Industry News

Falls Church, VA - The volume of steel used to manufacture cold-formed steel (CFS) framing products ticked up 3.7 percent in the first quarter of 2018, according to the latest Nonresidential Market Volume Report released by the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA).

Woburn, MA - RHEINZINK America has appointed Richard Strickland as Regional Sales Manager, Canada. Strickland will be headquartered in Toronto.

Lewisville, TX – Metl-Span has announced the retirement of Rahim Hakimi. He was Vice President of Engineering and had been with the company since its inception. During his 35 years he served both the company and the industry well. He is credited with spearheading the development of almost all proprietary products at Metl-Span.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has updated 14 test standards in its S900-series, providing a complete series of updated test methods that supersede the previously published 2013 series. All test standards have been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and are available for downloading free of charge.

Walker, MI - Tubelite Inc. has named Josh Herman as a client development manager serving western Pennsylvania and northeastern Ohio.

Lenexa, KS– The 2018 International Reflective Insulation Manufacturers (I-RIM) Conference was held May 9-10 in Puntarenas Costa Rica, hosting guests from around the globe. For those who may have wanted to attend but couldn't, RIMA-I is offering PDF-format versions of the event presentations for purchase.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has released a free new e-book titled, Energy Code Compliance: A Guide for Metal Building Contractors. This new e-book is filled with concise information to help contractors understand the ever-changing and complex energy code and insulation requirements for low-rise commercial buildings, with a special focus on metal buildings.

Longview, WA - After last year’s devastating hurricane season, homeowners looking to better protect their home this year are increasingly turning to highly-durable materials, including metal roofing.

Arlington Heights, IL - Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International, Inc., the international authority on Air System Components since 1917, has announced the launch of the AMCA Spec Check mobile app.

Chicago, IL - The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has published a Best Practices Guide for Standing Seam Roof Clips.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International Inc. honored its 2017 Project of the Year winners at a recent awards banquet. This annual competition recognizes projects in which ATAS products have been incorporated into the design of the building. Six project categories were included in this year’s competition: commercial roofs, commercial walls, residential roofs, residential walls, and two new categories for 2017 - accents and interiors.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published a new test standard in its S900-series - AISI S919-17, Test Standard for Determining the Flexural Strength and Stiffness of Cold-Formed Steel Nonstructural Members. The test standard has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as the American National Standard and is available for downloading free of charge.

Cambridge, MD - GKD Metal Fabrics recently expanded its portfolio to include Acoustic Mesh Panels. The panels are designed to provide architects with a solution to manage sound levels in their projects.

Oklahoma City, OK - A combined 51 years of experience has enhanced the Flex-Ability Concepts team with the addition of new manufacturer’s representatives Brad Moulton and Brian Fee. Moulton is responsible for southern California, and Fee is overseeing the southern Nevada territory. The reps step into their new roles after the retirement of Jim Galloway.

Centennial, CO - The American Galvanizers Association (AGA) has announced the winners of its 2018 Excellence in Hot-Dip Galvanizing Awards. More than 110 projects, representing the versatility and allure of hot-dip galvanizing, were judged online by a panel of architects and engineers and are now featured in the AGA Project Gallery on the association’s website.

Walker, MI - Tubelite Inc. has named Kevin O'Neill as a client development manager serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island.

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 the addition of Atlas Construction Group LLC of Tulsa, Oklahoma to its national network of Builders.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has updated AISI S201, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing – Product Data. AISI S201-17 supersedes the previous edition, AISI S201-12. The standard has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and is available for downloading free of charge.

Pittsburgh, PA - Vorteq Coil Finishers LLC, a provider of coil coating services for metal products, has announced the acquisition of the assets of Wheeling Services & Supply Inc. In addition, the company announced that Mark Sherwin has joined its board of directors.

Chicago, IL - The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has updated its Specification Guides for Metal Composite Material (MCM), for 4mm and 6mm/8mm MCM systems respectively. Both documents are downloadable at www.metalconstruction.org.