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| Dietrich Metal Framing announces UltraSTEEL™ Framing Dietrich Metal Framing, a Worthington Industries company, announced that it is introducing to the North American market, Dietrich UltraSTEEL™ metal framing products using patented technology of Hadley Industries PLC. A licensing agreement grants Dietrich Metal Framing the exclusive rights to manufacture and sell metal framing using the UltraSTEEL™ technology in North America. UltraSTEEL™ is an internationally patented method of altering the characteristics of the base strip steel providing higher strength material. UltraSTEEL™ process is a major technical breakthrough and can be developed for use on virtually any light gauge cold roll formed section or product. Additional benefits include superior fire performance and enhanced acoustical performance. All of these benefits have been verified by independent sources and the product has received certification by Underwriters Laboratories. In focus groups, building owners and architects were impressed with the significant acoustical and fire benefits of UltraSTEEL™. Contractors readily recognized that the product would improve the speed and quality of the building process by allowing for faster and better fastening of both the framing products and wallboard. They also noted that UltraSTEEL's greater rigidity and smoother edges would enhance safety and make handling easier. Dietrich UltraSTEEL™ framing products are already available in Florida and will systematically be rolled out across North America. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Construction News :: home page |