PPG Coil and Extrusion Coatings has introduced Durastar and Truform HP coatings, a line of roll- applied coil coatings. They feature an enhanced super polyester formulation with flexibility, stain resistance and recoatability characteristics. Durastar coatings contain a UV-radiation absorber to...
JLG Industries Inc. has released its JLG G5-18A super-compact telehandler for construction, landscape and agricultural markets. Combining operator comfort and maneuverability, it boasts a 5,500-pound maximum lift capacity and 1,850-pound lift capacity at the fully extended reach of 11 feet. The...
A 14-inch circular saw blade from the M.K. Morse Co. is engineered for cutting stainless steel. It combines optimized tooth geometry, vibration dampening and specialized micro-carbides to provide superior cutting performance and reduced tooth chipping while reducing blade vibration. This 90-tooth...
Roll-Kraft’s Ardcor Door and Shelf Roll Forming Mill produces a variety of shelving and door panels. Its modular gearbox assemblies are individually adjustable to offer flexibility and capacity for a wide range of cross-sections. Other features include width adjustments, a support guide rail system...
The Hi-Perf Ridge Vent from Metal-Era Inc. provides proper venting at the ridge of a roof. Regardless of the amount of airspace underneath the roof covering, the vent is manufactured proportionately to provide the correct amount of net free air. The all-metal construction will not compress under...
LuminOre Inc.’s White Bronze coating provides dazzling looks and creative environments unattainable with traditional metal casting. The spray-on coating adheres to most surfaces and, once cured, possesses characteristics like that of cast metal, including texture, luster and heat conductivity...
The Energy Saver insulation system, part of Guardian Building Products Distribution Inc.’s GBP Silvercote business unit, now includes OSHA-compliant edge fall protection, so crews can safely insulate the roofs of pre-engineered metal buildings. Consisting of a network of white galvanized banding...
Hilti’s DX 860 ENP-L Stand Up Decking Tool requires no leads or compressors and easily attaches metal deck to structural steel or metal joist that is a minimum 1/4-inch thick. The self-contained unit has a fastening speed of up to 1,000 fastenings per hour. Ergonomically designed for sustained use...
Exterior Sunshades from Quality Metalcrafts LLC reduce wintertime radiant heat loss and filter the sun’s heat and glare. The sunshades provide appealing aesthetics and are well suited for new construction and retrofits. They are designed to meet stringent design criteria and are 100 percent...
The Shepherd Color Co. has introduced its High Heat Resistant Pigment Black 10C931, which generally is used in applications where the absence of chromium is desired and heat, light and weather resistance are needed. Black 10C931 is a 100 percent high-performance inorganic pigment, also known as...
MetalForming and AMS Controls have partnered to develop the AMS Pathfinder folder controller to make Older Jorns and Schechtl machines more productive and up to date with 2008 standards. The controller with full network and upgrade capability improves existing controllers by providing a network...
Follansbee, W.Va.-based Follansbee’s TCS II and TCS Satin have surpassed 17,750 hours of salt-spray testing with no red rust.
The Rosemont, Ill.-based National Roofing Contractors Association has established the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing, a separate 501(c)(6) organization that promotes the development and use of environmentally responsible, high-performance roof systems.
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The U.S. National Safety Council, Itasca, Ill., recently awarded its Occupational Excellence Achievement Award to Butler Manufacturing Co., Kansas City, Mo., for its 2006 safety record.
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MBDC, Charlottesville, Va., has awarded Cradle to Cradle Certification at the Silver level to Moon Township, Pa.-based CENTRIA’s Formawall Graphix Series metal wall panels, Concept Series concealed fastener panels, IW Series concealed fastener panels, Profile Series exposed fastener panels...
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ProRoc 5/8-inch (16-mm) Type X Gypsum Board from Valley Forge, Pa.-based CertainTeed Gypsum recently was added to the Underwriters Laboratory V450 design, which is a UL-listed, fire-rated, non-loadbearing wall assembly.
Gary Anthony Battistella of Denver-based New Tech Machinery passed away on Dec. 12, 2007, at St. Anthony’s North Hospital in Denver. He is survived by his wife Beverly; his children Tye Battistella and wife Sharon, Tricia Romano and husband Adrian, Roman Kier and wife Jennifer, Andrew Kier and wife...
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Metl-Span, Lewisville, Texas, has received UL certifications for the application of hollow metal doors and windows within one- and two-hour fire-resistant rated walls constructed with the company’s ThermalSafe insulated panels.
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Pittsburgh-based PPG Industries’ industrial coatings business has announced that United States Aluminum, Waxahachie, Texas, has been accredited to participate in the PPG Certified Applicator Program.
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In an effort to improve worker safety and health in the metalforming industry, the Cleveland-based Precision Metalforming Association has renewed its agreement with OSHA, Washington, D.C.
CENTRIA, Moon Township, Pa., manufactured the metal for the project.
The roof used 900 square feet (84 m2) of 0.032 aluminum Curved PC Panel in medium bronze from ATAS International Inc., Allentown, Pa.
The project used approximately 19,400 square feet (1802 m2) of Ontario, Calif.
The Formawall Dimension Series is the only wall system that provides advanced thermal efficiency and moisture control in a single panelized component.
The Odawa Casino Resort, Petoskey, Mich., reflects the Odawa Indians' heritage through architectural elements that include metal roofing and wall panels.
The hotel required about 12,000 square feet (1115 m2) of Indianapolis-based Citadel Architectural Products’ Envelope 2000 metal composite material panels, finished in clear anodized and attached using the company’s Reveal System.
Silver Star at Park City is a luxury ski- in/ski-out property located slopeside at Park City Mountain Resort and adjacent to the Park City Golf Course.
The 10-story, 5,160-space garage features a Cambridge Architectural Façade Mesh system from Cambridge Architectural, Cambridge, Md.