CEMCO Celebrates 50 Years of Leadership in Steel Framing
Founded in 1974, SFIA member CEMCO® is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The company is as one of the largest manufacturers of steel framing and metal lath systems in the United States.
CEMCO’s core products include cold-formed steel (CFS) framing, made using state-of-the-art roll-forming equipment. Customers of CEMCO continue to rely on its products, which are code-compliant with IBC, CBC and IRC standards.
As a member of the SFIA, American Society of Testing and Materials and Cold-Formed Steel Engineering Institute (CFSEI), CEMCO continues to demonstrate strong leadership and commitment to the steel framing market.
With its recent acquisition by JFE Shoji America Holdings, Inc., CEMCO is poised for further growth and expansion. The company will continue to seek opportunities to provide safer, more productive and easier-to-use solutions to the construction industry.
FRAMECAD Launches CFS Framing Production Management Platform
SFIA member FRAMECAD has announced the launch of FRAMECAD Nexa, the first end-to-end production management platform designed specifically for cold-formed steel (CFS) framing.
Nexa empowers CFS panelizers and modular builders with complete visibility and control of their operations from the factory to the jobsite. Nexa also includes a free, entry-level version that allows manufacturers to bring production-ready files into the FRAMECAD manufacturing process from any design software.
“With Nexa, we’re unlocking access to critical data and making the platform open to any design software so our customers can manage operations and projects in a way that furthers relationships and collaboration with owners, general contractors and other stakeholders,” says Ray Bagley, director of enterprise solutions at FRAMECAD.
FRAMECAD will demonstrate Nexa during METALCON 2024, October 30 – November 1, in Atlanta, Georgia (booth #1115).
ClarkDietrich Releases Sustainability Glossary
SFIA member ClarkDietrich announced the release of a new Sustainability Glossary, designed to serve as a comprehensive guide for understanding key terms and concepts related to sustainability in the construction industry.
This resource is curated to assist construction professionals in navigating the sustainable aspects of ClarkDietrich’s products and practices.
The glossary simplifies the language surrounding sustainability, helping users better comprehend the environmental impact of steel framing products and how they contribute to a greener future.
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