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CENTRIA Introduces Smart-R™ Wall Solution

Smarter design. Smarter Performance. Smarter Wall.

Moon Township, PA, June 10, 2010—CENTRIA introduces the Smart-R Wall Solution to its unique line of metal wall products. This new system offers a high-performance architectural cladding with seamless integration of panels, windows, louvers and sunshades resulting in sleek sightlines at component joinery intersections. Smart-R provides improved thermal performance, addresses air infiltration and offers superior defense against water intrusion, all with tremendous design flexibility.

“The Smart-R Wall Solution is a system that integrates multiple architectural design facets into one innovative wall,” said Greg Lusty, Product Manager, CENTRIA. “Due to its integrated design, Smart-R reduces the amount of materials used while providing an unmatched combination of aesthetics, performance and sustainability. Moreover, the design specifically addresses air infiltration, which is a critical issue in overall wall performance.”

The Smart-R Wall Solution integrates the following components:

· 3” Formawall^®-T insulated metal wall panel – available with all popular Formawall profiles

· FV-600 Formavue™ window – shop assembled, integrated punched or strip window system

· Formawall^® IMV insulated metal vertical joint – the only foam panel product that offers a 4-sided metal joint, allowing for added aesthetic flexibility and a superior defense against water intrusion

The system’s factory assembled field glazed windows and 3” thick factory foamed insulated metal panels combine exterior aesthetic wall surface, insulation and continuous air and vapor barrier in one panel. This decreases the risk of improper field installation and increases the speed of construction.

For more information on CENTRIA’s Smart-R Wall Solution, call 800.759.7474, e-mail info@CENTRIA.com or visit www.CENTRIA.com.

CENTRIA (www.CENTRIA.com) is where building teams turn for solutions, support and a distinct advantage in architectural metal wall and roof systems. Based in Pittsburgh (Moon Township, Pa.), CENTRIA has a worldwide reputation for helping to create commercial, institutional and industrial buildings that are beautiful, functional and sustainable. Find us on Facebook or visit www.CENTRIA.com and discover why we are…Distinctively CENTRIA.

CENTRIA’s Kolorshift™ Series
Amplifies Design Possibilities

Unique paints transform based on the viewing angle or direction of sunlight

Moon Township, Pa., June 10, 2010—CENTRIA introduces Kolorshift, a series of iridescent paint colors designed to change the appearance of the metal surface of a building depending on the viewing angle or direction of sunlight.

“CENTRIA prides itself on offering architects and building owners unlimited design possibilities in terms of form, color and texture,” said Rick Brow, Director of Marketing, CENTRIA. “Kolorshift provides yet another unique option with aesthetically pleasing results that helps create a truly distinctive design.”

By using Kolorshift, an architect can design a building where a pedestrian’s first experience it as silver, then purple as they walk by it. While design teams have always employed solar orientation, especially as part of improving a building’s performance (i.e. heat loss/gain), now they can also use it to create a building that transforms from green as the sun rises to copper as the sun sets.

This new line of CENTRIA paints offers a myriad of design possibilities for exterior metal walls. The continuous iridescent color gradient creates depth to the exterior of a building and adds distinguished aesthetic value—all with the exceptional performance expected from CENTRIA’s products.

Kolorshift Series paints are formulated as a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) coating system with 70 percent Kynar 500^®/Hylar 5000^®resins, which provide lasting durability. The Kolorshift paints are applied by coil coating in order to provide consistent color and available with a standard 20-year warranty.

For more information on CENTRIA’s Kolorshift Series call 800.759.7474, e-mail info@CENTRIA.com or visit www.CENTRIA.com.

CENTRIA Announces New
FormaBond® II Metal Wall System

Convenience, performance all in an aesthetically pleasing package

Moon Township, Pa., June 10, 2010—CENTRIA introduces FormaBond II, a complete metal composite wall system that receives CENTRIA’s hallmark start-to-finish service. The Formabond II system combines the beauty and popularity of an industry standard Metal Composite Panel (MCM) with the leader in metal wall systems.

“In today’s building construction industry, building teams demand convenience and performance, all in an aesthetically pleasing package,” said Tom Zombek, Product Manager, CENTRIA. “The FormaBond II panel solution delivers that and more, all backed by CENTRIA’s commitment to customer satisfaction.”

For convenience, this new metal composite material panel (MCM) system is installation ready and lightweight; and because of its dry seal construction, there is no costly exterior wet seal maintenance required.

The panels feature CENTRIA’s unique horizontal dry seal joinery to minimize water penetration and maximize ventilation. This innovative design improves the integrity of the application by reducing the chance of entrapped moisture behind the rainscreen, which minimizes the potential for material degradation and mold. FormaBond II demonstrated its high performance capabilities under the American Architectural Manufacturer’s Association’s 509-09 test and classification method for drained and back-ventilated rainscreen wall cladding systems.

Aesthetically, this smooth panel has a sleek, flat design that offers sharp exterior sight lines with crisp corner transitions or soft flowing curves and is available in a variety of colors and coating systems.

Also available with a fire resistant core, the FormaBond II system is the only MCM wall system backed by a nationwide sales force, Dealer/installer network and expert design and engineering support. The Formabond II solution unites value and convenience with high performance and outstanding customer service.

For more information on CENTRIA’s FormaBond II, call 800.759.7474, e-mail info@CENTRIA.com or visit www.CENTRIA.com.

CENTRIA Launches Digital e-Binder

Online catalog a virtual library of innovative ideas, real-world building solutions

Moon Township, Pa., June 10, 2010— CENTRIA, an industry leader in architectural metal wall and roof systems, recently launched its Digital e-Binder. This virtual catalog features detailed information on the organization’s numerous products, making it easy for building teams to create buildings that are beautiful, functional and sustainable.

“CENTRIA’s Digital e-Binder brings all of our products, services and capabilities to life in one dynamic user-friendly format,” said Julie Pawuk, Marketing Communications Manager, CENTRIA. “In addition, it gives architects, building owners and contractors insight and information on innovations and initiatives that have made CENTRIA a leader in the commercial building industry for more than 100 years.”

While the Digital e-Binder is set up like a traditional publication—users can even “flip” through its pages—it has tremendous functionality that goes beyond a physical binder. It can be downloaded and saved to a user’s desktop; it can be emailed to others, it’s searchable and can be bookmarked for ease of reference. Users can even make their own notes and quickly and easily share information with others electronically.

“The architectural community is just that, a community,” said Pawuk. “However, many architects are reducing the size of their community office libraries, so we feel that features enabling users to forward or share information from the electronic binder are invaluable.”

To access the Digital e-Binder, visit the “Hot Products & Features” section at www.CENTRIA.com/CAS.

CENTRIA Launches Formawall^® Dimension Series^®

BIM Objects

Building Information Modeling (BIM) tool helps architects, owners bring projects to life

Pittsburgh, October 23, 2009 — CENTRIA Architectural Systems announces the launch of BIM objects representing its Formawall Dimension Series wall system. These BIM objects are available to the architectural community through the e-CENTRIA portal located at www.CENTRIA.com and can be found in the details section under the Formawall Dimension Series pages.

“Building Information Modeling is the process of creating and utilizing 3-D digital models for design, detailing and drawings for building projects,” said Greg Lusty, Foam Product Manager, CENTRIA. “In 2007, 28 percent of the market was using BIM in one form or another. Today, almost 50 percent of the market uses BIM. Through the use of BIM, architects can benefit by reduced information coordination, improved productivity and by offering superior visualization of a project. Building owners benefit through lower project costs, a faster construction process and better overall construction.”

CENTRIA’s Formawall Dimension Series BIM objects create the three-dimensional representations of the insulated metal wall panel system. Revit^®, the industry’s leading BIM development software program was used to create the objects. The Formawall Dimension Series BIM object allows users the flexibility to easily change module sizes, panel lengths and reveals. The objects can also be customized with CENTRIA standard and custom colors as well as its Duracast^® textured finish.

Openings, such as windows, can be easily inserted into the Formawall Dimension Series BIM object, and other building materials such as brick, concrete and curtainwall can also be used in correlation with the product. Additionally, material take offs can be easily created through the use of the BIM object. The model automatically counts the sizes and quantities of the panels used in the project and exports the information to a spreadsheet.

“Formawall Dimension Series is the only wall system that provides both advanced thermal efficiency and moisture control in a single panelized component,” said Lusty. “This performance, along with the system’s ability to provide designers virtually unlimited design possibilities in form, color and texture, have made it the industry’s preferred metal wall system. Now architects and owners can take one step further toward realizing their vision through Formawall Dimension Series BIM Objects.”

For more information about Formawall Dimension Series BIM objects, visit the e-CENTRIA portal located at www.CENTRIA.com, e-mail info@centria.com or call 1.800.759.7474.

Revit^® is a registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. Autodesk Revit Architecture is purpose-built for building information modeling (BIM).

CENTRIA (www.CENTRIA.com) is where building teams turn for solutions, support and a distinct advantage in architectural metal wall and roof systems. Based in Pittsburgh (Moon Township, Pa.), CENTRIA has a world-wide reputation of helping to create commercial and industrial buildings that are beautiful, functional and sustainable. Visit www.CENTRIA.com and find out more about why we are…Distinctively CENTRIA.

CENTRIA Announces New
Versacor^® Ultra Coatings

Ultra family of premium coatings offers protection, performance and aesthetics

Moon Township, Pa., April 14, 2009 — CENTRIA (www.CENTRIA.com) announces Versacor Ultra, new high-build coatings that offer enhanced protection against harsh climatic or environmental conditions. Compared to most thin-film architectural coatings available, Versacor Ultra coatings provide a 3-mil-thick Versacor Ultra Barrier Coat Primer over the metal substrate and several topcoat finish combinations to achieve superior resistance against corrosion, humidity and abrasion.

“CENTRIA has more than 100 years of experience and technology in providing high-quality color and coating solutions for metal walls and roofs,” said Rick Brow, Director of Marketing for CENTRIA Architectural Systems. “These Versacor Ultra coatings not only continue that tradition of quality in terms of performance, they also satisfy owners’ and architects’ aesthetic needs with a full palette of color options.”

Coatings within the Versacor Ultra family include Versacor Ultra PF and Versacor Ultra TF and HF. Versacor Ultra PF is ideal for corrosive architectural applications such as coastal environments. This coating consists of a 3-mil-thick Versacor Ultra Barrier Coat Primer and a .8-mil-thick PVDF top coat. On industrial applications, Versacor Ultra TF and HF combine the superior corrosion resistance of the 3-mil-thick Versacor Ultra Barrier Coat Primer with the durability of a Urethane topcoat. The Urethane topcoat ranges from 1.5-mils thick on Versacor Ultra TF to 3-mils thick on Versacor Ultra HF.

Additionally, on most of CENTRIA’s Profile Series panels with a Versacor Ultra coating system, an additional 3-mil-thick Versacor Barrier Coat Primer is applied to the interior of the metal substrate, offering full reverse side coating protection. A Urethane topcoat, wash coat or primer is then applied over the barrier coat, helping to protect the metal against corrosion from the interior. As more exterior walls are designed with back ventilated rainscreen wall systems, this additional protection can extend the life of the wall system.

For more information about the Versacor Ultra family of premium coatings, visit www.CENTRIA.com.

CENTRIA (www.CENTRIA.com) is where building teams turn for solutions, support and a distinct advantage in architectural metal wall and roof systems. Based in Pittsburgh (Moon Township, Pa.), CENTRIA has a world-wide reputation of helping to create commercial and industrial buildings that are beautiful, functional and sustainable. Visit www.CENTRIA.com and find out more about why we are…Distinctively CENTRIA.

CENTRIA Introduces SolarCrest

New line of superior solar roof panels provides energy solutions, resolves issues of the past

Moon Township, Pa., April 02, 2009—CENTRIA (www.CENTRIA.com) introduces SolarCrest, a line of superior solar roof systems that will help reduce building costs and increase the value of the finished structure over time. Ultimately, SolarCrest will aid in sustaining and protecting the environment by providing a highly effective and efficient renewable energy source.

“SolarCrest provides 20 percent more energy production (kWhr) per rated output than polycrystalline silicone panels by using a thin-film Building Integrated Photovaltaic (BIPV) technology to an already exceptionally engineered roof system,” said Julie Pawuk, marketing communications manager for CENTRIA.

SolarCrest roof panels are manufactured using CENTRIA’s Versapanel® foam composite roof panels, which provide a complete roofing system including superior thermal insulation, weatherproofing and an air and vapor barrier. SolarCrest is also available on CENTRIA’s standing seam roof panels.

Because of its thin film technology and integrated design, SolarCrest is lightweight for easy installation and helps to reduce building and labor costs because on-site assembly is not required. SolarCrest is also highly durable, helping it stand up to foot traffic, and is backed by a 20-year guarantee.

As a sustainability leader, CENTRIA has taken an active role in the development of new and innovative ways to reduce the impact of the built environment’s footprint on the natural environment. However, the company has not sacrificed its commitment to developing aesthetically appealing, high performance products as well. Through a unique partnership with EnergyPeak™, SolarCrest’s innovative design, durability and flexibility add even more breadth and depth to CENTRIA’s already dynamic and distinctive portfolio of sustainable products.

For more information on SolarCrest, visit www.CENTRIA.com/roofpanels/solarcrest or call 1.800.759.7474.

CENTRIA Introduces New Formawall^® PE

Pressure Equalized Vertical Seal Plate provides superior defense against water intrusion

Moon Township, Pa., March 17, 2009 — CENTRIA (www.CENTRIA.com) introduces Formawall PE, a pressure equalized vertical seal plate for CENTRIA’s horizontal Formawall® Dimension Series® and Formawall® Graphix Series™ exterior metal wall panels.
“CENTRIA’s Formawall panels have always offered architects a complete wall system with advanced thermal efficiency and a pressure equalized horizontal joint for moisture control in a single panelized solution,” said Greg Lusty, architectural foam product manager, CENTRIA. “Now in addition to these features, and along with virtually unlimited possibilities in form, color and texture, the Formawall PE vertical seal plate offers even more advanced protection against water infiltration, especially with integrated wall components like windows, louvers and sunshades.”
Key features and benefits of Formawall PE include a versatile extruded aluminum seal plate design that can be used on structural tubes or studs. A gasket and sealant create two lines of defense against water intrusion and the air seal can be inspected for continuity from the interior. Now the vertical and horizontal joinery, all pressure-equalized, minimize the force that normally drives water through an opening and the integrated vented drainage channel in the seal plate vents any moisture penetrating the gasket seal to the exterior without compromising the air seal.

For more information about Formawall PE for Formawall Dimension Series and Graphix Series visit www.centria.com/wallpanels/pesealplate.

CENTRIA Launches MetalWrap™

New insulated composite backup solution for CENTRIA metal walls offers protection, shortens construction time

Moon Township, Pa., March 3, 2009 — CENTRIA (www.CENTRIA.com) introduces MetalWrap, an innovative backup system alternative designed specifically for CENTRIA Profile Series and FormaBond® metal wall systems. This new foam-insulated composite backup system offers superior air, water, vapor and thermal protection while also helping to reduce construction costs.
“What’s unique about MetalWrap is its integrated single-panel design,” said Greg Lusty, architectural foam product manager, CENTRIA. “Unlike a traditional multi-component wall system, MetalWrap’s design not only provides advanced thermal and moisture protection, but also flexible installation options that can help reduce the number of trades required on the job site.” This all-in-one panel minimizes the number of shipments to the jobsite, reduces coordination and minimizes penetrations.
Developed using Advanced Thermal Moisture Protection (ATMP)® Technology, MetalWrap maximizes a wall system’s ability to effectively control moisture without sacrificing thermal efficiency. The 2-inch thick panels provide an R-value of 14, while 3-inch thick panels test at R-21. The panel’s unique clip design minimizes penetration of the air barrier. Additionally, the clip system allows for either vertical or horizontal installation of the exterior cladding, making MetalWrap compatible with a variety of CENTRIA products.

MetalWrap, Patent Pending, is Cradle to CradleSM Silver certified. The superior insulation, moisture protection and durability of MetalWrap can also help buildings earn LEED points in categories such as energy and atmosphere, materials and resources and indoor environmental quality. For more information on MetalWrap visit http://metalwrap.centria.com.

New Variable Striation Design Option Now Available on CENTRIA Formawall Dimension Series Panels

Moon Township, Pa., September 25, 2008— CENTRIA (www.centria.com) introduces a variable striation option for their Formawall Dimension Series exterior metal wall panels. Striations can be placed in various combinations of 6-inch bands across the face of the panel, and will help to increase the design versatility within the wall solution already known for its insulation and durability.

“Our Formawall Dimension Series panels have always provided extraordinary performance in terms of advanced thermal efficiency and moisture control,” said Greg Lusty, architectural foam product manager, CENTRIA. “Now with the variable striation design option, Formawall Dimension Series panels allow architects and building teams to expand their creative designs with virtually unlimited possibilities in form, color and texture.”

The lightweight panels can be installed both vertically and horizontally, are available in a variety of CENTRIA colors and coatings and can be seamlessly integrated with louvers, sunshades and Formavue^® window systems. Additionally, Formawall Dimension Series panels are the first-ever exterior wall system to earn Cradle-to-Cradle^CMcertification at the silver level.

Based in Pittsburgh, (Moon Township, Pa.) CENTRIA is an international company and the nation’s premier supplier of architectural metal wall and roofing systems used in commercial/ industrial products. Since 1906, CENTRIA professionals have provided quality products and services for architectural and construction firms worldwide. For more information about CENTRIA call 1.800.759.7474 or visit www.centria.com.

CENTRIA Introduces Two New
IW Series Panel Profiles

Moon Township, Pa - July 2008 - CENTRIA has introduced two new IW Series panel profiles: IW-12A and IW-15A. The unique characteristics of each panel allow for more design options. These new IW Series panels may be used interchangeably with any of the additional ten IW Series panel choices.

“Architects and contractors alike will appreciate these new panels whether for new or retrofit installations,” said Tom Zombek, product manager for CENTRIA Profiled Products. “They’re designed for all-weather installation, which allows for fast-track scheduling, and while they’re aesthetically pleasing on their own, their interchangeable weather-resistant lock-joint design allows architects to mix and match panel profiles throughout a design.”

Adding to the flexibility of design, the panels can be installed either vertically or horizontally, they come in either smooth or embossed surface textures and are available in CENTRIA’s full palette of colors.

The IW Profile Series panels are also an excellent exterior wall panel choice for a wide variety of insulated wall assemblies.

Based in Pittsburgh (Moon Township, Pa.), CENTRIA is an international company and the nation’s premier supplier of architectural metal wall and roofing systems used in commercial/industrial products. Since 1906, CENTRIA professionals have provided quality products and services for architectural and construction firms worldwide. For more information about CENTRIA call 1.800.759.7474 or visit www.centria.com.

CENTRIA Introduces Three New
FormaBond® Surface Finish Textures

Moon Township, PA - July 2008 - CENTRIA is pleased to introduce three new FormaBond surface finish textures: Braided, Fusion and Honeycomb.

“These new texture options, along with the already existing smooth and embossed finishes, help provide even more design versatility, while still maintaining the high quality and low maintenance building teams have come to expect from FormaBond,” said Tom Zombek, product manager, FormaBond and Profile Products, CENTRIA.

FormaBond is a metal composite architectural wall panel system manufactured by using a proprietary reaction injection molding process. It offers building teams a stronger, flatter and more finished ACM panel that comes complete with pressure-equalized joinery. Additional features and benefits of FormaBond include:

• Ventilated cavity along each horizontal joint
• Excellent bond strength and superior impact resistance
• Super-flat, sharp and crisp exterior sight lines

All three of the new pre-formed aluminum composite panel textures are available with pressure-equalized rainscreen joinery with no water entry at 15 psf. Coatings are still available in micas, metallics and Fluorofinish.

CENTRIA EcoScreen® Perforated
Screenwalls Now Offered in Concept Series®

Moon Township, Pa., June 5, 2008— CENTRIA announces the new availability of EcoScreen Perforated Screenwalls in Concept Series Profiles CS-260 and CS-660.
“We’re excited to now be able to offer EcoScreen Perforated Screenwalls in two of CENTRIA’s Concept Series Profiles,” said Tom Zombek, product manager of Profile and FormaBond® for CENTRIA. “It further emphasizes CENTRIA’s commitment to providing its customers with quality products that offer excellent aesthetics, sustainability and are easy to install.”

CENTRIA EcoScreen Perforated Screenwalls are made by punching millions of tiny holes across quality CENTRIA Profile Series panels. These products are excellently suited for open structures requiring ventilation, security or fall protection; they can also mask building equipment and control light pollution.

CENTRIA Concept Series single-skin panels combine concealed fasteners with a wide range of profiles based upon a single theme—a dynamic asymmetrical form. Perforated Concept Series panels are thru-fastened and available in stainless steel and painted aluminum.
Additionally, both products are an environmentally responsible design decision. EcoScreen earned the first ever Cradle-to-CradleCM Gold Certification for exterior building products and Concept Series non-perforated panels are Cradle-to-Cradle certified at the silver level.

CENTRIA, Kalwall^® Partner to

Design Integrated Window System

Single-source solution offers owners, architects, contractors performance, aesthetics

Moon Township, Pa., May 20, 2008— CENTRIA has announced a unique partnership with Kalwall Corporation, the leader in the field of translucent daylighting systems. These leaders in the commercial building products industry have co-designed the Formawall^® Dimension Series^® Integrated Translucent Window System. Manufactured by Kalwall, these Translucent Window Systems are designed to install easily with CENTRIA 3” Formawall Dimension Series panels.

“This integration solution is only available from CENTRIA and CENTRIA authorized dealers,” according to Jim Andrus, national sales manager for Kalwall Corporation.

“In addition to manufacturing aesthetically pleasing products, the performance of those products is a key concern of CENTRIA’s and Kalwall’s,” said Tom Maier, vice president of sales for CENTRIA. “The common joinery elements of this system provide a seamless exterior package and are tested to meet specific wind, rain and air movement as well as aesthetic requirements.”

Lightweight and strong, the Integrated Translucent Window System combines the beauty and good sense of diffused, natural museum quality^TM interior lighting with the functional qualities of high insulation, shatterproof construction and low maintenance. The system is available in a variety of widths, patterns and more than 60 standard CENTRIA colors, including micas and metallics.

For more information, contact CENTRIA at 1.800.759.7474 or visit www.centria.com or Kalwall at 1-800-258-9777 or visit www.kalwall.com.

About Kalwall Corporation

Kalwall Corporation is the leader in the field of translucent daylighting systems, having invented the translucent, composite sandwich panel. Based in Manchester, NH, Kalwall is recognized worldwide for highly insulating, translucent panel technology. See www.kalwall.com.

About CENTRIA

Based in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh, CENTRIA is an international company and the nation’s premier supplier of architectural metal wall and roofing systems used in commercial/industrial products. Since 1906, CENTRIA professionals have provided quality products and services for architectural and construction firms worldwide.