The Moderna Glueless Laminate Ceiling Planks resemble wood and are installed with a patented clip system. Its tongue-and-groove profile is easy to install and comes in many patterns. They are

Marino\Ware has opened a manufacturing facility in East Chicago, Ind. This plant produces the company's complete line of cold-formed steel construction products.

Leica Geosystems announced the launch of a program for the academic and research community to facilitate the introduction of GPS reference station network technology into its teaching curriculum and scientific research activities.

Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle visited the Plymouth Foam headquarters in Plymouth, Wis., September 27, 2005. The governor visited with company employees, toured the plant and discussed the use of Plymouth Foam products on several prominent local construction products.

Wind-Lock has donated two skids, containing 144,000 screws, to the Hurricane Katrina Relief Rebuilding Campaign.

ICC Evaluation Service Inc. Evaluation Report ESR-1338, sponsored by the Gypsum Association, has been revised and reissued by ICC-ES with an effective date of September 1, 2005. The reissued report supersedes the June 2004 edition.

Multiquip has added Santiago-based AMECO Chile and Rockcrete Equipment in Alberton, South Africa, to its worldwide dealer network. The company now supplies products to dealers on six continents and in more than 60 countries.

The American Iron and Steel Institute announces the release of a new Code of Standard Practice for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing. Developed by the AISI Committee on Framing Standards, reviewed by several peer committees within the industry, is endorsed by the Steel Framing Alliance and Steel Stud Manufacturers Association, this document will help define the lines of responsibility in cold-formed steel framing design and construction, which have previously been vague and unclear. It represents a significant step forward for the industry and is available as a free download from the Steel Framing Alliance Web site.

The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association supports the signing of H.R. 6 The Energy Policy Act of 2005 by President Bush, in Albuquerque, N.M., in August. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 is proposed to help Americans deal with rising energy costs by encouraging home improvements, such as advanced insulation that will reduce energy use.

Waco International announced the sale of Waco Scaffolding & Equipment to a company management team led by President and C.E.O. Marty Coughlin, CFO Larry Napolitan and Vice President of Branch Operations, Rached Karanouh.