Ronstan Tensile Architecture to Exhibit at NASCC Steel Conference in Orlando

May 12, 2010 - PRLog -- PORTSMOUTH, R.I…Ronstan Tensile Architecture – one of the world’s leading manufacturers of tensile cables, rods and bars for architectural and structural applications – will exhibit at the North American Steel Construction Conference (NASCC): The Steel Conference and the 2010 Structures Congress, May 12-15, at the Gaylord Palms Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with U.S. operations based in Portsmouth, RI, Ronstan is extending its end-to-end specialty contracting services and tensile architecture expertise to the U.S. market, offering a full range of design, engineering and installation capabilities for the North American architectural/engineering community.

“As an established specialty contractor in Australia and Asia, we’ve been looking forward to expanding our presence in the North American market,” says Rowan Murray, general manager – architectural. “Attending the NASCC gives Ronstan an opportunity to get our products in front of the U.S. audience and introduce them to our full range of services.”

During the conference, Ronstan Tensile Architecture will display its new range of Large Diameter Tension Rod Systems, available in stainless and carbon steel. The new steel rod ranges – the ARS2 stainless option and ARS4 carbon option – are designed for bar sizes exceeding one inch and as large as 4 inches, with engineered break loads up to 900,000 pounds. Additionally, Ronstan will showcase its Hidden Thread Cable Railing Infill System, which removes visible threads on the threaded studs to meet an architect’s aesthetic requirements.

Representatives from Ronstan’s U.S. and Melbourne offices will be attending the NASCC Steel Conference, which will feature more than 200 industry exhibits as well as roughly 215 educational seminars. Hosted by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), the 2010 NASCC incorporates the Annual Stability Conference, NISD Annual Meeting, 19th Analysis & Computation Specialty Conference and CASE Spring Risk Management Convocation.

NASCC attendees are encouraged to visit Ronstan at booth #1114. For more information on Ronstan Tensile Architecture, visit www.RonstanTensileArch.com.

About Ronstan Tensile Architecture: Ronstan Tensile Architecture provides the architectural/engineering communities of North America, Australia and Asia with end-to-end specialty contracting services, technical expertise and bold imagination that have resulted in some of the world’s most intriguing examples of tensile architecture. Ronstan maintains the unique capability to provide comprehensive services for small to midsize projects incorporating principles of tensile architecture, including concept development, design assistance, cable and fitting selection, structural analysis and installation. Incorporated in Melbourne, Australia, in the 1950s, Ronstan Tensile Architecture operates offices internationally. For more information, visit www.RonstanTensileArch.com.

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