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.

Laura Rygielski

CEO

NEOLITH leads the sintered stone industry with sophisticated designs and a robust commitment to sustainability. Its high-performance architectural surface, crafted from 100% natural components, establishes a distinctive standard for excellence in construction materials. NEOLITH’s technical features make it the ideal surface for architects to innovate in furniture, countertops, flooring, cladding, and facades.

Alejandro Daras

Vice President of A&D Projects

SAFTI FIRST has over 40 years of experience in testing, innovating and providing technologically advanced fire rated glass and framing systems. Our products are tested, certified, listed and labeled both by UL and Intertek/Warnock-Hersey. SAFTI FIRST is also the fire rated glass and framing division of O’Keeffe’s Inc., a leading USA manufacturer of architectural glass and metal products for 80 years.

SAFTI FIRST was the first company to develop and bring to market a fully listed and labeled fire resistive wall and door assembly using clear, ASTM E-119 rated advanced glazing and framing assemblies proudly manufactured here in the USA. We continue to be the leading single-source manufacturer of USA made fire resistive glass and framing assemblies.

Mike Augustine

Director of Architectural Promotion

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.

Aaron Alterman

Consultant Support Specialist – US & Canada

MEG, the exterior grade phenolic façade system by ABET LAMINATI, is available in ninety-two decors and three system options including face-fastened and blind-fastened. The most recent addition to our range of products is EASy MEG, an out-of-the-box, blind-fastened system. MEG is UV stable, low maintenance and impact resistant.

AMICO has been a leader in the metal industry since 1939 specializing in perforated metal and expanded mesh facades, ceilings, railing, and more. We bring years of architectural experience, detailing support, fabrication capabilities, engineering load analysis, job site coordination, and a passion for great architectural design work.

Michael Nelson

Marketing Manager

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.

Andrew Emery

Product Manager

EQUITONE is a High-Strength Cement Rainscreen Panel designed by architects, for architects. EQUITONE’s material has an expected lifespan of 50+ years, is resistant to extreme temperatures, and is non-combustible. Our low-maintenance panels come in large format, are fully customizable, and can accommodate many sizes or shapes. Visible and invisible rainscreen fixing methods include riveting and screwing on metal or wood support frames.

Darren Higgins

Project Support Supervisor

Hydro Extrusion North America is part of the world’s largest integrated aluminum company. From our more than 23 production facilities across North America we offer customized aluminum extrusions for building projects of all sizes.

Paul Walker

Business Development Manager

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.

Sneh Kumar

Global Director of Sustainability

Knight Wall Systems is a leader in cladding support solutions. Formed to protect what matters most, our non-combustible systems provide structural strength and lasting protection for every project. With up to 90% thermal efficiency, we ensure buildings are not only safe but also highly energy-efficient. Our American-Made steel products offer unlimited recyclability, highlighting our dedication to sustainability. No matter the design challenge, Knight Wall Systems offers a versatile and reliable solution tailored to your project’s needs.

Kelly Haberer

Western Regional Sales Manager

Kuraray’s Advanced Interlayer Solutions (AIS) business is a leading global specialist in the development, manufacture, and supply of Trosifol® PVB and SentryGlas® ionoplast interlayers for laminated glass in architectural applications. The AIS portfolio’s innovative glass-laminating solutions include structural and functional interlayers for safety, security, impact resistance, bird-friendly glazing, sound insulation, and UV protection.

Alberto Alarcon

Americas Marketing Manager

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.

Chris Heider

Business Development Manager

Morin is an industry leader in architectural metal wall and roof panels. We excel in helping customers turn their most challenging design ideas into reality, providing innovative, high-quality solutions for a wide range of architectural projects.

Andrew Wilson

National Sales Director

Porcelanosa Facades is a division of the Spanish manufacturer, Porcelanosa Group, that specializes in exterior porcelain cladding systems. Porcelanosa Facades offers complete factory direct rain-screen cladding system and services including a dedicated Facades expert, design assist and a design your stone program.

Ignacio Vidal

National Facades Director

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® coatings today includes cooling infrared-reflective and color-shifting polychromatic pigments, customizable high-performance powders and PPG CORAFLON® Platinum powder, a breakthrough in FEVE powder coating technology.

Gary Edgar

Architectural Specifications Manager, Industrial Coatings

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.

Nancy Gulliford

Director of National Accounts

At Valmont® Structures, we’ve been helping architects and designers around the world transform the look and feel of commercial structures for decades. We design and manufacture perforated and wire mesh facades to help buildings make a statement while delivering new levels of functionality—such as shading, safety, ventilation or privacy.

Nicholas Kauthen

Business Development Manager

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.

Jim Hammond

Architectural Sales Representative