West Chester, Ohio –  December 10, 2020 - A new UL listing report shows that fire-rated head-of-wall framing projects that utilize ClarkDietrich’s trusted BlazeFrame® RipTRAK™ just got a whole lot easier. The UL listing has provided a revised installation method for BlazeFrame RipTRAK in fluted deck assemblies that removes the need for sealant and castle-cutting the board, and only requires mineral wool in the flutes of the deck. BlazeFrame RipTRAK is the only UL fire-rated head of wall joint system to meet the new test standard.

West Chester, Ohio - November 10, 2020 – Adding to its vast catalog of cold-formed steel framing solutions, ClarkDietrich is giving contractors greater freedom to construct intricately curved ceilings, walls and bulkheads with its new 360TRAK™. In addition to opening up the design playbook, ClarkDietrich 360TRAK creates labor efficiencies by making it easier than ever to achieve master-level results in curved wall applications.

West Chester, Ohio - August 4, 2020 – ClarkDietrich is expanding its ClipExpress portfolio with a new Universal Bypass Clip, giving contractors a singular solution for attaching exterior curtain wall studs to the building structure whether the design calls for a deflection connection for vertical movement independent of the cold-formed steel framing or a rigid connection.

Pony Wall Lite solves a variety of familiar challenges for dealers and contractors with lighter plate

West Chester, OH - July 7, 2020 - ClarkDietrich is giving contractors and dealers more options for partial wall framing, expanding its line of popular Pony Wall products to include a new, lighter gauge option. ClarkDietrich’s newest addition to the Clip Express lineup, Pony Wall Lite rounds out the portfolio with an installer-friendly, cost-effective option, while offering accredited lab-tested data that eliminates load-size guesswork.

Express Connect™ allows a personalized shopping experience for ClarkDietrich’s lineup of clips and connectors

West Chester, Ohio - June 24, 2020 – ClarkDietrich is giving building professionals yet another option for constructing fire-rated head of wall joint systems with BlazeFrame® RipTRAK™, the latest addition to the company’s BlazeFrame Fire Stop product line.

West Chester, Ohio - May 20, 2020 - This year marks the fifth consecutive year that ClarkDietrich has been named a Military-Friendly® and/or a Military Spouse Friendly® Employer. Far from generic monikers, these prestigious designations recognize companies that emphasize recruiting and retaining military veterans. ClarkDietrich has long viewed military service as experience to be celebrated and has created a culture that helps veterans and active-duty personnel successfully balance military duties and a civilian career.