As part of the NEES-Soft project led by Colorado State University, Simpson Strong-Tie and other industry collaborators successfully completed earthquake testing of a Simpson Strong-Tie Strong Frame® special moment frame seismic retrofit of a four-story building during several days of testing from July 24 to August 5 at the University of California San Diego.

Frank Abagnale, subject of the blockbuster book and movie, “Catch Me if You Can,” will provide the Keynote Address during the International Roofing Expo (IRE) to be held Feb. 26-28, 2014 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Roofing Supply Group LLC (RSG) has announced the appointment of Shaun Mara as the company's new chief financial officer.

The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) will hold a free Roofing Industry Fall Protection From A to Z class in Brookfield, Wis., on Sept. 13.

Mule-Hide Products has launched its newly redesigned website.

Tom Boissy, CSI, CCPR, LEED AP, has recently joined Atlas Roofing Corp. as the architect/building science specialist for the CI Walls division.

Metl-Span has launched a new website for its recently announced Envolution™ Architectural Products, the company’s branded line of architectural panels, trim items and accessories.

Cidan Machinery has expanded from North America into Central and South America.

Gaco Western has announced that the company's GacoWallFoam Sales Team and Gaco's Architectural Sales Team have achieved SPFA Professional Certification.

MAX USA has announced Bruce Kennedy as its new west coast regional sales manager.