight new colors in .063 aluminum, including Black, Matte Black, Charcoal Grey, Slate Grey, Silversmith, and Titanium, all in a 70% PVDF finish, and two anodized colors: LA Extra Dark Bronze Anodized and BlackMatt Anodized.

Washington, DC – The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reported a score of 43.6 for the month of March, indicating business conditions continue to soften for architecture firms. This marks the 14th consecutive month of declining billings at firms as inflation, supply chain issues and other economic challenges continue to affect business.

West Conshohocken, PA - ASTM International has announced the appointment of Andrew G. Kireta Jr. as the organization’s new president, effective May 1, 2024. Kireta’s background in standards development, and familiarity with the organization uniquely positions him to lead ASTM International into future growth and innovation. He will succeed Katharine Morgan, who served in the role since 2017 and will retire after a distinguished 40-year career with ASTM.

Charlotte, NC - American Buildings announces the winners of its 2024 Excellence in Design Awards. This year, judges chose from over 130 entries and selected the best projects in a dozen categories. Selected as Building of the Year was the NW Line JATC project in Battle Ground, WA; the Builder was JHC Commercial, LLC.

Virginia Beach, VA - Dr. Hamed Saber has been named the recipient of the Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International's (RIMA-I) Alexander Schwartz Award for his contributions to the industry.

Davidson, NC - 3A Composites USA, manufacturer of ALUCOBOND®, announces Mike Marushka as the recipient of both the prestigious 2023 Team Player of the Year and Sales Professional of the Year award for the Architectural Division. Known for his technical expertise and superior customer service, Marushka is being celebrated for his exceptional contributions to the company.

Nashville, TN – Elevate™, a premier manufacturer of roofing, wall and lining systems, has announced the grand opening of a new production and distribution facility in Salt Lake City. This new plant is the latest in a series of capital investments that Elevate has made since its acquisition by Holcim in 2021, and the LEED-certified green facility incorporates materials across the Holcim and Elevate portfolio in its construction and design. The state-of-the-art plant has the potential to triple the production capacity of Elevate ISOGARD™ polyiso insulation in the region and adds a production line for Elevate UNA-CLAD™ metal products – all to better serve customers in the West.

Green Bay, WI - Bay Insulation Systems, a leading supplier of metal building insulation and systems in North America, announces the launch of their redesigned website. This rebuild reflects the company's commitment to continuous improvement and providing customers with exceptional service and resources.

Washington, DC –The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) has released its April 2024 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 $1 trillion equipment finance sector. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 52.9, the second highest index in the last two years after last month’s index of 55.2.

McLean, VA — The Copper Development Association, Inc. (CDA), has named Adam Estelle as its new president and CEO, effective May 1, 2024. Estelle, who most recently served as the association’s vice president, will succeed Andrew G. Kireta, Jr. as the sixth leader of the association.

Chesapeake, VA – Mitsubishi Chemical America’s (MCA) ALPOLIC Division, a leader in metal composite material (MCM) manufacturing, has announced the addition of two new wood patterns to its Timber Series collection.

Newton, MA — METALCON, the metal construction industry’s only global event dedicated to the application of metal in construction and design, introduces its 2024 advisory council, representing all facets of the industry and devoted to bringing new educational programming, hands-on skills training, clinics and demos and networking opportunities to Atlanta in October.

Deer Park, WA - Knight Wall Systems announces the hiring of Heidi Olson as project manager, according to General Manager Brian Nelson.