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This page contains links to find past news from MBMA, including articles, press releases, organization information, Chairman's Columns and IMPACT Newsletters. Click on the subject below to take you to the archives for that area. If you would like additional information about any of the news listed in the Archives, please contact MBMA by clicking here.

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Note: news items fom 2003 and prior, as well as items that are not in one of the sections above, may be found below.

Forging Success through Change
July 09, 2003 - It’s often said that the only constant is change, and that’s indeed true of the metal building systems industry. Yet, to many of the decision-makers and influencers, metal buildings are dull and static square boxes which all look pretty much alike. Yes, it’s true that these basic structures are still in demand and make up a percentage of our overall project portfolios.

Haselton Appointed Staff Engineer at MBMA
July 08, 2003 - CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Justin R. Haselton has been appointed staff engineer for the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA), according to Dr. W. Lee Shoemaker, P.E., the association's director of research and engineering. Haselton will assist Dr. Shoemaker in coordinating and administering all MBMA research and technical projects.

QUESTware Corp. Named New MBMA Associate Member
June 18, 2003 - CLEVELAND The Metal Building Manufacturers Association has named QUESTware Corp., of Hendersonville, Tenn., a new associate member. QUESTware specializes in the development of technical software, with an emphasis on the metal building industry. The company’s software products include such features as design, pricing, erection and fabrication drawings, quote tracking and job tracking.

Design Components, Inc., Named New
May 16, 2003 - CLEVELAND The Metal Building Manufacturers Association has named Design Components, Inc., of Fayetteville, Ga., a new associate member. For nearly 30 years, Design Components, Inc., has been involved in the design, engineering and distribution of a variety of accessories to the metal building and metal roofing industries.

A Busy Year Ahead
April 03, 2003 - A Busy Year Ahead By Will Feland,Chairman, Metal Building Manufacturers Association The economy may still be cause for uncertainty in the construction market, but one thing is for sure: the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) continues to forge ahead for the metal building systems industry on a number of significant and important fronts.

Package Industries Joins MBMA as Building Systems Member
March 31, 2003 - CLEVELAND The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has voted to accept Package Industries, Inc., Sutton, Mass., a new Building Systems member. Package Industries is a regional company focused exclusively on engineering and manufacturing steel building systems for the Northeast region of the United States.

Birmingham Fastener Named New MBMA Associate Member
March 20, 2003 - CLEVELAND The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has named Birmingham Fastener, Inc., of Hanceville, Ala., a new associate member. Birmingham Fastener manufactures and distributes a complete range of fasteners used in the construction of metal building systems. "Joining the MBMA is a great opportunity to work toward the shared success of the entire metal building systems industry," said Brad Tinney, vice president of sales at Birmingham Fastener.

Roof Curb Systems Named New MBMA Associate Member
March 05, 2003 - Roof Curb Systems Named New MBMA Associate Member CLEVELAND, OH -- The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has named Roof Curb Systems, LLC, Chattanooga, Tenn., a new associate member. A manufacturer and developer of roof penetration systems, Roof Curb Systems’ design provide a total systems approach for penetrations on standing seam roofs.

Tremco, Inc., Named New MBMA Associate Member
March 05, 2003 - CLEVELAND The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has named Tremco, Inc., Beachwood, Ohio, a new associate member. Since 1928, Tremco has offered a complete range of building sealants and services to architects, engineers, contractors and building owners. The company’s products include sealants and weatherproofing, commercial glazing, firestopping, residential windows and products for original equipment manufacturers.

MBMA Bestows Manufacturer Safety Awards
February 19, 2003 - MBMA Bestows Manufacturer Safety Awards CLEVELAND, Ohio, Promoting exceptional safety efforts within the metal building and metal roofing manufacturing industries, the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) recently announced the winners of its 2002 Safety Awards. The awards were presented at the MBMA Annual Meeting held December 10-12 in Dallas, Texas.

MBMA Publishes Updated Metal Building Systems Manual
October 29, 2002 -
MBMA Awards Two Graduate Fellowships
July 24, 2002 - MBMA Awards Two Graduate Fellowships CLEVELAND, OH – The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has awarded Graduate Fellowship awards in the amount of $5,000 each to two students in pursuit of Master’s degrees. The MBMA, has been awarding Graduate Fellowship awards since 1984.

Marketing Program Essential to Metal Buildings Industry
June 02, 2002 - Marketing Program Essential to Metal Buildings Industry Since it was founded in 1956, the MBMA’s unflagging mission has been to advance the collective interests of the metal building and metal roofing systems industry. For nearly half a century, the lion’s share of MBMA’s success has come from defining and promoting the common interests of metal building systems manufacturers and meeting head-on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

Changing Markets Offer Breakthrough Opportunities for Growth
March 02, 2002 - Changing Markets Offer Breakthrough Opportunities for Growth By:Joel Voelkert MBMA Chairman According to conventional wisdom, one person’s adversity is another’s opportunity.

MBMA-Moving Forward From the Principles of the Past
May 01, 2001 - THE PAST The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) and its members emerged as the dominant low-rise, non-residential building system of choice through its founding principles and sharing common goals. It was founded by a group of companies developing an innovative way of manufacturing, designing, marketing and constructing buildings.

New Manual Examines Best Practices of Metal Roofing Systems Industry
August 30, 2000 - You may have noticed that an increasing number of shopping centers are being built with metal roofing systems. According to the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA), there is no better roofing alternative for overall design flexibility, aesthetic appeal, reliability, and low life-cycle costs.

Metal Buildings: Excellence for the Market and for Safety
July 11, 2000 - Architects and insurers are a true odd couple coming together for a building project. Architects concentrate on design flexibility and aesthetic appeal, while Insurers focus on acceptable risk. Despite each concentrating on different aspects of the structure, their ultimate goals are the same. Design and build a building with excellent performance that lasts.

Looking Forward: MBMA’s Role in the Metal Building Industry’s Plan for the Future
July 11, 2000 - The face of industry is changing with the new millennium, and the construction industry is no exception. New levels of sophistication and complexity are constantly evolving, from the design and engineering of various construction projects to the codes and standards that guide the industry.