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Fabricator/Rollformer Earns Huge
Building-Framing Contract

FrameMax, San Diego, CA, a fabricator of steel framing, has been awarded one of the world’s largest light-gauge steel contracts, totaling 4 million sq. ft. and 13,000 tons of material. The project, commissioned by the Algerian Ministry of Defense, includes accommodations and administration buildings, among others, to be completed within an 18-month timeframe. In order to meet the building deadlines and avoid overseas shipping, FrameMax will oversee fabrication being completed in Algeria throughout the project. The firm operates a 150,000-sq.-ft. fabrication facility, with automated rollforming and precision cutting, punching and notching, in Tecate, Mexico; www.framemax.com.

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Fabricator/Rollformer Earns Huge Building-Framing Contract

FrameMax, San Diego, CA, a fabricator of steel framing, has been awarded one of the world’s largest light-gauge steel contracts, totaling 4 million sq. ft. and 13,000 tons of material. The project, commissioned by the Algerian Ministry of Defense, includes accommodations and administration buildings, among others, to be completed within an 18-month timeframe. In order to meet the building deadlines and avoid overseas shipping, FrameMax will oversee fabrication being completed in Algeria throughout the project. The firm operates a 150,000-sq.-ft. fabrication facility, with automated rollforming and precision cutting, punching and notching, in Tecate, Mexico; www.framemax.com.

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American Spring Wire Grows Through Acquisition

American Spring Wire, with plants in Cleveland, OH, Houston, TX, and Kankakee, IL, has acquired J&L Wire Cloth Co., St. Paul, MN. J&L manufactures wire decking, shelving and racks from galvanized and bright basic wire. Allegiance Capital Corp., Dallas, TX, managed the transaction. Learn more at www.americanspringwire.com.

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