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 Sponsors
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
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.
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.
SAFTI FIRST has over 35 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.
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.
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.
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.
AkzoNobel offers a complete range of products for architectural aluminum, including TRINAR liquid spray coatings and INTERPON powder coatings. Both meet AAMA 2605 standards for Superior Performance and are ideal for monumental projects as well as residential and institutional applications. Widely specified for their performance, durability and color and gloss retention, AkzoNobel coatings ensure the look you spec is the look that lasts.
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.
More than 90 years of service to the architectural and design community. Since 1930, Arcadia Inc. has helped the architectural community complete successful projects by providing high performance windows and doors that stand the test of time.
For 30+ years ARCHITYPE has represented some of the industry’s leading manufacturers of premium architectural products and advanced facade solutions. As the resource partner to the A+D community, ARCHITYPE fuses its deep technical knowledge with a genuine passion for quintessential design, all to help clients achieve scalable, brilliant results.
Arktura blends genuine creativity, proven expertise, and cutting-edge technologies through every precision-crafted product, whether specifying preconfigured, short lead-time modules and systems, adapting brilliantly designed, preconfigured architectural elements to meet tailored project needs, or partnering with clients through the Solutions Studio division to create something truly custom and extraordinary.
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
Branch Technology is changing the way building designs and construction are approached and carried out. Since its founding, Branch has been inspired by nature to build sustainably and efficiently, combining industrial robotics, 3D-printing, geometry-based algorithms, and an innovative “freeform” extrusion system that enables unprecedented design freedom and resource efficiency.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Elicc Americas is a full service custom facade company. We engineer, fabricate, manufacture and install entire facade systems to include Unitized Curtain Wall, Window Wall, Canopies, Terrace Doors, Operable Windows, Coping, etc all within tower facades. We are a North American Company and have many large showcase projects in the Northeast and West Coast. We have been in Business for 10 years, and look forward to finding solutions with your facade needs.
EQUITONE facades are designed by architects for architects. Our through-colored fiber cement panels can be cut, routed, perforated, or printed, and the material maintains its high-performance qualities. Available in sizes up to 4×10’ and with visible or invisible fixing, EQUITONE facades allow for limitless design possibilities.
fischer is a Germany-based company acting world wide and offering an all-in-one solution for multi functional façades. This includes wedge- and chemical anchors, aluminum subframe systems as well as undercut anchors for concealed fastening of cladding materials.
Frameless Hardware Company LLC (FHC) Experience and Innovation is a manufacturer and supplier to the glass, glazing, and fenestration industries. We provide a complete range of tools, supplies, and innovative architectural hardware for frameless shower doors, all-glass entrances, aluminum storefronts and entrances, architectural railings, and transaction windows.
As a privately owned, American based company, our mission is built upon the core principles of customer service, product innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our products, services, and ethics are backed by a team of highly knowledgeable industry veterans that effectively combines technical competency, product expertise, and small business ideologies.
Frontek 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, Frontek developed an ICC-Certified double ventilated rainscreen system that both maximizes design flexibility and simplifies installation.
At Glasswerks, we offer full-service custom glass fabrication services, producing a comprehensive range of architectural and other custom glass products. Our custom glass fabrication capabilities include a wide range of edge beveling, tempered glass cutting, sandblasting, grooving, and much more. We have all of the world-class machinery and highly-experienced custom glass fabricators needed to create the exact product you need with the utmost quality, precision, and reliability.
With more than 95 years of German engineering and precise American manufacturing, GKD leads in metal fabric applications. With thousands of interior and exterior installations constructed worldwide, architects and specifiers recognize us as the metal fabric authority. Whether it is custom metal fabrics or standardized system components, architects, contractors and planners benefit from the creative impulse and technical innovation found at GKD-USA.
Graniti Vicentia offers Ventilated Facades, a multi-layer solution that enables the installation of covering elements. The structure is anchored to the building, creating an air gap. This gap provides effective natural ventilation, removing heat and moisture for greater energy efficiency. Insulation increases the system’s energy performance and acoustic absorption.
GUTMANN started more than 80 years ago as a producer of light alloys and wire in the Franconian town of Weissenburg, Germany, and has become today an international group of companies employing over 1300 workers. It consists of the companies GUTMANN AG, Gartner EXTRUSION GmbH, NORDALU GmbH, and GUTMANN ALUMINIUM DRAHT GmbH.
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.
Unique in the industry, Laminators Inc. is a full-service manufacturing company offering complete, innovative, turnkey solutions for your composite panel needs. Located in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, Laminators Incorporated is a family-owned and operated business now in its third generation.
Since 1963, Laminators Incorporated has been a leading manufacturer of a complete line of high-quality composite panels for the commercial construction, sign-making, and OEM industries in the United States and Canada. Our panels are strong, quick to fabricate and install, easy to maintain, and made to last. While our products and services are extremely important to us, we focus even more on our customers and have an experienced team in place to support you. Every product and service at Laminators Inc. is designed with you in mind and can be tailored to your specifications. Our commitment to provide high-quality products, innovative application solutions, and exceptional customer service has helped us build long-term relationships with our customers. We really listen to what you have to say.
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.
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.
Manufacturer of maintenance-free natural wood panels for architecture. We work to become a benchmark in the world of architecture and construction through the proposal of unique products and services due to our high degree of differentiation, added value, quality, sustainability. We seek to continue designing the materials of the future.
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.
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.
Based in the Germany town of Gersthofen, sedak is a premium manufacturer of optimum quality insulated and safety glass. As a market leader and specialist in oversized glass formats and special glass, we supply single-pane glass, multi-layer glass and functional insulated glass in formats up to 3.6m × 20m.
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.
SFS is a leading manufacturer of rainscreen cladding support systems with drainage and back-ventilation, featured with our NVELOPE product line. Our fasteners, brackets, rails and other components can adapt to work with a variety of facades while delivering uncompromising quality with cost-efficiency and help you meet code compliance requirements.
TAKTL is an organization of researchers, designers, and manufacturers with an exclusive focus on Architectural Ultra High Performance Concrete (A|UHPC®) facade elements. Driven by the world’s first vertically integrated UHPC manufacturing facility, we specialize in collaborative design, fabrication, and delivery of the highest quality custom A|UHPC facades.
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.
Trü Architectural is an LA based company that designs, engineers, fabricates, installs and maintains custom façade systems. Our products are used and trusted by some of the most renowned architects, developers and contractors in the south west region.
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.
Woodn integrates its patented wood and polymer material to mimic the look of wood without the issues frequently associated with real wood. Woodn can be extruded into many shapes and profiles to create a highly versatile material ideal for indoor and outdoor applications without the need for sealing or maintenance.
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.
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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.