2021
After fire, Metl-Span IMPs installed on Texas 17,000 square foot festival building
Wurstfest is a popular annual celebration of German culture in New Braunfels, Texas. Just days after the successful November 2019 event wrapped up, a fire damaged the large facility that hosts the 10-day festival. With less than a year to … Continue reading
Metl-Span insulated metal panels help speed up school completion
If you make it simple, they will build it. To simplify the entire process of constructing a K-12 school building, TLS Choice of Santa Ana, Calif., has developed plans for building systems of various sizes, already Division of the State … Continue reading
Extra Space Storage – North Hollywood
Ensuring Safe Storage Extra Space Storage, the second largest operator of self-storage facilities in the United States, is in the middle of expanding its national portfolio. In 2020, this included a new development in North Hollywood designed for individuals … Continue reading
TTI Innovation Center
A New Home for Advancement TTI Innovation Center, a 300,000-square-foot office and product development facility, enhances the ability for Techtronic Industries (TTI) to deliver breakthrough products. The innovation center brought 250 new jobs to Anderson County, S.C. and includes three … Continue reading
Metl-Span insulated metal panels offer energy efficiency, aesthetics to University of Houston baseball clubhouse
Insulated metal panels from Metl-Span cover the walls of the new Baseball Player Development Center and Clubhouse, providing an energy-efficient shell for all seasons. “From the initial programming and planning phases, it was clear the new facility would need to … Continue reading
2020
Metl-Span Products Deliver Versatility, Durability to BMO Tower
Investing in the Future of Downtown Milwaukee BMO Tower, the newest addition to downtown Milwaukee, stands at 328 feet tall. The tower includes 400,000 rentable square feet of space and is comprised of 15 floors of offices and first-floor retail. … Continue reading
Metl-Span Ignites Growth for NC Fire Department
Tuff-Cast™ IMPs Meet Design Challenge for Firefighters’ New Home The town of Cullowhee, NC, serves as the home of Western Carolina University (WCU), part of the University of North Carolina System. In the past 20 years, enrollment has doubled at … Continue reading
IMPs from Metl-Span satisfy design requirements with palette of color, finish choices
Design of the new Rocketship Delta Prep school in Antioch, Calif., focused on being a modern interpretation of the local Spanish mission elements, keeping in mind the goal to be a Net Zero Energy building. Key to achieving the goals … Continue reading
Metl-Span IMPs Put Signature on Upstate New York Manufacturing Company’s New Headquarters
A growing business and staff required the construction of a new corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility for Feldmeier Equipment in Syracuse, N.Y. The new $15 million facility combines a pre-engineered Varco Pruden metal building with a façade of several materials, … Continue reading
Metl-Span IMPs an integral part of state-of-the-art refrigeration facility
LEWISVILLE, Texas, August 11, 2020 – The new RLS Logistics industrial freezer building in Delanco, N.J., was constructed with the best of everything, including an innovative and environmentally friendly refrigeration system, a unique rolling rack storage system and insulated metal … Continue reading
Metl-Span Stands Tall for Amazon Fulfillment Center
Insulated Metal Panels Deliver Perfect Configuration, Preferred Performance The Amazon fulfillment center near Spokane, Wash., is one of many centers across the country for the e-commerce giant where products are stored and then shipped to consumers who have made purchases … Continue reading
Metl-Span offers online course: Designing with Architectural Insulated Metal Wall Panels
Metl-Span, a recognized leader in the insulated metal panel industry, is offering a new online course through Hanley Wood University, Designing with Architectural Insulated Metal Wall Panels. The course examines the characteristics of insulated metal panels (IMPs), design options, the … Continue reading
Metl-Span Delivers Better Insulation, Greater Performance with Introduction of New 8-inch Cold Storage Panel
Metl-Span, a recognized leader in the advancement of insulated metal panel technology, is extending its line of cold storage panel products with the introduction of the new 8-inch cold storage panel. Two inches thicker than the thickest profile of Metl-Span’s … Continue reading
Metl-Span insulated metal panels chosen for campus renovation because colors, profiles match up well with other buildings
A major renovation and addition to a building that’s a part of the Tech Parks Arizona has created additional working space for potential research and development tenants. Aesthetics played a large role in the choice of insulated metal panels from … Continue reading
Metl-Span HPCI Barrier System helps speed up construction on award winning project
Because time waits for no one, keeping enclosure time at a minimum was vital in the construction of the Solano County SB 1022 Classroom and Vocational Training Center in Fairfield, Calif. Building codes require the building be enclosed before much … Continue reading
Florida city government facility calls for Metl-Span insulated metal panels
Design-build projects for the public sector always come with specific requirements with little room for flexibility. The City of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., wanted its new Operations Center to meet the requirements of LEED Silver certification, look great and be … Continue reading
Metl-Span introduces FRP CleanSeam™ insulated metal wall panel
The new FRP (fiberglass-reinforced plastic) CleanSeam insulated metal wall panel from Metl-Span is designed to provide the appearance of a virtually seamless joint between interior wall panels to prevent water intrusion and bacterial growth. FRP CleanSeam is a perfect solution … Continue reading
Metl-Span IMPs installed on milestone Home2 Suites in Chicago
Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago River North was designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine. It features 206 suites and a range of tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities, while becoming the company’s 300th property. More than 46,000 square … Continue reading
Metl-Span introduces two new backupwall panel systems
The new BW Universal System ™ and BW Stretch System ™ are the ultimate backup wall systems providing superior air, water, thermal and vapor protection in an all-in-one barrier component. Both introduce new standards for cost savings, design integrity and … Continue reading
Metl-Span IMPs provide aesthetics, durability for Houston renovation
Renovating and transforming a 70-year-old manufacturing facility into a contemporary office building with impressive amenities, requires some imagination, careful planning and a lot of communication. The Cannon, an entrepreneurial hub in west Houston, also called for more than 90,000 square … Continue reading
IMPs from Metl-Span provide easy convenience store maintenance
Convenience stores often become neighborhood meeting places, so it’s important to the owner to have an attractive and low-maintenance facility. The new and busy Pik-A-Pop in Othello, Wash., was constructed with framing from Star Building Systems and insulated metal panels … Continue reading
Metl-Span's Franz achieves building enclosure certification
Kevin Franz, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CSI, CDT, of Metl-Span, earned certification as an accredited Building Enclosure Commissioning Process Provider and Commissioning Authority+Building Enclosure with the designation of BECxP and CxA+BE from the College of Engineering at the University of … Continue reading
2019
Thermal bowing with insulated metal panels
By Paul Collyer, Vice President of Business Development, Metl-Span When looking at evaluating different construction materials, particularly those that will have to withstand extreme temperature changes, it’s important to understand how they will react to the environment. An important aspect … Continue reading
Shipping containers recycled for use as self-storage units, covered by colorful insulated metal panels
GreenSpace Holdings LLC is focused on constructing “cost-reducing self-storage solutions with an emphasis on environmental conservatism.” The company’s most recent project is a 181,000 square-foot facility in Houston and it will be a part of the CubeSmart franchise. TMS Contractors … Continue reading
Metl-Span features top projects in 2020 calendar
Metl-Span has compiled its annual list of Projects of the Month and is featuring them in its 2020 calendar. The Project of the Year, featured on the cover, is the 54 Middlesex office building renovation in Bedford, Mass. Metl-Span provided … Continue reading
Metl-Span introduces ThermalSafe with a striated exterior profile
Metl-Span’s proven ThermalSafe® insulated metal panel is now available with a Striated exterior profile, in addition to the already existing Ultra-Light Mesa and Santa Fe exterior options. “The demand for more fire-resistant options led us to produce ThermalSafe with a … Continue reading
Efficiency and design - the versatility of insulated metal panels in sports facility construction
Sports facilities are unique environments that face varying environmental conditions from both within and outside the structure. In evaluating building materials, client and builder seek proven solutions for meeting environmental requirements, codes and long-term durability without forsaking the art of … Continue reading
Insulated metal panels offer desired economic aesthetics for winery, hospitality center
Fourth-generation siblings oversaw the construction of the new Zialena Winery production facility and hospitality center in Geyersville, Calif., using insulated metal panels from Metl-Span on both buildings. “We started with a steel frame system and to reduce cost, selected insulated … Continue reading
IMPs Integral to Nation's First Greenfield Paper Plant
The opening of Sofidel America’s new, 1.7 million square-foot manufacturing plant in Circleville, Ohio marks a major milestone for the Italian-based company’s growth in the United States. At 280 acres and nearly a mile in length, the production facility is … Continue reading
Speed of construction, value, aesthetics, all sell insulated metal panels
Metl-Span provides cost-effective solutions for award winning Florida fireworks warehouse, retail center The owner of Superior Fireworks in Orange Park, Fla., put his trust in his design/build firm and ended up with a new facility that met all of his … Continue reading
IMPs meet performance, aesthetic needs for celebrated casino resort
A mixed-medium masterpiece of metal panels, glass, wood, and stone building elements, the award-winning ilani Casino Resort property in Ridgefield, Wash. was designed to reflect the culture of the Northwest with unique aesthetic cues that pay tribute to the heritage … Continue reading
Metl-Span IMPs installed quickly to keep business up and running
To keep up with the company’s growing customer base, SKS Bottle & Packaging Inc. required a new, larger facility. To keep any interruption of service as brief as possible, the 140,000 square foot office and warehouse was constructed with insulated … Continue reading
Speed of construction, durability, aesthetics required for new office, warehouse
Metl-Span’s insulated metal panels check all boxes The owners of Electronics for Imaging (EFI) had high expectations moving into a new east coast headquarters in Londonderry, N.H. Versatility, durability, ease and speed of construction as well as aesthetics all played … Continue reading
Quick, clean construction of vineyard villas provided by Metl-Span
Overmountain Vineyards, a family-operated vineyard in Polk County, N.C., wanted to offer its visitors comfortable overnight accommodations. Working with some talented designers, the plan was to construct two 1,300 square foot guest houses, using insulated metal panels (IMPs) from Metl-Span … Continue reading
Insulated metal panels deliver energetic aesthetics for Finley Center
The Finley Center sports complex and event venue provides a unique blend of multi-functional space for community sports and fitness, as well as convention and entertainment facilities to boost the local economy in Hoover, Ala. The project’s modern design called … Continue reading
Profile depth of Metl-Span's Insul-Rib panels provides 'shape and shadow'
The best designs have a specific direction right from the start. The Pablo Center at the Confluence in Eau Claire, Wis., was constructed to fit into its site where the Eau Claire and Chippewa rivers meet, using traditional and practical … Continue reading
Insulated metal panels offer quicker, easier construction of ice arena
Metl-Span provides color-matched panels for Clearwater, Fla., addition When the owner of the Clearwater Ice Arena wanted to expand the current building, hoping to lure the local National Hockey League team into a state-of-the-art practice facility, constructing an energy-efficient building … Continue reading
2018
Metl-Span IMPs a big part of office building renovation
Insulated metal panels were specified to provide a more modern look to the two-story Middlesex Turnpike office building in Bedford, Mass. The owner wanted to escort the facility, erected in the 1970s, into the 21st century. Metl-Span provided approximately 16,000 … Continue reading
Metl-Span creates video library for installation assistance, testimonials
Metl-Span, a manufacturer of durable and energy-efficient insulated metal panels, has developed an online video library that includes several installation instructional videos as well as videos featuring specifiers discussing their success stories with Metl-Span products. “We’ve put together three installation … Continue reading
Insulated metal panels meet the call for cold storage performance, aesthetics
The latest addition to the Blount Fine Foods manufacturing and processing chain employs an insulated metal panel building envelope by Metl-Span with a unique, textured aesthetic that simulates the look and feel of precast concrete without sacrificing performance. Blount Fine … Continue reading
Metl-Span IMPs serve as roofing and siding for commercial project
Insulated metal panels as roofing and siding proved to be the most effective choice for the architectural team and installation crew at the General RV Center store in Orange Park, Fla. Metl-Span provided approximately 4,500 square feet of insulated metal … Continue reading
IMPs blend urban, natural atmosphere for residential skyscrapper
Spanning 39 stories and more than 500,000 total square feet, the new West Edge Tower in downtown Seattle has already become an iconic architectural feature in the city’s celebrated skyline. The tower relies on a highly efficient mix of cladding … Continue reading
Redefining Calgary's Newest Social Destination
Metl-Span® Insulated Metal Panels Help Bring Deerfoot City to Life Reinventing an 80-acre open-air mall in a Calgary winter is no small undertaking. But that’s exactly what Thermo Design Insulation was tasked with when transforming Deerfoot City Mall into a … Continue reading
Metl-Span insulated metal panels provide cost-effective solution for church renovation, expansion
The leaders of the Soul City Church on Chicago’s west side sought help with plans for expansion to meet the needs of a growing congregation. The project evolved into a 29,000 square foot addition and 20,000 square foot renovation of … Continue reading
Church expansion project combines unconventional aesthetic design with high-performance building envelope components
A longtime staple of the Bloomington, Ill., community, Vale Church has seen its congregation increase by more than a third in recent years. Their response, in addition to boosting staff, was to purchase 37 acres of land for a brand-new … Continue reading
Brewery combines cold storage, restaurant and production facilities
Alpha Brewing Company recently took its business to the next level with a new, expanded headquarters in St. Louis that features a high-performance insulated metal panel façade by Metl-Span. At more than 13,000 square feet, the all-inclusive facility combines a … Continue reading
Metl-Span IMPs offer energy efficiency, splash of color to aquatics center
Finding a single product that provides solutions for both aesthetics and design, as well as energy efficiency can be challenging. Insulated metal panels from Metl-Span made a splash for the construction of the Huntsville Aquatics Center in Huntsville, Ala. The … Continue reading
Online Grocery Moves Away from Brick and Mortar with Metl-Span
A leading online grocer, Fresh Direct delivers fresh-from-the-farm foods and brand name groceries right to its customers’ doorsteps. When the New York city-based company started construction on a new warehouse facility to store its perishable food items, it required building … Continue reading
Insulated metal panels lend recreation center weather and fire performance
The new Lander County Recreation Center, also known as “BM Rec” to area residents, provides a daily splash of energy and enthusiasm to the quiet mining community of Battle Mountain, Nev. Featuring bold, ribbed insulated metal panels, single-skin rainscreen panels … Continue reading
Robotics headquarters features all-metal aesthetic, building envelope
Whether they’re developing highly advanced data server racks for military use or educational toys to inspire the next generation of engineers, robotics developer Innovation First International is at the forefront of technological advancement. The company behind the popular HEX BUG … Continue reading
Insulated metal panel addition delivers seamless installation for Lisega Inc.
Metal industrial aesthetic represents manufacturer’s heritage As the worldwide leader in industrial pipe support systems, Lisega Inc. knows the importance of turnkey service and support. The German-based company specializes in high-performance modular systems with more than 12,000 standardized components to … Continue reading
Metl-Span provides single-source solution for Metrohm USA
The plans for Metrohm USA’s new, 90,000-square-foot headquarters called for an all-inclusive layout with space for offices, training facilities, engineering and machining workshops, a distribution warehouse and laboratories designed for collaboration. To meet the project’s unique design and performance parameters, … Continue reading
Metl-Span announces personnel changes in engineering department
Rahim Hakimi has retired from the position of Vice President of Engineering after 35 years at Metl-Span. He served the company and industry well, having worked for Metl-Span from inception. Hakimi spearheaded the development of almost all proprietary products at … Continue reading
Metl-Span panels offer inspiration in design of wall climbing facility
Approaching the new Cliff Hangers facility in Mooresville, N.C., visitors are greeted by climbers scaling an outdoor climbing wall directly above the front doors. Kevin Kennedy, AIA, Principal at Cluck Design Collaborative of Charlotte, N.C., headed up the design of … Continue reading
MLB youth baseball academy in Kansas City in seventh in U.S.
Insulated metal panels from Metl-Span specified for indoor training facility The Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy is expected to serve the community for generations. The City of Kansas City, Major League Baseball and the Kansas City Royals partnered to … Continue reading
Metl-Span provides single-source solution for unique construction needs
Real estate developer relies on ThermalSafe fire-resistant composite metal panels to meet client’s needs As one of the largest real estate developers in the Midwest, LandMark Group offers a fully integrated approach to design-build for its clients: commercial/industrial building owners … Continue reading
Metl-Span IMPs complement glass for industrial warehouse aesthetic
High-end stroller retailer UPPAbaby, based in Rockland, Mass., turned to a modern glass and Metl-Span insulated metal panel façade for its new 45,000-square-foot headquarters. The mixed-use project accommodates a 15,000-square-foot warehouse and maintenance workshop, as well as a retail front … Continue reading
Metl-Span's palette of IMPs produces unique YMCA facility
Each new YMCA facility is constructed focusing on the needs of the community it’s serving and the Exeter, N.H., YMCA is no different. The 33,000 square foot facility features fitness studios, weight and cardio rooms, a gymnasium, indoor track and … Continue reading
Metl-Span IMPs provide best in aesthetics, performance, value
Automotive headquarters showcases collaborative design, exceptional wall and roof performance. When premier automotive parts and accessories provider JB Autosports Inc. needed a new headquarters, the company turned to NCI Building Systems Inc. for a comprehensive metal enclosure system that offers … Continue reading
Metl-Span insulated metal panels provide durable, practical aesthetic for construction company
Land Remediation Inc. of Waterford, N.Y., is a full-service environmental remediation company, offering a wide range of environmental construction services to industrial, commercial and residential clients. Like the work it performs, Land Remediation wanted its new office facility to be … Continue reading
Suivez plus facilement le code du bâtiment
Afin de se conformer au règlement plus strict concernant l’isolation sans sacrifier l’esthétique, une nouvelle structure a été construite avec des panneaux métalliques isolants de Metl-Span pour des salles de classe du Mohawk College en Ontario. Le bâtiment Centrum au … Continue reading
Des condos luxueux à Montréal disposent de panneaux métalliques isolants de Metl-Span
Les nouveaux condominiums Le Peterson à Montréal présentent une conception architecturale unique aux balcons en verre bombé dans l’un des quartiers les plus animés de la ville. Selon leur site Web officiel, Le Peterson « allie architecture audacieuse et design recherché ». … Continue reading
2017
Metl-Span 2018 calendar showcases top IMP projects
Metl-Span is releasing a 2018 calendar to highlight the company’s top 12 insulated metal panel projects of the last year. The Cliff Hangers project in Mooresville, N.C., was voted by Metl-Span employees as the top overall project and was awarded … Continue reading
TCAT Nissan Training Center showcases superior technology inside and out
Insulated metal panels from Metl-Span provide sleek envelope The newly opened Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Smyrna Campus and Nissan Training Center was built on the fundamentals of both higher education and business, with the goal of closing the … Continue reading
Food storage facility survives Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico
Metl-Span wall and roof panels withstand winds up to 180 mph “We’re blessed.” John Williams, President at Sterling Merchandising in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, was able to utter those two words after Hurricane Maria ripped through the island in September 2017. … Continue reading
Animal airport and handling center facility constructed with IMPs
Metl-Span provides three profiles for unique project at JFK International. The world’s first privately owned animal airport and handling center showcases a high-performance, energy-efficient insulated metal panel (IMP) building envelope. The Ark at New York City’s John F. Kennedy … Continue reading
Standing Up To Hurricane Irma
Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Irma in the Caribbean and in Florida, we at Star Buildings were concerned about the welfare of our builders and our customers. We reached out through our network, and fortunately, the reports we’ve gotten … Continue reading
Luxury Montreal condos feature insulated metal panels from Metl-Span
The new Le Peterson condominiums in Montreal offer a unique architectural design, featuring curved glass balconies in one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. According to the condo website, Le Peterson “combines daring architecture and sophisticated design.” The Green Globes … Continue reading
Dual-Purpose Paneling Redefines the Building Envelope for Transportation Solutions Leader
Metl-Span® Insulated Metal Panels Provide Insulation and Aesthetic Advantages Innovations in Transportation Inc. (INIT) was faced with a pair of challenges when constructing its Chesapeake, Va., headquarters. The world leader in developing and supplying integrated ITS (intelligent transportation systems) and … Continue reading
Practice Makes Perfect
An insulated metal panel building envelope facilitates football practice in all weather conditions. The Liberty University athletic staff and student-athletes had a great deal to celebrate at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of their spacious new Indoor Football Practice Facility in August. … Continue reading
Make it easier to meet code regulations
In an effort to meet stricter codes regarding insulation, without sacrificing aesthetics, a new classroom structure at Mohawk College in Ontario was constructed using insulated metal panels (IMPs) from Metl-Span. Centrum at Mohawk College’s Stoney Creek Campus is a two-story, … Continue reading
Innovative metal building envelope by Metl-Span complements high-tech LED industry
Soraa, a leading developer of solid-state lighting products, was established on the principles of revolutionary product research and development. In fact, their first product offering broke new ground in the light-emitting diode, or LED, market with a light source that … Continue reading
Aesthetics, technology lead architect to specify IMPs
Metl-Span IMPs combine state-of-the-art aesthetics with advanced building envelope science for new film studio LEWISVILLE, Texas, August 15, 2017 – Designers behind the sleek, $15 million Central New York (CNY) Film Hub specified a high-performance, modern insulated metal panel façade … Continue reading
Holding Temperature and Lower Utility Bills
50-foot tall Rocksport Indoor Climbing Facility passes mandatory blower door test with flying colors. Metl-Span’s CF42 Mesa panel offers maintenance-free durability LEWISVILLE, Texas, August 9, 2017 – Rocksport Indoor Climbing Facility and Outdoor Guiding Service (www.rocksportny.com) is a family-owned and … Continue reading
Wholesale food facility blends modern and industrial aesthetic
Metl-Span insulated metal panels deliver installation advantages Wholesale foods distributor Sirna & Sons Produce provides fresh fruits and vegetables direct from growers to restaurants, healthcare facilities, hotels, country clubs and institutions across five states. Placing a high priority on quality, … Continue reading
Unique aesthetics and energy efficiency
Metl-Span IMPs offer unique aesthetics and energy efficiency Streetscape Developments Inc. of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, chose insulated metal panels from Metl-Span to achieve its goal of constructing a unique, new office building that would appropriately reflect the company’s building philosophy. The … Continue reading
Flame Retardants
Metl-Span’s chemical engineer presenting webinar for ACC Powell to discuss Flame Retardants in Rigid Foam Applications LEWISVILLE, Texas, June 1, 2017 – Carl Powell, Senior Chemical Engineer for CENTRIA and Metl-Span, will be presenting a webinar: Flame Retardants in Rigid … Continue reading
Inexpensive and better than code compliant
Metl-Span, A&S, MBCI team up on successful church project The growing Blount Community Church of Maryville, Tenn., was in need of a new facility, including areas for worship, daycare and classrooms. The affordable solution was to erect metal building framing … Continue reading
Metl-Span keeps things cool in the Tropics
Storing ice cream requires a reliable cold storage structure, especially when you are storing that ice cream in Puerto Rico for transport throughout the entire territory. Sterling Merchandising of Dorado, Puerto Rico, keeps its stock at a suitable temperature with … Continue reading
Georgia cold storage facility maximizes energy efficiency, thermal performance
State-of-the-art building employs Metl-Span insulated metal wall panels The new, state-of-the-art Atlantic Healthy Foods refrigerated produce processing and distribution facility will serve as the southeastern operations hub for wholesale foods provider Castellini Group, one of the nation’s largest distributors of … Continue reading
IMPs have desired R-value, aesthetics
Metl-Span’s CF42 Mesa panel offers maintenance-free durability Greenfield Manufacturing, a contract chemical manufacturing company in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., needed a new facility, having outgrown the building it was leasing. With the goal of constructing a maintenance-free and energy-efficient facility, while … Continue reading
State-Of-The-Art Chemical Manufacturing Facility
Insulated metal panels provide energy efficiency, ease of installation AgroChem, an innovative manufacturer of products to alleviate hygiene and sanitation challenges facing dairy producers around the globe, was planning to build a new 35,000 square foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility … Continue reading
Metl-Span's Mesa roof panel helps Myrtle Beach natatorium re-open
The City of Myrtle Beach was looking for an efficient method of dealing with some moisture and insulation issues at the indoor pool of the Pepper Geddings Recreation Center. Metl-Span’s Mesa insulated metal panel was chosen to solve the problems … Continue reading
2016
Metl-Span panels help Ohio career center become eligible for LEED status
The renovation and expansion of the Apollo Career Center in Lima, Ohio, was necessary because of steady student body growth since the facility opened in the 1970s. Metl-Span insulated metal panels were an important component in updating the look of … Continue reading
Metl-Span selected for New Orleans recreation center after hurricane
Construction of the new Rosenwald Recreation Center was a key component in the rebuilding of Council District B in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Insulated metal panels from Metl-Span provide a durable and attractive aesthetic for the neighborhood. … Continue reading
Tuff Wall panels from Metl-Span allow for flexible design, durable and attractive construction
The growing congregation at the Church of the Harvest in Olathe, Kan., needed to greatly increase its worship capacity, and it was searching for a durable and attractive building. The combination of an engineered metal building from Butler Manufacturing with … Continue reading
Historic LondonHouse remains an architectural pillar of the “Big Four”
Historic LondonHouse in downtown Chicago underwent an extensive renovation, starting in 2013. The transformation of this luxury hotel, completed for a grand reopening in May 2016, included insulated metal panels from Metl-Span. “The renovation consisted of adaptive reuse of the … Continue reading
IMP's help with efficiency and look for Sharp Trucking
A building owner, hoping to construct a new office with a particular look and energy efficiency in mind, ended up pleased with insulated metal panels from Metl-Span. Sharp Trucking of Wellsville, Utah, had employees in two separate buildings, buildings the … Continue reading
Metl-Span Insulated Metal Panels and Pingree School
The integration of products from Metl-Span and Metallic Building Company became a successful project on all fronts: The Pingree School Athletics Facility in South Hamilton, Mass., is an energy-efficient and aesthetically pleasing building, constructed with time and labor savings in … Continue reading
Metl-Span IMPs help winery achieve LEED certification
Metl-Span and Metallic Building Company, divisions of NCI Building Systems, collaborated on an award-winning, LEED-certified building in the Sonoma wine country region. The Balletto Vineyards and Winery’s barrel storage facility in Sebastopol, Calif., was a combination of a custom-engineered metal … Continue reading
Metl-Span Hosts Grand Opening Ceremony for Hamilton Plant
Metl-Span, the industry leading manufacturer of insulated metal panels, hosted a Grand Opening Ceremony for its new production facility in Hamilton, Ontario, on May 5. More than 150 guests came to celebrate the opening with Metl-Span. Guests came from across … Continue reading
Metl-Span begins production at recently acquired Canadian plant
Metl-Span, the industry leading manufacturer of insulated panels, has started production at the recently acquired plant in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. To better serve customers in the Canadian and Northeastern U.S. markets, Metl-Span is producing Mesa, Light Mesa, Striated and Flute … Continue reading
Metl-Span introduces Hef-T, a stronger innovative ceiling support
Metl-Span has introduced Hef-T, an improved aluminum ceiling support designed with a stronger T component for ceiling applications. Hef-T has a taller web (vertical leg), offering customers longer panel length options when the rod spacing exceeds 5 feet on center. … Continue reading
Metl-Span panels provide 'excellent' aesthetic for Brooklyn's Poly Prep
Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn, N.Y., is a historic co-ed college preparatory school, educating students from Nursery through 12th grade. Products from Metl-Span were specified for the Novogratz Center for Athletics, the school’s fieldhouse/gymnasium. “We went with Metl-Span’s … Continue reading
2015
Metl-Span releases white paper on benefits, advantages of IMPs
Metl-Span has posted a white paper on its website detailing the many benefits and advantages of Insulated Metal Panel (IMP) Systems as building components, specifically walls and roofing. The white paper cites IMPs as a pre-manufactured version of a “universal … Continue reading
Metl-Span employees generously support local families in need
Annual holiday tradition yields more than 80 gifts for Lewisville cause The employees at Metl-Span’s corporate headquarters and Lewisville manufacturing plant have again stepped up to generously support a program organized to provide Christmas gifts for underprivileged children in the … Continue reading
Metl-Span wall panels installed on new Wrigley Field video boards
Renovation at historic Chicago baseball park continues through 2015 season Durability, speed of installation and color-matching ability led to the specification of wall panel products from Metl-Span as part of 2015’s most visible sports venue restoration in the United States. Wrigley … Continue reading
Metl-Span brings on Steven R Zirkel as president
Metl-Span announced that Steven R Zirkel has joined the company as the new president. Metl-Span, an industry leader in providing insulated metal panel products for increasing usage in institutional, commercial, industrial and cold storage markets. “Metl-Span is the recognized industry … Continue reading
Metl-Span announces expansion in Hamilton
New plant allows Metl-Span to serve Canadian customers more competitively. LEWISVILLE, Texas – Metl-Span, the industry leading manufacturer of insulated metal panels, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Vicwest manufacturing plant in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The new plant … Continue reading
2014
Renovation with Metl-Span® panels gives school more modern look
Profile variety helps achieve consistent appearance, under budget LEWISVILLE, Texas (August 12, 2014) – Insulated metal panels, in a variety of Metl-Span® profiles, were able to satisfy the architectural desires for aesthetics, while meeting the budgetary constraints of the Danvers … Continue reading
Metl-Span® Systems Meet Design Needs In Cost Effective Manner
Western Nassau Water Authority features unique wall, window integration LEWISVILLE, Texas (May 20, 2014) – The combination of Metl-Span engineering and products met the challenging design demands of the new Western Nassau Water Authority administrative office building in North New … Continue reading
Metl-Span Architectural Panels are Aesthetic Choice for Luxury Hotel
LEWISVILLE, Texas (April 1, 2014) – Chicago is famous for its skyline, innovative architecture and many prominent buildings. Some believe Chicago is the first truly American city because cities along the east coast were strongly influenced by the original European … Continue reading
Metl-Span® Publishes New Fire Resistant Construction Technical Digest
LEWISVILLE, Texas (March 10, 2014) – Metl-Span has released a comprehensive technical digest titled Fire Resistant Wall and Ceiling Construction to help builders understand the use of its ThermalSafe panels in fire resistant wall and ceiling applications. It offers considerations … Continue reading
Metl-Span® Commits to the Architectural Market with the Grand Opening of a Seventh Manufacturing Facility
LEWISVILLE, Texas (February 21, 2014) – Metl-Span, a division of NCI Group, Inc. has opened its seventh manufacturing facility devoted to the production of the company’s Envolution™ line of architectural insulated metal panels and custom fabrication. The new 109,000 sq. … Continue reading
2013
Metl-Span Panels Used in Unconventional, but Efficient Manner
LEWISVILLE, Texas (November 26, 2013) – Insulated metal panels from Metl-Span proved to be a perfect component for the renovation and conversion of a 1940s masonry warehouse to an energy-efficient office facility. BuildSense, a provider of architectural and construction services … Continue reading
Metl-Span® Announces Green Booth for Greenbuild
Metl-Span® will be bringing a green booth to Greenbuild to introduce its Envolution™ Architectural Products, the company’s branded line of architectural panels, trim items and accessories. All carpet, signage and graphics in the eco-friendly booth are made from material containing … Continue reading
Metl-Span® Introduces Non-Combustible Panel
Metl-Span® has announced the introduction of ThermalSafe® NC insulated metal panels. Designed for non-combustible wall construction, ThermalSafe NC insulated metal panels consist of a 3″ structural mineral wool core with an R-11 thermal resistance bonded to steel facings. ThermalSafe NC … Continue reading
Metl-Span® Launches Envolution™ Website
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. The site, www.envolution.com, provides comprehensive information on Envolution, envelope solutions defined by Metl-Span. The product line includes insulated metal … Continue reading
Metl-Span® Insulated Panels Are Key Component on Major New Health Center Project
Although the Owensboro, KY metropolitan area includes only 110,000 people, the population is now served with a modern new 780,000 sq. ft. replacement hospital. Located on a 145 acre site, the Owensboro Medical Health Center transforms healthcare delivery through a … Continue reading
Metl-Span® Launches New Architectural Division; Announces Envolution™ Architectural Products
Metl-Span has expanded its products and services into the architectural insulated metal panel market with the formation of its Architectural Panel Division and the introduction of Envolution™ Architectural Products, the company’s branded line of architectural panels, trim items and accessories. … Continue reading
Metl-Span® Adds New Education Portal to Website
Metl-Span® continuing education courses are now available through a new education portal on the company’s website. Metl-Span is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System and is a Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) Education Provider. … Continue reading
Metl-Span® Offers Design Guide For HPCI Barrier™ Insulated Metal Panel
Metl-Span® has made available a comprehensive design guide for its recently-introduced HPCI Barrier™ insulated metal panel. The HPCI (High Performance Continuous Insulation) Barrier offers all of the functions of air, water, thermal and vapor barriers plus thermal insulation and rigid … Continue reading
Metl-Span® Offers Environmental Product Declaration
Metl-Span® has made available an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) detailing the company’s environmental footprint based on an ISO-compliant Life Cycle Assessment. The comprehensive declaration provides descriptions of Metl-Span products according to ISO 14025 standards and discloses all relevant environmental information. … Continue reading
Metl-Span Panels Selected For New Dallas High School
The new Adamson High School in the north Oak Cliff area of Dallas sets alongside the original, nearly century-old school building that is now an historic landmark. Following a preservation dispute between the Dallas school district and Adamson High School … Continue reading
2012
Metl-Span Tuff Wall Panels Provide Key Design Benefits For Corporate Headquarters Addition
METL-SPAN TUFF WALL® PANELS PROVIDE KEY DESIGN BENEFITS FOR CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS ADDITION Approximately 8,600 sq. ft. of Metl-Span’s Tuff Wall® panels provided the stucco-like appearance that was a key design component for the corporate headquarters addition to the Hitchiner Manufacturing … Continue reading
Metl-Span Introduces Versatile LS-36 Panel
METL-SPAN INTRODUCES VERSATILE LS-36 PANEL Metl-Span has introduced its versatile new LS-36 insulated metal panel for both roof and wall applications. The LS-36 panel utilizes a through fastened joint for quick installation and offers a multitude of design options. … Continue reading
Hamburg Casino
METL-SPAN ROOF AND WALL PANELS PROVIDE DESIGN CONTINUITY FOR CASINO AND EXPOSITION CENTER Hamburg Casino in Hamburg, NY is one of the highlights of the enormous Erie County Fairgrounds. In addition to the casino, the 275,000 acre complex includes the … Continue reading
Jeff Irwin Heads Up Architectural Panel Division
METL-SPAN NAMES JEFF IRWIN TO HEAD NEW DIVISION Metl-Span LLC welcomes Jeff Irwin to be Executive Vice President and General Manager of its newly formed Architectural Panel Division. He will be responsible for expanding and improving Metl-Span’s capabilities to competitively … Continue reading
Shelburne Green
MULTIPLE METL-SPAN PROFILES SELECTED FOR OFFICE PARK RENOVATION With completion of a major renovation, Shelburne Green office park in Shelburne, VT takes on a dramatic new appearance. The previous structure was a “smorgasbord of attached buildings” according to general contractor … Continue reading
Metl-Span Expands Production Of Tuff-Cast™
METL-SPAN EXPANDS PRODUCTION OF TUFF-CAST™ Metl-Span has expanded production of its Tuff-Cast™ insulated metal wall panel. Tuff-Cast, which combines the masonry look of finished precast concrete with the thermal efficiency of an insulated wall panel, is now produced at Metl-Span’s … Continue reading
Clarian Saxony Medical Center
TWO PROFILES OF METL-SPAN PANELS SELECTED FOR NEW ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL The new Clarian Saxony Medical Center is the first and only hospital in Fishers, Indiana. The medical center includes a 44-bed, 200,000 sq. ft. acute care hospital in addition … Continue reading
Sheet Metal Workers Local 36
SHEET METAL WORKERS SELECT METAL-SPAN FOR UNION HALL PROJECT The new Sheet Metal Workers Local 36 building in St. Louis was previously an abandoned boiler factory on a site choked with weeds. Now, the 96,000 sq. ft. headquarters is a … Continue reading
Metl-Span Introduces Industry's Most Thermally Efficient Architectural Panel
Metl-Span has introduced the INNOVA3™ Insulated Metal Wall Panel, the industry’s most thermally efficient wall panel. This 3” insulated panel not only delivers high performance and a tighter building envelope, but also meets the most rigorous sustainability and energy requirements. … Continue reading
Plainfield Fire Station
MULTIPLE METL-SPAN SYSTEMS USED ON NEW FIRE STATION The Plainfield Fire Territory in Hendricks County, Indiana responds to more than 4,400 calls annually. The new Fire Station 123 was constructed to provide better response throughout the Territory’s 45 square mile … Continue reading
North Star Academy
METL-SPAN PANELS CLAD HIGH-TECH CHARTER SCHOOL The new North Star Academy, a Duluth (MN) Edison Charter School, offers the latest construction techniques designed to create a stimulating educational environment based on friendliness, openness and comfort that will enhance learning. The … Continue reading
Updated Website 2012
Metl-Span, Lewisville, TX, has expanded its website. The site, www.metlspan.com, presents comprehensive information on the company’s complete line of insulated wall and roof panels and window systems for architectural, commercial/industrial and cold storage applications. The updated site includes an easy-to-use … Continue reading
Swedish Medical Center
METL-SPAN PANELS SELECTED TO CLAD ENERGY EFFICIENT HOSPITAL Located in the foothills of the scenic Cascade Mountains, the new Swedish Medical Center in Issaquah, WA is one of the most energy efficient hospital campuses in the nation. The 550,000 square … Continue reading
2011
Boeing
METL-SPAN PANELS CLAD GIANT BOEING DREAMLINER PLANT Nearly 300,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span panels clad the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner Final Assembly Plant in North Charleston, SC. The facility includes 1.2 million sq. ft. of usable space for the manufacture … Continue reading
Edie's Crossing
METL-SPAN PANELS CLAD INNOVATIVE OFFICE PARK CONCEPT The Edie’s Crossing office condominium development in Saratoga Springs, NY offers the small business or professional person the opportunity to buy or lease high quality, Class A space in a park-like space. Six … Continue reading
Haughton Middle School
METL-SPAN SELECTED FOR MASSIVE RE-ROOF PROJECT More than 130,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span CF36R insulated panels were utilized to re-roof the 8-building Haughton Middle School complex in Haughton, LA. The 2 ½” panels were finished in Cool Bright Red and … Continue reading
Single Skin Wall Panels
METL-SPAN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF SINGLE SKIN WALL PANEL SYSTEMS Metl-Span, known throughout the industry for its insulated metal panels, has introduced a comprehensive line of single skin metal wall panel systems. Identified as the Prestige Series® and the Profile Series, … Continue reading
Riddle Hospital
Metl-Span Panels Selected For Medical Office Building Riddle Hospital’s new Health Center 4 located on the hospital’s campus in Media, PA combines patient-centered design and environmentally friendly features. The $40 million, 80,000 sq. ft. medical office building embodies today’s best … Continue reading
HPCI Barrier Panel
METL-SPAN INTRODUCES THERMAL AND VAPOR BARRIER PANEL Metl-Span has introduced the HPCI Barrier™ insulated metal panel, a new air, water, thermal and vapor barrier panel that can be used behind virtually any type of façade. The HPCI (High Performance Continuous … Continue reading
Oakland Community College
METL-SPAN PANELS SELECTED TO CLAD STRIKING ADDITION AT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Oakland Community College is the largest of Michigan’s 28 community colleges. A major addition at the Southfield Campus provided much-needed classroom and administrative space. The 70,000 sq. ft. building … Continue reading
Plymouth State University Ice Arena
METL-SPAN PANELS SELECTED FOR INNOVATIVE ICE ARENA PROJECT The Plymouth State University Ice Arena includes a 4,000 sq. ft. welcome center component and stands as the “front door” to the expanding campus. The 60,000 sq. ft. facility includes an innovative … Continue reading
Updated Color Card
NEW COLOR CHART AVAILABLE FROM METL-SPAN A new color and coating chart is now available from Metl-Span. The updated chart illustrates 25 standard and premium colors including an expanded selection of cool colors. Initial solar reflectivity, emissivity and solar reflective … Continue reading
2010
Pacific Plaza
METL-SPAN CLADS FIRST LEED PLATINUM CORE-SHELL BUILDING IN WASHINGTON The Pacific Plaza building in downtown Tacoma, WA was once a four-story, decades-old and crumbling parking garage. Now, the striking new six-story structure is state-of-the-art and Washington’s only LEED Platinum core … Continue reading
Hope Lake Lodge
METL-SPAN® PANELS CLAD ROOF AND WALLS OF SKI RESORT WATER PARK The addition of a modern indoor water park at Hope Lake Lodge at the Greek Peak Ski Center in central New York has transformed the existing resort into a year-round … Continue reading
Norton Brownsboro Hospital
METL-SPAN HIGHLIGHTS PALETTE OF METALS ON HOSPITAL PROJECT Norton Brownsboro Hospital is the first new full-service hospital to open in the Louisville area in more than 20 years. The five-story, 298,000 square foot facility features the latest in healthcare technology … Continue reading
Online Mineral Wool Panel Course
A new CEU online course titled “Mineral Wool Core Panels: Innovative Fire Resistive Wall Construction” is now available from Metl-Span on AEC Daily’s Online Learning Center. The comprehensive course provides an overview of mineral wool core fire resistive insulated panels … Continue reading
CFR Retro-Seam Reroofing System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: METL-SPAN INTRODUCES RE-ROOFING SYSTEM FOR EXISTING ROOFS Metl-Span has introduced CFR Retro-Seam™, an insulated metal standing seam roof panel that features the innovative Roof Hugger® sub-purlin system. The CFR Retro-Seam system eliminates the need and associated cost … Continue reading
CFR Insul-Solar
METL-SPAN INTRODUCES INSULATED SOLAR STANDING SEAM ROOF SYSTEM Metl-Span has introduced CFR Insul-Solar™, a comprehensive insulated solar standing seam roof system. The system utilizes a thin-film solar laminate fused to the surface of the roofing panel substrate. The panel/laminate bond … Continue reading
Gary Jet Center
METL-SPAN PANELS CLAD ENERGY-EFFICIENT AIRPLANE HANGAR More than 74,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span insulated roof and wall panels were used on the new Gary Jet Center—West Hangar in Gary, IN. Located at the Gary/Chicago International Airport, Gary Jet Center is … Continue reading
Ballard Blocks
METL-SPAN PANELS CLAD CLEAN, GREEN URBAN RETAIL DEVELOPMENT DESIGN The new Ballard Blocks development in the Ballard area of Seattle offers 366,000 sq. ft. of commercial and retail space in two buildings connected by a pedestrian promenade and below-grade parking … Continue reading
Whole Foods
METL-SPAN PANELS SELECTED FOR THIRD-LARGEST WHOLE FOODS STORE Approximately 8,500 sq. ft. of Metl-Span CF-36 Striated Insulated Wall Panels were selected as a key component on the third-largest Whole Foods store in the world. The 2” panels, finished in custom Vancouver Copper … Continue reading
2009
CSU Practice Facility
METL-SPAN PANELS PROVIDE AESTHETICS, FUNCTIONALITY FOR PRE-ENGINEERED ATHLETIC FACILITY The new Colorado State University Indoor Practice Facility in Fort Collins, CO sports 39,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span CF-42 Light Mesa insulated wall panels. The 2” panels were finished in Herring Bone on … Continue reading
Hong Kong Eco Park
METL-SPAN PANELS SELECTED FOR INNOVATIVE HONG KONG ECO PARK Approximately 10,300 sq. ft. of Metl-Span CF Striated Insulated Wall Panels were used on the administration building at an innovative Eco Park project in Hong Kong. The building is a model for green … Continue reading
7.2 Insul-Rib Panel
METL-SPAN INTRODUCES 7.2” RIB PANEL Metl-Span, Lewisville, TX, has introduced its new 7.2 Insul-Rib™ which combines a traditional 7.2” rib panel with a urethane foam core. For the first time, this widely-used profile is now available with excellent insulating properties. … Continue reading
New Catalog Available
NEW CATALOG AVAILABLE FROM METL-SPAN Metl-Span’s new 2010 catalog illustrating the company’s line of insulated metal panels is now available. The 12-page brochure provides architects and contractors with comprehensive information and specifications on Metl-Span’s roof and wall panel products plus … Continue reading
Tuff-Cast Wall Panels
METL-SPAN INTRODUCES TUFF-CAST™ WALL PANELS Metl-Span, Lewisville, TX, has introduced its new Tuff-Cast™ insulated wall panel. Tuff-Cast offers an attractive panel that provides the appearance of finished precast concrete. The exterior surface is a hard aggregated fiber-reinforced polymer coating … Continue reading
Renaissance Hotel at Patriot Place
METL-SPAN PANELS SELECTED FOR LUXURY HOTEL AT PATRIOT PLACE The luxurious new Renaissance Hotel at Patriot Place anchors 1.3 million sq. ft. of shopping, entertainment and commercial space located adjacent to Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots, in … Continue reading
Online Learning Course Available
METL-SPAN ANNOUNCES NEW ONLINE LEARNING COURSE A new online course titled Insulated Metal Wall & Roof Panels is now available from Metl-Span on AEC Daily’s Online Learning Center. The comprehensive CEU course addresses all aspects of the use of insulated … Continue reading
Paul L. David Athletic Training Center
METL-SPAN PANELS USED ON PRO-QUALITY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TRAINING CENTER The football-crazy town of Massillon, Ohio, where NFL Hall of Fame coach Paul Brown once taught and coached high school football, now boasts an indoor athletic training facility that is … Continue reading
Centegra Fitness
METL-SPAN “RUNNING BOND” PANEL PATTERN HIGHLIGHTS NEW HEALTH CAMPUS FITNESS CENTER The new Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center is located on the 40-acre Centegra Health Campus in Huntley, IL. The 120,000 sq. ft. facility presents a high-tech exterior look that … Continue reading
Goodwin College
METL-SPAN PANELS CLAD CORNERSTONE BUILDING OF COLLEGE CAMPUS EXPANSION A dramatic growth in the student population at Goodwin College, East Hartford, CT, necessitated expansion of the campus. Without the benefit of a large endowment or alumni base, this young college … Continue reading
New Color Chart
NEW COLOR CHART NOW AVAILABLE FROM METL-SPAN A new color and coating chart is now available from Metl-Span. The chart illustrates 25 colors for Metl-Span’s line of insulated metal panels for architectural applications. Fifteen of the colors are designated “Cool” due to their … Continue reading
News & Advance
Metl-Span Panels Selected To Clad Addition To House Newspaper’s New High-Tech Printing Press The News & Advance, Lynchburg, VA has recently concluded a two-year, $26 million expansion project based around the installation of a state-of-the-art, German-made color printing press. The … Continue reading
Website Redesign
METL-SPAN LAUNCHES UPDATED WEBSITE Metl-Span, Lewisville, TX, has updated and expanded its website. The site, www.metlspan.com, presents comprehensive information on the company’s insulated wall and roof panels and window systems. The user-friendly site features frequently-updated Green News & Information and easy … Continue reading
2008
Aerzen USA Plant
Metl-Span Panels Play Key Role On Leed Gold Manufacturing Facility The new Aerzen USA plant in Coatesville, PA is one of the most environmentally-friendly industrial buildings in the state and believed to be Pennsylvania’s first manufacturing facility to achieve LEED … Continue reading
Utah State University
Metl-Span Panels Highlight Striking New Agricultural Teaching And Research Facility Situated in a truly majestic setting, the new Animal Teaching and Research Center at Utah State University’s College of Agriculture is unprecedented in terms of its design as well as … Continue reading
Lapel High School
Custom Metl-Span Panels Highlight High School Project More than 30,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span insulated panels featuring a custom reveal system and several custom module widths highlight the new Lapel High School in Lapel, IN. The 3″ CF Architectural panels were finished … Continue reading
Bay Area Fellowship Church
Metl-Span Wall Panels Selected For Progressive Church Project Bay Area Fellowship Church, Corpus Christi, is considered one of the fastest growing churches in the United States. To continue its growth, the progressive, media-driven church undertook a two-phased construction project on … Continue reading
Labatt Food Service
Three Types Of Metl-Span Panels Utilized On Large Distribution Center Project The giant new Labatt Food Service distribution center in Houston, TX utilizes approximately 140,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span insulated panels in three different panel types. The $14 million project … Continue reading
Metl-Span Introduces Stucco Texture Wall Panels
Metl-Span Introduces Stucco Texture Wall Panels Metl-Span, Lewisville, TX, has introduced Santa Fe™ insulated metal wall panels that feature a heavy embossed metal, stucco texture that mimics the look of masonry stucco finish. The Santa Fe panel has a flat … Continue reading
Davidson Center for Space Exploration
Metl-Span Wall Panels Provide Background For Dramatic Display Of Saturn V Rocket Approximately 85,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span CF42 Light Mesa wall panels play a key role in the design of the Davidson Center for Space Exploration at the U.S. Space & … Continue reading
Centerville High School Auditorium
Metl-Span Wall Panels In Starring Role On High School Auditorium Project Metl-Span wall panels provided “the basis of design” for a major auditorium addition to Centerville High School, Centerville, OH, according to the project architect. The new 1,200 seat auditorium … Continue reading
2007
Fire Resistant Door And Window Design
Metl-Span Introduces UL-Rated Fire Resistant Door and Window Design Metl-Span, Lewisville, TX, has received UL certifications for the application of hollow metal doors and windows within 1 hour and 2 hour fire resistant rated walls constructed with Metl-Span’s ThermalSafe insulated panels. … Continue reading
Takao America
Metl-Span Panels Provide Modern Look For High-Tech Manufacturing Facility More than 36,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span CF Architectural wall panels were installed in a horizontal configuration to provide a modern look for Takao America Corporation’s new manufacturing facility in Canton, MI. Takao … Continue reading
Air Force C-5 Galaxy Hangar
Metl-Span Wall Panels Selected for Hangar for Air Force’s Massive C-5 Galaxy A huge project at the Air National Guard Base in Martinsburg, West Virginia, is underway to prepare the 167th Airlift Wing for the arrival of 11 C-5 Galaxy aircraft … Continue reading
MEEMIC Insurance Headquarters
Metl-Span Panels Provide Contemporary Look for Mixed-Material Application Approximately 7,600 sq. ft. of Metl-Span CF-30 and CF-36 Architectural Flat wall panels were used to highlight the new MEEMIC Insurance Company headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI. The 3” insulated panels were finished in … Continue reading
Travis AFB
Metl-Span Panels Selected To Clad New Air Force C-17 Facility The new C-17 Globemaster Aircraft Parts Store and Engine Storage Facility at Travis Air Force Base in California utilized 34,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span CF36 Architectural wall panels installed in a horizontal … Continue reading
Aurora Fire Station
Metl-Span Wall Panels Selected For New Fire Station Approximately 4,700 sq. ft. of Metl-Span CF Architectural insulated wall panels were utilized on the new City of Aurora, IL Fire Station 8. The 2” thick, 24” wide Metl-Span panels were finished in Sandstone. … Continue reading
ProCLAD
ProCLAD Selects Metl-Span Wall Panel System For New Headquarters Building ProCLAD, Inc. utilized approximately 11,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span’s CF30 Architectural Flat Wall Panels on its new corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, IN. ProCLAD specializes in metal exteriors for commercial and industrial facilities … Continue reading
Northern Guilford Middle School
Metl-Span Roof Panels Selected For North Carolina’s Most Sustainable School More than 45,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span CFR-42 insulated foam panels were utilized on the new Northern Guilford Middle School in Greensboro, NC, the most environmentally sustainable school in the state. The … Continue reading
2006
Atlantic Dodge Dealership
Metl-Span Panels Provide Solution For EIFS Insurability Problem The new Atlantic Dodge dealership in St. Augustine, FL was already under construction when an insurability issue surfaced. The project was originally designed to utilize EIFS, but the insurer balked at the … Continue reading
Fallsview Indoor Waterpark
New Metl-Span ThermalSafe® Panels Selected For Indoor Waterpark Project A four-story parking structure at the new Fallsview Indoor Waterpark in Niagara Falls, Ontario utilized approximately 72,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span’s new 6” ThermalSafe® fire resistive insulated panels. ThermalSafe’s structural mineral wool … Continue reading
SkyVenture New Hampshire
Metl-Span Panels Soar On Skydiving Simulator The owners of SkyVenture New Hampshire, a vertical wind tunnel skydiving simulator, wanted their new building “to scream excitement.” The design of the 8-story, 160 mph re-circulating wind tunnel facility located in Nashua, NH … Continue reading
Nanaimo Ice Centre
Metl-Span insulated roof and wall panels achieved all three design objectives for the new Nanaimo Ice Centre project in Nanaimo, British Columbia. According to architect Mark Hentze of CEI Architecture, Vancouver, “The Metl-Span panels 1) clearly met our program goals, … Continue reading
Fiberblade
Metl-Span Panels Selected For Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing Facility Fiberblade L.L.C., part of the Spanish Gamesa group, utilized more than 136,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span insulated panels for the company’s first wind turbine blade manufacturing facility in the United States. … Continue reading
Ohio Officer Training Academy
Metl-Span Panels Provide Modern Look For Renovation Of Police Training Academy The home of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy was in need of renovation. The metal siding on the concrete structure was failing badly. After removing the skin of … Continue reading
Armstrong Way
Metl-Span Panels Provide Streamlined Look For Pre-Engineered Building The 60,000 sq. ft. 100 Armstrong Way pre-engineered building project was ideally suited for subcontractor Barnes Buildings & Management Group, Inc., Weymouth, MA. “We specialize in design/build projects that integrate insulated metal … Continue reading
Fallon Ambulance
Metl-Span Panels Provide Striking New Look For Aging Foundry Building It’s hard to imagine the contemporary new Fallon Ambulance Service headquarters in Quincy, MA was originally an aging foundry building but that’s the case. Constructed in the early 1900’s, the … Continue reading
Kellogg Arena And Convention Center
Metl-Span Panels Provide Fresh New Look For Renovation Of Arena And Convention Center The exterior of the Kellogg Arena and Convention Center in Battle Creek, MI had become unsightly and didn’t offer the inviting “curb appeal” needed to attract meetings … Continue reading
2005
Fulton Fish Market
Metl-Span Panels Selected For Nation’s Largest Wholesale Fish Market Fulton Fish Market, the nation’s oldest and largest wholesale fish market, has relocated from its original site on Manhattan Island, New York, where it has done business since 1835, to an … Continue reading
Manistee High School
Metl-Span Panels Are Smart Choice For New High School Project Manistee High School in Manistee, MI utilized 17,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span’s CF-36 polyurethane foam insulated panels in canopy overhangs and soffits to create dramatic accents on its new building. … Continue reading
Metl-Span West
Metl-Span Opens Third Manufacturing Facility Metl-Span has opened a third manufacturing facility for the company’s line of polyurethane insulated panels for roof and wall applications. The new plant is strategically located in North Las Vegas, NV. The 126,000 sq. ft. … Continue reading
Bayfront Arena
Metl-Span Panels Selected For Corpus Christi Bayfront Arena The new Corpus Christi Bayfront Arena utilizes 53,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span’s CF36A polyurethane foam insulated panels installed in both horizontal and vertical configuration. The 2” panels are finished in Bright Silver … Continue reading
Grand Rapids Press
Metl-Span Panels Headline New Newspaper Production Facility Advance Publications selected a greenfield site for the new home of its Grand Rapids (Michigan) Press. Replacing an aging downtown facility, the new plant utilizes 90,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span’s CF24A polyurethane foam … Continue reading
2004
Terrell ISD Performing Arts
Metl-Span Panels Are A Hit On New Performing Arts Center The new Terrell Performing Arts Center in Terrell, Texas utilizes 29,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span’s CF Architectural Flat polyurethane foam insulated panels. Finished with Polar White Kynar exterior and Polar … Continue reading
Pa. Dept. Environmental Protection
Metl-Span Roof Helps Earn LEED™ Certification The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Office Building located in California, PA has obtained Gold Level Version 2.0 LEED™ Certification by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The building’s roof utilizes 19,000 sq. … Continue reading
Essex Place
Horizontal Metl-Span Panels Provide Distinct Visual Effect Essex Place, a $10 million office property development located in Independence, OH, sought a distinctive look that would be in harmony with the brick and glass structures in the area. As a result, … Continue reading
Brigham Young University
Metl-Span Walls Score For BYU Athletic Facility A massive new indoor athletic practice facility at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, utilizes more than 40,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span’s CF36A architectural flat wall panels. The $20 million facility measures 222’ x … Continue reading
Pierre Foods
Metl-Span Stainless Steel Panels Shine In Food Processing Expansion Pierre Frozen Foods, a high quality food processor specializing in meat products and pre-cooked sandwiches, utilized more than 25,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span’s CF polyurethane foam insulated stainless steel panels in … Continue reading
Schott Pharmaceutical
Metl-Span Panels Are Sure Cure For Pharmaceutical Project Schott Pharmaceutical Packaging, a division of the worldwide Schott Corporation, selected Metl-Span panels for its new 173,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and office facility located in Lebanon, PA. The exterior of the new … Continue reading
2003
Brookshire's Grocery
Metl-Span Panels Selected For Grocery Store Prototype Brookshire Grocery Company, with more than 150 stores throughout Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi, utilized Metl-Span wall panels as a prototype material on a new store in Emory, Texas. The project used approximately … Continue reading
Swiss-American
New Building Uses All Types of Metl-Span Roof and Wall Panels Swiss-American, Inc., an importer and distributor of cheeses and specialty foods, utilized virtually all types of Metl-Span insulated roof and wall panels for its new headquarters facility, located in … Continue reading
Textile Manufacturing Plant
Metl-Span Panels Provide Air-Tight Solution for Huge Retrofit Project Weston, Inc., one of Cleveland’s largest real estate operators, had a textile manufacturing tenant that was suffering from major climate control problems. The solution was to re-skin the entire building with … Continue reading
U of Louisiana
Metl-Span Panels are Smart Choice For University Retrofit The University of Louisiana at Lafayette selected Metl-Span panels for a major retrofit of Madison Hall, the University’s School of Engineering building. More than 26,000 square feet of Metl-Span’s CF-42 Striated polyurethane … Continue reading
Daytona Beach Community College Pool
Metl-Span Panels Solve Roofing Problem At Community College Pool Although the Daytona Beach Community College indoor pool facility was only five years old, the roof was deteriorating badly. Chlorine vapors were affecting the glass fiber batt insulation of the existing … Continue reading
P M Wells School
Metl-Span Panels Make The Grade As Prototype For New School The newly constructed P.M. Wells Charter School in Kissimme, FL links three individual buildings utilizing a pre-engineered frame under 60,000 square feet of Metl-Span’s CFR-42 polyurethane foam insulated, standing seam … Continue reading
2002
Columbus Air Center
Metl-Span Panels Provide Major Transformation For Aging Business Park The origin of Columbus International Aircenter, a 180-acre business park at the Columbus, OH airport, dates back to 1941 when it was home to the Curtis Wright Company. More than 400,000 … Continue reading
Pickle Bill's
Metl-Span Panels Top Rebuilt Restaurant Landmark Pickle Bill’s Restaurant, a unique lakeside landmark in Grand River, OH destroyed by fire, has been rebuilt and now sports a distinctive new Metl-Span roof. The project utilizes 8,100 square feet of Metl-Span’s CFR-42 … Continue reading
Beauregard Electric
Metl-Span Panels Provide Major Facelift For Electric Utility The headquarters building of Beauregard Electric Cooperative, Deridder, LA, was originally constructed in the 1950’s and had been added onto several times. It clearly needed a facelift. A unique retrofit solution was … Continue reading
Wendy's press release #1
Metl-Span Panels Are Key Ingredient At New Wendy’s Bakery A new 143,000 square foot Wendy’s bakery facility includes extensive use of Metl-Span insulated foam panels in both exterior and interior applications. The New Bakery Company, Zanesville, Ohio, a wholly owned … Continue reading
Wendy's press release #2
Metl-Span Panels Insulate Storage Freezer At New Wendy’s Bakery A new 143,000 square foot Wendy’s bakery facility includes extensive use of Metl-Span insulated foam panels in both exterior and interior applications, including a 21,000 square foot storage freezer. The New … Continue reading
