Industry News

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.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) and the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) have released a new guide entitled Acoustical Performance of Insulated Metal Building Roof and Wall Assemblies.

Sheffield Village, OH – Sheffield Metals International, a member of Mazzella Companies and a leading distributor of coated and bare metal coil and sheet products, recently launched a new American Institute of Architects (AIA) accredited course for the architectural and design community.

Pittsburgh, PG - PPG (NYSE:PPG) announces the launch of PPG Envirocron™ Extreme Protection Edge coatings, which use a patent-pending, advanced powder coatings technology that delivers exceptional edge corrosion protection in one coat.

Indianapolis, IN - With the beginning of a new year, one of the goals set forth by Citadel Architectural Products, Inc. was three-fold: to relaunch existing social media accounts, recommit to providing frequent and relevant information on those platforms, and reengage with customers on a new level.

Arlington, VA - Forty-four states added construction jobs between January 2018 and January 2019, while 33 states added construction jobs between December and January, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data.

Valley Forge, PA - Canadian builders and contractors will soon be able to offer their customers a new impact-, fire- and wind-resistant metal roofing option as CertainTeed’s luxury metal roofing line, Matterhorn® Metal Roofing, will be available throughout Canada in the first quarter of 2019.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host the 2019 CFSEI Annual Expo on June 4-6, 2019 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Chicago – Magnificent Mile.

Saginaw, MI - EXCEPTIONAL Metals announces the launch of their newly updated website. The complete overhaul features a variety of design and organizational updates that aim to enhance overall user experience and efficiency.

Portland, OR – The toughness of metal roofing and also its beauty are on full display in a pair of projects being celebrated by the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). In Sonoma County, CA, a rustic log cabin home at Moon Dance Ranch has been named the winner of MRA’s Best Metal Roofing Project competition for 2018. And in Panama City, FL, a home that withstood all that deadly Hurricane Michael could throw its way was named MRA’s 2018 Top Survivor winner.

Kennesaw, GA – Direct Metals, a steel service center providing specialty metals, with locations in Kennesaw, GA and Waukegan, IL, has launched a new website.

Pittsburgh, PA - PPG (NYSE:PPG) announces that it will showcase its full range of building product coatings and barn and shed coatings during the 2019 Frame Building Expo at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, March 6-8.