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

Participating Exhibitors

Platinum

Innovative technologies for the design of energy efficient buildings, sustainable building solutions, and award winning design. We are committed to providing pioneering new technologies in insulation and low energy solutions worldwide, as well as support sustainability efforts and communities here in the US.

Graydon Cox

Graydon Cox

Regional Sales Manager

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.

Tim Nass

Tim Nass

VP of Sales

Gold Sponsors

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.

Andrew Pries

Andrew Pries

Director of Innovation + Technical Sales

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

Alejandro Daras

Vice President of A&D Projects

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

Aaron Alterman

Consultant Support Specialist – US & Canada

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

Jim Hammond

Architectural Sales Representative

Silver Sponsors

ABET LAMINATI delivers Italian design–driven architectural façade solutions that combine bold aesthetics with long-term performance. Our exterior-grade panels offer durability, color stability and design versatility and are supported by fabrication expertise and installation-ready solutions for efficient, high-impact building envelopes.

Grayson Braun

Grayson Braun

Marketing Director – North America

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

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.

Drew Ford

Drew Ford

Regional Sales Manager

EQUITONE, a proud member of the Etex Group, is a leading manufacturer of high-density fiber cement rainscreen panels. Crafted from a carefully balanced blend of cement, cellulose, and mineral materials, EQUITONE panels deliver exceptional durability, aesthetic versatility, and a lifespan of 50+ years. Engineered to withstand extreme temperatures and fully noncombustible, EQUITONE panels are low-maintenance, available in large formats, and customizable to accommodate virtually any size or shape.

Darren Higgins

Darren Higgins

Business Development Manager

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

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

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

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

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.

Matt Stephenson

Matt Stephenson

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

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

Ignacio Vidal

National Facades Director

The ROCKWOOL Group is the world’s leading manufacturer of stone wool insulation. We offer a full range of high-performing and sustainable insulation products for the construction industry. Our insulation products are based on innovative stone wool technology and today we are the world’s leading manufacturer of stone wool insulation. The ROCKWOOL group also includes a range of sister companies delivering specialist solutions for the horticultural, marine and offshore sectors.

Pamela Sadler

Pamela Sadler

Architectural Manager – No. California and Nevada

TerraCORE Panels is a leading provider of lightweight panelized cladding systems with an expansive portfolio of solutions in natural stone, metal and porcelain. TerraCORE offers façade systems which are innovative and eco-friendly alternative to traditional cladding. TerraCORE’s lightweight panels systems are an ideal solution to integrate into unitized systems. Our website has a lot of very informative content along with project photos https://www.terracorepanels.com

Nancy Gulliford

Director of National Accounts

Tournesol Siteworks elevates the space where landscape and architecture meet, with premium North American–made planters, site furnishings, and Greenscreen® trellis systems. Designed for performance, beauty, and longevity, our products empower architects, landscape architects, and contractors to create exceptional spaces, making Tournesol the trusted partner in commercial landscape design.

Melissa Zepeda

Melissa Zepeda

Senior Business Development Manager

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

Nicholas Kauthen

Business Development Manager

Interested in Sponsoring?

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.