Carlisle Metal Products, a division of Carlisle Construction Materials, launched its distributor metal flat sheet program. This new program provides Carlisle contractors with reliable availability of metal flat sheets at competitive prices. Under this program, roofing contractors can now use Carlisle metal flats for shop-fabricated metal edging as well as other discretionary uses. Standard...
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Garland Co. raises funds to support lung cancer foundation
The Garland Company Inc., a Cleveland-based manufacturer of high-performance building envelope solutions, raised more than $40,000 to support the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation in its mission to dramatically increase the patient survival rate for the nation’s number one cancer killer. The approximately 100 employees at Garland’s corporate headquarters dedicated a week to raising...
Architectural Testing Inc. opens regional office in New Orleans
Architectural Testing Inc. opened a New Orleans Regional office. This new location promises improved efficiency to field testing clients in the Gulf Region. Services offered will focus on emerging field quality control testing as well as inspection services. Strategically placed, the New Orleans office will also support ATI’s Building Enclosure Commissioning projects. ATI’s New...
Goodyear delivering ‘adventure’ for on-/off-highway drivers
New tire features DuPont Kevlar for rugged strength / Many motorists with on- and off-road driving needs want the ability to go off-road at a moment’s notice, especially those who drive pickups and have active lifestyles. And for those types of drivers, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced a new product to...
Int’l Roofing Expo launches state-of-the-art website
The 2014 International Roofing Expo has unveiled an all-new, redesigned website aimed at enhancing the online experience of trade show participants with a bold new look, simplified navigation and improved usability. Located at www.TheRoofingExpo.com, the new web interface provides technical, aesthetic and graphical upgrades, making navigation fast and easy for attendees and exhibitors. “The International Roofing...
KWM Gutterman to be featured on FOX Business Network
KWM Gutterman, a provider and manufacturer of custom portable roll-forming equipment, will be presented in an upcoming production of Manufacturing Marvel, airing on The Fox Business Network at approximately 8:30-8:44 p.m. CST on Tuesday, August 27. Produced by award winning producers Bob and Jerry May and narrated by nationally acclaimed voice talent John Criswell,...
Simpson Strong-Tie sponsors final phase of cold-formed steel seismic tests
Simpson Strong-Tie donated product and provided technical expertise for the CFS-NEES project, a series of earthquake tests for cold-formed steel-framed buildings. As part of the final phase of a three-year, National Science Foundation-funded research project led by Johns Hopkins University, the purpose of the tests is to better understand the overall system performance of...
IPAF database reports 28 fatalities involving aerial platforms worldwide for the first half of 2013
There were 28 fatalities worldwide involving mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), also known as aerial work platforms (AWPs), in the first half of 2013, according to findings from IPAF’s accident database.The main causes of these fatalities were: overturn (10), fall from height (9), entrapment (5), electrocution (3), and impact with MEWP (1). Thirteen of...
Metl-Span introduces non-combustible insulated metal panel
Metl-Span introduced ThermalSafe NC insulated metal panels. Designed for non-combustible wall construction, ThermalSafe NC insulated metal panels consist of a 3-inch structural mineral wool core with an R-11 thermal resistance bonded to steel facings. ThermalSafe NC panels can be erected in a single-step with one crew as an exterior or interior non-combustible wall. Sealant...
Building products industry gains new insulation resource
The Insulation Institute proudly presents a place of knowledge, leadership and confidence / Builders, code officials, insulation contractors, architects and building scientists now have a new resource to rely on for insulation knowledge. The Insulation Institute is a central gathering place for all building products professionals and users. Its website, blog, case studies and...