Methods & Materials Expo
Grow your materials knowledge, get hands-on with new products and valuable face time with industry experts in the Methods & Materials Expo.
- Quality Building Materials from Top Exhibitors
- Spec products for your projects
- Design Ideas and Inspiration
- Make a Connection with Industry Leaders
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Participating Exhibitors
Platinum Sponsor
YKK AP America is a national manufacturer of award-winning commercial façade systems, architectural windows and residential doors and windows. Driven by a desire to provide exceptional service in our markets, YKK AP America builds upon our foundation of advanced engineering, vertically integrated manufacturing, and customer focus to deliver the highest level of quality at a competitive price.
Gold Sponsors
Specified Technologies Inc. leads the industry in developing innovative fire protection systems that help stop the spread of fire, smoke and hot gases. For over 25 years, our team has worked hand in hand with the construction industry to create simple solutions to complex firestopping problems. Since firestopping is our only business, we concentrate all our resources on providing the highest quality, fully tested, innovative firestopping solutions.
Founded in 1906, Kawneer’s pioneering architectural solutions continue to advance modern design with resilient, distinctive buildings that promote well-being. With locations across North America and Europe, Kawneer offers global technical expertise, champions sustainable construction methods and is building legacies for future generations.
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (OBE) is North America’s leading vertically integrated manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of architectural hardware, glass and glazing systems.
Silver Sponsors
Since AGROB BUCHTAL began manufacturing ceramic tile in 1755, we’ve been a leader in next- generation architectural ceramics. In the 1930’s we introduced non-slip ceramics, today we offer hydrophilic, self-cleaning ceramics for interior and exterior applications. Architects worldwide appreciate our ceramic products, customization options, and comprehensive Architects’ Services.
With 35 years of proven performance, Atlas EnergyShield continuous wall insulation provides an uninterrupted thermal barrier over an entire wall, not just in wall cavities between studs. Offering a high R-value of 6.5 per inch, Atlas polyiso creates a versatile, effective barrier for thermal, air, moisture, and vapor control. Whether building a single-family home or a high-rise, Atlas EnergyShield wall insulation will meet energy codes and ensure the best building performance. Atlas EnergyShield offers a full line of commercial and residential polyiso rigid foam continuous wall insulation.
Automated Fenestration Inc (AFI) is North America’s leader in actuators & controls for windows and skylights for natural ventilation and smoke/heat exhaust. Automated Fenestration Inc is a fully independent UL Listed manufacturer with a long standing reputation in the industry since 1987
Bronze Craft has over 22 years’ experience supplying motorized window actuator systems with advanced European technology. From simple open/close to advanced integration, our customers trust our Engineering team to support their projects. Bronze Craft also has a 77 year history supplying quality window hardware made in the USA.
Boston Valley Terra Cotta is recognized as an innovative manufacturer of architectural ceramics, producing architectural terra cotta, roof tile and the only U.S. manufactured rain screen system, TerraClad™. BVTC has collaborated on numerous R&D initiatives with visiting artists, scientists, and architects, participating in construction projects from design development to completion.
CENTRIA Innovations in architectural metal wall and roof systems are helping building teams around the world envision metal as the future of the building envelope. From inspiration through installation, CENTRIA provides the highest level of expertise including service and support from an elite Dealer Network. Based in Pittsburgh (Moon Township, Pa.), our metal architectural systems are the perfect combination of science and aesthetics, offering advanced thermal and moisture protection technology, the broadest spectrum of design options, truly integrated components, and superior sustainability. We invite you to explore the limitless possibilities metal provides for your next project at CENTRIA.com.
Cosentino Group is a global, Spanish, family-owned company that produces and distributes highly innovative surfaces for the world of design and architecture. This objective is possible thanks to pioneering and leading brands such as Silestone®, Dekton®, and Sensa by Cosentino®. Technologically advanced surfaces that allow for the creation of unique designs and spaces for both commercial and residential projects.
CUPACLAD® is a natural slate rainscreen cladding system which offers a range of cladding solutions, from traditional to contemporary, offering architects and specifiers a wide choice, suiting any individual design.
CUPACLAD® uses high quality and durable slate and is installed using a new and efficient fixing system designed by CUPA PIZARRAS.
Headquartered in the Greater Boston region, PACE has grown to represent and distribute some of the world’s leading building envelope solutions manufacturers. With collective experience of over 200 years in the design and construction industry, our technical sales staff is able to provide counsel to our manufacturing partners, architects and contractors on the selection, testing, specification and detailing of building envelope solutions to meet today’s rigorous code and unique project requirements.
Fabcon manufactures and erects total precast systems for every type of structure. From parking garages to distribution centers to schools, data centers, warehouses and beyond, Fabcon has you covered. With a total of seven strategically placed manufacturing plants in Minnesota, Kansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Michigan, we’re well-positioned to meet your needs.
Facades X is a manufacturers representative for high performance exterior envelope and cladding systems. We work with designers, engineers, contractors and stakeholders on the technical design and implementation of various materials and systems from waterproofing, to support systems and the cladding. We offer a wide range of products to suit needs from natural stone, terra cotta, porcelain and down to metal and fiber cement panels. Where possible present a complete solution to buildings with several different finishes depending on the need. We focus to provide coordination and engineering between systems and ensure installers have clear path to complete the project.
FreMarq engineers and fabricates high performing thermal fenestration products, curtain wall, fixed windows, window walls, vents and sunshades. Our primary focus is to reduce the energy consumption and carbon footprint of commercial buildings by improving the thermal efficiency of its envelope.
Front-Tek is a world recognized brand in the Architectural building market for superbly engineered and high performing facade systems. In partnering with Greco Gres, world leader and innovator of high end extruded porcelain panels, Front-Tek developed an ICC-Certified double ventilated rainscreen system that both maximizes design flexibility and simplifies installation.
Florim group has been producing ceramic surfaces for over 60 years. The group has around 1,400 employees worldwide and a turnover of over 500 million dollars. Synonymous with quality, competence, and sustainability, it is known to the market with high-end Italian and American brands. The company, after becoming a Benefit Company, obtained the B Corp certification in 2020.
Fundermax is an Austrian company that produces HPL compact phenolic panels for exterior, interior, and laboratory applications. We have been in business since 1890, and started Fundermax North America in 2015. Our solutions equip architects with design freedom, provide contractors technical support and ease of installation, and deliver building owners a sustainable, low-maintenance project.
Gutmann North America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-performance aluminum building systems, including Curtain Walls, Window Wall, Doors, and Windows. Our broad product range includes both thermal aluminum, as well as aluminum-clad wood systems for the fenestration industry.
Headquartered in the Greater Boston region, PACE has grown to represent and distribute some of the world’s leading building envelope solutions manufacturers. With collective experience of over 200 years in the design and construction industry, our technical sales staff is able to provide counsel to our manufacturing partners, architects and contractors on the selection, testing, specification and detailing of building envelope solutions to meet today’s rigorous code and unique project requirements.
Longboard® Architectural Products provides the design and construction community with inspiring architectural products for thoughtful spaces. Founded in 2005, Longboard manufactures top-quality extruded aluminum profiles that are offered in a variety of solid color and woodgrain powder-coated finishes for interior and exterior spaces.
Neolith® is a market leading Sintered Stone brand offering a high-performance architectural surface made of a 100% natural material. Composed of over 50 strikingly colored and patterned models, with extraordinary technical characteristics, making it the ideal material for any sort of application as furniture, kitchen countertops, flooring, cladding and facades.
Headquartered in the Greater Boston region, PACE has grown to represent and distribute some of the world’s leading building envelope solutions manufacturers. With collective experience of over 200 years in the design and construction industry, our technical sales staff is able to provide counsel to our manufacturing partners, architects and contractors on the selection, testing, specification and detailing of building envelope solutions to meet today’s rigorous code and unique project requirements.
Driven by innovation, color and sustainability, PPG has been changing what’s possible in architectural metal coatings since 1967. What started with revolutionary PPG DURANAR today includes infrared-reflective pigments, customizable powders and now, PPG CORAFLON Platinum, the newest addition to PPG’s world-class fluoropolymer powder coatings for architectural metal and aluminum sheets.
Pure + FreeForm is a metal design studio specializing in bespoke finishes and cladding products for exterior and interior applications. We work closely with design teams to create site-specific finishes. Our aluminum cladding systems are 100% recyclable, use a minimum of 20% post-consumer recycled content, are VOC free and Red List free.
Q-VENT design, engineer, and manufacture architectural rainscreen systems for most cladding materials. We can develop bespoke solutions, provide full-scale engineering services or only manufacture and ship components. Manufacturing lead times are 2-3 weeks EXW Sofia, Bulgaria. The most common parts are in stock in our New Jersey, US distribution center.
Our goal is to increase the value of buildings and to enhance the living and working environment of people worldwide.
Reynaers Aluminium is a leading specialist in the development, distribution, and commercialization of innovative and sustainable aluminum architectural solutions. These include a wide variety of windows, doors, and curtain walls. Besides the extensive range of standard solutions, we also develop customized solutions tailored to the individual customer or project.
Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings (formerly Valspar Architectural Metal Coatings) is a leader in the art and science of high-performance coatings that excel in both beauty and function. Our long-lasting Fluropon® 70% PVDF architectural coatings for coil and extrusion applications comes to life through an unlimited palette of 50,000+ colors and aesthetic effects and will keep your building façade looking new for decades to come. Coating applications include Curtain Wall, Metal Wall Panel Systems, Metal Roofing, Aluminum Window and Door Frames, Skylights, Soffits and Fascia, and more.
Shildan provides terracotta rainscreen and sunscreen products and systems for iconic faҫades. Shildan introduced Terracotta Rainscreen to the US market in 1998 and continues to push the envelope and redefine extruded terracotta. Shildan specializes in designing and engineering systems to meet the needs of today’s high performing facades.
Spectrum Metal Finishing, Inc., is a custom applicator of liquid and powder coatings servicing the commercial construction markets throughout the US. A member of PPG’s elite “Certified Applicator Program” and ISO-9001 Certified. Licensed by all major Kynar 500 paint suppliers. We meet/exceed all AAMA 2603, 2604, and 2605 specs with capabilities up to 33’ with 20 year warranties.
TerraCORE Panels is a leading provider of lightweight panelized cladding systems with an expansive portfolio of solutions. In partnership with Fiandre, TerraCORE offers a large-format porcelain rainscreen façade system that serves as an innovative and eco-friendly alternative to traditional cladding in a vast array of colors and finishes. Utilizing a one-million-sqft plant in Crossville, TN, TerraCORE’s porcelain system serves as one of the premier “Made in the USA” cladding products on the market. TerraCORE’s lightweight panel systems offer increased speed and ease of installation while facilitating the design and construction of lean and sustainable buildings.
Glazing Rubber Seals and Gaskets for Innovative Projects – At Vicone, we supply a wide range of silicone and EPDM window and glazing seals, custom-made to your specifications. Our custom rubber sealing solutions can help you achieve your building façade’s energy and sustainability objectives.
Viracon offers a complete range of architectural exterior glass products. We not only fabricate glass, we also deliver design, aesthetic, budget and performance solutions for projects big and small. Our offering includes insulating, laminated, silk-screened, digital print, spandrel, hurricane-resistant, acoustical, blast-mitigating, electronic eavesdropping mitigating and a broad selection of proprietary high performance coatings.
Since 1942, Walker Glass has been the market leader in acid-etched glass, bird friendly glazing and premium quality mirror products, serving the architectural glass community. We pride ourselves on product innovation, responsible manufacturing, and serving our customers with fast and reliable solutions.
WindowMaster was founded in 1990 with its vision is to create better buildings that have plenty of fresh air and excellent and safe indoor climates. WindowMaster employs highly experienced cleantech specialists in Denmark, Norway, Germany, United Kingdom, Ireland, Switzerland, and throughout North America. In addition, we work with a vast network of certified partners to bring our high quality solutions effectively to your building project.We supply sustainable indoor climate solutions for all types of buildings and our solutions are based on natural forces – natural ventilation. In addition, we have many years of experience in providing smoke ventilation solutions that comply with European EN standards, Danish regulatory standards and UL 325.
Bronze Sponsors
The Permasteelisa Group engineers, designs and manufactures architectural envelopes for signature landmark buildings throughout the world, applying constant innovation in the fields of quality, safety and environment through the use of advanced technologies.
For more than a decade, Island Exterior Fabricators has operated as a privately owned practice specializing in the delivery of bespoke, high-performing prefabricated facade systems. Our 50-acre manufacturing campus is headquartered in Calverton, New York, and supported by design and engineering offices in Manhattan, Boston, and Hartford.
The firm employs over 450 full-time personnel, including engineers, digital designers, project managers, accountants, purchasers, and logisticians, as well as highly skilled fabrication and production teams.
Our organization is fully self-sustained, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that enable us to deliver a high-quality product. Our production capabilities, installation network, and bonding capacity allow Island to complete large-scale, complex projects in a timely, efficient manner.
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Facades+ conferences are prime informational and networking events for architects, general contractors, engineers, fabricators, material suppliers, building owners and developers, educators, and students.
That’s why Facades+ has become the premier conference on high-performance building enclosures. For our physical events, the Methods+Materials Sponsor Gallery provides face-to-face interaction between you and our architects, designers, and facades specialists who spec your materials and processes during the Facades+ conference program. There are many ways to use this opportunity to connect in a personal way with this influential group as a sponsor.