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Fading West Chooses FIBO

December 21, 2021

Fading West Chooses FIBO Fibo System USA, a Norwegian manufacturer of laminate waterproof wall panels, is pleased to announce that Fading West Development, LLC in Buena Vista, Colorado, has chosen Fibo as their specified wall finish material for tub and shower surrounds. Fading West chose the Fibo system as an alternative to tile because of…

Modern Building Systems Celebrates 50 Years

November 24, 2021

Modern Building Systems Celebrates 50 Years AUMSVILLE, OREGON – Modern Building Systems commemorates its 50th anniversary on December 6th, 2021. Founded in 1971 by Dan Rasmussen Modern Building Systems started in a small Portland, Oregon shop. 50 years later Modern has three offices on the west coast and 200,000 square feet of environmentally friendly production…

Quebec-Based OKAPLY Industries Acquires Panel and Component Manufacturer VIZÜSOLUTION

November 18, 2021

Quebec-Based OKAPLY Industries Acquires Panel and Component Manufacturer VIZÜSOLUTION LACHUTE, QC – OKAPLY Industries Ltd recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of VIZÜSOLUTION Inc. The combination of these two companies will create a major player in the production of panel and wood components of all kinds. They will continue to service manufacturers of…

Praxis Modular Opens Massive 275,000 sq ft Factory in Wilkes Barre, PA

November 10, 2021

Praxis Modular Opens Massive 275,000 sq ft Factory in Wilkes Barre, PA WILKES BARRE, Pa., Nov. 8, 2021 — Praxis Modular has announced the opening of the largest volumetric modular factory in North America. The 275,000 sq ft facility is 4-5 times larger than most modular manufacturers and the output will be 5-6 times greater than the conventional…

WillScot Mobile Mini Acquires Leading Regional Modular Space Company

October 25, 2021

WillScot Mobile Mini Acquires Leading Regional Modular Space Company PHOENIX, Oct. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. (“WillScot Mobile Mini” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WSC), a North American leader in modular space and portable storage solutions, today announced that it closed the acquisition of Sommer’s Mobile Leasing, Inc. The transaction was…

FK Architecture Adds to Its Headcount Welcoming Monica Leon, Allison McElyea, and Yasser Waly

October 18, 2021

FK Architecture Adds to Its Headcount Welcoming Monica Leon, Allison McElyea, and Yasser Waly WINTER PARK, FLA – FK Architecture, a Fugleberg Koch Company, is pleased to welcome its new hires Monica Leon, Allison McElyea, and Yasser Waly. The new members offer rich backgrounds in architecture and design and have valuable experiences that will benefit…

Stiles’ Manufacturing Solutions Seminar Returns to In-Person for the First Time Since 2019

October 11, 2021

Stiles’ Manufacturing Solutions Seminar Returns to In-Person for the First Time Since 2019 Grand Rapids, MI, October 11, 2021– Following their Manufacturing Solutions Workshop summer tour, Stiles Machinery is once again returning for their first in-person presentation of their annual Manufacturing Solutions Seminar since 2019. This year’s event will be held on November 9th-11th at…

Triumph Modular acquired by leading company in sale and lease of modular space solutions as part of its global expansion

September 14, 2021

Triumph Modular, a leading provider of innovative modular space and portable storage solutions throughout the Northeast, has been acquired by Tecno Fast, the Latin American leader in design, automated manufacturing, lease, and sale of modular space. The company will continue operating in the United States as Triumph Modular.

Mule-Hide Products Co. Names Chuck Miller Territory Manager for Central California

September 13, 2021

Mule-Hide Products Co. Names Chuck Miller Territory Manager for Central California BELOIT, Wisconsin – Chuck Miller has joined Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. as territory manager for Central California. Miller will be the company’s lead contact with contractors throughout the territory. He will help ensure projects are completed efficiently and according to specification; work with contractors…