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January 10, 2012 Plaza Las Américas to Feature Tensile Roofing From Birdair, Inc. – PTFE to provide Functional and Aesthetic Benefits for Mexico Shopping Center

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures of all sizes throughout the world, will serve as roofing subcontractor for the addition of a tensile structure to Plaza Las Américas, a shopping mall in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico.

Birdair will design and fabricate the shopping facility's tensile roofing system comprised of 12,700 square-feet of PTFE, a Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass membrane. Birdair will also provide construction supervision for the installation of the tensile roof." Read full press release >>

December 21, 2011 Fonte Nova Stadium to Feature Tensile Roofing From Birdair, Inc. – Salvador, Brazil Venue to Host 2014 World Cup Matches

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures of all sizes, through its subsidiary Taiyo Birdair do Brasil (TBB), Ltda. of São Paulo, Brazil has been awarded a subcontract for the roof construction of Fonte Nova Stadium in Salvador, Brazil. Fonte Nova Stadium will be one of the host venues for the 2014 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup.

Birdair's project role consists of detailing, fabricating and supplying PTFE, a Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass membrane that will make up the facility's tensile roofing system. Birdair will also fully install the PTFE membrane for the 301,399 square-foot tensile roof." Read full press release >>

November 15, 2011 Birdair Represented at Expo Estádio 2011 in São Paulo, Brazil – Learn About the Benefits of Tensile Architecture for Athletic Venues

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures and a member of the Taiyo Kogyo group, will be represented at Expo Estádio 2011 by the company's subsidiary, Taiyo Birdair do Brasil, Ltda. The tradeshow and conference will take place November 22-24, at Expo Center Norte in São Paulo, Brazil.

Expo Estádio spotlights stadiums and athletic facilities in Brazil, the host of the 2014 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. The Expo will focus on the design, construction, engineering, management and operation of athletic venues in the region." Read full press release >>

October 27, 2011 Birdair, Inc. to Supply Tensile Fabric Structures for MetLife Stadium – Company to Retrofit East Rutherford, New Jersey Stadium with PTFE

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures of all sizes throughout the world, has been awarded the design-build contract to provide the cable structure and fabric roofing system for the upper deck of MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

A world renowned specialty roofing subcontractor, Birdair has been awarded a design-build contract for the approximately 18,000 square-foot tensile structure featuring a steel cable system and PTFE, a Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass membrane." Read full press release >>

October 18, 2011 Birdair, Inc. Awarded Empire City Casino Contract – Yonkers Attraction to Feature ETFE Porte-Cochere

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures of all sizes throughout the world, has been awarded the contract to provide a pneumatic roofing system for a newly constructed porte-cochere at the Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway in Yonkers, New York.

Birdair has been awarded a design-build contract for an approximately 11,000 square foot casino porte-cochere. The material selected for the drop-off canopy is ETFE, or ethylene tetrafluoroethylene, a transparent film that is lightweight, flexible and sustainable. ETFE will cover a steel lattice shell structure to create a dramatic sculptural entrance canopy." Read full press release >>

September 27, 2011 Birdair, Inc. to Attend 2011 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo – Visit Birdair at Cabot Corporation's Booth #325N to Learn More About Tensotherm™ with Lumira™ Aerogel

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures of all sizes throughout the world, will attend the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, October 4-7, at Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Birdair will be present at Cabot Corporation's booth #325N in the North Building to discuss Tensotherm™ with Lumira™ aerogel (formerly Nanogel® aerogel), a fabric membrane roofing system developed by Birdair, Cabot Corporation and Geiger Engineers. Tensotherm combines lightweight design flexibility with the insulative properties of Cabot Corporation's Lumira aerogel, a lightweight insulation layer that significantly enhances the material's thermal performance while maximizing natural daylighting." Read full press release >>

September 20, 2011 Birdair, Inc. Receives Sherway Gardens Retrofit Roofing Contract – Toronto Shopping Center to Receive Updated Tensile Roofing

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, has been selected to provide a new tensile roofing system for Sherway Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Sherway Gardens is a large shopping mall with over 200 shops and services located west of downtown Toronto. Known for its premium retailers, lush gardens and comfortable leather seating, Sherway Gardens is one of Canada's top shopping destinations." Read full press release >>

August 30, 2011 Birdair Awarded Staten Island Children's Museum Contract – Museum to Feature PTFE and Thin-Film Photovoltaic Panels on Meadow Structure

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of tensile structures of all sizes throughout the world, has been awarded the design-build contract for the cable and fabric roofing system of a 2,200 square-foot freestanding tensile structure at the Staten Island Children's Museum in Staten Island, NY.

The new addition, called the Meadow Structure, features a translucent, photovoltaic fabric roof that collects solar energy to power low voltage lighting. Birdair has been hired to design and fabricate a 3,000 square-foot tensile roof featuring Birdair's steel cable systems and PTFE, a Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass membrane. In addition, Birdair will be providing technical supervision during installation." Read full press release >>

August 2, 2011 The Minneapolis Metrodome Sports a New Roof From Birdair, Inc. – Roof Replacement Completed in Five Months in Time for NFL Preseason Football

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, has completed the roof replacement for the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, MN.

Birdair served as roofing subcontractor for the facility, fabricating and installing a new roof on an aggressive five-month timeline after a snow and ice storm caused the facility's previous roof to deflate in December 2010. The company installed the Metrodome's original roof in 1982 and replaced the structure's 10-acre roof with more than 700,000 square feet of PTFE fiberglass outer and liner membrane material. The new roof looks similar to the old roof, but features a lower profile." Read full press release >>

July 12, 2011 Modern Canopy Bus Shelters From Birdair Line First Street Transit Gallery – Long Beach, California Revitalizes Regional Transportation Hub

"Eight canopy bus shelters designed, fabricated and installed by Birdair, Inc. are a prominent part of the First Street Transit Gallery in Long Beach, California.

The newly designed shelters feature approximately 6,440 square feet of PTFE fiberglass membrane. The curved 38 by 21 foot canopies mimic the waves of the nearby Pacific Ocean while providing shade and protection for 25,000 transit passengers each day." Read full press release >>

June 14, 2011 Birdair, Inc. Completes Retrofit of Canada Place's Iconic Sail Roof – Canadian Landmark Features Updated TiO²-coated PTFE Tensile Roofing

"After 25 years of exemplary service, the iconic fabric roof at Canada Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada was updated with a new tensile roofing system from Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world.

Birdair also served as roofing subcontractor for the original Canada Place fabric sail installation in 1985. The structure's current roof was retrofitted with 91,210 square feet of TiO²-coated PTFE fiberglass" Read full press release >>

May 24, 2011 Talisman Centre Receives Tensotherm™ with Nanogel® Roofing System from Birdair, Inc. – Roof Upgrade Improves Facility Performance, Energy Efficiency and Daylighting

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, has completed the retrofit of the tensile roofing system for the Talisman Centre for Sport and Wellness in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Birdair served as the roofing sub-contractor for the full-service athletic facility, replacing the structure's original 162,000 square-foot tensile roof with an updated Tensotherm™ with Nanogel® roofing system." Read full press release >>

May 10, 2011 Haddad Riverfront Park Project Receives AIA Award – Birdair's Fabric Membrane Canopies Honored by West Virginia AIA Chapter

"Haddad Riverfront Park in Charleston, WV, which features three fiberglass fabric membrane roof and façade cladding systems from Birdair, Inc., has received an Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture from the West Virginia chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

As the project's design-build roofing subcontractor, Birdair constructed the TiO2-coated PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene or Teflon®) fabric membrane canopies. The project was completed in summer 2010 and the project team also included architect Silling Associates, Charleston, WV and engineer GAI Consultants, Charleston, WV." Read full press release >>

April 5, 2011 Birdair, Inc. to Exhibit at Stadia Design & Technology Expo North America – Visit Birdair at Stand #1844 to Learn About Tensile Architecture for Sporting Venues

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing and tensile structures throughout the world, will exhibit at the Stadia Design & Technology Expo North America, April 12-14, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA.

Stadia magazine's annual exhibition, Stadia Design & Technology Expo North America, allows owners, operators, architects and industry suppliers of sports venues to explore new means of improving their facilities and to gain advice from leading experts from South America, Asia and Europe." Read full press release >>

March 29, 2011 La Plata Stadium Features Tensile Fabric Roofing System From Birdair, Inc. – Argentina Venue is the First PTFE-Covered Stadium in South America

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, has completed the tensile roofing system for La Plata Stadium in La Plata, Argentina. Birdair engineered, fabricated and oversaw the installation of the cable structure and fabric roof for the South American stadium.

Birdair served as roofing subcontractor for the 53,000-seat capacity stadium, which features 312,545 square feet of tensile roof utilizing Birdair's steel cable systems and PTFE, a Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass membrane. The fabric is capable of withstanding temperatures from minus 100° F to 450° F. It is also immune to UV rays, waterproof, and flame resistant. A frequent host to football and cultural events, La Plata Stadium is the first PTFE-covered stadium in South America." Read full press release >>

March 17, 2011 Birdair, Inc. to Retrofit Metrodome Roof – New Roof to be Ready for 2011 Preseason Games

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, has been awarded the roof replacement contract for the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, MN.

The company installed the Metrodome's original roof in 1982 and will serve as roofing contractor for the Minneapolis attraction, replacing the structure's current ten-acre roof with more than 700,000 square feet of PTFE fiberglass outer and liner membrane material. The materials will look similar to the old roof, but the new roof will feature a lower profile." Read full press release >>

February 1, 2011 Cowboys Stadium Scores With Fabric Membrane Roofing from Birdair, Inc.

"Over 80,000 visitors are expected to attend the biggest football game of the year at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which features a tensioned membrane retractable roofing system from Birdair, Inc. Birdair served as the roofing subcontractor for the project, supplying and installing the structure's PTFE Teflon coated fiberglass membrane retractable roofing panels.

Completed in 2009, the three-million-square-foot venue set a precedent in architectural design and construction. It features the steepest retractable roof ever constructed, the largest operable glass door in the world, and two spectacular 180-foot-long HD video screens." Read full press release >>

January 18, 2011 Birdair, Inc. to Present Webinar: Tensotherm – Roofing For Living to Highlight Material's Innovative Capabilities"

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, invites architects and industry professionals to participate in its first 2011 webinar: "Tensotherm™ – Roofing For Living®."

The webinar will take place Wednesday, February 23 from 11 a.m. - noon EST and will provide a comprehensive technical overview of tensile technology and Tensotherm™ with Nanogel® from Cabot Corporation. Tom Connell, P.E., Birdair Principal Tensotherm Engineer, will host the webinar." Read full press release >>

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