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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 Sponsors

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

Global Projects Director

seele is a global leader in façade construction. More than 1,000 employees worldwide realize spectacular building skins and innovative façades – from intelligent planning and in-house fabrication to precise installation. Founded in 1984 in Germany, the owner-managed company combines decades of experience with a pioneering spirit and determination. With its subsidiaries in New York City and Toronto, seele delivers architectural icons in North America in sectors such as retail, culture, infrastructure, and residential. Renowned architects trust seele as a partner for realizing bold and complex visions.

Michael Steinhuelb

Vice President

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.

Casey Pritchard

Sales Manager

North Glass is the industry’s strongest and largest glass deep-processing equipment R & D and manufacturing enterprises. Its leading flat glass production products have ranked first in the world for 14 consecutive years. Its independent development of the Low-E coating production line has become a global leader in the coating industry.

Bob Zhang

Sales Director | North America

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope®, Inc. is North America’s leading vertically integrated manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of architectural hardware, glass and glazing systems. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OBE is a world-class building products company with significant presence in every major market in the U.S. and Canada. OBE manufactures high-performance architectural glass products and aluminum framing systems and distributes complementary hardware and glazing supplies.

Billy Strait

VP of Business Development

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.

Michelle Murray

Architectural Sales Representative

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.

Michael Zanotelli

Facade & Curtain Wall Specialist – Western US & Canada

Silver sponsors

Arktura is a manufacturer of architectural systems that combine design innovation, cutting-edge technologies, and industry-leading manufacturing capabilities to fuel possibilities for clients. Our multidisciplinary Solutions Studio® team is your collaborative partner on custom projects, including exterior facades, rainscreens, & canopies, supporting your design vision to bring your ideas to life.

Steven Ranta

Solutions Studio Manager

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

Walter Rodriguez

Vice President

Since 1949, we have designed and fabricated industry-leading architectural metal solutions. Dedicated to the craft of precision, we partner with our clients from inspiration to installation to elevate architectural experiences. Discover our capabilities to streamline your next job: custom curving, quality intersections, color matching, and more.

Ashley Rothwell

Strategic Accounts

EnFold Façade, a division of BŌK Modern, provides rainscreen and wallscreen systems for your architectural vision. Our patented systems are designed to minimize on-site labor by integrating features directly into the panels. This process accelerates installation and results in reduced overall costs.The panels that make up our rainscreens and wallscreens can be fabricated from a variety of flat sheet metal materials that are strategically designed and can be laser cut with a virtually infinite array of patterns and shapes.

Structural rigidity is integrated directly into panels through specialized and precise forming, eliminating the need for welding or secondary structural elements. The EnFold Façade system incorporates tabs and slots to control spacing and ensure quick and easy installation. When installed over a suitable substrate, our direct mount unitized panel system generally requires no additional furring or secondary support members. As with all our products, this system is completely customizable and backed by BŌK’s excellent design teams.

Taylor Fitzgerald

Pre-Construction Lead

Clark Pacific designs, manufactures and installs high-performance building envelope systems. Known for their aesthetic versatility,energy efficiency and durability; Clark Pacific integrated envelope systems are a single-source solution for architects, owners, and general contractors.

Vincent Polhemus

Associate Director of Preconstruction, Facades

Construction Specialties is a Global Manufacturer that has been designing and manufacturing architectural building products for over 75 years. We have capabilities to customize a variety of product lines. We are industry leader in Facades Solutions facilitating the designs of the most iconic buildings in the world. Our product offerings include Louvers, Facades, Sunshades, Expansion Joints, Architectural Screens, ACROVYN ® Wall Projection , ACROVYN ® Doors, Entrance Flooring, and Cubicle Track/Curtains.

Contact us at NYCsales@c-sgroups.com

Eric Sposito

Director

CRL is the industry’s leading, full-service provider of architectural metals, glass fittings, and professional-grade glazing supplies. The company leverages more than 50 years of experience and a track record of industry firsts to offer a one-stop shop with a breadth of innovative product choices. Expert support from specification to installation, and fast, reliable service helps customers complete projects on time and on budget. CRL focuses on expanding opportunities for all to turn bold architectural visions into real world experiences.

Erin Lindsay

Director of Architectural Business Development

Eastman is a specialty company that produces a broad product range, including Saflex® and Vanceva® laminated glass interlayers. These interlayers can enhance glass capability in terms of safety, security, strength, storm resistance, colors, translucence, neutrality, solar performance, and acoustics. Architects/engineers count on Eastman’s expertise in identifying facade/interior laminated glass solutions.

Clayton Terbrock

Business Development Manager

Elemex manufactures superior architectural facade systems in our state-of-the-art facility and supports all aspects of your project from concept to completion. Our Ceramitex® panels are non-combustible, UV resistant, climate defiant and graffiti proof. Built on our proprietary Unity attachment technology, it provides seamless integration of a wide variety of surfaces.

Mallory Dow

Strategic Account Manager – Solar Facades

ES is a leading company in the design and manufacture of windows, facades, and architectural systems that incorporate aluminum and glass for the residential and commercial construction industries. With more than 40 years of experience, we have specialized in providing solutions to the most complex projects, including high thermal performance and hurricane resistant systems, responding efficiently to the requests of architects and developers. As a window and door manufacturer we develop a variety of products, such as windows, window walls, curtain walls, storefronts, doors, railings and interiors for residential, high-rise, and commercial projects.

Gary Tongco

Sales Representative

Hydro delivers customized aluminum extrusions for your own building systems as well as complete branded systems for the building envelope. Our Sapa, Technal and Wicona brands develop and manufacture complete systems, while our local manufacturing plants produce the architectural extrusions that fit your own systems.

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

For over 75 years, Kolbe windows and doors are best known for superior quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail. From expansive windows to detailed doors, Kolbe offers a range of innovative, high-performing products. With an ever-expanding product lineup, Kolbe offers more functionality than ever before – paired with endless options for customization.

Karl AlKallassy

VistaLuxe Collection AL LINE Territory Manager East

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

We create the most beautiful 3D textured surfaces in the world, non-repeating designs of any size, and infinitely customizable. Endless expressions, carved and textured like nature, capturing its interplay of light, texture and the complexity that emerges from its simple rules. Nature doesn’t repeat itself, neither should your walls.

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

Pulp Studio passionately advocates for the creative use of glass as a building element. Their defining mission is to fill the void for innovative uses of glass in interior and façade projects. Pulp Studio combines technical prowess with design sensibility; balanced at the intersection of fashion and function. pulpstudio.com

Kirk Johnson

Chief Executive Officer

Founded in Pennsylvania, reSAWN TIMBER co. manufactures high-performing, well-designed wood materials for interiors and exteriors. They offer a range of exquisite products, prioritizing sustainability and minimal environmental impact. Known for personalized service and expert assistance, reSAWN’s creations enhance prestigious projects with timeless beauty and character.

Christine Cohen

Specification Consultant

Rigidized® Metals Corporation has led the world in the development and production of deep-textured, three dimensional metals used in architectural, industrial and transportation applications. Rigidized® Metals products are known for their attractive, economical and functional appeal. The Rigidized® Metals deep-texturing process adds strength, impact resistance and the ability to hide scratches. It also allows for down-gauging, resulting in lighter, longer lasting products and reduced maintenance costs.

Kevin Porteus

Director of Business Deveopment

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

Regional Specification Manager

Serge Ferrari Group is a leading manufacturer of flexible composite membranes used globally for the solar protection, building façade, and tensile markets. For the last 45 years, Serge Ferrari has paved the way for sustainable construction, energy control, protection and renewal of natural resources and design through its cutting-edge technologies, including its patented Précontraint® technology that ensures exceptional long term durability through dimensional stability.

Jeff Dellinger

Sales Director – Distribution

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.

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.

Trevor Ede

VP Of Sales

Trespa International B.V. is a leading innovator in the field of architectural materials, recognized internationally as a premier developer of high-quality panels for exterior cladding and decorative façades. Trespa is passionate about delivering innovative aesthetically pleasing and high-performance solutions for a wide range of needs.

Todd Ketcham

National Sales 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

Business Development Manager

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.

Bob Paal

Architectural Sales Representative

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.

Imola Frei, LEED AP

Business Development Manager, East Coast

Wall Panel Systems (WPS) provides the most complete, easy-to-install, interior and exterior panel systems available in the market today. As an open-architecture, fully warrantied system, WPS supplies pre-engineered attachments and paneling to minimize fieldwork and ensure all projects are completed in a time, budget, and installer-friendly manner.

For over 119 years, Zahner has pioneered and led the architectural metals industry by applying aerospace engineering and precision to the fabrication of globally recognized, award-winning art and architectural projects. As the Masters of Metal, Zahner provides a range of products: fully custom solutions, standardized offerings, unique sheet good finishes, and design consultation/assist services.

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.

Kyle Faron

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.