Industry News

Cary, NC - NCI Building Systems Inc. (NYSE: NCS), which recently merged with Ply Gem Building Products, announces it will officially operate as Cornerstone Building Brands and trade under the ticker symbol “CNR” on the New York Stock Exchange effective May 24, 2019.

Eufaula, AL - American Buildings Company (ABC), a leading domestic and international manufacturer and marketer of high-quality metal building systems for industrial, commercial, and institutional construction markets, announces these additions to its international network of Builders: Edwards Construction Services Inc. of Ocala, Florida; Pearce Construction Group LLC of Omaha, Nebraska; University Pro Landscapers, Paving, Pools & Spas LTD of Orangeville, Ontario, Canada; and Mefford Contracting LLC of Lexington, Kentucky.

Denver, CO – New Tech Machinery (NTM), a member of Mazzella Companies and a worldwide leading manufacturer of portable rollforming machinery, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Nasser Machines.

Portland, OR - With climate extremes, natural disasters and severe weather affecting homeowners in greater numbers throughout the U.S. and Canada, the Metal Roofing Alliance has partnered with Green Builder Media to offer an extensive Resilient Housing Guide. The free guide includes in-depth tips and information for owners of new and existing properties to help their homes withstand nature’s fury.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International Inc. has been awarded a 2019 Top Workplaces honor for the fourth consecutive year by The Morning Call. The organizations who receive a Top Workplaces award are determined solely on the results of an employee engagement survey administered by Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement.

Walker, MI - Tubelite Inc. announces the promotion of Steve Green to the role of president, effective April 1, 2019. Green reports to Joe Puishys, chief executive officer of Apogee Enterprises Inc., Tubelite's parent company.

Davidson, NC - 3A Composites USA announces that it has expanded its color selection of Alucobond® Axcent™ flat stock – a line of painted 0.040" aluminum sheet designed for installation as building trim – to include all stocked colors in the company's Alucobond® Plus aluminum composite material (ACM) Classic line.

Bristol, CT – Karen Hamilton joined Morin - A Kingspan Group Company, in early 2019 as the Regional Sales Manager for the State of Florida. Specifically, she will be covering east of the Apalachicola River on the Florida panhandle and will also work in close alignment with the fast-growing Morin testing and production facility in Deland, FL.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “Coordinating Cold-Formed Steel Framing With Metal Buildings” on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 3:00 pm ET. The webinar is designed for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors. Participants are eligible for 1.5 PDHs.

Morrisville, VT - Alpine SnowGuards, a manufacturer of rooftop snow management systems, announces Alpine LedgeGuard, the newest addition to their expansive line of products.

Pittsburgh, PA - SFS Group has announced its acquisition of Triangle Fastener Corporation. TFC, with headquarters in Pittsburgh, USA, is a leading provider of fasteners and other products for the commercial construction industry. TFC produced sales of more than $ 70 million in 2018 and has approximately 200 employees. Thanks to this acquisition, SFS will be able to expand access to the market and its customers in the American building sector.

Berlin, Germany - Beckers Group announces that it has been awarded Gold rating by EcoVadis for the second consecutive year. This prestigious certification, awarded by an independent third-party organization, recognizes companies for their outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) performance.

Hatfield, PA - Laminators Inc. has announced the release of a new brochure touting it Thermolite Glazing Panels. The brochure is available for free download, without restriction, from the company's website.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) will host a session on “Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment” at 2019 NASCC: The Steel Conference in St. Louis, Missouri on Friday, April 5, 2019 from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. in Room 127. It will be hosted by Mark Thimons, P.E., LEED AP-BD+C, AISI’s vice president of sustainability; and Brandie Sebastian, LCACP, AISI’s director of sustainability.

Portland, OR - According to the latest figures from the Metal Roofing Alliance, metal roofing is growing in popularity, especially in states that experience severe climate conditions. The nonprofit organization, which serves to connect thousands of U.S. and Canadian residential homeowners seeking metal roofing with qualified member installers, says the top five states for interest in metal roofing are Florida, Pennsylvania, California, New York and North Carolina, with Texas close behind.

Saginaw, MI - Duro-Last Inc. introduces Duro-Shield Silicone Roof Coating and materials. Duro-Shield Silicone is a silicone-based roof coating that is designed to resist natural weathering while providing long-lasting watertight protection on a variety of substrates, including aged galvanized steel.

Washington, DC - Architecture firm billings growth softened in February but remained positive, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for February was 50.3, down from 55.3 in January. Indicators of work in the pipeline, including inquiries into new projects and the value of new design contracts remained positive.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International Inc. announces Frank Saldana, CSI, CDT, and Marc Fisher, as the recipients of its annual Malan S. Parker Award to recognize the top sales team of 2018.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) is accepting entries through April 15, 2019 for its annual awards program, which acknowledges outstanding achievement in creative design, technical innovation, and best practices in the use of cold-formed steel and recognizes individuals who have volunteered significant time and talent to the cold-formed steel industry.

Lexington, KY - Tight workspaces, crowded floors and ceiling areas make it difficult to get cooling airflow to workers who need it. To bring comfort to these hard-to-reach work areas, Big Ass Fans® introduces Pivot 2.0.