Petersen Aluminum Corp., Elk Grove Village, Ill., launched a new blog to provide timely industry news and address topics of interest regarding metal roofing and wall applications. The blog can be accessed at www.standingseammetal.com or from the Petersen Web site at www.pac-clad.com. “We’re committed to keeping this timely and topical,” said Blake Batkoff, national accounts/marketing manager. “The blog is a great way to maintain a constructive dialogue with architects and contractors.”
Petersen blog a dialogue with architects (December 2009)
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