Metal Roofing News

General news relevant to the metal roofing industry.

MetalForming, Georgia Tech awarded for engineering innovation

A new video application developed through a partnership between MetalForming Inc. and the Georgia Institute of Technology is garnering  international praise and promises to revolutionize building measurement in the construction industry. The video measuring technology earned the partners from MetalForming … Read more »

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McElroy Metal completes merger of Architectural Building Components

Combined company to offer expanded line of products and services McElroy Metal announced Houston-based Architectural Building Components became a division of McElroy Metal. Architectural Building Components offers unique products and services that will offer new opportunities to McElroy Metal customers. … Read more »

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Garland engages customers in social media

The Garland Company Inc., manufacturer and distributor of high-performance solutions for the building envelope, recently announced its commitment to interactively connect a world-wide community of building owners, facility managers, contractors, architects, and suppliers with its family of Garland employee owners … Read more »

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Fabral announces 2012 Project of the Year winners

The results are in from Fabral’s recent “Best in Metal” Project of the Year Awards. Fabral recognizes excellence in the post frame, light commercial and residential markets and accepted more than 50 submissions in the categories of Light Commercial, Agricultural, … Read more »

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2012 The Idea Book Product Guide for Metal Roofers

The eighth edition of “the idea book” is still the only publication of its kind, presenting the environmental benefits and unlimited design possibilities of metal roofing through practical applications. The intent of “the idea book” is to demonstrate the many … Read more »

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MetFab publishes brochure for metal roofing, walls and related products

Metal-Fab Manufacturing, a Drexel Metals company, announces the availability of its new architectural roofing and wall systems brochure. The 24-page brochure highlights MetFab’s wide variety of standing seam metal roof systems. Each is designed specifically for various types of architectural … Read more »

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Roof Hugger helps ‘harden’ buildings for hurricane force winds

As most of us know, buildings in Florida are subject to much higher than normal wind speeds, especially its coastal areas due to the inherent hurricanes that strike both coastlines. If you haven’t had the pleasure to visit Tampa yet, … Read more »

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Drexel Metals issues its first Accessory Catalog

Drexel Metals has issued its Accessory Catalog featuring a multiple array of its metal roof system choices as well as its integrated supply chain. Product offerings include: coil, flat sheet, clips, fasteners, seamers, tube sealant, and more to complete your … Read more »

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NCI Group Inc. agrees to purchase Metl-Span

NCI Group, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Metl-Span from a subsidiary of BlueScope Steel North America Corporation. Metl-Span, a leader in insulated metal panel development for over forty years, operates five manufacturing facilities in the United States … Read more »

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2012 Idea Book: Exotic Metals for Metal Roofs

Umicore/VM Zinc VM Zinc offers self-healing materials that naturally develop a protective layer or patina as they age. Scratches and imperfections seem to vanish as the patina develops. Color consistency is an issue due to the fact the material is … Read more »

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