Big Ass Fans, Lexington, Ky., was honored with two more awards, as both AirGo and Powerfoil X were named winners of the coveted Plant Engineering Product of the Year award in the HVAC category. The Gold Product of the Year winner is the 8 ft. vertical AirGo, designed to maneuver with ease over a variety […]
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The Aluminum Anodizers Council, Wauconda, Ill., has launched a newly revamped AAC Web Forum. The Web Forum has been a popular addition to the Council’s website since it debuted 10 years ago, providing a valuable resource for anodizers to connect, discuss, and troubleshoot anodizing-related topics. “The aluminum anodizing industry now has an updated resource for […]
For years, three organizations, International Training Institute (ITI), the National Energy Management Institute (NEMI) and the Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT), have collaborated to provide support, education, information and other resources to the sheet metal and air conditioning training community. Simply known as “the Funds,” ITI, SMOHIT and NEMI determined a need for […]
CENTRIA Coating Services, Moon Township, Pa., announced the addition of a new slitter at its Cambridge, Ohio plant. This new equipment, manufactured by Pro-Eco Ltd., will be online and operational beginning in June. “This new equipment will provide new and existing customers with much improved slitting services to complement our coil coating operation,” said Jim […]
Super Stud Building Products Inc., Edison, N.J., has unveiled its new drywall framing system, The EDGE. The EDGE features an innovative design that not only sets new standards for performance, but also new levels of safety for the framer. “The EDGE is the first drywall framing system designed with the framer’s needs and safety taken […]
Cleveland-based Sherwin-Williams Chemical Coatings Division is partnering with Microban International to offer select liquid and powder product finishes with Microban antimicrobial product protection. Microban protection works continuously to inhibit the growth of bacteria that can cause stain, odor, discoloration and deterioration of the painted surface. Sherwin-Williams Chemical Coatings now offers seven new coating products infused […]
Sapa is providing help in building a new infrastructure for Haitian people. Sapa will sponsor Raincatchers, a non-profit U.S. charity that plans to build houses for up to 500 people, in rural areas, 40 miles outside the capital of Port au Prince. By June 2010, Raincatchers plans to start building the homes, hoping to complete […]
Schonsheck Inc., a Wixom, Mich.-based design-builder and supply/erect commercial/industrial contractor was recently honored to be named Nucor Building System’s Top Volume Builder for the second straight year. The award was presented to Craig Zokas, president of Schonsheck, Inc., and Sal Perrera, Director of Business Development for Schonsheck, Inc., at the annual Regional Builder Meeting in […]
Kawneer Co. Inc., Norcross, Ga., announced that Diana Perreiah has assumed the role of General Manager, Kawneer North America. In her new role, Perreiah will be responsible for guiding the executive management team and oversight of company operations, as well as leading operational excellence, capturing productivity gains and delivering exceptional customer service for Kawneer North […]
To support its latest product introductions and its expanding presence in North America, Kalzip Inc., Michigan City, Ind., now has new product materials for architects, contractors and specifiers. The materials, which include a new FC façade system brochure, an updated perforated products brochure, and a new 3-ring product information binder, provide details that can help […]
Metl-Span has introduced CFR Retro-Seam™, an insulated metal standing seam roof panel that features the innovative Roof Hugger® sub-purlin system. The CFR Retro-Seam system eliminates the need and associated cost of removing an existing roof. The new system improves the integrity of original design loadings and meets IBC requirements. CFR Retro-Seam provides unsurpassed weathertight performance […]
Toby Anderson has been promoted to the position of Division Sales Manager for the South Division of American Buildings Co., Eufaula, Ala. He will be responsible for managing 11 District Managers from South Carolina down to Florida and from the East Coast over to Texas. Anderson began his career with ABC in 2001 as a […]
ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. and the ALL Family of Companies announce the complete revision and revamping of their website at www.allcrane.com. The fresh design is loaded with new, more user-friendly features. Easier-to-use equipment and parts search functions and new Quick Links make navigation simple. An added feature allows users to search the site […]
Behlen Building Systems, Columbus, Neb., recently is proud to announce Chuck Thompson has accepted the position of national account manager – a positioned created to bring new sales opportunities to Behlen Builders. The addition of a National Account Manager will help Behlen be more proactive early in the conceptual stage of projects. This will maximize […]
McElroy Metal Inc., Bossier City, La., and S-5! have announced an agreement for McElroy Metal to serve as distributor for the full line of S-5! products. Under this agreement, McElroy will market and supply S-5! products, including the high tensile strength aluminum clamps that catapulted S-5!® to the top of the industry. S-5! clamps are […]
Sheet metal and HVAC industry suppliers are invited to exhibit their products and services to a powerful market – members of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) – at SMACNA’s Product Show on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010 during the Association’s 67th annual convention in Phoenix, Ariz. The tabletop Product Show, scheduled […]
Hyster Co. has introduced the new E30-40HSD2 series of electric stand-up lift trucks. The three-wheel Hyster E30-40HSD2 lift truck series delivers lifting capacities of 3,000 to 4,000 lbs. and significant performance and versatility for a wide variety of materials handling operations. “These trucks were designed with productivity and superior ergonomics in mind,” said Brett Schemerhorn, […]
Millennium Building Components announced the addition of Dan Duckett to the Millennium Sales Team. Dan recently joined our team as a Territory Manager and is responsible for Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Dan brings over thirty years of construction and metal building experience to Millennium. With a strong work ethic, impeccable detail and attention to […]
Janus International, Temple, Ga., made the following staff additions and changes: Jimmy Miller has joined Janus as Inside Sales Manager, where he will focus on freight terminal and major account sales. Jimmy spent several years in the construction field, and was more recently employed by DBCI for 11 years managing their freight maintenance program as […]
Quality Metalcrafts LLC/Americlad announced a new product offering. Production of small quantities of quality ACM has always been a challenge until now. Quality Metalcrafts LLC is offering the ability to meet your small run custom color composites. The process includes applying a chrome phosphate pretreatment to the mill finish composite and applying an ADS (air […]
The Metal Alliance for Sustainable Building Envelopes, Chicago, is a new organization focused on improving sustainable building performance through the use of metal. Organizers are hosting an informational Webinar on Thursday, May 20, 2010, for prospective members. The mission of the Alliance is to promote the sustainability, thermal performance and positive environmental impact of metal […]