COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 2009--
Dietrich Metal Framing, a Worthington Industries company (NYSE:WOR),
today announced that their 12 manufacturing facilities that produce
structural cold-formed steel framing have obtained the Steel Stud
Manufacturers Association’s (SSMA) code compliance certification.
Dietrich is the first national manufacturer to receive certification for
all of its facilities.
The SSMA, a Chicago-based trade association that represents
manufacturers of steel studs, track and joists, recently launched a
third-party code compliance certification program as a means for member
manufacturers to certify that the structural cold-formed steel framing
they produce complies with IBC 2006 code requirements. The independent
verification is conducted by Architectural Testing, Inc. (ATI) and is
supported with random facility inspections, as well as testing and
sampling of certified products to assure compliance with current IBC
2006 code requirements.
“Dietrich has been and remains committed to providing code compliant
materials, along with training and education for contractors, architects
and code officials,” said John Roberts, president of Dietrich Metal
Framing. “This certification allows us to provide documentation that our
products meet or exceed Code requirements.” Dietrich Metal Framing has
performed over 5,000 educational sessions for building industry
professionals since 2005. These sessions include training on identifying
non-code compliant materials.
Dietrich Metal Framing is the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel
framing products in the United States. Dietrich’s employees use
state-of-the-art equipment and in-house metallurgic labs to ensure
superior product performance and competitive prices. Dietrich Metal
Framing, founded in 1959, is a Worthington Industries Company.
Worthington Industries is a leading diversified metal processing company
with annual sales of approximately $2.6 billion. The Columbus, Ohio
based company is North America’s premier value-added steel processor and
a leader in manufactured metal products such as light gauge steel
framing for commercial and residential construction; framing systems and
stairs for mid-rise buildings; pressure cylinder products such as
propane, oxygen and helium tanks, hand torches, camping cylinders, and
scuba tanks; current and past model automotive service stampings; metal
ceiling grid systems; steel pallets and racks; and laser welded blanks.
Worthington employs approximately 6,400 people and operates 61
facilities in 10 countries.
Founded in 1955, the company operates under a long-standing corporate
philosophy rooted in the golden rule, with earning money for its
shareholders as the first corporate goal. This philosophy, an unwavering
commitment to the customer, and one of the strongest employee/employer
partnerships in American industry serve as the company’s foundation.
Safe Harbor Statement
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included in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("the
Act"). Statements by the company which are not historical information
constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Act.
All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties
which could cause actual results to differ from those projected. Factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks
described from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
Source: Worthington Industries
Worthington Industries
Cathy M. Lyttle, 614-438-3077
VP,
Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
E-mail: cmlyttle@WorthingtonIndustries.com
or
Sonya
L. Higginbotham, 614-438-7391
Director, Corporate Communications
E-mail:
slhiggin@WorthingtonIndustries.com
OR
Dietrich
Metal Framing
Karen Welsh, 412-889-4748
kwelsh@dietrichindustries.com