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
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.
Kingspan Insulated Panels – North America is a business unit of Kingspan, a global company operating in more than 60 countries, with over 140 manufacturing facilities. Kingspan Insulated Panels – North America manufactures and markets three groups of products at its U.S. and Canadian facilities: insulated metal wall and roof panel systems for commercial/industrial construction; insulated architectural panel and façade systems for design-driven projects; and controlled environment panels and doors for cold-storage and climate-controlled warehousing. In addition to its commitment to quality and innovation, the company is on the leading edge of the sustainability movement, offering best-of-class products produced in state-of-the-art, eco-friendly facilities. To learn more visit www.kingspanpanels.us.
RAICO Bautechnik GmbH is the acknowledged specialist for sophisticated building envelopes: We develop and distribute custom-made glass curtain walls which make unique architectures shine in all their glory. Be it constructions made of wood, steel or aluminium, we always provide the right RAICO solution to meet any given demands of design.
Creative designs and extraordinary buildings often call for individual detailed solutions. Whether it is window and door elements, roof constructions with flexible standard systems which we constantly improve or complex bespoke solutions, this RAICO principle applies to all of them: The extraordinary is our daily routine!
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.
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.
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.
Silver Sponsors
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.
AMS supplies the widest variety and highest quality exterior cladding materials available to the architectural community. As a trusted partner AMS is involved with a project from design to installation. Our materials include ventilated and closed joint rainscreen systems, high density fiber cement, compact phenolic, cassette, ACM, aluminum plate, porcelain, terra cotta, and sub-framing.
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
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.
Cascadia Windows & Doors is an innovative, industry leader, creating beautifully designed architectural fiberglass windows, doors and cladding support systems. Included in some of the most exciting and award-winning construction projects across North America, Cascadia’s goal is to help revolutionize the energy-efficiency of modern buildings and drive the adoption of high-performance building products.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
KPS was founded in 1986 with a vision to redefine how exterior wall panel systems should look and perform. KPS System A set an unprecedented standard for Rainscreen performance.
Everyday we work hard for our customers; accepting their unique challenges and striving to exceed their expectations. The results have been amazing achievements in construction and architecture.
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.
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.
Quaker Windows & Doors has been a recognized leader in the commercial window and door industry since 1949. Now, more than 75 years later, and led by an all-female ownership group, Quaker’s presence in the commercial building sector is stronger than ever. Headquartered in Missouri, Quaker offers products for every market segment and the diversity of those products speaks volumes to that point. Whether your project is new construction or replacement; Whether it specifies aluminum, vinyl or wood clad windows and doors; Whether you need ratings as high as AW-100. Quaker has it and you can bank on those products having innovative, industry-altering technology built in. At Quaker, it’s more than just selling windows and doors — it’s about finding the right solution for your project.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.