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Pittsburgh, PA - On January 22, Triangle Fastener Corporation (TFC) announced the passing of Randy Allen, 65, a former employee who'd retired from the company at the end of 2019 after 10 years of exemplary service. Allen was well-known throughout the metal construction industry, an active member of several trade associations and a familiar face at industry meetings and trade shows. More 

 

Featured Project: ATAS International

Aluminum Roofing Tops Long Island Shore Home    

Wading River, NY - Wading River is a hamlet located in Suffolk County on the North Shore of Long Island. The name of the hamlet comes from the original Algonquian name for the area, Pauquaconsuk, meaning "the place where we wade for thick, round-shelled clams". Being located near the shore, it was a natural fit for an aluminum Dutch Seam metal roof from ATAS International on this Wading River home. More

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Colorado Springs, CO - S-5!, a recognized authority on metal roof attachment solutions, will introduce its new GripperFix technology in February at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Dallas. Additionally, Rob Haddock, S-5!'s Founder and CEO, will present  Understanding Metal Roofing: Part I and II during the show, providing the opportunity for attendees to earn continuing education credits. More 

 

Featured Project: CENTRIA

Smooth-Finish Metal Panels Enhance Building's Exterior 

Pittsburgh, PA - CENTRIA® Formawall® enhances downtown Pittsburgh's Tower 260 mixed use building by contributing to striking asymmetrical design elements. The approximately 430,000 square foot development reinvigorates the downtown area with its visually-compelling profile and its capacity for new business, entertainment, and residences. More

Columnist: Brian Stearns

In a second installment on the topic of snow retention, Brian Stearns of Alpine SnowGuards talks about pipe-style snow guards. "Pipe-style snow guards act as a barricade system, preventing large chunks of snow and ice from sliding off a roof in the form of a roof avalanche," Stearns writes. "Originally used on commercial project applications, there are now many homeowners who are actively choosing pipe-style snow guards when making a conscious decision to protect the area immediately surrounding their home from falling snow and ice." More 

 

Industry News:

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) announces the addition of Covertech Flexible Packaging to its ranks as an Associate member. Covertech Flexible Packaging provides innovative and cost-effective rFOIL Reflective Insulation solutions. Established in 1990, the company is located in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. More 

 

Industry News:

Glenside, PA - Georgia Web, the manufacturer of ProfileVent® ridge ventilation products for Ventco®, announced the promotion of Randy Smith to be the company's Executive Vice President. More 

 

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