How the Paint and Sealant Sectors Respond to Changing Times
The markets for paint and sealants have had a tumultuous time as of late, due to “the COVID-19 pandemic, raw material shortages and supply chain disruptions,” states the American Coatings Association (ACA). The ACA is a trade group for the paint and coating industry, but their words apply to the sealant sector as well.
Bay Shore Systems
Since 1978, Bay Shore Systems has been the leading supplier of excavator-mounted foundation drilling equipment, and with good reason. From 24/7 real-time and remote service and parts to field service, experienced technical support, maintenance, and more, the Idaho-based manufacturer stands behind innovative, problem-solving rigs that keep on working year after year.
Shaw Sports Turf
Cutting-edge innovation can show up in the least likely of places. Sometimes, it’s right under your nose. And sometimes, as in the case of Shaw Sports Turf, it’s right under your feet.
Viessmann Manufacturing
Excitement is running high at Viessmann North America as the company celebrates recent successes and prepares to present cutting-edge heat pumps early next year. While it is committed to continuing fabricating and improving upon its sought-after, premium boilers, growing its electrified heat pump market segment is part of the company’s vision for the future.
ACO, Inc.
Recognizing the value of protecting natural resources and preserving the environment, ACO, Inc. is dedicated to building and maintaining infrastructure and promoting safety in business, transportation, and industry, via numerous products created with the intention of having a beneficial impact on how one of the planet’s most precious resources—water—is used.
John W. McDougall Co.
An old Afrikaans saying about staying positive advises us to keep the surface side of things gleaming (Hou die blink kant bo.) While not everyone may find that general notion useful, modern design generally does. And so does the sterling team at John W. McDougall Co. (McDougall), best known these days for its beautiful custom metal façades.
Overly Door Company
The Overly Door Company, a certified ISO 9001:2015 company located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, has roots going all the way back to 1888. The company is recognized for having the widest range of specialty door, window, and barrier systems in the world, along with a full range of hardware accessories, designed and manufactured on a project basis for government, commercial, and industrial markets.
Dant Clayton Corporation
Success in business comes from persistence, vision, recognizing opportunities, and seizing them at the right time.
CG Equipment
When it comes to finding the best partner to fulfill heavy-duty equipment needs, the challenge can be real, especially when the dealer does not fully understand the customer’s industry. That, we’re pleased to say, is emphatically not the case at CG Equipment, where expertise has driven sales for over 60 years and doubled the size of the business in just seven.
Madison Wood
It’s good to see young leadership take over a company and make history almost immediately. That’s exactly what Madison Wood’s team achieved in what seems like no time at all this year. Breaking every company record in pressure-treated lumber sales over the past two quarters, the company achieved a surging 20 percent growth. Business is booming—and now the bar is set even higher.
Brothers Paving & Concrete Corporation
Huge changes have taken place at Brothers Paving & Concrete Corporation since Construction in Focus profiled the construction company in August 2018.
AGF Group
1948 was a quiet year in Canadian history—but a good one. With prosperity returning to the country, nation-building was underway, and businesses of all stripes were busy shaping what the future was to become. AGF was one such business.
Corbec
Corbec is a Canadian family-owned galvanizing company now approaching 60 years in business. Founded in 1965 by Robert Hall, the company is now owned by his son John.
A&H Equipment
A&H Equipment distributes market-leading municipal and environmental product solutions throughout Pennsylvania and West Virginia. From snow removal trucks to street sweepers and sewer cleaners, the company sells, rents, and services a wide range of equipment for a variety of needs, particularly specialty items that go beyond the run-of-the-mill product lineup.
Uppal Building Supplies (UBS)
Uppal Building Supplies is an “Exterior Siding & Building Supply Distributor and Manufacturer.” The company was founded in 2005 by its President and sole owner, Mr. Jagtar Uppal. The business is situated on eight acres in the heart of Surrey, BC, and built over the years by maintaining large inventories of recognized brand name products with competitive pricing and a commitment to delivering service.
Inmotion
Clean energy is increasingly crucial to the health of our planet. While electrified cars are often in the spotlight, it is refreshing to know that one industry titan makes it possible for large construction vehicles and material handling equipment to run as cleanly as possible thanks to trailblazing electric controllers and motors. Electromobility—also known as e-mobility—involves applying electric propulsion to transportation types of all kinds.
ACE Solar
As solar energy continues to become a more reliable and sustainable energy producer, the sector has naturally attracted numerous entrants seeking to make their fortune. However, many have learned the market is not as simple as they had thought, as evidenced by the high turnover rate.
ACO, Inc.
Dedicated to developing the best water management and drainage systems across the globe, ACO, Inc. improves the collection and reuse of water with its unique modular trench drains, in the process enhancing both the water and the environment.
ML Crane
A leader in the crane industry, ML Crane, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a closely networked group of companies that provide customized solutions across diverse industries.
Amvic Building System
In today’s world of rising costs, building envelopes must be more efficient and cost-effective than ever. Yet this quality must be balanced with the need to build in sufficient numbers to meet demand. In Toronto, Amvic Building Systems continues to push the capabilities of expanded polystyrene (EPS) to help builders accommodate Canada’s need for housing.
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Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) provides a depth and breadth of services, programs, and opportunities for manufacturers. Headquartered in Owen Sound, Ontario, with a national presence, EMC also encourages young people to enter the manufacturing workforce and is always looking for ways to enhance the sector.
Facing Up to What’s Facing Construction
When you think of the world’s largest industry, perhaps agriculture or energy come to mind—but it turns out they’re not the biggest.
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
After profiling the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) sustainability efforts in previous articles, Construction in Focus caught up with the organization once again, this time to learn about an exciting new report. State of Decarbonization: Progress in U.S. Commercial Buildings 2023 discusses the sector’s progress, the current status of data availability, and mechanisms available to reduce the carbon emissions of commercial buildings in the United States—the first report to compile all of this information into a single source.
Cushing Terrell
There is a quote attributed to Wayne Gretzky that you have likely seen in PowerPoint presentations. It is the one about skating to where the puck is going, rather than where it is. In hockey, Gretzky seemed to have a preternatural ability to anticipate the best place to be. In business, Cushing Terrell has that same knack.
Animal Arts Design Studios
When thinking about architecture and building design, we know much time and thought goes into creating sound, healthy, and attractive structures for people, but what about housing for our animal friends? Animal Arts Design Studios specializes exclusively in animal care design, including animal shelters and veterinary hospitals, with a proven track record of success with more than 1,500 projects in 40 U.S. states, Canada, and overseas, ranging in size from 600 to 110,000 square feet.
Enercare
Coming together to address a vital energy need in the market, Enercare and Subterra Renewables are working to decarbonize living in the way we interact in our homes, transitioning away from fossil fuel powered systems to renewable geothermal energy. Finalized in Q4 2023, the partnership of these two Canadian companies represents a first-of-a-kind industry relationship aimed at providing quality products, service, and results to clients, all while helping to reduce our carbon footprints.
