West Chester, Ohio - October 23, 2026 – ClarkDietrich, the leading manufacturer of a full line of drywall studs and accessories, interior and exterior finishing products and more, has announced a new partnership with the Finishing Contractors Association (FCA International), representing a shared commitment to advancing the industry. As a Gold Partner, ClarkDietrich will contribute expertise, support contractor-focused initiatives, and strengthen the businesses and workforce that drive the finishing trades.
As ClarkDietrich continues to develop product solutions for the industry, FCA International offers a direct line to the contractors who put those products to work. The partnership will help ClarkDietrich better connect with professional drywall finishers and the challenges they face on the job.
“The best solutions start with the people who use them every day. Joining FCA as a Gold Partner puts us closer to those voices and gives us a meaningful way to contribute to the education and best practices that move this industry forward,” said Ryan Mitchell, category manager for ClarkDietrich. “We value industry education and are eager to contribute to the continued advancement of the trades.”
FCA International strengthens contractor businesses through education, information, collaboration, advocacy and workforce development. It represents more than 7,000 signatory contractors and 140,000 skilled employees, who work over 100 million hours a year across the U.S. and Canada. Its 100+ training facilities serve trades including architectural glass and metal, drywall finishing, flooring, industrial coatings, painting and wallcovering, plastering, and wall and ceiling.
To learn more about ClarkDietrich, visit clarkdietrich.com.