EDITOR'S NOTE

NEW PRODUCTS

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    TigerStop TigerRack

    TigerStop has released TigerRack, a rack-and pinion-driven automated position system, and the latest addition to the family of Built Metal Tough products.

     
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    Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Drive BGP300

    Simpson Strong-Tie’s Quik Drive BGP300 auto-feed screw driving system fastens metal roofing and siding with hex-head screws and washers.

     
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    PPG and Steelscape Dazzle

    PPG Industries and Steelscape have introduced Dazzle metallic coverings for walls, ceilings and other interior surfaces and accessories.

     
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    Novelis ff2Ecoplus

    Novelis’ pre-painted cladding sheet ff2ECOplus is an aluminum façade. It features high strength and durability and boasts low life-cycle maintenance requirements.

     
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    Moz Designs Rolling Waves

    Moz Designs has introduced Rolling Waves, an undulating wall composition that serves as the most recent addition to the Moz Tides series.

     
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    Milwaukee Electric Tool Metal Saw

    Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.’s M18 Cordless 5 3/8-inch metal saw has a 4-pole frameless motor for 35 percent more cutting power than its predecessor.

     
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    Metabo Large Angle Grinder

    Metabo Corp. has added the W24-230 large angle grinder to its Metabo Metal Masters series.

     
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    Makita Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill

    Makita’s new 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-inch Driver-Drill model LXFD01CW is powered by a two-piece, four-pole motor with strong front-end ball bearings.

     
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    Kett Tool Vacuum Saw

    Kett Tool’s KSV-432 Vacuum Saw is powered by a 5-amp, variable speed, 2,500 RPM motor and uses replaceable tool steel saw blades.

     
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    iSpan Steel Floor Joist Technology

    The iSpan steel floor joist technology is stronger and faster to construct than traditional wood materials and also is fire resistant.

     
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    Hilti Impact Wrench

    The cordless SIW 18T-A CPC lithium ion high torque impact wrench from Hilti delivers 10 percent more torque than its predecessor.

     
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    Dri-Design Tapered Series

    Dri-Design’s new Tapered Series architectural metal wall panel system allows each panel face to taper top to bottom, bottom to top, left to right or right to left.

     
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    Cooper B-Line Arista Monolithic Rooftop Mounting System

    Cooper B-Line has introduced the Arista Monolithic Rooftop Mounting System for solar photovoltaic commercial rooftop applications.

     
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    Bosch Oscillating Multi-Tool

    Bosch has introduced the MX25E Oscillating Multi-Tool, designed to ease flush-cutting, plunge cutting, sanding, grinding, grout removal and scraping.

     

METALMAG'S FEATURED PROJECT

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    High Definition

    The 790-foot-tall Duke Energy Center tower draws attention from viewpoints throughout the city.

     

FORECAST

PROJECTS

INTERIORS

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    Culinary Delight

    The Institute for the Culinary Arts, a school of the Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, Neb., guides aspiring chefs to careers in the food industry.

     

FIELD TECHNIQUES

  • The Rainscreen Principle

    Understanding the theories and techniques of rainscreen design and installation are vital to successful applications.

     
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    I, Code

    Building codes and standards are constantly evolving and offer opportunities for public review and comment.

     

INDUSTRY NEWS

  • Consortium Helps U.S. Companies Develop International Business

    The Consortium for Global Development helps U.S.-based businesses tap into the $130 billion global development marketplace through its free database, the Global Contractors Library.

     
  • Macsteel Service Centers USA Acquires Steel Coil Services

    Macsteel Service Centers USA, Newport Beach, Calif., has announced the acquisition of the assets and business of Steel Coil Services, Catoosa, Okla., a subsidiary of United States Steel Corp., Pittsburgh.

     
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    PPG Industrial Coatings Publishes Capability Brochure

    Pittsburgh-based PPG Industries’ industrial coatings business is offering a new capabilities brochure that highlights its high-performance products, technical resources, global service network and commitment to sustainability.

     
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    AISI Launches Redesigned Websites

    The Washington, D.C.-based American Iron and Steel Institute has launched a new network of websites that includes a redesign of its flagship site, steel.org, as well as an updated online presence for the Steel Recycling Institute and the Steel Market Development Institute, both business units of...

     
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    AGC Unveils Plan for Recovery

    The Washington, D.C.-based Associated General Contractors of America has released a national plan proposing measures to stimulate demand for construction.

     
  • MCA Elects 2011 Board of Directors

    The Glenview, Ill.-based Metal Construction Association elected its 2011 board of directors and officers at its recent annual meeting in San Diego.

     
  • Steel Manufacturers Unite

    West Chester, Ohio-based ClarkWestern Building Systems and Columbus, Ohio-based Dietrich Metal Framing have united to form ClarkDietrich Building Systems.

     
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    FMA Conference Keynoters Predict U.S. Manufacturing Rebound

    Keynoters predict U.S. manufacturing rebound.