The EIFS Industry Members Association is pleased to announce that ADEX Systems has joined the association as a manufacturer member.

Applegate • Greenfiber has purchased the United Fibers cellulose and materials recovery facility based in Chandler, Arizona. This acquisition allows AGGF the opportunity to grow production capabilities and place even more emphasis on providing a best-in-class customer experience, while providing the most environmentally preferred and safe insulation to families across the Southwest.

Portland Cement Association, which represents the majority of America’s cement manufacturers, opposes the proposed decision from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to tighten the Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

INDEVCO North America is pleased to announce they have acquired Perma R Products to supply a comprehensive building envelope portfolio for North America that will help transition to a net-zero carbon footprint housing sector.

Construction firms added 28,000 employees in December and continued to raise wages for hourly workers more than other sectors, as the industry’s unemployment rate fell to a record low for the month, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data.

On Jan. 5, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission released the text of a soon-to-be-published proposed rule banning non-compete clauses in employment contracts that is expected to impact one in five U.S. workers—or 30 million Americans. The proposal makes it an unfair method of competition under the Federal Trade Commission Act for an employer to enter into or attempt to enter into a non-compete clause with a worker, to maintain a non-compete clause with a worker or to represent to a worker that he or she is subject to a non-compete clause.

The 2022 AD eCommerce & Marketing Summit brought together digital and marketing leaders from AD owner/members, supplier partners and eCommerce partners from Dec. 5-7. Over 470 attendees gathered in San Diego for a week of panel discussions, roundtables, networking and collaboration opportunities.

Wright announced the winners of its service and achievement awards. The service and achievement awards are designed to reward and recognize those employees for their years of service.

Higharc — the all-in-one homebuilding platform for design, sales and construction — is pleased to announce a $1.3 million strategic investment from Simpson Strong-Tie. The investment represents the company’s ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art solutions to the building industry with digital platforms and physical products.

Ware Malcomb announced Jan. 5 that Lynne Orlowski has been promoted to Director of Interior Architecture & Design in the firm’s Phoenix office. In the role, Orlowski is responsible for leadership and continued growth of the Interiors Studio in the region.