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Varco Pruden introduces new Tech Four Wall Panel

The Tech Four Wall Panel, an economical, easy-to-install architectural wall system featuring concealed fasteners and an attractive embossed finish, is now available from Varco Pruden. The Tech Four combines smart design with energy-efficient performance, offering 16-inch coverage with a ¼-inch-high, … Read more »

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Woodstar receives national endorsement from Cleary for horse stall design

Woodstar Products Inc, Delavan WI, has received a National Endorsement from Cleary Building Corp., as their “Horse Stall” Manufacturer of Choice.  Cleary Building Corp. and Woodstar are two Wisconsin based companies with a combined 69 years of successful service to … Read more »

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Metal Roofing Alliance continues to build

Here’s something you may not have considered in the past — with more than a decade of sustained market investment, the Metal Roofing Alliance’s national consumer awareness program makes every contractor sales presentation easier. Think about it — most consumers … Read more »

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Contractor webinar: Managing the Emotional Homeowner

Hate working with an emotional homeowner? David Lupberger will be presenting a webinar for contractors called “Managing the Emotional Homeowner” on Tuesday, February 21 . The webinar is free and will be held twice that day:  10:00 am Pacific, 11:00 … Read more »

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Precision Foam Fabricators purchases second continuous panel laminating system

MOUNDRIDGE, KS – Bradbury Group Australia is set to deliver a second continuous panel laminating system to Georgia based Precision Foam Fabricators.  PFF has been providing expert structural insulation services since 1969 and has used BGA equipment for the last … Read more »

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Follansbee Steel operating and in talks with potential buyers

The Follansbee Steel plant is currently operating and the company is still working with customers to fill both current and new orders with its existing inventory. Follansbee Steel will bring in all new inventory based on new sales levels. There … Read more »

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MCA elects officers for 2012

The Metal Construction Association elected its 2012 Board of Directors and officers at its 2012 annual meeting in Clearwater, Fla., January 22-24. Todd Miller, president of Isaiah Industries, Piqua, Ohio, was elected chair of the association. Karl Hielscher, president/CEO of … Read more »

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ATAS launches new website

ATAS International, Inc. has launched a new website at www.atas.com. The site went live on Jan. 23. ATAS has revamped the site with a new look, updated content, additional features and revised tools. The new site was designed to improve … Read more »

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Scrap metal thieves steal an entire building

With scrap prices at a premium, thefts of metal from abandoned buildings has become a problem, but thieves in the Chicago area stepped it up a notch recently by stealing an entire building. According to the Chicago Sun-Times scrap metal … Read more »

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Klauer Manufacturing, EMCO Building Products announce agreement

Klauer Manufacturing Company and EMCO Building Products announce plans to form a strategic partnership that would use their complementary strengths to create an alliance, making them one of the strongest companies in the steel and aluminum building products sector. Klauer … Read more »

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