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Takao America Corp., Canton, Mich.
People: architectural design, GHAFARI Associates, Dearborn, Mich.; general contractor, Shimizu America Corp., Atlanta; and installer, SDI Exterior Systems, Farmington Hills, Mich.
Products: More than 36,000 square feet (3344 m 2) of Lewisville, Texas-based Metl-Span, www.metlspan.com, CF Architectural wall panels in ascot white and silversmith colors were installed on the building. The panels are highlighted with contrasting painted accent stripes running the length of the building.
Fine Points: Many of the panels were 28 feet (8.5 m) long with tight tolerances, but the greatest challenge involved the on-site fabrication of the custom panels used on the entrance canopy and vertical band accents. Detail work included compound miters and acute angles.
Rollforming Company Orders CNC Machine
Mentor, Ohio-based Roll-Kraft ordered a new CNC machine for its headquarters in response to increased demand for new and reworked tooling with short delivery time. The machine will increase the capacity for turning small precision parts that require tight tolerances. The installation of the machine, expected to occur early this year, will bring the total CNC machine count in the Mentor facility to 38. For more information, visit
www.roll-kraft.com.
Seminar in Mexico Enhances Education
Representatives from service centers across Mexico attended a Coil Processing Seminar last October that featured information about blanking, multi-blanking, and leveling and slitting, as well as new processes for hot roll black material. The seminar’s focus was to teach the 40 attendees how to apply new technology, improve tolerances, produce optimum flatness in material and maximize overall efficiency. Featured speakers included Dean Linders and Jeff Herrell from Red Bud, Ill.-based Red Bud Industries; Eric Theis, a consultant to the metal processing industry; Al Zelt of ASKO, Homestead, Pa.; and Chris Liefer from The Material Works, Red Bud. For more information, visit www.redbudindustries.com.
New Solar Energy Division Launched
Hamlin Cos., Garner, N.C., a manufacturer of commercial HVAC duct systems and commercial roofing contractor, has launched Hamlin Energy Services, a division that designs and installs solar-energy solutions for the commercial and industrial construction market. The division uses a six-step process for a turnkey solution when installing flexible, flat-panel, building-integrated photovoltaic laminates that create a rooftop power generation system. For more information, visit www.hamlinenergysolutions.com.
Customer Service Center Enhances Capabilities
McConnellsburg, Pa.-based JLG Industries Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Truck Corp., opened its fourth major U.S. ServicePlus Center to provide local aftermarket support for JLG Industries’ customers in Arizona, California and Nevada. Located in Riverside, Calif., the center provides equipment service, mobile tech support, parts stocks and used equipment for JLG Industries’ equipment rental and distribution customers. Customers also can schedule operator, service and product training classes. The new facility is a key component of the company’s strategy to provide a full spectrum of life-cycle enhancing services. JLG Industries’ other North American ServicePlus Centers are located in Atlanta; Bedford, Pa.; and Houston. The company also has facilities throughout Europe and Australia. For more information, visit www.jlg.com.
MBMA Expands Technical Staff
Jay Johnson recently joined the Cleveland-based Metal Building Manufacturers Association’s engineering department. Johnson brings almost 20 years of experience in light commercial and residential construction and carries degrees in architectural engineering and architectural studies from Penn State University, University Park, Pa. He will further MBMA’s ongoing efforts to advance technical research aimed to enhance the industry’s body of knowledge.
Full-color Equipment Guide Available
A full-color, 20-page equipment guide now is available from ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp., Cleveland. The brochure features a foldout section of complete equipment lists and specs along with on-the-job photos and information about all the company’s services. Equipment categories include hydraulic all-terrain and truck cranes, hydraulic rough-terrain cranes, tower cranes, crawler cranes, industrial and carrydeck cranes, aerial telescopic booms, aerial articulating booms, aerial scissor lifts, forklifts and boom trucks. For more information, visit www.allcrane.com.
Brochure Outlines Company Capabilities
CENTRIA Coating Services, Moon Township, Pa., has introduced a new capabilities brochure that outlines the services, specialties and capabilities of the company. With plants in Ambridge, Pa., and Cambridge, Ohio, the company offers special coating systems, including metallics, heavy film primers, multi-pass and textured coatings, plastisols and more. To order the brochure, visit www.centria.com.
Guide to Steel Framing
The Washington, D.C.-based Steel Framing Alliance has released a new publication titled “A Builder’s Guide to Steel Frame Construction.” It provides illustrated and easy-to-read basic information about steel framing and frequently asked questions posed by builders. Visit www.steelframing.org to download the guide for free.
Paper Focuses on Condensation
The Metal Construction Association, Glenview, Ill., has released “Controlling Condensation in Steep Slope Metal Roofing Systems,” which can be downloaded from the publications and resources area of www.metalconstruction.org. The white paper covers the basics of condensation, vapor barriers, insulation, ventilation, moisture barriers and condensation control materials. It also features a quick guide about addressing different types of condensation problems.
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2008 EVENTS
*Visit metalmag's booth or pick up its latest issue in publication bins at these events.
January 10
The Building Blocks of Self Storage Seminar
Charlotte, N.C.
Trachte Building Systems
www.trachte.com/seminars
Jan. 17-18
CRCA Trade Show
Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.
Chicago Roofing Contractors Association
www.crca.org
Jan. 22-24
AHR Expo
New York
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc. and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
www.ahrexpo.com
Jan. 28 - February 1
MCA Annual Meeting*
Marco Island, Fla.
Metal Construction Association
www.metalconstruction.org
Feb. 13-16
International Builders Show*
Orlando, Fla.
National Association of Home Builders
www.buildersshow.com
Feb. 21-23
International Roofing Expo*
Las Vegas
Hanley Wood Exhibitions and National Roofing Contractors Association
www.theroofingexpo.com
Feb. 28 - March 4
RCI 23rd International Convention & Trade Show
Phoenix
RCI Inc., the Institute of Roofing, Waterproofing and Building Envelope Professionals
www.rci-online.org
April 1-3
Regional Metalform
Birmingham, Ala.
Precision Metalforming Association
www.metalform.com
Apr. 3-6
Gulf Coast Green 2008 Symposium and Expo
Houston
American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment, Houston Chapter; U.S. Green Building Council; and the Houston District Council of the Urban Land Institute
www.gulfcoastgreen.org
Apr. 11-15
The Annual Business Conference
Tucson, Ariz.
The National Coil Coating Association
www.coilcoating.org
May 13-16Ninth International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar
Orlando, Fla.
Extrusion Technology for Aluminum Profiles Foundation
www.et08.org
May 15-17
AIA 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition*
Boston
American Institute of Architects
www.aia.org |
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