The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has elected the 2017 Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla. The 2017 Board members are:
Brad Curtis, chairman, Tyler Building Systems
Bill Coleman, vice chairman, NCI Building Systems
Tom Gilligan, ex-officio, Butler Manufacturing
Steve Campbell, CBC Building Systems
Ron Fox, Nucor Building Systems
Chuck Haslebacher, Varco Pruden Buildings
Fred Koetting, Schulte Building Systems
Craig Oberg, CO Building Systems
Tim Kessel, Bay Insulation Co.
Kathleen Tell, Tell Manufacturing
“I am pleased to continue as chairman of the Metal Building Manufacturers Association,” says Brad Curtis of Tyler Building Systems, located in Tyler, Texas. “The new year will mark our 61st year in providing research, education and leadership to the metal building systems industry, an achievement realized through the dedication and accomplishments of our members.”
According to Dan Walker, associate general manager of MBMA, “2016 will be remembered as a productive year, filled with new initiatives and resources to enhance the reputation of metal buildings in the low-rise, non-residential commercial construction market. In 2017, MBMA will continue its efforts to further strengthen the industry.”
MBMA members contribute hours of service each year to help make metal building systems the choice for low-rise commercial buildings. MBMA’s established committees lead this effort and ensure quality and excellence in a variety of areas, including technical, energy, fire protection, safety and sustainability. MBMA is also a partner with the International Accreditation Service (IAS) on the industry’s AC472 quality assurance program.
MBCI Houston Plant Hosts National Manufacturing Day
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson presents NCI a flag that was flown over the U.S. Capital building and a Certificate of Congressional recognition during National Manufacturing Day.
More than 300 people participated in MBCI’s Manufacturing Day activities, which included facility tours, presentations from company and community leaders, a question-and-answer session and a catered lunch to participants as part of an ongoing effort to promote the strength of U.S. manufacturing and increase awareness of the outstanding career opportunities in the field. The tours showcased a working plant featuring MBCI designers, programmers and technology operators who each play a role in manufacturing the products our communities and industries rely on.
Students from Cold Springs – Oakhurst and Sealy ISDs, and professionals from The Lucas Group, Ernst & Young and The Welding School heard presentations given by NCI President, Don Riley and NCI Vice President of Manufacturing, Carlin Mueller, as well as Congressman Gene Green (TX-29) and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee (TX-18). The messages delivered focused on the career and growth opportunities available in manufacturing, with Jackson-Lee sharing her views on the role of the industry in building the US economy, saying “I am excited about that fact that you are, in essence, recognizing the importance of acknowledging to America that we need to make things with our hands.”
Further emphasizing the importance of the work done by manufacturing companies like MBCI, NCI was presented a United States flag that was flown over the U.S. Capital building and a Certificate of Congressional recognition on the occasion of National Manufacturing Day by Jackson-Lee.
