Firestone Metal Products, LLC, selected College Park, Ga., as the home of its newest metal products plant and distribution center.

ANOKA, Minn. - Firestone Metal Products, LLC, selected College Park, Ga., as the home of its newest metal products plant and distribution center. The state-of-the-art facility, which began operations in July, hosted an Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, to show its customers the wide-range of UNA-CLAD by Firestone products now manufactured locally, including architectural metals in coils and flat sheets in addition to factory-fabricated roofing systems. The new facility also includes a light gauge cut-to-length line with corrective leveling, coil-slitting and roll-forming capabilities.

“The investment of a seventh manufacturing plant proves our commitment to providing high-quality service and products, and expanding our offerings in the marketplace,” said John Bernardi, president of Firestone Metal Products.

With more than 30 years of experience and expertise, Firestone Metal Products, a division of Bridgestone Firestone Diversified Products, manufacturers a full line of architectural metal roofing products, vertical wall panel systems and column covers for the entire building envelope.

The company also operates metal production sites in Anoka, Minn.; Miramar, Fla.; Warren, Mich.; Reno, Nevada; Jackson, Miss.; and Morrisville, Pa.