Cognex Corp. has expanded its range of inspection solutions for solar cell manufacturing processes with the VisionPro Solar Toolbox.
Liberty Building Systems has introduced HorizonLine, an architectural standing seam roof, in addition to its current standing seam roof system, LibertyLoc.
Flex-Ability Concepts has introduced 16-gauge Flex-C Angle, a curvable track product.
SnoBlox-SnoJax has introduced SlateGuard, a pre-assembled snow retention device that is a polycarbonate snow guard attached to a 304 stainless-steel strap.
The Impasse Curtain Wall Insulation System from Thermafiber provides a fire-protective barrier between the fire source and the curtainwall.
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MBI Plus Insulation from Owens Corning is a light-density, fibrous glass blanket used with metal building roofs and walls.
Metl-Span has introduced its 7.2 Insul-Rib, which combines a traditional 7.2-inch rib panel with a urethane foam core.
Thermax Wall System from Dow Building Solutions has introduced a cold-weather polyurethane spray foam that cures quickly while offering application control and consistency.
Atlas Roofing Corp. has developed ACFoam-IV polyiso roof insulation.
Many of Knauf Insulation’s products now are made with Ecose technology, which converts rapidly renewable bio-based materials into an inert polymer for greater environmental sustainability.
After Bill Brian Jensen installed High-R Insulation in the ceiling of Jensen Excavating Co., Story City, Iowa, he saw heating expenses drop up to 30 percent.
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Michigan City, Ind.-based Kalzip manufactured TitanSilver for the facility’s roof.
About 50,000 square feet of PAC-CLAD 24-gauge Snap-Clad panels finished in award blue was used from Petersen Aluminum Corp.
ALPOLIC Materials, Chesapeake, Va., manufactured 5,260 square feet of 4-mm-thick silver metallic ACM panels that were used for the canopies, fascia, entrance, soffits and walls.
About 16,000 square feet of Eastman, Ga.-based Alcoa Architectural Products’ Reynobond in anodic clear was used.
About 12,000 square feet of InvariMatte stainless steel from Allison Park, Pa.-based Contrarian Metal Resources was used.
The project used 8,100 feet of Oklahoma City-based Flex-Ability Concepts products to create interior curve and radiuses.
CENTRIA, Moon Township, Pa., manufactured the metal for the institute.
A Cambridge, Md.-based Cambridge Architectural LandscapeInteriors woven metal fabric system in Shade pattern was specified for the hospital’s lobby.
Nucor Vulcraft Group, Fort Payna, Ala., supplied the joist and deck.
The roof is a Memphis, Tenn.-based VP Buildings standing seam Galvalume roof. VP’s Rigid Frame system also was used, which allowed for clear interior space.
This medical and dental facility features Metallic Ultra-Dek roof from Metallic Building Co., Houston.
Firestone Building Products, Indianapolis, manufactured the metal for the facility.
ATAS International Inc., Allentown, Pa., manufactured 4,375 square feet of 0.032 aluminum FLL175 1-inch Field-Lok 17 1/2-inch-wide without plank ribs in a bone white color for the roof.
American Metal Architectural Systems, Longwood, Fla., an Ohio Gratings Co., manufactured several metal components for the project.
Quality Metalcrafts LLC/AMERICLAD, Rogers, Minn., manufactured the 1/8-inch aluminum plate panels.
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Englert Inc., Perth Amboy, N.J., has three new colors that are Energy Star-approved: stone white, standard teal and Pacific blue.
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The U.S. produced 5.9 million metric tons of crude steel in October 2009, a decrease of 12.4 percent compared to the same month last year, according to the Brussels-based World Steel Association.
ATAS International Inc., Allentown, Pa., recently has been honored with several awards.
Memphis, Tenn.-based Liberty Building Systems has improved its Loyalty Pays Program by including cash rebates and more than tripling the amount members can earn toward building credits.
A mock metal and roof assembly was built by University of Tennessee at Knoxville students and showcased at METALCON International last October.
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The Metal Construction Association, Glenview, Ill., has submitted a Request for Proposals to five Life-cycle assessment consulting firms for their assistance in developing environmental impact data.
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Pittsburgh-based PPG Industries coil and extrusion coatings group has introduced the PPG Certified Metal Panel Program.
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Indianapolis-based Firestone Building Products has two new brochures about its Red Shield warranty.
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“Ventilating Attic Fires,” a new resource from the Glenview, Ill.-based Metal Construction Association, offers procedures and tips for ventilating fires in attics with press-formed metal panel roof.
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Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based Petersen Aluminum Corp. has launched a blog to provide industry news and address topics relating to metal roofing and wall applications.
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McGraw-Hill Construction’s latest SmartMarket Report reveals that 49 percent of respondents report they are using BIM tools.
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Worthington Industries Inc., Worthington, Ohio, has announced that its metal framing business has formed a strategic alliance with Canada-based Bailey Metal Products Ltd.