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Dietrich Metal Framing Forms Joint Venture with Encore Coils
"COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Dietrich Metal Framing, which has a manufacturing plant in Warren, Ohio, recently formed a Canadian metal framing joint venture with Encore Coils. The joint venture will operate under the name Dietrich Metal Framing Canada. Dietrich Metal Framing Canada's flagship facility is nearing completion and will be located in Mississauga, a suburb of Toronto. Manufacturing facilities are also being established in a number of markets throughout Canada. In addition to the metal framing products being manufactured at its Canadian facilities, the joint venture will offer a variety of Dietrich Metal Framing proprietary products and systems, which will be supplied by Dietrich's U.S. facilities.Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Encore Coils offers slitting, blanking, decoiling and inventory management services from facilities in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta; Kelowna and Surrey, British Columbia; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Winnipeg, Manitoba. Encore was formed after the acquisition of the North American specialty metals and carbon flat-rolled steel distribution businesses of Corus in March. The specialty metals business was renamed Encore Metals and the flat-rolled steel business became Encore Coils. "Expanding our products, proprietary systems and services into Canada aligns with our strategy to grow our business," said Ed Ponko, president of Dietrich Metal Framing. "Encore brings to the joint venture a proven management team, deep understanding of the Canadian building materials market and a steady steel supply," added Roger Wild, president of Dietrich Metal Framing Canada. Dietrich Metal Framing is the largest manufacturer of steel framing products in the United States, officials said. Dietrich's 2,000 employees in 27 facilities use the latest equipment and in-house metallurgic labs to ensure superior product performance and competitive prices. Dietrich, founded in 1959, is a subsidiary of Worthington Industries."