Firomar manufactures FIROTHERM, a lightweight pre-insulated exterior-envelope panel system that combines structure, insulation, and cladding support in one factory process. Based in Binghamton, New York, the company developed bespoke European-built machinery for the North American market, including what it describes as the world’s largest EPS/GPS block mold. Firomar also provides design, manufacturing, and erection services for new construction and exterior retrofits, including upgrades intended to reduce energy use with minimal tenant disruption.
Walpanel IncFounded in 2002, Maryland-based Walpanel Inc. manufactures prefabricated exterior wall panels under its Wallshell brand, specializing in fiber-cement façade systems for commercial and residential construction. Drawing on more than two decades in exterior cladding and panel prefabrication, the company says its production has surpassed 100 million square feet and uses in-house CAD, BIM and CNC manufacturing to prepare panels for faster installation. Its products are ICC-ES certified and made under ISO 9001 quality-control methods.BOWIE, MD
BuildingBlocksFounded in Chicago in 1983, BuildingBlocks designs, manufactures, and constructs architectural façade systems made with UHPC and GFRC. Its history began with restoring the Merchandise Mart’s terra cotta façade, and the company now operates an integrated 200,000-plus-square-foot production campus in Merritt Island, Florida. BuildingBlocks brings design, material science, fabrication, and installation together to realize complex building-envelope forms from concept through completion.New York, NY
RSG 3-DRSG 3-D manufactures custom structural concrete insulated panels that form the building envelope for disaster-resilient, energy-efficient homes and commercial structures. Founded by Ken Calligar and backed by more than 30 years of use across 20 countries, the company’s system has a notable real-world record: no RSG 3-D building has suffered damage from hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires or floods. Its ICC-evaluated system has been used in projects ranging from a five-story condominium in Mexico to wildfire-rebuild homes in Northern California, with design support and builder training included.LOS ANGELES, CA
Environmentally Safe Products, IncFor more than 30 years, Environmentally Safe Products, Inc. has manufactured reflective insulation designed to reduce radiant heat transfer in homes and buildings. Based in Pennsylvania, the company makes all of its products in the United States and ships them nationwide and around the world. Its Low-E line includes building-envelope solutions such as ThermaSheet® roofing underlayment, backed by a 30-year warranty.423330NEW OXFORD, PA