ClarkDietrich Building Systems, the construction industry's largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products, has acquired Strait-Flex International, a provider of finishing solutions for interior drywall applications. The addition of the Strait-Flex line of tapes, trim, tools and patches to ClarkDietrich's portfolio of products and accessories provides contractors with the most complete product line in the industry.
Beginning immediately, ClarkDietrich and Strait-Flex will execute the planned integration of the two companies' products, customers and employees to ensure a smooth transition. John S. Conboy, founder of Strait-Flex, who has 21 years of experience as a professional homebuilder and 20 years as chief innovations officer of Strait-Flex, will serve in a R&D consulting capacity with ClarkDietrich.