expands patent portfolio Covertech/rfoil insulation, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, has announced that it has recently been granted U.S. Patent No. 8,221,871. This follows the earlier grant of two U.S. patent No. 7,935,410 and No. 7,935,411. The inventor named in each patent is Furio Orologio, one of the founders of Covertech. The inventions result from extensive research
by Covertech in an effort to satisfy the widespread need for refl ective thermal insulation meeting Class A standards. The two earlier patents were directed to the use of insulation comprising metalized polymeric fi lm for bubble-pack assemblies. The latest patent extends the use of the insulation based on metalized polymeric fi lm to other structures as well, such as multilayered assemblies or foams. John Starr, vice president and partner of
Covertech, states: "This latest patent signifi cantly expands the scope of our patent portfolio. We are pleased to offer this group of patents for licensing on reasonable terms." Starr notes that those interested in a license
under the patents may contact him directly at johnstarr@covertechfab.com or through patent counsel of record, Mark Sullivan of Morgan Lewis & Bockius, Washington, D.C., at mark.sullivan@ morganlewis.com.
James Bush named to
MCA board of directors James Bush, vice president of sales and marketing for ATAS International Inc. in Allentown, Pa., has been named to the Metal Construction Association board of directors, effective early July. Bush has more than 25 years of experience in
James Bush
the roofi ng and siding industry. He is chairman of both the MCA Roofi ng and Retrofi t Councils, chair of the MCA Roofi ng Certifi cation Committee, a member of the RICOWI Wind and Hail Investiga- tion Teams, and a member of CSI. Bush annually organizes the MCA Roof, Wall and Tool Demonstra- tion Area at METALCON International.
Andy Williams joins MCA staff
as director of codes and standards Andy Williams is returning to the metal clad- ding industry effective Sept. 4, 2012. He has accepted the position of director of codes and stan- dards and will be leading the wall panel research agenda for the Metal Construction Association. Williams brings an extensive background in engineering and project management as well as
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Designer: Herbert Land Architect Inc., AIA, Monroe, LA Manufacturer: Ruffin Building Systems Inc., Oak Grove, LA Roof: MBCI, BattenLok, Scarlet Red
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