Industry News

Chesapeake, VA – ALPOLIC®, a division of Mitsubishi Chemical Composites America (MCCA) and a global leader in metal composite materials manufacturing, announced that William “Bill” Yannetti has been selected as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Indianapolis, IN – Citadel Architectural Products has announced Extra Dark Bronze as a new standard color option for the metal composite material used in its field- and shop-assembled cladding systems and fabricated glazing infill panels.

Chicago, IL - The Metal Construction Association (MCA) Task Force is now taking contestant registrations for the Fifth Annual Metal Roofing Championship Games to be held this year at METALCON, October 10-12, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. MCA is seeking 10 teams of two participants for the competition.

Fort Lee, NJ – Alfrex – Unience USA Inc., maker of aluminum and stainless composite materials used in the fabrication of exterior and interior wall systems, office partitions, signage and more, has announced the hiring Joe Polak and Scott Hinton as its first two regional sales representatives in the United States.

Washington, DC - As urban centers in North America experience population growth, the demand for mid-rise and high-rise multi-family buildings is increasing and issues of adequate sound insulation are becoming more important. Recognizing this issue, the 2015 edition of the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) has changed its requirements for building element performance.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) announces the addition of two new members. Premier Steel Doors and Frames and Hunter Panels have joined MBMA as Associate members. With these additions, MBMA now has 72 Associate Members, the most in the association’s 62-year history.

Morrisville, PA - BRIGHTSMITH LLC announces that Tim Day has joined the company as their new Vice President and General Manager. He joins Tiffany Hutcheson, Assistant General Manager, in leading the company's coil coating operations, as well as the post-painting operations in Trenton, NJ.

Pittsburgh, PA –Triangle Fastener Corporation has expanded their line of BLAZER® Drill Screws with new sizes designed to attach metal panels over rigid insulation. These unique screws have two different threads with a gap in between that eliminates jacking of the panel during installation.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International Inc. has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces honor for the third consecutive year by The Morning Call. The organizations who receive a Top Workplaces award are determined solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by Energage, a research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement.

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 HydroAg LLC. of Maxwell, California to its national network of Builders.

Chicago, IL – The Synthetic Roof Underlayment Institute (SRUI) has welcomed Atlantic Coated Paper to its membership. The company joins SRUI’s growing list of member companies with specialties in the synthetic roof underlayment industry.

Louisville, KY - Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation, a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, wall and building systems, announces the introduction of MS Crinkle Finish - a new addition to the company’s product line that delivers the same durability, but offers unique performance that can be seen and felt.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published the findings from research conducted to support the development of a calculation methodology for determining the U-factors and R-values for wall assemblies containing cold-formed steel.

Norcross, GA – Hunter Douglas Architectural, a leading manufacturer of architectural ceiling and wall systems, has expanded its line of ceiling and wall solutions with High Profile Series™ Frameworks. High Profile Series™ Frameworks are customizable and configurable aluminum beams fabricated to meet project-specific design and engineering needs.

Glenside, PA - Ventco® announces a plant expansion to accommodate its growing list of customers ordering its ventilation products including the company’s signature product, ProfileVent®.

Washington, D.C. – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is reporting an increase in architecture firm billings for February from its Architecture Billings Index (ABI), with several key segments showing an encouraging outlook for 2018. The February ABI score was 52. Any score above 50 indicates billings growth.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International Inc. announces Mike Krahling, CSI, CDT, Eric Samley and Tim Coughlan as the recipients of its annual Malan S. Parker Award to recognize the top sales team of 2017.

Colorado Springs, CO – S-5! has announced a partnership with North American distributor Unistrut, where Unistrut Ohio will offer the complete line of S-5! zero-penetration clamps and snow retention systems. S-5! manufactures clamps for attaching ancillary items to standing seam metal roofs.

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 Lacy Construction Company of Grand Island, Nebraska to its national network of Builders.

Portland, OR – With a hot U.S. housing market and still-favorable interest rates, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) is predicting a heavier-than-usual demand for qualified metal roofing installers and contractors for spring 2018.