Jim will lead the strategic direction across a diverse portfolio, including Coil and Extrusion Coatings, Packaging Coatings, Wood Finishes and Wood Adhesives.  

KAI shared the hiring of Andrew Kerr-Grant, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C as its newest Senior Project Architect at its St. Louis office. 

Brad will provide oversight and expertise in building upon the practice’s success, working collaboratively with national and regional leadership to create opportunities for continued growth. 

The Garland Company announced that Garland, through its Design-Build Solutions subsidiary, has earned a publicly procured, competitively solicited contract award from EducationPlus, a cooperative of 59 school districts throughout the St. Louis region, representing about a third of the state’s students.

Guardian Glass and Vortex Glass have announced an agreement for Guardian to acquire the assets of Vortex, a Miami, Fla. fabrication business. The transaction is expected to close on January 23, 2023. 

Joseph will foster growth for the firm’s retail practice, defining market opportunities through industry trend monitoring and growth opportunity assessment.

Registration is now open for the 2023 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show! Join IIBEC March 3–6, 2023, in Houston, Texas, at the Marriott Marquis Houston and George R. Brown Convention Center.

Vitro Architectural Glass announced that it will be renaming three of its signature Solarban solar control, low-emissivity (low-e) glass products at the beginning of 2023.

The NFCA (National Fireproofing Contractors Association) has announced their 2023 Week of Learning dates and location. 

Knight Wall Systems announced the company has expanded its custom roll forming capacity with the addition of a new line at its eastern Washington manufacturing facility, according to company president Doug Knight.