The new PAC-CLAD Board and Batten wall panel system from Petersen expands the creative options for designers and specifiers of exterior cladding systems. The Board and Batten system uses concealed fasteners to maintain clean lines and a rhythmic pattern of alternating wide, vertical boards and narrower, elevated battens.

3A Composites USA announced that its ALUCOBOND FaceFastened system successfully passed third-party NFPA 285 testing on a wood-framed assembly, which is commonly used in low-rise, multifamily and mixed-use market segments.

Jigisha Desai, the former executive vice president and chief financial and strategy officer of Granite Construction Company, and Scott Deakin, the current senior vice president and chief financial officer of Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc., have been elected to Central States, Inc.’s Board of Directors.

ATAS International has named Kyle Ferenc, CSI, and Cathy Parrino as the 2023 recipients of the annual Malan S. Parker Award, which recognizes the top ATAS sales professionals each year.

ToolsGroup and River Logic have partnered with Cornerstone Building Brands to optimize its value chain, integrating advanced supply chain network design and demand planning solutions.

ClarkDietrich is introducing a new line of low embodied carbon steel framing products, giving architects and engineers greater freedom in designing sustainable buildings. The LEC portfolio includes ProSTUD metal drywall framing systems, structural steel, clips and connectors, floor framing and more.

Founded in 1974, CEMCO (formerly known as California Expanded Metal Products Co.) is celebrating its 50th anniversary. As a proud member of the JFE Shoji America family of companies, CEMCO is excited to continue serving its national customer base as it continues expanding its solutions for the construction industry well into the 21st century and beyond.