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Tackling large-frame awnings and fabric structures
March 1st, 2026
A large-frame awning installed at a restaurant. Photo courtesy of the author. Large frame awnings and fabric structures are what most of us in the industry want, or at least a few of them per year. They usually take substantial labor hours and material, and as such, can be very profitable and keep your staff […]
SugarHouse Industries marks 85 years of business in 2026
March 1st, 2026
2026 marks 85 years of business for SugarHouse Industries in Midvale, Utah. The fabrication shop specializes in awnings and custom-made products in the marine, military and aerospace industries. “Overall I just feel incredibly proud and grateful for the legacy my grandpa and father built for SugarHouse long before I stepped into this role,” says Mike Peterson, […]
Want to add powder coating or electrostatic painting?
March 1st, 2026
Hoover Architectural Products paints its fabricated work using the Ransburg 2 Electrostatic Paint System. The frame to be painted is grounded with a cable while the paint is electrically charged as it is sprayed. With the frames lifted off the ground, the charged paint naturally wraps around the entire surface. Image: Hoover Architectural Products To […]
WANTED: Young and ambitious employees
March 1st, 2026
Compass Canvas hosted a portion of the students enrolled in the Spaulding Marine Center apprenticeship program. Image: Camari Henderson/Compass Canvas Business leaders continually explore new ways to recruit and retain workers. This is especially true in the textile industry in regard to drawing in younger people who may not be knowledgeable about the industry and […]
Architectural Fabrication and Armetco Systems announce merger
March 1st, 2026
Image: Architectural Fabrication/Armetco Systems Architectural Fabrication, Fort Worth, Texas, and Armetco Systems, Justin, Texas, announced a strategic merger of their operations. The merger builds on the long-standing partnership between the companies and expands offerings of architectural cladding, fabrication and specialty aluminum products. "This merger represents a natural next step for our businesses," says Jeff Cash, […]
Renson and Corradi North America appoint Michael Ackelbein as president
March 1st, 2026
Image: Renson/Corradi North America Renson, based in Carrollton, Texas, has announced the appointment of Michael Ackelbein as president of Renson and Corradi North America. Ackelbein brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in architectural products, building materials and multi-channel distribution. He most recently served as vice president of sales and distribution at Fräsch/Catalyst Acoustic […]