HOUSTON, TX, May 12, 2011 /Building and Construction PR News/ — Rigid Global Buildings Systems, manufacturer of steel buildings, recently celebrated 365 days injury-free. According to the April 2011 Labor Defense Project Report, which was written in collaboration with the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin, “Texas is the most deadly place to work in construction, with a worker dying every 2.5 days and nearly 16,900 accidents annually.”
“Once again it’s confirmed – hard work pays off. Here at Rigid Global we all work very hard to maintain our plant accident-free.” Steve Olson, VP of Sales/Marketing for Rigid proudly stated. “Last year we aimed for a 100 percent injury-free workplace and we achieved that goal”.
Rigid Global has implemented a Safety Awareness Poster Contest, which they believe is a major contributing factor to achieving their accident-free goal. The contest is composed of three categories and Rigid’s employees and their families are encouraged to participate. First, Second and Third Place prizes of $50, $25 and $10, respectively, are awarded and the winning posters are laminated, framed and hung at various locations throughout Rigid’s steel buildings plants.
“We strongly believe that by involving not only our employees but, also their family members to participate in this contest, we get everyone focusing on keeping safety in the workplace as a main objective – and, it’s obviously working out”, added Olson.
About Rigid Global Buildings
Rigid Global Buildings is the leading manufacturer of pre-engineered steel buildings and structural steel in the US. Their facilities employ state-of-the-art manufacturing and work flow processes to enable rapid building delivery. Rigid is also the industry leader in continuous product quality improvement. They have a nationwide network of builders ready to help customers create innovative and economical steel buildings ranging from small standard style buildings up to large complex projects. To speak with a sales representative, please contact Rigid at 1-888-GO-RIGID (467-4443) or visit their website at http://www.RigidBuilding.com.
Recently, top level executives visited the Rigid Global Industries operations is Shijiazhuang, (Hebei Province) China. The executives included Alex Ghodsi, CMO, Chairman of the Board, Bowen Lo, COO, Steve Olson, Executive VP, and Carrie Miller, PR and Marketing Manager.
The primary focus of the trip was to meet with executives at our China operations for strategic planning sessions, tour the steel fabrication plant facility along with plant tours of associated companies. Those associated companies included tool and die/stamping operations as well as pharmaceutical accessories manufacturing. All executives of Rigid Global commented on the innovativeness and unwavering dedication to the success of each of the operations by its directors and employees. In addition to the steel fabrication plant and associated companies tours; jobsite visits of completed projects along with some projects under construction were also a part of the agenda. The highlight of the jobsite visits was the single family home development in a land of high rise construction. This unique project features a private villa development of 500 homes complete with a winding lazy river and several large square footage community and recreation centers located throughout the development.
The trip was not all business for the executives as they concluded the trip with visits to the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and notable Olympic venues from the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
As Rigid Global Industries continues to expand and grow into the international market, more visits to China and other international destinations are in the foreseeable future.
HOUSTON, TX, July 12, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ — Steel building manufacturer Rigid Building Systems, Inc., has launched a new division – Rigid Components. The division, which opened for business July 1, provides one-stop shopping for specialty metal building products.
“In the past,” said Steve Olson, vice president of sales and marketing for Rigid Building Systems, Inc, “authorized builders have had difficulty accessing building products that are typically not included in a metal building company’s regular inventory. With our new division,” he said, “we’ve solved that problem.”
Olson said Rigid Components provides on the spot shopping for steel building accessories such as:
• Metal building insulation
• Overhead doors
• Louvers
• Cupolas
• Roof curbs
The new Rigid Components division is different from Millennium Building Components (one of the Rigid family of companies), said Olson. “Millennium sells metal building components manufactured exclusively by Rigid. Rigid Components sells products that are not part of the company’s regular product line.”
Olson said metal building erectors will benefit from the new division “because Rigid already has a relationship with them. Builders will have confidence buying specialty steel building products from us because they have worked with Rigid before. They know they can trust our buying experts to locate the best products at the most competitive prices.”
Convenience is another benefit, said Olson. “There’s no longer a need for steel building erectors to outsource to several vendors. Now, every product is available in one place.”
Olson said Gene Turnbull – a steel building industry veteran of more than 20 years – will head up the new division from the company’s Denver office.
For more information about Rigid Components and how this new division provides value to the steel buildings industry, call Gene Turnbull at 800-658-2885. Visit the company website at www.rigidbuilding.com.
ABOUT RIGID BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC – Rigid Building Systems, Inc. designs and builds steel buildings and metal prefabricated buildings for commercial, agricultural, storage and aviation uses, as well as for schools and churches. The company’s corporate offices are in Houston, TX. Other locations are in Gadsden, AL, and Englewood, CO.
HOUSTON, TX, May 7, 2009 – Steel buildings manufacturer, Rigid Buildings Systems, Inc., is celebrating the one-year anniversary of RigidRock , a synthetic decorative construction material with impressive structural qualities.
RigidRock is made of polyurethane, outlasts real stone and looks better, longer, than the real thing, said Steve Olson, vice president of sales and marketing for the company – the only commercial steel building manufacturer in the U.S. that is currently offering this product.
“RigidRock looks so authentic, and is so cosmetically pleasing, that even the stone mason is fooled,” said Olson.
How could synthetic stone actually outperform natural stone? “To begin with,” said Olson, “RigidRock has an insulation value of R-4.5 per inch of thickness, and it provides higher impact resistance than real stone and cast stone products. Furthermore, no stonemason is ever needed to install RigidRock. Construction crews use standard woodworking tools to attach it directly to steel panels, wood or concrete.”
RigidRock is fabricated into a variety of decorative stone panels, profiles and kits, said Olson, each used as realistic alternatives to real stone, cast stone and other imitation stone products.
RigidRock has been time-tested with more than 30 years of weathered performance, he said. Closed cell properties make it:
• Waterproof and weather-resistant
• Lightweight – only one pound per square foot and
• Resistant to solvents, pests and fungus
“Customers love to use RigidRock in the design of steel buildings,” he said. “It is 100 percent inert, non-toxic, non-gaseous and odor-free. On top of that, RigidRock is a ‘Built Green’ product. ‘Built Green’ is a national program that promotes environmentally-friendly, resource-efficient construction, development and design.”
For more information about commercial steel buildings constructed with RigidRock, the polyurethane decorative material that outperforms real stone, contact Steve Olson of Rigid Buildings Systems, Inc., at (281) 443-9065, ext. 113. Visit the company website at www.rigidbuilding.com.
ABOUT RIGID BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC – Rigid Building Systems, Inc. designs and builds steel buildings and metal prefabricated buildings for commercial, agricultural, storage and aviation uses, as well as for schools and churches. The company’s corporate offices are in Houston, TX. Other locations are in Gadsden, AL, and Englewood, CO.
January 12, 1011, Houston, TX – Rigid Building Systems is pleased to announce it has finalized negotiations with their international equity partners resulting in Rigid Global Buildings. Over the past year Fred Campana and Alex Ghodsi, owners of Rigid Building Systems, knew in order to sustain continual company growth and compete in a fierce metal building industry, it was necessary to enhance their financial stability with international equity partners. Fred and Alex along with their senior staff will remain active in their key positions as Rigid Global Buildings enters the market.
This new partnership between Rigid Building Systems and Jinhuan Steel is a leading example of how international investments are helping US companies. Manufacturing will remain in the United States; Rigid Global Buildings acknowledges the importance of keeping jobs local to help the economy as we begin to emerge from the recent recession. Rigid Global Buildings is looking forward to new and exciting opportunities in 2011 including increasing their product line as well as expanding their operations.
Jinhuan Steel is a leading steel manufacturing company located in Asia. Their projects include multi-million dollar construction of high-rise hotels, structural workshops, vertical garages, multi-level retail facilities, and bridges. Together as Rigid Global Buildings, they will now be offering pre-engineered steel buildings and structural steel to an international market.
Rigid Global Buildings is excited about the future not only for the growth and expansion, but also the international relationships and business opportunities that are now possible. Rigid Global Buildings will continue to manufacture quality pre-engineered steel buildings and structural steel that they have become known for over the past fifteen years.
About Rigid Global Buildings
Rigid Global Buildings is the leading manufacturer of steel buildings in the US. Their facilities employ state-of-the-art manufacturing and work flow processes to enable rapid building delivery. Rigid is also the industry leader in continuous product quality improvement. They have a nationwide network of builders ready to help customers create innovative and economical steel buildings ranging from small standard style buildings up to large complex projects. Visit Rigid’s website at http://www.rigidbuilding.com.
Houston, TX – Rigid Global Buildings, the leading steel buildings manufacturer in the US, is pleased to announce it now has 30 Energy Star approved colors for pre-painted metal roofs and wall panels. Rigid’s myriad of Energy Star approved color offerings range from Light Stone to Brandy Wine.
Energy Star cool roof coatings are designed to reduce energy usage, reduce energy bills, and protect the environment. Energy Star qualified roof products for steel buildings reflect more of the sun’s rays. This can lower roof surface temperature by up to 10 degrees F thereby decreasing the amount of heat transferred into a building and saving significant air conditioning dollars.
In order for a color to be Energy Star approved, it must have a Solar Reflectance (SR) greater than 0.65 for Low Slope (a slope of 2:12 inches or less) and greater than 0.25 for Steep Slope (a slope greater than 2:12 inches) roofs. Pre-painted metal products have been shown to retain most, if not all, of their solar reflectance properties after three years or more of outdoor exposure.
In today’s “Green” economy, Rigid is doing what it can to assist its builders and customers to offer the highest quality steel buildings products, designed to help reduce energy costs and to have a lesser impact in the environment. In addition to the Energy Star rated colors, Rigid also offers a full line of insulated panels to help accommodate projects that require higher insulation R-Values.
About Rigid Global Buildings
Rigid Global Buildings is the leading manufacturer of pre-engineered steel buildings and structural steel in the US. Their facilities employ state-of-the-art manufacturing and work flow processes to enable rapid building delivery. Rigid is also the industry leader in continuous product quality improvement. They have a nationwide network of builders ready to help customers create innovative and economical steel buildings ranging from small standard style buildings up to large complex projects.
To get a complete list of Rigid’s Energy Star approved colors or to speak with a sales representative, please contact Rigid at 1-888-GO-RIGID (467-4443) or visit their website at www.RigidBuilding.com.
Rigid Global Buildings is pleased to announce that Bowen Lo MBA, has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer, Steve Olson has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, and Ron Fletcher has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Sales. All three promotions are based on outstanding achievement in the steel buildings industry.
Mr. Lo was the driving force behind the new partnership between Rigid Building Systems and JinHuan Steel. With his knowledge of the steel buildings industry, international business, sales, marketing, and finance, Bowen brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Rigid team.
Bowen holds a BA in International Trade from the Fu Jen University in Taiwan and an MBA from the University of Houston. He has represented organization internationally and regionally. He is fluent in Chinese, English, and Mandarin.
Bowen will be essential as Rigid Global Buildings continues to expand their reach to the international market. In addition to his position as COO, Bowen will also be one of the 3 members of the Executive Management Team.
In the newly created position of Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Steve Olson will be responsible for overseeing the activities of the steel buildings sales team, Rigid’s advertising and marketing programs and the Authorized Builder program. Olson joined the Rigid team over 13 years ago and brings a wide range of industry experience and innovative initiatives to this position. His excellence in sales and leadership has been proven over the years as Rigid saw a steady increase in overall sales and market saturation. While his primary focus will be on the domestic market, Steve will be on the forefront of their global reach as Rigid transitions into an international company.
In the position of Vice President of Sales, Ron Fletcher will be responsible for the management, direction and development of Rigid’s outside district sales managers for the North American market. Fletcher brings over 50 years of industry experience to the Rigid team. Working in scheduling, production control, sales and then management, Fletcher has worked his way through the ranks within the steel buildings industry. As Rigid Global Buildings continues its rise from the recession, Fletcher will be leading both the sales team and Rigid to success.
About Rigid Global Buildings
Rigid Global Buildings is the leading manufacturer of pre-engineered steel buildings and structural steel in the US. Their facilities employ state-of-the-art manufacturing and work flow processes to enable rapid building delivery. Rigid is also the industry leader in continuous product quality improvement. They have a nationwide network of builders ready to help customers create innovative and economical steel buildings ranging from small standard style buildings up to large complex projects.
To speak with a sales representative, please contact Rigid at 1-888-GO-RIGID (467-4443) or visit their website at http://www.RigidBuilding.com.
Recently, top level executives visited the Rigid Global Industries operations is Shijiazhuang, (Hebei Province) China. The executives included Alex Ghodsi, CMO, Chairman of the Board, Bowen Lo, COO, Steve Olson, Executive VP, and Carrie Miller, PR and Marketing Manager.