Industry News

Louisville, KY - Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation, one of the nation's largest manufacturers of metal roof, wall and building systems, announces the addition of Brian Haraf as the new Vice President of Sales.

Washington, DC – Demand for design services in February increased at a solid pace for the sixth month in a row, according to the latest report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 53.4 for February reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). During February, both the new project inquiries and design contracts scores moderated slightly but remained in positive territory, posting scores of 56.5 and 52.0 respectively.

Portland, OR —The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has selected Texas Traditions Roofing and Sheffield Metals as the first winners of its quarterly Best Residential Metal Roofing Project competition.

Colorado Springs, CO – S-5! Metal Roof Innovations, a leading authority on metal roof attachment solutions, is offering a series of free educational webinars on a variety of solar and snow retention topics this week and twice-weekly throughout April.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “Design Considerations for Cold-Formed Steel Light Frame Diaphragms” on Thursday, April 9, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT. The webinar is designed for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors.

Newton, MA - Ready to put the brakes on sliding sales and negativity about the economic outlook? Want to know what other metal construction industry sales pros are doing in these uncertain times to buck trends and make their numbers? Wondering how to use this down-time to prepare for the pent-up demand on the other side?

Davidson, NC - Wanderlust, a selection of 29 new ALUCOBOND® PLUS aluminum composite material (ACM) finishes, has been introduced by 3A Composites USA. The new finishes increase the company’s offering of stocked ALUCOBOND PLUS finishes to a total of 86.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has released a revised set of 10 insurance bulletins. MBMA’s insurance bulletins provide building owners, designers and builders with important information on the different types of insurance companies and rating systems and how various hazards or conditions can impact insurance costs.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published two new cold-formed steel research reports: 1) “RP19-3: Direct Strength Prediction of Purlins with Paired Torsion Bracing,” and 2) “RP20-1: Inelastic Lateral-Torsional Buckling Strength Validation for Non-Principal Axis Bending Using Numerical Methods.”

Denver, CO - Coated Metals Group (CMG) announces the completion of its new Denver location. It features a 60% increase in total square footage, allowing a significant increase in stock and production capabilities.

Muskegon, MI - Lorin Industries Inc. has released a new video highlighting the company’s continued success through innovation, processes, service and quality. The “Reflect Your Vision: Corporate Video,” now available on Lorin’s YouTube Channel, pays tribute to the outstanding employees whose dedication and commitment helped shape where the company is today.

Sheffield Village, OH – Sheffield Metals International, an AIA Continuing Education Provider and a leading distributor of coated and bare metal coil and sheet products, has launched six new American Institute of Architects (AIA) approved Nano courses to the architectural and design community.

Kingscourt, Ireland - Improving energy efficiency and performance in buildings is an essential component of the Advancing Net Zero project, which aims for every single building – both new and existing – to operate at zero carbon emissions by 2050, or sooner. Kingspan is committed to promoting an envelope first approach and supporting the industry’s development of innovative solutions towards decarbonization. This will require systemic change in the way products are manufactured, used and transported around the world.

Greeneville, TN – Jarden Zinc Products LLC, a Jadex Inc. company (formerly Jarden Process Solutions), has announced the launch of a new corporate brand identity and company name change. Jarden Process Solutions is now known as Jadex Inc., and Jarden Zinc Products will now operate under the legal name ARTAZN LLC and the ARTAZN™ brand.

Wausau, WI - Linetec has promoted Jake Kriewald from inside sales lead to outside sales manager for the Mid-Central states of Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky.

Portland, OR — The Metal Roofing Alliance is spreading the good news for homeowners looking to save money by installing an energy efficient metal roof this year: the Federal Property Tax Credits incentive for doing so have been retroactively extended until Dec. 31, 2020.

Editor's Note: The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, has issued the following statement in reaction to steps being taken to put in place arbitrary halts to construction activity in certain parts of the country. Click to read.

Due to concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19), several industry trade shows and meetings have been canceled or postponed. The following is a list of those event changes that we're currently aware of, each with a link for further information. This list will be updated as new reports are received.

Allentown, PA - To complement the industry accepted standard gloss finish of over 35 standard colors, ATAS International now stocks six new matte colors. The new low-gloss finish offers a more subdued aesthetic, like that which is found with natural metals.

Beloit, WI - Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. has redesigned its website, making it faster and easier for contractors, specifiers and property managers to access the information they need when designing, installing, maintaining or repairing roofs with Mule-Hide products - including recoating for aged metal roofs.