TAKTL is a Pittsburgh-based organization of researchers, designers, and manufacturers whose work has grown from more than 15 years of research and development focused solely on architectural facade elements. Its vertically integrated Pennsylvania operation develops and fabricates A|UHPC panels for building envelopes, working with architectural teams from early design through delivery. All of its panels are made in the United States, with more than 88% of mineral raw materials sourced within 500 miles of its plant.
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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
Fiberglass TechnologiesFor more than 40 years, Fiberglass Technologies has built its Pennsylvania business around careful, made-to-order fiberglass fabrication for architects, contractors and institutions. Its in-house pattern makers and artisans work from ideas, drawings or existing profiles, with an on-site pattern shop supporting custom architectural work shipped across the country.LEVITTOWN, PA
Lightweight ManufacturingFor more than 15 years, Lightweight Manufacturing has engineered tensioned fabric structures and manufactured custom fabric panels for architectural projects and tent-rental companies. Based in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, the company also supplies keder and aluminum extrusion rails, while its Lightweight Design team provides engineering reviews and certification support. Its work includes fabric replacement and reskin projects designed to extend the life of existing structures while minimizing downtime.WHITEHALL, PA
DPI Panels, LLCFor more than 60 years, Toledo-based DPI Panels has made decorative wall paneling, sourcing, manufacturing, and finishing every product in the USA. Its panels stand out through a proprietary embossing process that gives textures authentic depth and dimension, while the company also serves OEM and distributor customers with hardboard solutions such as its Erasaboard™ markerboard. DPI is an ENERGY STAR® Partner and emphasizes conservation in its forestry and sourcing practices.TOLEDO, OH