COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 2009--
Dietrich
Metal Framing, a Worthington Industries company (NYSE:WOR), recently
obtained a significant building code endorsement for metal lath and lath
trim products.
The International Code Conference Evaluation Services (ICC-ES) has
certified, in report ESR-2698, that Dietrich’s Junior Diamond Mesh Lath,
Self-Furred Diamond Mesh Lath, 3/8-inch Riblath, Self-furring Dimpled
and V-Grooved Paperback Diamond Mesh Lath, Cornerite, Striplath, and 1-A
Expanded Flange Corner Bead products are code compliant building
products and are approved for construction use even when not
specifically named in existing codes. ICC-ES reports are recognized and
accepted by nearly every jurisdiction in the United States.
John Roberts, president, Dietrich Metal Framing stated, “The market
continues to demand code compliant products, and we will seek ICC
certification as we develop new and innovative products for our
customers.”
“With the adoption of the ICC 2006 International Building Code (IBC) as
the basis for the current 2007 California Building Code (CBC), and the
soon to be adoption of the new ICC 2009 IBC as the basis for the new
2010 CBC, it is imperative that manufacturers also have their products
approved by ICC,” said Bruce A. Poulsen, Architect and Architectural
Specifier. “The Division of the State Architect, Structural Safety
Section, is now and will for future projects seek ICC approval on
manufactured products, especially those that have Structural Safety
Review.”
The metal lath and trim products certified in the ICC-ES report are used
to reinforce interior or exterior plaster installed in accordance with
the 2003 and 2006 International Building Codes, as well as the 2003 and
2006 International Residential Codes.
Dietrich Metal Framing is the largest manufacturer of 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 63
facilities in 10 countries.
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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