METALCON SHOW ISSUE

  • METALCON 2010

    This year’s Metalcon International is aiming to reassure an industry hit hard by tough economic times with its “Focus Forward” theme.

     

ARCHITECTURAL AWARDS ISSUE

EDITOR'S NOTE

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    Time Flies

    This year flew by, but the future holds a lot of promise.

     
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    Got the Look

    Metalmag updates its design and layout.

     

NEW PRODUCTS

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    How It's Made: Architectural Mesh

    Cambridge Architectural, Cambridge, Mass., manufactures its metal mesh in these steps.

     
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    Capital Safety DBI-SALA 50-Foot Sealed-Blok Lifeline

    The new DBI-SALA 50-Foot Sealed-Blok Self-Retracting Lifeline from Capital Safety features a 420-pound weight capacity, FAST-Line field replaceable lifeline and dual-mode rescue capability.

     
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    Solatube International Metal Roof Flashing

    Solatube International Inc.’s new Metal Roof Flashing features a round-edge, leak-proof design that reduces the exposed surface area by 50 percent compared to traditional flashings.

     
  • OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

    McNichols Aura

    McNichols’ Aura stainless steel wire mesh was used as guardrail infill panels in the pedestrian connector system in the atrium at Yale University’s Rosenkranz Hall.

     
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    GKD Sambesi

    Oslo’s mountain, Holmenkollen, boasts a ski jump clad with stainless steel woven metal mesh.

     
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    Cascade Coil

    The Impulse nightclub features a translucent backdrop of Aurora Borealis from Cascade Coil Drapery.

     
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    Chicago Metallic MetalScapes

    Chicago Metallic Corp. has introduced MetalScapes Wire Metal Mesh ceiling panels.

     
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    Outwater Stainless Steel Woven Wire Cloth

    Outwater Plastics Industries + Architectural Products by Outwater has introduced stainless steel woven wire cloth.

     
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    Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Drive PROPP 150

    Simpson Strong-Tie’s Quik Drive PROPP150 auto-feed screw driving system uses collated screw strips to eliminate fastener waste and provide a strong connection.

     
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    Knight Wall Systems CI-Girt

    Knight Wall Systems Inc. has launched the CI-Girt, a rainscreen system that accommodates continuous rigid insulation on the exterior to increase a structure’s energy efficiency.

     
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    Moz Designs Decorative Panels

    Móz Designs’ decorative perforated panels are constructed from 80 percent post-industrial recycled aluminum and are designed for use in interior retail and commercial applications.

     
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    Dri-Design Ombrae Technology

    Dri-Design has introduced Ombrae Imaging Technology, which uses computer software to cut 3-D pixels into Dri-Design panels.

     
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    Metl-Span CFR Retro-Seam

    Metl-Span has introduced the CFR Retro-Seam, an insulated metal standing seam roof panel that features the Roof Hugger sub-purlin system.

     
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    Citadel Architectural Products Envelope 2000 D-RV

    Citadel Architectural Products Inc. has introduced its Envelope 2000 D-RV, a deep-reveal attachment system that combines shop-fabricated and field-assembled methods.

     
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    Chemetal Tints Collection

    Refreshed for 2010 with 11 new colors, the Tints Collection from Chemetal offers updated palettes.

     
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    MetalTech-USA MT Select Series

    MetalTech-USA’s MT Select Series Zinc flat lock panels comprise six different zinc interlocking tiles that are pre-manufactured and stocked in the warehouse.

     
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    Centria FormaBond II

    Centria has introduced FormaBond II, a complete metal composite wall system that is installation ready and lightweight.

     
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    Chicago Metallic SpanAir

    Chicago Metallic has introduced SpanAir Plank Ceiling Systems, SpanAir Clip-in Ceiling Panels and SpanAir Torsion Spring Ceiling Panels.

     
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    OMG Roofing Products EverSeal Roof Repair

    The EverSeal Roof Repair Tape by OMG Roofing Products can be used on a variety of architectural metal and construction materials.

     
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    Capital Safety Portable Guardrail System

    Capital Safety has updated its portable guardrail system to feature lightweight bases with ergonomic handles, four rail receptacles and built-in toe-board brackets that allow many configurations.

     
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    Atas International Versa-Seam and Versa-Lok

    Atas International’s two new horizontal wall panels—Versa-Seam and Versa-Lok—are designed to offer architectural appeal in a horizontal configuration.

     
  • Wall Panels

    Metal wall panels are among the most widely used products in the metal construction and architecture industry.

     

METALMAG'S FEATURED PROJECT

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    Past is Prologue

    Metal roof creates a striking aesthetic for View First Baptist Church, Carbondale, Ill.

     
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    Revamping a Legacy

    Cigas Machine Shop turns a heavy industrial shed into a quality workplace.

     

FORECAST

PROJECTS

WALL PANELS

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    Animal Appeal

    The Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services Facility lies in a prominent intersection of Jacksonville’s two main interstates and gives area animals a comfortable, sustainable residence.

     
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    Viva Metal

    Architectural steel mesh comprises the facade of the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas' new CityCenter.

     
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    Fast Cars and Freedom

    Part new construction and part retrofit, the 1.1 million-square-foot Detroit MotorCity Casino in downtown Detroit is a shining example of innovative metal construction that has the town buzzing.

     

ROOFS

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    Actively Passive

    Solar PV laminate works in tandem with a metal roof to help a Louisiana home gain Passive House certification.

     

FIELD TECHNIQUES

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    Retro Fits

    Metal long has been used in retrofit jobs and is in position to grow in this expanding market segment.

     

METAL TECH

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    Wall Together

    A promising new single-component back-up wall system is gaining acceptance in the building industry.

     
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    An App For That

    Versatile project management technology enables contractors to add a new dimension of efficiency.

     

BOOK STACKS

  • Division is Certified

    Midwest Tool and Cutlery Co.’s Forge Division has received its ISO 9001:2008 certification.

     

INDUSTRY NEWS

OTHER ARTICLES

  • Metal Construction Association Names New Directors

    Former Atlas International vice president Jim Bush has joined the Metal Construction Association's board of directors. Meanwhile, the association has tapped Trespa North America product manager Andy Williams to be its director of codes and standards.

     
  • Koslow Scientific Thermoelectric Alloy Sorter

    The TE-3000 Thermoelectric Alloy Sorter from Koslow Scientific Co. is used to inspect critical piping, flanges, tanks, bearings and finished parts.

     
  • Steel Yearbook Available Online

    The World Steel Association, Brussels, Belgium, has published the 2010 Steel Statistical Yearbook.

     
  • AIA Seminars Available Online

    Lancaster, Pa.-based Fabral now offers two of its ten American Institute of Architects accredited continuing education seminars online via Hanley Wood’s online University.

     
  • Redesigned Website Launched

    Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, Deland, Fla., has launched two redesigned websites for audiences in the U.S. and Canada.

     
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    Shadow Pavilion

    Unique metal structure enhances and reacts to its environment.

     
  • OMG Height Adjustable Strut Model PipeGuard

    OMG has introduced the Height Adjustable Strut Model PipeGuard for applications requiring support for multiple small pipes in one location.