Metal Construction News, November 2014

EVENTS problem with UL approved 12W self regulating cable incorporated into a specially engineered low profile metal raceway Designed to install along the existing roof edges and valleys the system maximizes heat transference to prevent snowmelt from refreezing before it drains to ground level I was first drawn to this technology by the breadth and significance of the damage caused by snow and ice Elson continued Water damage from freezing is one of the most prevalent insurance claims made by homeowners and commercial building owners each year and I found this cost effective and elegant solution that can be retrofitted to just about any roof type to be very appealing Elson focused his initial attention primarily on manufacturing and streamlining the order processing by successfully decreasing the time from order to shipping on standard projects to under 10 days helping installers respond to increasing demand for the companys family of products which include HotShingleLOK HotSheet HotEdge HotValley and HotFlashing Bronson Rumsey will oversee product marketing and sales in the western U S Longtime HotEdge employee Eric Richards is now an authorized HotEdge distributor responsible for sales in the Northeast while Mike Riley leads the manufacturing and fulfillment team out of Colorado Elson has more than 20 years with business transactions and intellectual property law He brings experience with technology companies including Internet based business solutions to help find and develop techniques that drive greater operational efficiencies and enhance customer service For the time being we will continue to focus on applications in the U S and Canada Elson said But we have seen significant interest from several European countries and were exploring the various options for expanding into those areas App mobilizes panel data Elk Grove Village Ill based Petersen Aluminum Corp PAC released a metal product resource app for mobile devices The newest version of the app complements the existing tablet version to provide access to metal product information wherever and whenever building professionals need it The PAC app is loaded with the entire library of PAC metal architectural products and technical information such as literature spec sheets CAD drawings testing documents and BIM files All documents can be viewed printed or emailed and app updates will be automatic The app is ideal for field use because it does not require an Internet connection after installation The smartphone app is available for free download by searching for PAC CLAD on iPhones through the iTunes store and on Android based smartphones through the Play Store Panel business renovates website Houston based MBCI launched a new website at www mbci com The website is designed for contractors architects and specification writing professionals and showcases a number of features It is compatible with computers tablets and mobile devices Bill Coleman president of MBCI said the organization wanted to improve this tool to better serve customers architects and employees From improved aesthetics to increased functionality the new website was designed to enhance the value of the site as a resource and to help our customers search find and select MBCI products and services Features include a product finder sales representative locator enhanced project gallery with case studies and a search engine tool Each product page houses product specifications CAD drawings test standards warranties color charts installation manuals and more A search and filter enabled document finder in the Resource Center contains all documents located throughout the website as well Panel manufacturer finishes brochure with more colors Lewisville Texas based Metl Span introduced a new Envolution Color brochure with options for colors finishes and textures The brochure features the standard and premium finishes including an expanded offering of textured metallic and pearlescent colors It also highlights specialty colors including weathered metal wood grain and a variety of faux print exterior finishes Doug Pickens Envolution vice president of marketing said Weve significantly expanded our color offerings to provide even greater selection and design flexibility for designers and architects Envolution introduced Aurora a pearlescent series Aurora colors provide a prismatic appearance when viewed from different orientations in varying lighting conditions This innovative and multicolored system incorporates specialized mica flakes to create an iridescent look Initial solar reflectivity emissivity and solar reflectance are provided for all colors except the Woodgrain Metal Series and Aurora The Envolution product line includes insulated metal panels window systems and custom accessories Website mitigates drainage problems Lancaster Pa based Amerimax a manufacturer of rain carrying systems in the United States launched the new and improved www amerimax com The new website is intended to serve as a user friendly resource for consumers and contractors to provide solutions to roof drainage problems Enhanced navigation and website enhancements guide consumers from problem to solution with interactive elements informative blogs and installation videos New features include Solution based navigation By clicking the home page users can uncover solutions to roof drainage problems such as clogged downspouts gushing water and puddles on lawn Easy to navigate on laptop and mobile devices www amerimax com is a handy resource when at home planning projects or on the go Installation videos The expertise of the Amerimax team is made available to customers through a gallery of installation videos Whether the visitor is an experienced contractor or a do it yourself homeowner these videos featuring Mark Mullins applications engineer and product training manager help answer questions surrounding solving problems and installation of Amerimax products Blog Ongoing blog posts will keep people informed on a variety of topics as they relate to rain carrying systems Consumers can connect with customer support and share with friends Find a retailer Customers can locate a retailer for Amerimax products through a locator function December 3 5 Construct Canada Toronto Ontario 416 512 0203 www constructcanada com November 2014 METAL CONSTRUCTION NEWS 11 www metalconstructionnews com