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Last call for IIBEC’s 2026 International Convention!

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:00:00 PST

By Emma Peterson.

Join The Coffee Shops™ crew and our industry partners in Sacramento for four days of education, innovation and industry connection.

The Coffee Shops™ crew is putting the finishing touches on our travel plans to get to Sacramento, California March 12–15, 2026 for the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)’s International Convention and we want to see you at our booth and soundstage, sponsored by Western Colloid!

This year’s show is predicted to host “1,700 consultants, architects, engineers, design professionals and other experts” for four days of learning, networking and more! With national sponsors like Carlisle, Elevate™, GAF, IB Roof Systems™, Johns Manville, Polyglass USA Inc., Sika Corporation, SOPREMA and Versico, this show is a must-attend for professionals in all parts of the roofing world.

Expert-led education

This show gives attendees a chance to learn from a variety of industry leaders and experts through their cutting-edge education sessions. Here are some of the incredible presenters that will be at this year’s show:

Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese will be hosting a “State of the Industry” session that will explore contract provisions and other emerging regulatory trends.
Darren Perry of SOPREMA has a session that discusses how low slope roofing can be enhanced in response to severe climate risks.
Amrize’s National Technical Manager Victor Rosenthal and Project Manager Rachael DeMeio will be teaching about trends in roof re-cover applications this year.
Jennifer Stephan from Benchmark’s session will dive into the world of Refrigerated Processing and Cold Storage Operations in relation to industrial roofing projects.

Check out the full speaker list online!

An expo floor route

The Coffee Shops crew will be on the expo floor hosting a soundstage at booth #1113! Here’s just a few of the other Coffee Shops friends and partners that can be found on IIBEC’s 2026 International Convention expo floor:

All Weather Insulated Panels (booth #1216)
Anchor Products (booth #907)
ATAS International (booth #728)
BITEC Inc. (booth #1023)
Brava Tile (booth #208)
CertainTeed (booth #227)
General Coatings Manufacturing (booth #926)
H.B. Fuller (booth #113)
ICP Building Solutions Group (booth #133)
IKO Industries (booth #426)
Leister (booth #619)
Malarkey Roofing Products (booth #213)
MuleHide (booth #814)
Roof Hugger (booth #707)
S-5! (booth #1019)
Sheffield Metals International (booth #625)
Sherwin Williams Roofing Solutions (booth #422)
Tremco (booth #321)
USG Securock (booth #401)
Western Colloid (booth #923)
Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions (booth #433)

Explore the full expo floor map!

Register today and make sure you stop by to say hi to us and our industry friends at the IIBEC’s 2026 International Convention!

ATAS expands prepainted aluminum thickness offering

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:00:00 PST

The expanded thickness range addresses increasing market demand for heavier-gauge, prefinished metal materials that combine durability and aesthetic versatility.

ATAS International, a leading manufacturer of premier metal roofing, wall panels, ceilings and accessories, announces the expansion of its offering of prepainted aluminum flat sheets and coils to include thicknesses up to .118 inches. This strategic enhancement provides architects, fabricators and contractors with greater design flexibility and structural performance for demanding applications.

The expanded thickness range addresses increasing market demand for heavier-gauge, prefinished metal materials that combine durability and aesthetic versatility. By offering prepainted flat sheet and coil in gauges up to .118-inch thickness, ATAS enables customers to achieve enhanced impact resistance, improved load capacity and long-term performance, while maintaining the benefits of factory-applied finishes. These finishes result in consistent, high-quality coatings, which ensure color retention, durability and corrosion resistance.

“Design professionals are pushing the boundaries of what metal can do in the building envelope,” said Jim Bush, vice president of sales and marketing with ATAS. “By expanding our prepainted aluminum flat sheet and coil offering to thicker gauges, we are providing the market with high-performance material options that meet structural demands without sacrificing finish quality or visual appeal.”

The expanded product line includes a total of eight aluminum thicknesses, starting at .032 all the way up to .118. The addition of .080, .090, .100 and .118-inch thick prepainted aluminum supports the growing use of metal in high-performance building envelopes, where strength, longevity and sustainability are critical. Thicker prepainted material options also allow for greater customization in formed profiles, brake shapes and specialty architectural components.

For more information about ATAS International’s expanded prepainted aluminum flat sheet and coil offerings, visit https://atas.com/color-and-material-reference-guide or contact your local ATAS representative.

About ATAS International, Inc.

With sustainability at the forefront of modern building design, ATAS proudly supports green building objectives with high performance solutions, such as solar-ready roof panels, insulated metal panels, cool roofing products and solar air heating wall panels. The ATAS team consists of product and market specialists that provide a high level of support for your project, from initial discovery and design to installation. ATAS has two ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing locations in the United States: the headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and their facility in Mesa, Arizona. ATAS also has a second location in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and one in University Park, Illinois. On April 1, 2025, ATAS expanded its portfolio with Metalwërks® Architectural Plate Systems, located in Elkton, Maryland. For more information about ATAS International, please visit www.atas.com or call 610.395.8445.

ATAS wins award in Ice Cream Wars

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:00:00 PST

The event showcased "sweet science" with interactive demos, providing a crash course on how liquid nitrogen takes milk and blends it into creamy ice cream.

The 15th Annual Ice Cream Wars was held at the Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion in Allentown, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Jan. 10th. The competition featured 12 Lehigh Valley businesses who created unique, liquid nitrogen-frozen ice cream. The event showcased "sweet science" with interactive demos, providing a crash course on how liquid nitrogen takes milk and blends it into creamy ice cream.

ATAS’ entry this year was “Minecraft Creeper Crunch”, which was a delicious, deconstructed Dubai chocolate bar/cake. The ingredients included birthday cake ice cream, candied pistachios, chocolate, pistachio butter and kataifi. The flavor won the award for the “Most Unique Flavor Overall”. The Minecraft theme carried over into the ATAS team’s event space, with a colorful backdrop, team t-shirts, table decorations, shovel spoons, pickaxe pencils and a blockhead costume. Led by team captain Julie Wheeland, co-captain Wendi Kirchner assisted her, and many other ATAS team members helped to make it a success.

A record breaking 2,200+ people attended the event, and most were sampling every flavor before casting a vote for their favorite. Although the event is held in the winter, it offers a wonderful opportunity for families, couples and individuals to come out and participate in this community event, while also exploring the Da Vinci Science Center’s educational exhibits.

Eric Bus, Operations Manager of ATAS, currently serves as a trustee on the board of the Da Vinci Science Center, following the long-standing involvement of Dick Bus, President of ATAS, who also served on the board for many years. ATAS has actively supported the Science Center through participation in programs such as Career Connections Days and the WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) Forum. As a strong advocate for introducing students to careers in design, construction, engineering and manufacturing, ATAS remains committed to investing in education and supporting its local communities.

Reclaim your attention and explore industry insights

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 06:00:00 PST

By Jenny Yu.

The 2026 SPRI Annual Conference’s education sessions are primed to help members focus on what matters most in 2026.

It’s conference and expo season, and just around the corner is the Single Ply Roofing Industry’s (SPRI) 44th annual conference! The 2026 SPRI Annual Conference and Business Meeting takes place February 13-15, 2026, at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona, and is sure to provide invaluable information for attendees to thrive in the year ahead.

The 44th SPRI Annual Conference and Business Meeting’s theme is “Accomplish more with less stress.” Members will engage in educational sessions, explore the newest solutions and develop key connections with one another. Designed to promote innovation and share expertise, the conference is a must for leaders looking to make significant leaps for their business this year.

Below is an outline of the educational sessions that are sure to prepare you for a successful 2026.

Keynote address - Control your attention, control your life: Practical strategies for focus, freedom and fulfillment

Speaker: Maura Thomas
When: Saturday, February 14, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
What to expect: Attendees will learn from the attention management expert about how to eliminate the hidden drains on attention, reduce metal overload and use proven strategies to stay focused in a world designed to distract.

Session 1 - An industry update

Speaker: McKay Daniels, CEO of National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
When: Saturday, February 14, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
What to expect: An insightful exploration of the current state and future trajectory of the roofing industry, including the latest trends, challenges and innovations that are impacting roofing contractors.

Session 2 - The view from Washington, D.C.

Speaker: Duane L. Musser, vice president of government relations in Washington, D.C., NRCA
When: Sunday, February 15, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
What to expect: Learn what to expect from the 119th Congress and current administration, including the latest on federal agencies, tariffs, trade actions, tax charges, workforce-related policies, federal procurement shifts and other regulatory and funding moves.

Session 3 - Construction outlook: What’s in the mix for ‘26?

Speaker: Ken Simonson, chief economist of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
When: Sunday, February 15, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
What to expect: Explore the results from AGC’s 2026 Outlook Survey and Ken’s insights into the economy’s impact on the construction industry. Topics that will be addressed include immigration enforcement, tariffs, federal funding, regulations and more.

SPRI is welcoming sponsors for the conference, with some levels providing free registration to conference activities. Sponsors include Anchor Products (speaker sponsor); Duro-Last®, IKO Industries and ATAS International, Inc. (silver sponsors); Carlisle Construction Materials, H.B. Fuller and Sika Roofing & Waterproofing (gold sponsors); and Amrize (platinum sponsor).

Register for the SPRI 2026 Conference and Business Meeting and learn more about what the weekend has in store!

ATAS metal ceiling featured in award-winning student center

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:00:00 PST

The project’s balance of the traditional and custom elements results in a modern, forward-thinking renovation.

Witherspoon Student Center at North Carolina State University (NC State) in Raleigh, North Carolina is a multi-faceted facility on campus; bridging legacy and functionality to meet the needs of a bustling campus. The building’s namesake is Augustus M. Witherspoon, forever immortalized at NC State for his extraordinary contributions to the community. Witherspoon is venerated for his academic accomplishments as the second African American to earn a PhD from NC State, eventually becoming the first African American professor to teach at the college. His scholarly career led him to becoming a staple of the community as a recognized researcher and as a beloved professor. Echoing his importance to the community and honoring his memory, Witherspoon Student Center houses several campus amenities: NC State’s African American Cultural Center, Military and Veteran Services, Student Media, Passport Office and campus cinema. Originally completed in 1990, interior elements of the facility were recently renovated with ATAS’ custom beam and baffle panels to modernize the building.

Featured on ceilings in Witherspoon are tapered ATAS Lineair Plank panels in .032 aluminum in a custom woodgrain color. The panels are nestled in white perimeter ceiling bays, four bays in total, which enact a soffit-like appearance and creates unique effects.

The woodgrain adds hints of warmth to the coolness of the space, contrasting the stark white edge and the dark ceiling, generating aesthetically pleasing optical illusions. The design of the panels is dynamic, producing two distinct visuals depending on your vantage point. Approaching the room from afar, the hovering panels have a woven effect like that of a basket weave. The all-black suspension system and black ceiling work together behind the ceiling panels to make an ideal background for illusory effects. The panels appear to float, hovering freely on the ceiling as the crisp edges of the panels stand out. The suspended panel edges reflect light and highlight the distinct lines with the panel tapering creating a zigzag, lattice effect. The diversity in design also required a few functional adjustments, ATAS happily meeting the project’s needs for accessibility and accommodation.

“It was a super cool job,” recalled Kevin Cox, director of interior business development for ATAS. “We can make all the standard ceiling panel profiles and a lot of custom ones. We don’t shy away from those. We’re a little more innovative in our approach to it, but we can meet design needs where other manufacturers don’t because we’ve been working with metal for over half a century,” said Cox.

The project required quick thinking to make sure there could be access to the ceiling and to accommodate technology, like speakers. An innovative solution was to modify a clip used in standard application to be applied in a flexible fashion to meet the project’s needs. The standard clip is designed to be mechanically fastened to a grid but to achieve this project’s required elements, the clip was adapted in this project’s application to rely on folded tabs and the T-bar suspension to create the desired aesthetic effect and be functional. Because of the adapted application feature, the panels are given a range of flexibility in that they can move, be opened, closed and adjusted freely. A second functional element of the project that needed to be accounted for was space for speakers. Quickly pivoting with mathematics, the panel lengths were adjusted to accommodate the desire to adhere speakers to the ceiling on the same plane as the panels. The speakers seamlessly integrate with the black T-bar system and ceiling, fitting in between the ceiling panels to maintain its visual appeal while remaining flexible to the needs of the space. The ability to meet design requirements while not sacrificing aesthetics is a key element of ATAS metal panels.

“We excel in making people’s visions a reality. Our tenure, our ability, allows us to take something from conception to completion. ATAS metal ceiling panels are manufactured to last, prioritizing longevity and high-quality materials,” Cox explained.

Lineair Plank is available in over 40 stock, 70% PVDF colors with woodgrain and stucco embossing options available. The panels are available in .032, .040, .050 and .063 aluminum. As an interior product, Lineair Plank can have sound absorption material adhered inside the panel and be microperforated for acoustic performance. The panels require minimal maintenance and while projects like Witherspoon boast the look of woodgrain, the panels, unlike traditional wood beams, are fire resistant and not susceptible to warp, crack or rot. The practical benefits and the range of design options make it an ideal product to add sophistication to any space.

The project’s balance of the traditional and custom elements results in a modern, forward-thinking renovation. The design is an eye-catching accent to the room, providing different pleasing effects wherever it catches your eye. Such dynamisms are a testament to the flexibility ATAS interior panels offer to achieve any vision, from conception to completion. The final design landed Witherspoon Student Center the First-Place award in the Interiors category of ATAS’ 2024 Project of the Year Awards. The architect of the project was CRA Associates, Inc. The general contractors who installed the panels were Salisbury and Moore, and the panels were distributed by Colonial Materials, Inc.

Bringing designs together like Witherspoon is part of the joy of what makes ATAS special. “We lean into our custom capabilities and into the design community’s and customer’s needs, wants and desires. The best part of these projects is to take something that is unique and hasn’t been done before and make it possible!” Cox shared.

Witherspoon Student Center is a prime example of ATAS’ enthusiasm to rise to a project’s functional needs and turn them into design elements, merging the aesthetically pleasing and practical with decades of metal panel finesse.

Learn more about Lineair Plank.

Learn more about Witherspoon Student Center at NC State University.

About ATAS International, Inc.

For more information about ATAS International, please visit www.atas.com or call 610.395.8445.

ATAS metal panels bring warmth and color to award-winning project in collegetown

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:00:00 PST

The project consists of several multi-story buildings cladded in four ATAS products and in four unique colors, creating an exciting communal atmosphere that brings students together in places where they and their studies will thrive.

Cornell University is a place that fosters the minds of upcoming generations — the next creative, bold and visionary minds of tomorrow. Catherine Commons stands as a project that actualizes these attributes, using a variety of sustainable and environmentally conscious metal wall and roof panels in bright imaginative colors to shelter students and be a place where they can succeed. The project consists of several multi-story buildings cladded in four ATAS products and in four unique colors, creating an exciting communal atmosphere that brings students together in places where they and their studies will thrive.

The plan of Catherine Commons wasn’t just to build more housing; it was to reimagine a city block into its own ecosystem that happens to be conveniently located near Cornell. It boasts a community focus, concerned not only with what structures it erected but also the space it deliberately left open to establish outdoor communal spaces. The residential complex’s website lists the modern amenities Catherine Commons offers. These include an exclusive, state-of-the-art fitness center, study lounges that exude comfort to optimize study quality and efficiency and an on-site café to keep everything residents may need in one place.

The project’s architectural design and building shapes were carefully curated, cognizant of the existing neighborhood’s shape. The architects of the project, ikon.5 architects, meticulously considered how to develop Catherine Commons as part of a larger picture saying of one building, Building 4, “Residential in form and scale, it is set back from the street to align with neighboring houses. Its pitched roof, projected front porch, metal shingles and residentially scaled windows and dormers complement the Collegetown vernacular.”

Featured across the Catherine Commons buildings are ATAS’ Versa-Line panel in .032 aluminum which is installed vertically throughout this project with distinct seams from varied width sizes to elevate the building façades. Versa-Line can be installed horizontally or vertically, with or without striations, and is available in two standard panel widths, 12-3/8” and 16-3/8”, with custom width capabilities to meet design needs. The application of the Versa-Line panel in this project is dynamic, including rectangular sections of panel being split by floor to ceiling windows while other walls of the buildings are made entirely of the metal panel with slots of different panel colors breaking up monotony and providing contrast from other elements like colored brick, keeping the design interesting. Versa-Line is featured in several colors; Charcoal Grey, Hemlock Green, Patina Green and Gold, across the buildings with other ATAS products, to tell a cohesive color story and connect the separate buildings together into a community through architectural design.

One of the Catherine Commons buildings, Building 4, is clad in and has on its roof ATAS’ CastleTop® panel in .032 aluminum in the shade of Hemlock Green. CastleTop® is a flat diamond-shaped shingle that can be used in wall and roof applications, offering easy installations with its concealed fasteners. CastleTop® panel is a popular design choice because of its design flexibility, availability of different colors from over 40+ choices and custom color capabilities and the ability to be combined to create interesting patterns. The panel makes just as bold of a statement chosen in a singular shade, as it is used in Catherine Commons to create a striking look. The Hemlock Green CastleTop®’s richness contrasts against the Versa-Line panels on adjacent walls, making the building lush with textures and visual appeal. The color and panel choices feel deliberate — simultaneously constructing buildings that stand out along a Collegetown street and are inspired by the surrounding trees that change with the swings of upstate New York seasons, from the pale greens that resemble ATAS Patina Green, to the earthy hue of ATAS Hemlock Green on sturdy trees and the turning oranges and reds of leaves with ATAS’ Gold color.

The visual longevity of a design is as important as the sustainability of its materials. All the ATAS products featured on the Catherine Commons’ project are sustainable with the longevity of aluminum panels with recycled content, while being entirely recyclable after their long service life. The result is a visually striking and ambitious project aware of its surrounding nature as it is of its neighborhood community, meeting the needs of its citizens while accentuating the landscape.

About ATAS International, Inc.

ATAS also has a second location in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and one in University Park, Illinois On April 1, 2025, ATAS expanded its portfolio with Metalwërks® Architectural Plate Systems, located in Elkton, Maryland. For more information about ATAS International, please visit www.atas.com or call 610.395.8445.

Metal Construction Association announces 2026 Board

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:00:00 PST

Lee Ann Slattery will be first female chair.

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is pleased to announce its new officers for 2026. Elected by MCA members, the board will be led by Lee Ann Slattery of ATAS International, the organization’s first female chair.

Slattery joins executive committee members:

Vice chair: Bill Hartford, Sherwin-Williams
Treasurer: David Stermer, Metal Sales
Secretary: Chandler Barden, CIDAN Machinery
Past chair: Brian Partyka, Carlisle Companies Inc
Market development chair: Jules Dekovics, OMG
MRA president: Todd Miller, Isaiah Industries, Inc.

Slattery joined the MCA board in 2020 and quickly became an officer, serving as chair of the market development committee. In 2023, she received MCA’s Patrick R. Bush Service Award. She serves on the education committee for the National Women in Roofing and is also a founder and a director of the Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls. In 2020, she was inducted as a Fellow of the Construction Specifications Institute, where she served on its national board for four years.

“I am excited about the upcoming growth and innovation for MCA and I believe we will reach new milestones with such a talented team of industry leaders on the board and staff,” said Slattery.

Slattery will succeed Chandler Barden, who most recently served as chair. Barden will continue serving as the association's secretary. The organization extends special thanks to him for his ongoing dedication to the industry.

The executive committee works alongside MCA directors, which include:

RC Antal, ATAS International
Michael Beck, Accurate Perforating
Mark Carlisle, US Steel
Dustin Haddock, S-5!
Jessica Haddock, S-5!
DJ Highnote, RoofHugger
Jeff Hock, Sheffield Metals
Sean McCue, Precoat Metals
Ken McLauchlan, Carlisle Building Products
Karan Patel, Applied Fabricators
John Trifonoff, East Coast Metals
Jodi Wagoner, Steel Dynamics
Mike Weis, Petersen Aluminum Corp.

The board members are elected by the MCA members from the slate recommended by the nominating committee, with each serving a three-year term.

About the Metal Construction Association

Founded in 1983, MCA represents over 100 member companies that manufacture and distribute products for the metal construction industry. The association’s mission is to promote the use of metal in the building envelope. Member volunteers collaborate on projects to educate contractors and architects about best practices for metal design and installation, while also ensuring compliance with evolving building codes and standards that support safety, sustainability and performance. Companies involved in MCA benefit greatly from activities focused on research, codes and standards, market development and technical programs. For more information, visit metalconstruction.org.

New architectural plate systems education course offered by ATAS

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:00:00 PST

ATAS now offers a total of 13 courses that are all approved by the AIA for one LU/HSW.

Since acquiring the assets of Metal Sales & Service, Inc., including the Metalwërks® line of architectural metal plate systems, earlier this year, ATAS International has developed an educational course focused on that type of cladding system. “Architectural Metal Plate Systems: Durable Design for Today’s Buildings” has been approved by the AIA (American Institute of Architects) for one LU/HSW (Learning Unit/Health, Safety and Welfare).

The learning objectives of this course are as follows:

Recognize what defines a metal plate system and how it differs from other metal wall assemblies.
Identify materials and finish options for architectural metal plate and learn about applications and installation techniques.
Explore the performance attributes and design advantages of plate systems.
Discover how metal plate contributes to sustainable and resilient building envelopes.

ATAS now offers a total of 13 courses that are all approved by the AIA for one LU/HSW. Ten of those courses are approved by IIBEC (International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants) for one continuing education hour. Four courses focused on sustainable products, resulting in more energy efficient buildings, are approved by GBCI (Green Business Certification, Inc.) for one continuing education hour. For metal ceilings and other metal interior products, two courses are approved by IDCEC (International Design Continuing Education Council) for one continuing education unit for interior designers. Several of our courses (recorded webinars) are offered online.

All of the course offerings, with their learning objectives, can be found on the ATAS Academy web page at https://atas.com/aiaandgbciapprovedseminars. To schedule a seminar to be given at your office (or virtually), visit https://atas.com/request-a-seminar.

About ATAS International, Inc.

For more information about ATAS International, please visit www.atas.com or call 610.395.8445.

ATAS sweeps Canstruction Competition Awards

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:00:00 PST

A total of 20,197 cans were used to create the sculptures, and all were donated to the local Second Harvest Food Bank in the Lehigh Valley when they were dissembled two weeks later.

Canstruction is a unique community event which combines creativity, engineering and philanthropy as teams design and build large-scale structures entirely out of canned goods. On October 10, 2025, four teams in the Canstruction Greater Lehigh Valley competition built sculptures around this year’s video games theme. A total of 20,197 cans were used to create the sculptures, and all were donated to the local Second Harvest Food Bank in the Lehigh Valley when they were dissembled two weeks later.

ATAS International’s Monsters of Metal team, led by co-captains Kevin Klersy and Patrick Reinhart, won three of the six awards this year. This is the sixth year that ATAS participated in this competition and is one of the original teams that has competed from the beginning. The Monsters of Metal chose Sonic as their subject matter for this year. The speedy blue hero was featured on the front of the display, and on the backside, evil Dr. Eggman was depicted. The ATAS sculpture consisted of 3,000 cans, including black, green, garbanzo and cannellini beans, yams, Manwich, blueberries, tomato sauce, pork and beans and unsweetened coconut.

The awards the ATAS Monsters of Metal team received included:

Best Original Design
Best Use of Labels
Structural Integrit

About ATAS International, Inc.

About Canstruction

Canstruction is an international hunger relief charity that raises millions of pounds of food each year for local food banks. Every year, Canstruction chapters have competitions citywide where teams create CanArt® to compete for awards in the following categories: Best Meal, Structural Ingenuity, Best Original Design, Most Cans, Best Use of Labels and People’s Choice awards. Winners from each local competition then go on to compete internationally in these categories. To learn more, visit www.canstruction.org.

ATAS announces 2026 metal wall panel installation seminars

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:00 PST

Classroom learning and hands-on installation practice, along with a factory tour where applicable, are covered during the seminar.

ATAS International announces the 2026 dates for their popular metal wall panel installation seminars. Classroom learning and hands-on installation practice, along with a factory tour where applicable, are covered during the seminar. Classroom learning includes education on ATAS’ specific wall panels, common substrates to which panels are applied and tools recommended for panel installation. For the hands-on installation portion of the seminar, three different panel applications will be covered: horizontally applied panels over open framing, vertically applied panels over a solid deck and metal shingles applied over a solid deck.

All seminars will begin on Wednesday and end on Thursday. Day one begins with lunch at ATAS, followed by training and ends with a group dinner at a local restaurant. Day two begins with breakfast at ATAS, followed by the balance of the training. The dates and locations for the 2026 seminars are:

Allentown, Pennsylvania (ATAS headquarters)

April 8-9
October 14-15

Mesa, Arizona

January 7-8
November 18-19

University Park, Illinois

February 11-12
December 2-3

Classes are taught by industry experts with many years of experience working with metal wall cladding. For more information, or to register for a session, please visit www.atas.com/in-person-installation-seminar.

About ATAS International, Inc.

Founded in 1963, ATAS International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, wall cladding, ceilings, perimeter edge metal and accessories. The ATAS portfolio features an expansive selection of products available in aluminum, steel, zinc, stainless steel and copper. Standard profiles include narrow and wide ribbed wall panels, corrugated styles, architectural plate systems, standing seam and batten seam roof systems, metal shingles, shakes, tiles and more. Additional options include curved, tapered and perforated panels; concealed or exposed fasteners; smooth or embossed textures; horizontal and vertical applications; and a choice of over 40 stock colors with 70% PVDF finish. With sustainability at the forefront of modern building design, ATAS proudly supports green building objectives with high performance solutions, such as solar-ready roof panels, insulated metal panels, cool roofing products and solar air heating wall panels. The ATAS team consists of product and market specialists that provide a high level of support for your project, from initial discovery and design to installation. ATAS has two ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing locations in the United States: the headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and their facility in Mesa, Arizona. ATAS also has a second location in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and one in University Park, Illinois. On April 1, 2025, ATAS expanded its portfolio with Metalwërks® Architectural Plate Systems, located in Elkton, Maryland. For more information about ATAS International, please visit www.atas.com or call 610.395.8445.