Industry News

Washington, DC – Following a sizable decrease in demand for design services in March, the April Architecture Billings Index (ABI) climbed back into positive territory, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s ABI score for April showed a small increase in design services at 50.5, up from 47.8 in March.

Moon Township, PA - CENTRIA will be showcasing its advanced Formawall® insulated metal panels system and integrated Formavue® windows, in addition to introducing Intercept™ Entyre Copper at AIA 2019 from June 6-8 in Las Vegas at Booth #6325.

Washington, DC - CEI Materials, an industry leading multi-product cladding fabricator, has announced Chris Kimball as the new National Sales Manager. In this role, Kimball is responsible for sales and new business development for a growing national network of independent representatives.

Brookhaven, MS - Reed's Metals, a leading metal products manufacturer, has published a new information sheet regarding the use of Galvalume-coated steel for residential roofing.

Youngstown, OH - Spectrum Metal Finishing announces the hiring of Jared Ruggieri as National Sales Manager. In this role, Ruggieri will serve as the company’s first national sales manager, working with senior management to develop and benchmark sales and customer service strategies.

Rosemont, IL - The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) announces that The Garland Company Inc., of Cleveland, OH, has joined NRCA's One Voice initiative, joining NRCA as a partner member.

Joplin, MO – Contractors can now offer an additional layer of protection with the new TAMKO® TW Seam Tape used to close sheathing gaps on the roof deck and help keep water from entering the home.

DeLand, FL – Kingspan Insulated Panels recently announced the availability of several of its insulated metal panel products in the Building Systems Design (BSD) SpecLink-E spec-writing software platform. SpecLink-E is an advanced master guide specification software program that helps improve efficiency, accuracy and collaboration – and now, users can integrate Kingspan insulated metal panels.

Allentown, PA - On May 6, 2019, ATAS International had a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the installation of a 620.1 kW photovoltaic (PV) solar electric system that was recently installed on one of ATAS’ plants located on Grant Way in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The 60,000 square foot building was constructed in 2005 and is used by ATAS for manufacturing.

Wyomissing, PA - Nvelope and SFS Group USA announce the launch of the Nvelope Budget Calculator, which is now available on the Nvelope US Website. Designed and programmed by a team of estimators and engineers, the calculator offers a simple budgeting solution for Nvelope product.

Portland, OR - After last year’s scorching summer, how to best beat the heat is top of mind for many U.S. and Canadian homeowners, especially during prime re-roofing season.

Muskegon, MI - Lorin Industries, Inc., a global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, announces the new Lorin Anodized Stainless Collection, ideal for exterior and interior architectural finishes.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) presented Safety Awards for 2018 during the group's Spring Meeting held May 1-3 in Myrtle Beach, SC.

West Conshohocken, PA - Rory Montgomery, former quality assurance manager with Revere Copper Products Inc., in Rome, New York, was honored with the Copper Club Award by the ASTM International committee on copper and copper alloys (B05).

Piqua, OH – U.S. Congressman Warren Davidson (R-OH 8) presented Isaiah Industries, a leading manufacturer of environmentally-friendly residential metal roofing systems, with the first-ever ‘Spark Award’ by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), a much-anticipated and newly created recognition honoring the accomplishments of SBA-funded small businesses that create economic growth and development. https://www.isaiahindustries.com/sba-spark-award

Allentown, PA - As a long-time AIA Continuing Education Provider, ATAS International Inc. offers a new AIA approved course, titled “Basic Room Acoustics and Sound Control Using Metal Panels”. It is approved for 1 LU/HSW and is offered in person upon request.

Walker, MI - Tubelite Inc. has named Sherri Doucette as client development manager for the markets in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and northeast Massachusetts.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has released Cold-Formed Steel Shear Wall Design Guide, 2019 Edition (AISI D113-19), which provides discussion and design examples of steel sheet and wood structural panel sheathed, cold-formed steel framed shear wall assemblies used to resist wind and seismic forces.

Beloit, WI – Bryan Olson has been promoted to managing director of Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc., a subsidiary corporation of ABC Supply Co. Inc. In this position, Olson will build on the momentum that former President Jonathan Shepard and his team created before Shepard’s promotion to vice president of ABC Supply’s Southwest Region.

Luxembourg - Aperam, a leading global producer of stainless and specialty steel, has published its Made For Life report, which constitutes Aperam's sustainability performance report for 2018.