Dietrich Metal Framing announced that it has signed an exclusive sublicensing agreement with Clark Western Lath & Steel Framing for UltraSteel metal framing products using patented technology of Hadley Industries PLC. Dietrich has a licensing agreement with Hadley for exclusive rights to manufacture and sell metal framing using the new technology in North America.
"This new metal framing technology will be a breakthrough product for the industry and we believe the Clark sublicensing will greatly accelerate market acceptance and availability," said Ed Ponko, president of Dietrich Metal Framing.