News
AEP Span Consolidates Operations to West Coast Market
Dallas, Texas – AEP Span, a division of ASC Profiles Inc., has announced that it will leave the East Coast market and consolidate its operations to the West Coast with the closure of the Dallas manufacturing facility and the elimination of the supporting sales organizations. The closure, announced to employees on June 24, will be final by July 31.
For the full press release open the following pdf document. AEP Span Press Release (pdf)
ASC Building Products Unveils New Website
for the Roofing Community
ASC Building Products has launched a customer-focused, interactive web site for the roofing community. It is designed to better educate and promote different applications of ASC Building Products roof and wall panels. The new website offers residential, agricultural and commercial markets a roofing resource for design, procurement and installation.
User-friendly features and benefits include:
● Downloadable installation guides and upcoming online videos for installers and contractors are available at www.ascbp.com.
● A searchable database of nearby distributors for end-users throughout the Western United States.
● Updated color charts with emissivity and reflectivity data for each color, 3D panel profiles, specifications, and sample warranties are available for download.
AEP Span Launches Website With the Design Community in Mind
April 21, 2008 – AEP Span, a Division of ASC Profiles, a BlueScope Steel Company, launched a brand new customer-focused, interactive website this month. The site www.aepspan.com was designed as a direct response to the needs of architects, designers, and members of the building design and construction industry.
AEP Span Vice President Foster Gibble says; “AEP Span has always tried to make the job of architects and other members of the design community easier through the advancement of our products and product offering. Our new website takes our efforts a step further by offering a go-to resource on metal roofing to designers.”
The new website features user-friendly features and benefits including:
● Downloadable installation guides and AutoCAD details in DWG and PDF formats.
● CSI 3-part format guide specs for easy specifying.
● A new “Green Building” section offering information and tools regarding LEED, CRRC, and Title 24 standards and information.
● Updated color charts with emissivity and reflectivity data for each color, 3D panel profiles, and sample warranties available for viewing and download.
● Search feature and expedited contact with an AEP Span representative
within 24 hours through the new “Contact Us” feature.
● Updated Retrofit information and guide specs.
BlueScope Steel Limited Purchases IMSA Steel US Assets
On December 19, 2007, Ternium S.A., owner of ASC Profiles, Inc, announced that an agreement was reached for the sale of its U.S. businesses to international steel solutions company BlueScope Steel Limited through its subsidiary, BlueScope Steel North America Corporation. The U.S. businesses included in this sale are ASC Profiles Inc. (divisions: AEPS Span, ASC Steel Deck, ASC Building Products), Steelscape, VP Buildings and MetalSpan. The acquisition is subject to normal regulatory approval and is expected to be completed by early 2008.
BlueScope, based in Australia, was formerly known as BHP Steel and was the owner of ASC
Profiles Inc. prior to the sale to Grupo IMSA-Mexico in July, 2000. Other U.S. businesses
currently owned by BlueScope include Butler Manufacturing, a metal building manufacturer
based in Kansas City, and North Star BlueScope Steel LLC, a hot roll producer in Ohio.
BlueScope products include rolled steel, coated steel, metal buildings, and steel building
products.
BlueScope Steel has a strong commitment to the continued development of its North American businesses, including ASC Profiles Inc., and growth in the building and construction market. BlueScope’s intention is to continue to offer existing brands, through their respective distribution channels, to the market.
BlueScope Steel’s global footprint:
For the year ended June 30, 2007, BlueScope Steel reported revenue of nearly $9 billion
Market presence in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Africa, Europe and North America
Employs over 18,000 employees at 91 manufacturing sites in 17 countries around the
world
Well known brands including: ZINCALUME® steel, COLORBOND® steel, LYSAGHT®,
BUTLER®
More information about BlueScope Steel Limited may also be found at www.bluescopesteel.com