Z Modular’s First Stacking Event

This week Z-Modular held the first event of its kind in San Marcos, TX. Z Modular is in the process of constructing the Cheatham Street Flats, which will provide housing to students at Texas State University as well other residents of the San Marcos community. Many were on site as the Z Modular team showcased its revolutionary steel modular construction design, giving attendees access to the construction site to tour the building. The tour was streamed live on our Facebook page, if you would like to experience the tour for yourself, simply follow this link to our Facebook page and be sure to follow us so that you don’t miss live events like this in the future.

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Zekelman Unleashes A New Commercial

Be on the lookout for Zekelman Industries on your TV screens because this week the company launched its brand-new commercial, which will be airing on a broad spectrum of channels including ESPN, Fox, and CNN. Zekelman also launched a new SiriusXM radio spot for American Metal.  The focus of these spots is to keep our American Metal messaging in the forefront, advocating for domestic manufacturing and dispelling the myth that automation kills jobs. To watch the extended version of the new television ad visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb5p225F29U&t=1s.

Zekelman has created a new portal on its website to educate the public on the scope of projects Zekelman products are utilized in. Be sure to visit Zekelman World on Zekelman.com to explore.

 

Largest ERW Tube Mill in North America

Zekelman Industries announced this week, plans to construct the largest ERW tube mill in North America. This 150-million-dollar investment will enable Atlas Tube to remain on the edge of manufacturing innovation and capabilities for years to come. The project which is slated to complete construction in 2021 will greatly expand Atlas Tube’s product offering while also creating 75 new jobs. Read more on the mill including comments from Zekelman Industries CEO Barry Zekelman visit https://www.zekelman.com/news/construction-of-the-largest-continuous-erw-tube-mill/.

 

Atlas Tube On The Move

Atlas Tube was on the road again this week talking all things structural tubing to engineers around the Midwest. Bill Burger was at the Structural Engineers Association of Michigan’s Spring Conference in Lansing, MI, while Brad Fletcher visited the Structural Engineers Association of Kentucky Annual Show in Louisville. Both events provided tremendous opportunities for our experienced team to educate and advocate for structural steel. Interactions with the Structural Engineers of America continue to be informative and interesting for all involved. Aside from visiting these conferences, Atlas also was the exclusive sponsor for the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois’ dinner that was held May 7^th. Atlas has continued its support of the Structural Engineers through the Structural Engineering Associations.