Dietrich Facilities Receive Key Third-Party Code Compliance Certification
08/14/2009 - Dietrich Metal Framing’s 12 steel framing manufacturing facilities have obtained code compliance certification from the Steel Stud Manufacturers Association, making it the first national manufacturer to receive certification for all of its facilities.
Dietrich Metal Framing announced that their 12 structural cold-formed steel framing manufacturing facilities have obtained code compliance certification from the Steel Stud Manufacturers Association (SSMA). Dietrich is the first national manufacturer to receive certification for all of its facilities.
“Dietrich has been and remains committed to providing code compliant materials, along with training and education for contractors, architects and code officials,” said John Roberts, President of Dietrich Metal Framing. “This certification allows us to provide documentation that our products meet or exceed Code requirements.”
Dietrich Metal Framing has performed over 5000 educational sessions for building industry professionals since 2005. These sessions include training on identifying non-code compliant materials.
Dietrich Metal Framing has performed over 5000 educational sessions for building industry professionals since 2005. These sessions include training on identifying non-code compliant materials.
The SSMA, a Chicago-based trade association that represents manufacturers of steel studs, track and joists, recently launched a third-party code compliance certification program as a means for member manufacturers to certify that their structural cold-formed steel framing complies with IBC 2006 code requirements. Independent verification, conducted by Architectural Testing, Inc. (ATI), is supported with random facility inspections. Certified products are also sampled and tested to assure compliance with current IBC 2006 code requirements.
Dietrich Metal Framing is the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products in the United States. Founded in 1959, Dietrich Metal Framing is a Worthington Industries company.
Worthington Industries is a leading diversified metal processing company with annual sales of approximately $2.6 billion. The Columbus, Ohio based company is a premier North American value-added steel processor and a leader in a wide range of manufactured metal products. Worthington employs approximately 6400 people and operates 61 facilities in 10 countries.
Founded in 1955, the company operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the golden rule, with earning money for its shareholders as the first corporate goal. This philosophy, an unwavering commitment to the customer, and one of the strongest employee/employer partnerships in American industry, serve as the company’s foundation.
