Grabber Introduces Collated Fastener for Steel Framing
Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) member Grabber Construction Products introduced a new collated solution for steel framing contractors. The Grabber SuperDrive® Mach1™ is the first collated system designed to meet the demands of onsite and offsite cold-formed steel (CFS) frame construction, offering speed, precision and efficiency.
Featured in the 2025 Product Focus by Walls and Ceilings, the collated fastener offers metal framing professionals a way to boost productivity, enhance installer safety, reduce material waste and improve fastener precision.
The collated system easily attaches to impact drivers and features:
- No-slip tip
- Reversible feed track (for right- or left-handed workers)
- SureLock fine depth adjustment
- Quick removal strap
- Pass-through spaces for the impact driver’s LED lights
- Compatible with SuperDrive 7/16- to 7/8-inch collated screws.
Learn more at grabberpro.com/mach1.
The Steel Network Expands Operations with New Texas Facility
The Steel Network, a member of the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA), announced plans to build a new steel framing systems manufacturing facility in Taylor, Texas. The new 50,000-square-feet facility will be located on 27 acres along State Highway 79.
The land for the development was provided by the Taylor Economic Development Corporation, which entered into an economic development agreement with The Steel Network as part of its mission to support local industrial expansion. The project is expected to create 20 new jobs, with construction and operations scheduled for completion and launch within three years.
“This new facility represents an exciting step forward for our company,” said Edward di Girolamo, CEO of The Steel Network. “We are eager to become part of the Taylor community and contribute to its economic success.”
ClarkDietrich ProSTUD® Motion Frame Connector Reduces Noise in High-Rises
Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) member ClarkDietrich introduced a new product designed to accommodate omnidirectional displacement and mitigate noise associated with the movement of steel framing members.
ClarkDietrich’s ProSTUD® Motion Frame Connector reduces noise from steel-to-steel contact in high-rise buildings, creating quieter, more comfortable spaces.
The ProSTUD® Motion Frame Connector is designed to work with ClarkDietrich’s ProSTUD Drywall Framing System and can be used in both new construction and retrofit applications. It is UL-rated for a two-hour fire-rated non-load bearing cold-formed steel (CFS) stud wall.
“High-rise buildings can be prone to swaying during high wind events, which can produce unwanted noise from steel-to-steel contact,” said Ryan Reed, category manager for ClarkDietrich. “This product significantly reduces that noise, creating a quieter and more comfortable environment for the building’s occupants.”
Additional Resources
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