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Nova Chemicals Corporation and Dietrich Metal Framing, a Worthington Industries company, have announced the formation of a 50:50 joint venture that will develop and manufacture durable, energy-saving composite construction products and systems.
The joint venture combines Dietrich’s expertise in light-gauge steel framing with Nova Chemicals’ expandable polystyrene (EPS) technology to produce strong, efficient building systems for residential and light commercial use.
The products will provide many advantages to building owners and homeowners over traditional wood construction, including lower heating and cooling costs, improved strength and durability under adverse weather conditions, and resistance to termites and mold. The panelized composite building systems also are expected to reduce labor costs and time-to-completion over "stick-built" construction.
Worthington Industries
Circle #536 or use Info Direct at www.gostructural.com
Better angles
Allied Tube & Conduit is rolling out its latest innovation in coated steel products.
Flo-Form is a unique, in-line galvanized, roll-formed angle designed to meet specific needs in the marketplace for engineered angle profiles. Flo-Form angles offer greater design flexibility and more product line choices, coupled with elevated corrosion protection from Allied’s in-line galvanizing process.Flo-Form angle profiles are manufactured from higher-strength steel and are coated with a unique, multi-layer protective coating that consists of 99.99 percent pure zinc, a conversion coating, and a clear organic topcoat to thoroughly seal the surface. These angle profiles can be used "as-is" for outstanding corrosion protection, or painted/powder coated for an added aesthetic appeal. The clear organic topcoat acts as a natural primer, drastically minimizing the labor involved with pre-paint surface preparation. One of the most beneficial features of Flo-Form is that the angle profiles are manufactured to specific wall thicknesses, size, and length of a customer’s application.
Allied Tube & Conduit
Circle #537 or use Info Direct at www.gostructural.com
