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Metro Walls, Inc. today announced that it earned a National ranking on Walls & Ceilings Magazine’s 2017 Top 50 list, which showcases the industry’s leading contractors. Metro Walls continued growth and success is in large part due to their long-term plan for providing outstanding services to the region’s best contractors. “I’m proud to share ranks with the Nation’s top wall and ceilings contractors. It’s an honor to receive recognition for our ability to achieve growth and success without sacrificing quality, safety, or our commitment to deliver the best services to our customers every day. Our team works hard to ensure this is the standard at Metro Walls” said, President, Mike Dion. “We are very proud of this extraordinary achievement”, said Executive Vice President, Bryan Hussey. “Metro Walls’ commitment to excellence, dedication to our customers, and amazing, hardworking team continue to fuel our growth and success. Congratulations to all of our team members and the other Top 50 winners for 2017.” About Walls & Ceilings Walls & Ceilings has been the voice of the industry since 1938. Covering all aspects of the industry, it's written specifically for the wall and ceiling contractor, interior contractor, architect, supplier or distributor. The August issue features our Top 50 Contractors List, showcasing the best walls and ceilings contractors for 2017.

Metro Walls, Inc. is excited to announce that they have expanded their operations into Vermont. This expansion is part of the company’s long term growth strategy and allows Metro Walls to broaden their service area for both new and existing clients throughout New England. By utilizing local management and workforce Metro Walls will be able to provide excellent customer service and quality to their clients, and quickly establish a strong, lasting presence in the Green Mountain State. With offices in NH, ME, and now VT, Metro Walls is New England’s largest open shop commercial framing and drywall contractor. Thanks to more than 250 employees and the ability to ramp up to a 600-man workforce at any given time, Metro Walls has the experience and the manpower to complete projects of any size. “Our growth is the result of our dedication to the industry and our clients. We look forward to bringing our experienced, talented team to more projects throughout Vermont — Bryan Hussey, Executive Vice President. Metro Walls has already completed a number of notable projects throughout Vermont including the Border Patrol Stations in both Canaan and Highgate Springs, the VA Imaging Center in White River Jct., and the expansion to Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain. When asked about joining the Metro Walls team, General Manager Doug Wilson had this to say, “With 20 years’ experience in the Vermont drywall market, I understand how important a quality subcontractor is to the success of every project. Metro Walls will be a welcome addition to the Vermont market. They not only bring years of experience, but they understand the importance of community and giving back. A successful project is more than quality construction, completed on schedule and within budget. True success is defined by the positive impact each project has on the employees and communities involved. That is exactly what excited me most about Metro Walls, and it’s the reason I am proud to help lead our expansion into this great state.

Our team is working hard at The Residence at Silver Square for Eckman Construction. This new 68,000-square foot, 76-unit senior living community in Dover, NH will feature one-bedroom and two bedroom senior apartments along with a Reflections Memory Care Alzheimer’s Unit and additional first-class amenities and services for area seniors. The Residence at Silver Square represents the first phase of the Silver Square Development which is located at the former McIntosh College culinary school on Silver Street in Dover.

Modera Medford nears completion! Metro Walls works quickly to meet strict deadlines while ensuring quality and safety for Mill Creek at our project in Medford, MA. Complete with centrally located pool, overlooking balconies, rooftop bar, and full fitness center, Modera Medford is sure to be one of the most impressive residential apartment buildings in the Greater Boston Area once completed.

For the 6th year Metro Walls, Exterior Designs, Inc. and Atlantic Prefab held their annual golf outing with the winning foursome receiving $2,500 from the company to donate to a local charity of their choice. The winning foursome included Michael Browning, Dave Anzalone, Doug Lippert, and Brendan McElroy. The team unanimously agreed to donate their winnings to Jennifer Downer Memorial Fund.

This new 18,000-square-foot academic building will provide much-needed instructional space that will include eight classrooms, independent and group study areas, and a developmental mathematics and English lab. The Pratt & Whitney Building will also house a 140-seat lecture/performance hall.

Recently Completed: Harbor Place Residences Located on Merrimack Street in Haverhill, MA this scenic riverfront location offers a mix of one, two and three bedrooms apartment homes with underground parking and private balconies. A mixed-use community, Harbor Place is a vibrant addition to Haverhill’s downtown waterfront.

Recently, Mike Dion joined Girls at Work, Inc. for their 3rd Annual Diva Comedy Night, an evening of hilarious stand-up with top comediennes at LaBelle Winery. The event helped support Girls at Work, Inc bring lower cost programs to their Summer camp partners, helping to make the Girls at Work mission part of many girls’ Summer experiences, all over New England. More About Girls at Work, Inc. Only a handful of the girls we meet have had the opportunity to learn how to use power tools safely. We pride ourselves in providing girls with a safe and supportive environment to step out of their comfort zone and to build with other girls. Not only do they discover how capable they are, they also discover how exciting it is to work as part of a team toward a common goal.

Metro Walls along with sister companies, Exterior Designs, Inc., provider of commercial siding and EIFS, and Atlantic Prefab Inc., provider of prefabricated building components & systems, announces they have been selected to lead the pre-fabrication and installation of pre-finished exterior wall panels along with interior load bearing panels and metal roof trusses, as well as installation of waterproofing and EIFS for the new Churchill Downs, Oxford Casino hotel expansion project. The $25-Million-dollar expansion will feature more than 100 guest rooms, additional dining options, as well as an expansion of the gaming floor and meeting spaces, according to a Portland Press Herald interview. The planned expansion will create 60 new full-time positions along with an estimated 1000 temporary construction jobs. “Metro Walls is excited to be working with the Cianbro Construction and their highly respected team. They are a leader in the industry and we look forward to providing them with a finished product that is not only aesthetically appealing but efficient in meeting a strict schedule" said Don Lessard, Project Manager for Metro Walls. "This is such an important project for us as we are using four of our superior product lines on this one expansion. We have our pre-finished EIFS wall panels wrapping the podium and structural pre-finished exterior panels carrying precast planks for three stories. Our “frame only” panels are being utilized for the interior bearing walls and we top everything off with our metal roof trusses spaced at 48” on-center. To add to the value of our system, the glazing contractor will be installing their windows in the panels before they leave our plant….this translates to superior quality and a faster path to dry-in. said Mark Beroney, General Manager at Atlantic Prefab. "Whenever we can team up with our partner companies it streamlines the process from estimating to installation. Providing a full-service interior to exterior product for clients not only saves time and money but allows for tighter completion schedules". said Bob Tupper, VP at Exterior Designs. Work has already begun by all three companies with the construction of the hotel and casino expansion expected to be completed by the summer of 2017.

Metro Walls VP Operations, Steve Gagnon, presents a check for $2,500 to the Londonderry Friends of Music and Lance Tibbet, Rose Parade President. Metro Walls, and the Gagnon family have been long-time supporters of the Londonderry Marching Band especially when it comes to the opportunity for the band to head to the Rose Bowl Parade for the 5th time since 1992. (Andy) Soucy, who has been at Londonderry High School since it opened in 1978, said he submitted an intensive application at the beginning of the summer. Just 12 high school bands, along with nine others bands, are selected each year. ** The Lancer marching band will have the honor of representing all New England states as well as the state of New York in this years parade on January 1, 2018 in Pasadena, California. "The Marching Lancers will undertake the 5½-mile, 2½-hour parade in front of 750,000 people on the street and about 60 million more on television" Tibbet said. ** Soucy said that after their last Tournament of Roses parade, the Marching Lancers went to the beach and watched the sun set over the Pacific Ocean — an experience he hopes to replicate. ** Congratulations to the Londonderry Lancers Marching Band from the entire Metro Walls team! Learn more about the Londonderry Lancers by visiting: http://lancermusic.org/

The Associated Builders and Contractors New Hampshire / Vermont Chapter elected Mike Dion to serve as Chairman of the Board for 2017, he will replace the 2016 Chairman Mark Hodsdon, President of Palmer & Sicard, Inc of Exeter. Dion is the president and owner of Metro Walls and Exterior Designs based in Manchester and also Atlantic PreFab located in Nashua. The annual reception was held at the Manchester County Club on January 27th. “I’m proud to help lead an organization that ensures Merit Shop companies can compete every day. My goal this year is to represent ABC as a model of the success that can come from this organization when you invest yourself and employees in ABC.” Dion said, in his succession speech to a group of nearly 200 members. As Chairman, Dion will lead the Board of Directors in their mission to continue ensuring ABC provides its members with the opportunity to promote their shared values and positions on industry-wide issues, while also maintaining a support system which includes educational benefits, legal advice, political action on industry related legislation, as well as networking events to help build relationships among members. About ABC Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction industry trade association representing nearly 21,000 chapter members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 70 chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically, profitably and for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. ABC's membership represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry and is comprised primarily of firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors.

The Associated Builders and Contractors New Hampshire / Vermont Chapter young professionals group (YPG) elected Mark Makmann, current CFO at Metro Walls, Inc., to the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors last night during the annual reception held at Manchester County Club. Makmann will replace the 2016 Chairman Greg Sereni of Secondwind Water Systems. “We are very excited for what 2017 will bring us. We are proud of our success in 2016 which included our annual charity fundraiser event raising close to $2,000 for the New Hampshire Food Bank and providing 3,800 meals to those in need in New Hampshire. We also successfully co-hosted an event with the Manchester Young Professionals which attracted over 75 young professionals across various industries. Our hope, in 2017, is to focus on annual sponsorships in an effort to offer more events at reduced or no costs to young professional’s in our industry”, Makmann said. As Chairman, Makmann will lead the Board of Directors in their mission to continue ensuring YPG develops, empowers, and connects young professionals through events in an effort to enhance their professional development and business success within the construction industry. About YPG Founded in 2012, and an affiliate of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) New Hampshire / Vermont Chapter, YPG works to connect young professionals from a number of industries throughout the construction industry. YPG focuses on career, and confidence building events in an effort to develop relationships among members who will lead New Hampshire and Vermont companies.