Rigid Global Components – complete manufacturer of metal roof and wall panels, recently filled two key sales positions.  Royce Schneider joined Rigid as the Sales Manager and Stephen Schneider as a Territory Manager.  Royce comes to Rigid with over 30 years experience in the Construction/ Metal Building / Metal Building Component industry.  Working his way up from territory manager, regional sales manager, sales manager and VP of Sales Royce brings years of knowledge and expertise to this new position.  Royce will be responsible for managing the outside sales for Rigid Global Components.

Along with Royce, Rigid Global Components also hired Stephen Schneider as Territory Manager.  Stephen graduated from Texas State in 2002 and quickly jumped into the Metal Roofing Industry.  Over the next 10 years Stephen learned the ins and outs of the metal roofing industry specializing in mini storage, self storage and special projects selling projects over $2 Million.  As a Territory Manager for Rigid, Stephen will be responsible for the day to day sales for the Houston and surrounding areas including Louisiana.

Rigid Global Components manufactures a complete line of metal roof and wall panels including standing seam and through fasten panels and secondary structural members including cees and zees.  Rigid also offers sustainable products such as Solar PV Lanimate and Solar Crystalline modules.  In addition, all or Rigid’s metal roof color selections are Energy Star approved.  Rigid also offers products such as Rigidrock and StuccoLite to provide a finished look to any project.  For more information on Rigid Global Components Rigid at 281-951-2000 or visit their website at www.RigidGlobalComponents.com

Rigid Structures – the trucking company for Rigid Global Buildings (a quality manufacturer of pre-engineered steel buildings, structural steel, and metal components) held their Driver Recognition dinner Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Saltgrass Steakhouse in Houston, TX.   In attendance for the dinner were Alex Ghodsi, CMO, David King, VP of Operations, Steve Guel, Shipping Manager and Donna Mitchell Dispatcher.  The dinner was held in recognition to honor and reward the drivers for their safe driving and mileage achievement.   Six drivers received their 500,000 mile Accident Free Safe Driver award; Ronnie Lee, Cecil Sechelski, Gaylon Lee, Jeff Uplinger, Ben Yates, and Ronnie Brochard.  In addition Jose Ramos was awarded his one year Accident Free Safe Driver award.

Rigid Structures is responsible for the transportation of finished goods for Rigid Global Buildings.  Founded in 2002 Rigid Structures has a fleet of 9 Freightliners that carry completed projects for both Rigid Global Buildings and Rigid Global Components.  Rigid Structures offers transportation services across the United States and works with international freight forwarder on all International jobs. 

Rigid Global Buildings is a manufacturer of pre-engineered steel buildings, structural steel, hi-rise buildings, metal building components and bridges.  For more information on Rigid Global Buildings or Rigid Structures please contact Rigid at 1-888-GO-RIGID (467-4443) or visit their website at www.RigidBuilding.com

Rigid Global Buildings, a quality manufacturer of pre-engineered steel buildings, structural steel, and metal components conducted their annual winter golf tournament Friday, December 16, 2011 at the Gleannloch Farms Golf Course in Spring, TX.  Sixty people including employees, customers and vendors braved the chilly Houston area to support Rigid’s charity for 2011 Homes for Our Troops.  With proceeds from sponsorships and mulligan sales, Rigid was able to raise $3,000 for the Houston area Home for Our Troops.  The Golf Tournament was a part of weeklong festivities including sales meetings as well as the company Holiday Party.

Homes for Our Troops was chosen as Rigid’s 2011 charity because it combines two very important elements of Rigid; construction and giving back to those who have fought for our country.  According to Steve Olson, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing “we felt Homes for Our Troops was a great match because it brought together two very important aspects of what Rigid stands for – construction and giving back to the community.  It was a great way to get our vendors and customers involved in helping make a difference”.   

Rigid is honored to present Homes for Our Troops with a check for $3,000 which will help them in the local Houston market purchase items needed to build their next home for a wounded veteran.  Rigid has decided to continue their support for Homes of Our Troops for 2012 making it their official charity for a second year in a row.  To learn more about Homes for Our Troops or to get involved on a local level please visit their website at www.homesforourtroops.org

Rigid Global Buildings is a manufacturer of pre-engineered steel buildings, structural steel, hi-rise buildings, metal building components and bridges.  For more information on Rigid Global Buildings 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

The winning posters are displayed in the main office, and manufacturing areas.  For the second year in a row Afshin Saleh took the top honors in the Employee category.  Afshin’s oil painting of welding safety is an amazing showcase of not only the importance of safety but the amazing talent he has as a gifted painter.  Afshin works in the maintenance department for Rigid Global Buildings. 

The contest was designed to help promote safety awareness throughout the company.  Ron Obey, Safety Director for Rigid Global Buildings understands the importance of safety in a manufacturing environment.  Through the Safety Department, Rigid offers safety training not only for the manufacturing department buy companywide.  Every employee at Rigid is required to take a safety course as a part of their new employee orientation.  Ron goes above and beyond with informational emails on safety, health, hydration and any other topics that would benefit the employees.

Rigid Global Buildings is a manufacturer of pre-engineered steel buildings and structural steel.  For more information on Rigid Global Buildings 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

“Global customers will benefit from so many infrastructure products and services combined under one organization”, said Steve Olson, Rigid Global Executive VP of Sales and Marketing . “Rigid Global is poised to meet the coming global demand for new structural steel and steel building projects.”

Rigid’s Energy Star and Green Building technologies are also highlighted.  Rigid recently received the US Department of Energy and US Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star approval rating for their pre-painted steel building roofing panels.  The Energy Star rating was approved for 30 different paint colors from Light Stone to Gallery Blue that help lower roof temperatures and save both energy and money. 

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“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.

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. 

Rigid Global Industries is a cohesive group of business units specializing in pre-engineered metal buildings, metal building components, structural steel, bridges, real estate, and services including; engineering, drafting and detailing.   For detailed information about Rigid Global Industries please visit their website at www.rigidbuilding.com or contact them at 888-GO-RIGID.

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 metal buildings and structural steel that they have become known for over the past fifteen years.   

Rigid Global Buildings is a manufacturer of pre-engineered steel buildings and structural steel.  For more information on Rigid Global Buildings please visit www.RigidBuilding.com