Chicago Metallic now provides a comprehensive Desktop Reference Guide for the architect and design community.

The All-Wall Manufacturers Spotlight listing, on page 149, had several references that did not include the hyphen. We regret the error.

Ames Taping Tool Systems Inc. announces the election of Carl Winn as the company's new president and chief executive officer.

AMAROK Inc., a Drywall distributor cooperative, recently presented CertainTeed's Insulation Group with the Vendor of the Year Award for 2005.

The Gypsum Association announces the 2006 release of its flagship publication, "GA-600, Fire Resistance Design Manual."

Ames Taping Tool Systems Inc. announces the selection of its tool certification program to Marshall Community & Technical College's off-campus associate degree program.

ACH Foam Technologies announced its acquisition of Allied Foam Products of Gainesville, Ga. ACH is a manufacturer of versatile expanded polystyrene products.

More than 200 guests attended last month's grand opening event for Simpson Strong-Tie's new manufacturing facility in Eagan, Minn.

Quest Solutions Inc. announced the complete redesign of its corporate Web site, www.questsolutions.com.

Charlie Whipple, 52, president and CEO of Ames Taping Tool Systems, died in May at Duke University Medical Center.