March 10, 2011 - West Chester, OH - ClarkWestern Building Systems and Dietrich Metal Framing have united to form ClarkDietrich Building Systems. By aligning the two market leaders in the metal framing industry, ClarkDietrich Building Systems (www.clarkdietrich.com) now offers the most comprehensive steel framing product line and engineering services in North America.
Together, we're forging a new future in steel framing.
To: All ClarkWestern and Dietrich customers
From: Bill Courtney, CEO
I am pleased to make an exciting announcement to our customers and the industry at large: ClarkWestern Building Systems and Dietrich Metal Framing have joined to become ClarkDietrich™ Building Systems.
Dietrich and ClarkWestern to Form Joint Venture
February 22, 2011 - New York, NY — Marubeni-Itochu Steel America Inc. (MISA) and Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WOR) announced today that they have reached an agreement in principle to combine ClarkWestern Building Systems and Dietrich Metal Framing in a newly-formed joint venture. In the transaction, MISA will acquire a 75 percent interest of the joint venture, and Worthington will acquire a 25 percent interest. As part of the exchange, Worthington will also acquire the assets of the non-automotive service center business of MISA Metals, Inc.