Aegis Metal Framing Releases New Eco-Friendly Catalog

Saint Louis, MO, July 01, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Aegis Metal Framing, a division of MiTek Industries announced today the release of their new eco-friendly Ultra-Span® Cold Formed Steel Trusses catalog. The debut of the new 12-page sleek catalog is printed on recycled paper using soy based ink as part of the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship.

“We like to ‘practice what we preach,” commented Tom Valvo, President of Aegis Metal Framing, “We have implemented our own company-wide “green” program to promote recycling and resource management, therefore, we used recycled paper and soy based ink for our marketing collateral. In addition, we have shifted much of our marketing and communications to electronic media to significantly reduce paper consumption.”

The catalog contains a combination of technical and design information catered to building professionals.

According to Jayna Altman, Marketing Manager, “The new catalog is designed for the building professional in mind. It is focused on providing building solutions, along with case studies to demonstrate the applicability of Ultra-Span to architects, engineers, and general contractors.”

The catalog contains information pertaining to case studies/projects, LEED Credits, project applications, design considerations/tips, benefits of using pre-fabricated cold formed trusses, comparing truss bids, value engineering to ensure best cost solutions, and number of technical and online resources for the building professional.

Steve Detter, National Sales Manager remarked, “At Aegis, we are proud to offer a product that assist with LEED credits. Our catalog details our Greenbuilding practices, while providing a comprehensive overview of the solutions that our authorized fabricators can provide to the construction market.”

Aegis Metal Framing, a division of MiTek, is the leading provider of pre-fabricated cold-formed steel truss and panel systems, and services for commercial, institutional and residential construction. Aegis provides a complete line of cold formed steel framing (also known as light gauge steel framing) including the UltraSpan® truss system, TradeReady® products (floor joists, headers, Spazzer bars) and WallSolutions™ pre-fabricated panels. For more information, please visit our website at www.aegismetalframing.com or contact our toll free number at 1-866-902-3447.

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