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In the intensely competitive construction market in which we find ourselves, Ultra-Span cold formed steel truss fabricators know that, more often than not, the low number gets the work.  One way to get “low” without sacrificing margin or quality, is to become as efficient a designer as possible.  By optimizing truss designs at bid time, you [...]

    The previously planned roll form equipment upgrades continued this week in our Edenton, NC facility.  Roll Form Line #4 is now back online and running better than ever.  The revamped Yoder machine now boasts 14 roll forming stations allowing it to roll form a much wider range of our product line.  This upgrade added [...]

One thing was abundantly clear to representatives of Watkins Services and Construction Science and Engineering as they inspected the existing roof framing of the Presbyterian Homes Assisted Living facility in Clinton, SC—something HAD to be done.  The fire treated wood trusses that had been used to frame the roof when the building was constructed in [...]

Previously planned equipment improvements kicked off today at the Edenton plant.  These upgrades will give our plant additional equipment options for the production of our small profile, high volume items including the 1.5”, 2.5”, and 3” standard webs as well as our 2.5” chord offering.  Adding this additional production capacity on these items was identified [...]

On the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the purchase by Berkshire Hathaway of MiTek, Inc. (parent company of Aegis Metal Framing), Warren Buffett, Chairman of the Board,  expressed to global senior executives his continued optimism in United States of America and our economic system.    Mr. Buffett has amassed his fortune by purchasing or  investing [...]

Aegis Metal Framing has launched a redesigned website to assist the building design team.  The site, www.aegismetalframing.com, has been reconfigured based on analytical data detailing web user activity over the course of two years. “For architects, engineers, and contractors looking to utilize cold formed steel trusses, www.aegismetalframing.com should be their first stop,” commented Tom Valvo, [...]

Aegis Metal Framing invites construction professionals to join us at two upcoming industry trade shows. Greenbuild International 2011 (http://www.greenbuildexpo.org/Home.aspx) will be held October4-6th in Toronto, Canada. Aegis is proud to be a long-time exhibitor in this showcase for sustainable construction. Please visit with us in booth 743 North Hall to learn how Ultra-Span cold formed steel trusses can [...]