Industry News

Holcim has completed the acquisition of the Polymers Sealants North America (PSNA) division of Illinois Tool Works. PSNA is a

         Worldwide, billions of birds are killed as they collide with glass windows and building façades, so much so that

         Matte black is becoming one of today’s hottest finishes, especially when it comes to architectural and commercial hardware.  Brinks™

         The first smoke-rated ICU/CCU door system offered in a telescoping design, the Horton Profiler® ICU/CCU MAX provides up to

         Eureka, an established leader in decorative lighting solutions, has announced several new formats for its Mill luminaire.  Mill is

         Amerlux has added two new members to its stunning Rook family of aluminum pendants and wall mounts, including an

         WAC Landscape Lighting has recently introduced new Low Voltage Field Adjustable Up/Down Cylinder Wall Sconces.  As a design-and-build manufacturer,

         ODL®, Inc., a building products manufacturer with an emphasis in fenestration, has announced the availability of new ADA Doorglass,

         With the introduction of WoodWorks® Grille Forté Ceiling and Wall Panels, Armstrong® offers the beauty of solid wood in

         Nova USA Wood Products, Inc., has enhanced the color retention of its ExoShield Wood Stains by 30% as well

         New product additions to the Simpson Strong-Tie® Outdoor Accents Mission Collection® and Avant Collection™ are even capturing the attention

         DuPont™ Performance Building Solutions has announced its reformulation of Thermax™ polyisocyanurate insulation to remove halogenated flame retardants.  This new

         Owens Corning® Roofing is making its Class 4 TruDefinition® Duration FLEX® and Duration STORM shingles available in more United

         BRAVA Roof Tile, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wildhawk Investments and sustainably focused synthetic-roofing manufacturer, has announced the launch

         Lorin Industries, Inc., a leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, has expanded its collection of

         Architecture as Art: The Work of Stephen M. Sullivan illustrates the author’s residential architectural practice based in the Pacific

         The makers of the Trex® RainEscape® deck drainage system understand that even the most accomplished pros can sometimes use

         A study published by the American Institute of Architects, in partnership with the Associated General Contractors of America, sheds

         Creatures Are Stirring: A Guide to Architectural Companionship by Joseph Altshuler and Julia Sedlock is an optimistic manifesto that

         Vitro® Architectural Glass, formerly PPG Glass, announced that it has launched VitroSphere™ Digital Glass Simulator, a new virtual tool

         Beach House Shake®, a brand of composite shingle in North America, has launched a new design-inspired website at www.beachhouseshake.com. 

         Architecture’s New Strangeness by Kenneth Moffett arose from two observations: that building design in these first decades of the

         MI™ Windows and Doors has revealed a new parent brand for its business: MITER Brands™.  The announcement was made

         EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has purchased the assets of Martin Metal Designs, located in Las Vegas,

         Studio William Hefner, the award-winning architecture firm is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office, inclusive of

         Vitro® Architectural Glass, formerly PPG Glass, planted two trees in July at its manufacturing plant in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.  The

         The beginnings of S-5!® is a tale steeped in history.  It all began in 1991.  Rob Haddock had been

         The Marathon Companies, one of the nation’s leaders in the manufacturing and distribution of roof drains, vents, equipment, and

         LUXUS Design Build, an award-winning full-service residential and custom home contracting firm, has appointed industry expert Travis Holden as

         Branch Technology, a construction-technology company that 3D prints façades for commercial buildings, is adding to its pool of talent