Fortifiber Building Systems Group recently introduced WeatherTex, the industry’s first hybrid housewrap.

For the eighth consecutive year, Pella Corporation has been named to FORTUNE magazine’s annual “100 Best Companies to Work For” listing.

Sto Corp., a world leader in cladding, coating, and restoration systems, recently completed a year and a half project to upgrade and automate its Dry Production Process at its Atlanta plant location.

A recent ICC report recognized Pactiv’s GreenGuard line of insulating products as meeting or exceeding code requirements as alternative water-resistive barriers. The report, which can be viewed at www.icc-es.org, covers PLYGOOD-Ultra insulation board, fanfold insulation board and insulative sheathings.

The Scaffold Industry Association recently welcomed two new officers.

Steel Panel Foundations and Sanford Contracting last month announced a licensing agreement to manufacture and produce Steel Panel Foundations’ innovative end-to-end steel foundation system, the alternative to conventional cement foundations.

Dryvit Systems, Inc., a leading EIFS manufacturer, has approved the AquaFlash System and/or Backstop NT Texture product for use with Grid Tape in opening preparations over treated lumber.

The Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association will host is annual convention and INTEX at The Walt Disney Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, Fla., from April 2 to 6.

American Mold Guard, which works in mold prevention services, has announced plans to expand into North and South Carolina and has named Rick DiCarlo to head operations in those two states.

National Gypsum Co. announced in late January that it had finalized its purchase of the site for a new wallboard plant in Eloy, Ariz.