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ClarkDietrich Continues Sustainability Efforts with Launch of SustainabilityPRO and Publishing of First-Ever Corporate Sustainability Report
March 1, 2023 - West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich, the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products, interior and exterior finishing products and accessories in North America, continues its commitment to sustainability with the launch…
ClarkDietrich To Showcase Time- and Money-Saving Products at Build23
The team at ClarkDietrich is heading to Las Vegas for this year’s Build23 Convention and Expo (formerly known as INTEX), where they will give contractors a firsthand look at some of the company’s most innovative products. Managed by the Association…
ClarkDietrich Names New VP of Marketing
February 23, 2023 - West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich, the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products, interior and exterior finishing products and accessories in North America, has announced the promotion of Jennifer Edgar to vice…
Code Changes for WRBs and Rainscreens for Plaster
Recent changes to the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) are bringing new drainage requirements to a larger portion of the country, causing builders and contractors to rethink how they approach building…
Veterans at ClarkDietrich Lead the Way for Success
Some are born leaders, while others rise to the challenge under significant pressure or adversity. For James Flores, a six-year Marine Corps. reserve veteran and product supervisor at ClarkDietrich, his leadership skills developed and flourished…
Industry Influencer Gets Behind-the-Scenes Look at Strait-Flex®
It’s no secret that to reach young, eager-to-learn tradesmen and women – the people who will someday lead the construction industry – you must think outside the box. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that social media is quickly…
ClarkDietrich Completes Purchase of Structa Wire Corp
September 1, 2022 - West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich, the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products, interior and exterior finishing products and accessories in North America, announced today that the company has completed its…
ClarkDietrich Receives Top Honor for Cold-Formed Design and Engineering from CFSEI
ClarkDietrich Engineering Services (CDES) is yet again the proud recipient of several awards from the Cold-Formed Steel Engineering Institute (CFSEI). The annual CFSEI Design Excellence and Creative Detail awards highlights projects that exemplify…
Adam Shoemaker to Lead Corporate Sustainability Initiatives for ClarkDietrich
In a move that reinforces ClarkDietrich’s commitment to sustainability, former building code compliance and real estate manager Adam Shoemaker has been named as the company’s new corporate sustainability manager. “Adam has done extensive work on…
ClarkDietrich Engineering Services Instrumental in Design of New, Next-Generation Porsche Dealership
Background As a family-owned business that has served Chicagoland for over 84 years, Loeber Motors has always provided a customer experience that was first-class, and it would be no different when they set out to remodel their long-time Porsche…
ClarkDietrich Hits the Road to Showcase Labor Saving Products at INTEX Expo
The ClarkDietrich team is headed south April 6-7 to the INTEX Expo in Grapevine, Texas, where they will demonstrate how our labor-saving products can give steel framing and drywall finishing contractors back more time for what really matters.…
On-Point Interview with Patrick W. Ford P.E., S.E., Technical Director, SFIA
There are a lot of options when specifying cold-formed steel framing members. Selecting the right steel stud for interior, non-loadbearing wall assemblies depends on a number of factors, including wall height, wall depth and other materials used in…
ClarkDietrich® Easy Embedment System™ (EES) Brings Ease and Confidence to Orlando Airport Expansion
Earlier this year, ClarkDietrich assisted in the $4.1 billion expansion of the Orlando International Airport (MCO) South Terminal with use of our Easy Embedment System™ (EES). The project, dating September 2019 through May 2021, included 164,000…
Join us at World of Concrete and Stucco Live! Jan. 18-20
January 17, 2022 – STUCCO LIVE returns to the World of Concrete Convention for the 4th year in a row, focusing on the live application of cement plaster. The professionals will be present to teach convention attendees about the newest systems and…
New CEU from ClarkDietrich to Cover Effective Moisture Management in Exterior Finishing Systems
December 13, 2021 - West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich is partnering with Building Enclosure to offer a new CEU course to help architects, designers and contractors better understand moisture management issues in stucco finishing systems. The live…
ClarkDietrich Receives Top Recognition as Military Friendly Company
October 11, 2021 - West Chester, Ohio - When regional controller Michael Cerni interviewed for his first position with ClarkDietrich more than seven years ago, it was his military experience that set him apart from other candidates. An Air Force…
“Conversations With ClarkDietrich” Series Launches With Head-of-Wall Session at MAREK
October 25, 2021 - West Chester, Ohio - New Education Series Open to Architect and Design Firms Interested in Learning More About Steel Framing Solutions That Save Time and Money. A leading supplier of cold-formed steel framing products and…
Construction Inclusion Week Seeks to Advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Industry
From October 18-22, ClarkDietrich will join leading contractors and suppliers in observing Construction Inclusion Week. In its inaugural year, Construction Inclusion Week is an industry-wide awareness effort to create safe spaces for difficult…
Manufacturing Day Recognizes Importance of Manufacturing to Communities Big and Small
On Friday, October 1, ClarkDietrich will pay tribute to the important role manufacturers play in our communities as part of Manufacturing Day. As the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing in North America, ClarkDietrich employs well…
Bracing Wall Studs and Floor Joists Now Made Quick and Easy with New Coil Strapping
New commercial-grade coil strapping comes standard with pre-punched holes for efficient installation in a variety of bracing, bridging or tension strapping applications West Chester, Ohio - September 21, 2021 – Adding to its industry-leading lineup…