Ahead of the annual FABTECH metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing expo in Atlanta, Georgia, this week, here are the new products we are excited to see. 

Each year, the North American Copper in Architecture (NACIA) Awards are judged by a panel of industry experts who examine the use of architectural copper in building design, installation craftsmanship and restoration. 

An architectural array of CENTRIA-brand products — including Versawall insulated metal panels in Pewter, EcoScreen aluminum — recently put the finishing touches on a 135,000-square-foot building at the New England Conservatory of Music in Moon Township, Pennsylvania.  

A 4,500-square-foot house located near Grayton Beach, Fla., now has a metal standing-seam roof and metal exterior. 

EU officials said the tariffs represent $7.5 billion worth of trade. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said the 28-nation bloc will not be bullied.

The alliance points out that metal roofing has a Class A fire rating — making it among the highest, most fire-resistant materials available.

The Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association’s 96th annual convention takes place June 27-29 at the Gaylord Palms resort.

Metal roofing can last up to 50 years or more and is fully recyclable, officials with the Metal Roofing Alliance point out.

The complaint, filed this week with the World Trade Organization in Geneva, says that the 25 percent tariff on imported steel and 10 percent levy on imports of aluminum were improper.

Denver-based sheet metal and HVAC products manufacturer and wholesaler Hercules Industries has purchased Passage Supply Co. Terms were not disclosed.