Products

May 2026 Product Focus: Drywall & Accessories

Tue, 26 May 2026 10:25:40 -0400

Steel framing continues to evolve with new technologies, improved performance standards, and growing demand across commercial and residential construction. This month, Walls & Ceilings highlights the trends, products, and project insights driving the future of steel framing.

ATAS Launches MultiFin Metal Wall Panel Series

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

ATAS introduced MultiFin, a customizable metal wall panel series designed for flexible rainscreen façade applications across commercial and residential projects.

JLG Expands Heavy-Duty Rental Transport Fleet

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

JLG adds versatile 15-ton rental carrier now.

USG Advances High-NRC Ceiling Panel Solutions

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Mars 95/30 and Juno panels deliver balanced acoustics, durability and clean ceiling design.

Ceiling Panel System Targets Seamless Acoustics and Design Continuity from Turf

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

New ceiling system delivers seamless coverage and acoustic control for calm, cohesive interiors.

April 2026 Product Focus: Drywall & Accessories

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

From gypsum panels to finishing compounds and fasteners, drywall and its accessories continue to evolve. Explore the products, systems, and innovations helping contractors improve efficiency, durability, and overall wall performance.

Sto HVHZ Systems Add Level E Impact Assembly

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Sto adds Level E impact-rated HVHZ wall systems for critical buildings in extreme weather zones.

Track Lifts Board, Cuts Moisture Risk Pro from Telling Ind.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:11:33 -0400

Steel shelf track lifts board 2 inches, limiting wicking, boosting fire, sound and install speed gains.

Fire-rated Sheathing Cuts Layers, Labor from Arclin

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:51:00 -0400

The sheathing adds up to 90-min rating, larger panels cut seams, speed installs on site.

Rebranded Framing Coil Nailer from MAX USA Corp.

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:30:00 -0400

Prioritizing versatility and safety across every job with the company's new nailer.

Latex Sealant from DAP Advances Cold-Weather Jobsite Sealing

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:43:00 -0400

New formulas deliver exceptional flexibility, cold-weather application, and wet-surface adhesion combined with easy gunning, tooling, and water cleanup.

HandiFoam Launches Gasket Foam for Drywall Sealing

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

New polyurethane foam creates continuous drywall-to-framing seals to reduce air leaks, moisture intrusion, and improve energy efficiency in residential construction.

Adaptive Vapor Control Layer From ROCKWOOL

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:48:00 -0400

Smart vapor retarder adapts to humidity, reducing condensation risk in insulated masonry retrofits and basements.

OPTIM-R Panels Deliver High Thermal Performance

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Kingspan's vacuum insulation panels provide high thermal resistance in thin profiles, enabling insulation in space-constrained roofing and building applications.

Drywall Finishing Colorants Boost Jobsite Supply from Never-Miss Products

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:35:00 -0400

Never-Miss expands colorants, restores supply, improving drywall finishing visibility and reliability.

March 2026 Product Focus: Insulation

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:10:53 -0400

See the latest innovations in insulation, improving fire safety, energy performance, and long-term durability in modern wall assemblies.

Factory-Finished ACRE Siding Speeds Installation

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Modern Mill introduces pre-finished ACRE, a rice hull-based composite building material designed to reduce installation time, labor costs and weather delays on projects.

KEEN Utility’s KS86 Work Sneaker

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:19:00 -0400

Lightweight carbon-toe work sneaker delivers energy return, grip and jobsite-ready support.

STI Relaunches Smoke N Sound Spray for Sealing Gaps

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Specified Technologies relaunches Smoke N Sound acoustical spray with refinements for easier application, improved build consistency and gap sealing.

Jackson Professional Tools Celebrates 150 Years of the Iconic Blue Wheelbarrow

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Flagship wheelbarrow brand launches anniversary sweepstakes, honoring generations of trade professionals.

February 2026 Product Focus: WRBs/Rainscreen/Waterproofing

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

High-performance waterproofing, rainscreen and WRB systems protect building envelopes by blocking moisture, improving energy efficiency and delivering durable defense against wind, water and harsh weather.

Fastener for WRB and Air-Barrier Insulative Products from TRUFAST

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:42:00 -0500

The Thermal-Grip TubeSeal fastener is designed to help seal blind fastener penetrations of your WRB and air-barrier when mechanically attaching continuous insulation.

ROCKWOOL Smartrock Now Available Nationwide in U.S.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:11:00 -0500

Smartrock is available in thicknesses ranging from 2 to 6 inch to meet residential and commercial energy code requirements in all regions of the United States.

Kingspan Launches KingRib Wall Panel Line

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

KingRib 3 and 5 panels offer high R-values, customizable finishes and faster installation for commercial buildings.

Ultra-light Gypsum Panels from USG

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:42:00 -0500

The company is soft-launching Sheetrock Brand UltraLight Tough Panels in select U.S. markets, delivering a major new lightweight drywall that’s up to 12 percent lighter yet significantly more durable to reduce jobsite damage, waste and rework.

New Drywall Stud System Called StepStuds Designed to Prevent Water Damage

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:16:00 -0500

Horizontal Base Studs LLC launches a new category of flood-resistant metal studs that help keep drywall dry and reduce repair costs.

Joint Compound Additive from Muddskip

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:21:00 -0500

Muddskip is designed to transform any joint compound into a high-performance finishing product, reducing wall-finishing time by 50 percent or more with no sanding required. Its groundbreaking rehydration technology is unlike anything the industry has seen, redefining efficiency, durability and jobsite health.

January 2026 Product Focus: Hand/Power Tools

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:13 -0500

Discover reliable hand tools for contractors designed to improve efficiency, accuracy, and long-lasting jobsite performance.

New DynaMax LT Ceilings for Colo Data Centers

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:46:00 -0500

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. now offers DYNAMAX LT Structural Ceilings.

JLG Introduces Micro-Sized Scissor Lift, Celebrates 50 Years of Scissor Lift Innovation

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:25:00 -0500

Built for productivity in extreme ground conditions like mud, sand and slopes.