Four additional companies have joined the Metal Construction Association (MCA), a growing association of member companies with specialties in the metal construction industry. MCA welcomes Advanced Exterior Systems of Raleigh, N.C.; Dura Coat Products of Riverside, Calif; and GSSI Sealants Inc. of Houston, Texas. The Dow Chemical Company of Marietta, Ga. is a returning member.  

Advanced Exterior Systems (AES) designs, engineers and fabricates panelized wall systems, light-gauge metal trusses, aluminum composite panel systems, architectural cladding systems and ceramic rain-screen wall systems. AES has served the commercial and industrial building industry in the Southeast U.S. since 1977.

Since 1986, Dura Coat Products has developed and manufactured high performance coatings for the protection of metal substrates. The company provides eco-friendly solutions to paint problems through research and development in resins and coating technology.

GSSI Sealants Inc. is a family-owned company that manufactures elastomeric butyl rubber sealant tapes for a wide range of industries and applications. The company has been in business for over 30 years.

 The Dow Chemical Company is a diversified global chemical company with a broad range of products and services. The company manufactures polyisocyanurate (PIR) and polyurethane (PUR) rigid foams for use in metal-faced sandwich panels designed for commercial, industrial and residential building applications.