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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

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Join us for peer-learning and networking opportunities to keep you at the forefront of practice with an Expo Pass

Participating Exhibitors

Gold Sponsors

AMS specializes in collaborating closely with architects and clients to design innovative, modern, and luxurious exteriors that seamlessly blend luxury with functionality. By combining cutting-edge design principles with high-quality materials and advanced construction techniques, AMS creates exterior spaces that exude sophistication while also serving practical purposes.

Hanin Issa Managing Director

GlasCurtain is the world leader in high-performance curtain wall systems. 100% Made in Canada, our innovative R7+ systems leverage triple-glazing and fibreglass-framing to improve aesthetics as well as building envelope performance.

Since 2013, we’ve been dedicated to advancing building envelopes in cold climates, particularly in the face of more stringent LEED, TGS, Net-Zero, Zero Carbon, and Passive House requirements.

Peter Dushenski Managing Director

H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider that perfects adhesives, sealants and specialty chemical products to improve products and lives. With fiscal 2022 net revenue of $3.75 billion, our commitment to innovation brings together people, products and processes that solve some of the world’s biggest challenges.

Michael Speicher Business development

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!

Samuel Doyon-Bissonnette Co-President

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 VP of National Sales

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.

Daniel Hall Curtain Wall and Facade Specialist Central US and Canada

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.

Michael Nelson Marketing 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

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.

Cameron Hendrix Business Development Sales Representative

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.

Eric Jenkins Business Development Manager

Engineered Assemblies (EA) supplies world-class facade materials backed by leading expertise in Rear-Ventilated Rain Screen (RVRS) sub-structure assemblies.
Through the spirit of partnership, EA delivers excellence in creative design possibilities bringing imagination to life.

Jeff Ker Sr. Technical Advisor

Established in 1995, Euro Architectural Components (EAC) – a division of Richelieu Hardware Canada Ltd. – stands as a leading railing supplier in Canada, distinguished by our unwavering commitment to Style, Design, and Innovation. Catering to the Railing, Fence, and Glass industries, we deliver a comprehensive range of products marked by excellence at competitive prices.

Ali Ravan R&D Manager

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

The ISD Group, one of the leading providers of 3D CAD Software, offers innovative solutions for the Façade Construction Industry. With over 40 years of experience in the Façade and Steel Sector, the company is an expert for 3D Modeling Software with Automation to Production Output and integrated Project/Drawing Management. Conceptualize your ideas at high speed with the extensive solution for engineering. To learn more visit www.isdgroup.us

Robert Wierts Chief Executive Officer

Marble Trend is the largest importer of first quality natural stone and porcelain products. We have been providing the best products and services for over three decades, becoming the industries foremost purveyors of these fine products including the industries newest innovative brands. Our work is featured in some of the most gracious homes and buildings across Canada and USA. From Architectural projects to custom homes, Marble Trend has been the leading provider of natural stone for over 30 years. With the largest inventory and selection of luxurious products, presenting various products include tiles, mosaics, slabs, exterior and interior wall cladding, and many others, all catering to individual specifications. With an abundance of products and materials, Marble Trend is able to give variety to any desired design.

Erion Vata Architecture & Facade Specialist

We are a developer and manufacturer of advanced cladding systems, evolved from almost 20 years of perfecting the art and science of cladding with an ultra lightweight, strong, and highly integrated system.

Integrated solar cladding is the natural evolution of these facade materials that focuses on sustainability,energy-generation, and beauty.
Our sustainable facades are designed to expedite construction schedules, reduce construction costs, and improve building performance by offering high-performance external envelope assemblies with thermal efficiency, improved fire safety performance criteria, increased design/application.

Dejan Vrljic Business Development

We are a developer and manufacturer of advanced cladding systems, evolved from almost 20 years of perfecting the art and science of cladding with an ultra lightweight, strong, and highly integrated system.

Integrated solar cladding is the natural evolution of these facade materials that focuses on sustainability,energy-generation, and beauty.

Our sustainable facades are designed to expedite construction schedules, reduce construction costs, and improve building performance by offering high-performance external envelope assemblies with thermal efficiency, improved fire safety performance criteria, increased design/application versatility, and even energy generation for new construction, renovation, and retrofits.

Anil Palasamudram Team Leader

Ontario Panelization offers extensive experience in pre-panelized and field-applied exterior wall systems. Finishes include Ceramitex – Sintered Ceramic Facade System, Aluminum Composite Material (ACM), Aluminum Plate, Phenolic Resin Panels, Fibre Cement Panels, Porcelain Enamel Panels, and Natural Stone.

David Waugh Architectural Cladding Consultant

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.

Gary Edgar Architectural Specifications Manager, Industrial Coatings

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.

Tobiasz Staszak Area Manager - North America

Architects and building designers rely on Reynobond® composite material to amplify the visual impact of their ideas. Manufactured in the USA, our lightweight, formable and colorful coil-coated finishes are available in both standard and custom finish options—opening up a world of design possibilities for even your most ambitious concepts.

Dan Okraszewski Eastern Canada Regional Sales Manager

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

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.

Rich Rosenbaum Architectural Manager, East Coast + Canada

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

Upper Canada Forest Products is Canada’s premier distributor of high-quality hardwood lumber, specialty softwoods, panel products, laminates, and exterior products. Upper Canada has been serving manufacturers of furniture, kitchen cabinets, doors, and architectural millwork for over 35 years. We are committed to providing materials that enhance our customers’ businesses and the health of the planet.

Mark Warne Vice President Sales, Exterior Products

With more than 30 years of building experience, we were inspired to jump-in (with both feet) to help shape the new building industry. UnitiWall founders bring decades of experience in traditional and evolving building techniques, where we’ve been witness to – and instigated – giant leaps, brilliant insights, and clever innovations.

John Sopta CEO

Glazing Rubber Seals and Gaskets for Innovative Projects – At Vicone, we supply a wide range of silicone and EPDM window and glazing seals, custom-made to your specifications. Our custom rubber sealing solutions can help you achieve your building façade’s energy and sustainability objectives.

Eric Leclair President

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.

Andrew Kennedy Architectural Sales Representative

Vitro Architectural Glass’s industry-leading products include low-e, low-iron, performance-tinted and vacuum insulating glasses. As North America’s largest and most trusted glass producer, Vitro strives to realize the future of glass across the architectural, automotive and containers markets through its partnerships and commitment to innovative, sustainable products and processes.

Matias Reyes National Architectural Manager

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

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.