CEMCO has just received confirmation from ICC’s Evaluation Service that their CT Shaftwall studs are code-compliant with the 2021 IBC/IRC. ICC-ESR 4943 is available for download at www.cemcosteel.com in the Evaluation Reports section.

JFE Shoji America announced today the successful completion of the previously announced acquisition of CEMCO, effective Oct. 4. CEMCO, LLC will continue as the premier manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products under the leadership of President and CEO Tom Porter.

CEMCO FireRip is a composite steel angle incased in fire-rated drywall that provides unencumbered dynamic movement, per UL-2079 5th edition. FireRip comes in 8-foot lengths and three different sizes to provide unencumbered fire-rated joint protection for 2-, 3- and 4-inch joints.

JFE Shoji Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all the outstanding shares of California Expanded Metal Products Co. from the Poliquin family ownership group. The transaction is expected to close in late September 2022 following customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.

CEMCO, as an industry leader in sustainability, will no longer offer slotted track products manufactured in thicknesses less than 30 mils.

CEMCO's Steve Farkas joins WC to discuss the next decade of the industry, CEMCO products, construction tech and more. 

Given the high demand for fire and sound rated drywall accessories as well as fully cured joint firestop devices CEMCO will focus their attention and production resources on the FAS product line.

The 2021 IBC has now been published, and with it came some significant changes/improvements for stucco assemblies over wood-based sheathing.

Screwguns and drywall sanders and noise-reducing gypsum panels—oh my! W&C's round-up of some of the industry's latest drywall products and accessories. 

Product Focus on Framing Systems.