(Lehigh Valley, PA – May 18, 2022) – Palram Americas has announced a partnership with Coastal Forest Products to distribute its DURACLAD® multiwall interlocking PVC panels throughout the Northeast.

“We’re pleased to partner with Palram to offer their high-performance Duraclad line to our distribution network. With its water-resistance, ease of installation, and durability, we believe Duraclad is a unique alternative to traditional wall cladding materials. We see great potential for this new line and are excited to continue to provide value-add solutions to our customers,” said Pike Severance, President, Coastal Forest Products. “We look forward to a long-term and successful relationship with Palram.”

“Palram is extremely excited to join forces with the team at Coastal Forest Products. Their strong reputation, knowledgeable staff and outstanding customer service in the building products market will help us grow the market reach of Duraclad throughout the Northern states,” said Jeramy Albert, Business Unit Manager for Palram.

Coastal Forest Products is a leading wholesale distributor of specialty building products to an extensive dealer network throughout New England, Eastern New York state, Long Island and Northern New Jersey.

With over 55 years of expertise, Palram Americas is a global manufacturer of PVC and polycarbonate panel solutions for commercial and residential roofing, trim, glazing and interior cladding.

To learn more about Palram Americas, visit http://www.palram.com/us or contact your local Coastal representative.

VERSATEX EXPANDS ITS RANGE OF WOOD-TONED PVC CEILING OPTIONS
WITH NEW MAINTENANCE-FREE CANVAS SERIES™ OUTDOOR PROFILES

Builders, distributors, and homeowners are rapidly rediscovering the warm appeal of wood-look porch ceilings, soffits, and accent walls. And, in response, VERSATEX Building Products continues to expand its Canvas Series palette of realistic colors and textures, all brought to life in maintenance-free PVC.

Now VERSATEX has introduced three new matte-finish Canvas Series products:
• Natural Amber (warm and light with a slight contrast and attractive grain)
• Driftwood (light, neutral tan with a deeper grain texture)
• Copper (saturated medium brown with a moderate woodgrain texture and a subtle contrast)

Natural Amber, Driftwood, and Copper join a Canvas Series range of options that includes Black Cherry, Kitami, Macore, Turner Oak, Walnut and Weathered Gray. All colors are available in current SKUs and sold in full unit or Smartpack quantities, with lead times and prices consistent with the rest of the Canvas Series line.

All nine variations feature weather-resistant exterior-grade laminates, permanently bonded to a premium PVC substrate, and all are available in four profiles:

• Easy-to-nail Stealth beadboard (1/2″ x 6″)
• WP4 (3/4″ x 5 7/16″)
• Crown moulding (9/16″ x 3 5/8″
• Bed mould (9/16″x 1 3/4″)

“Natural Amber, Driftwood, and Copper give you three more ways to make a distinctive statement while you minimize maintenance,” says VERSATEX Vice President for Sales Rick Kapres. “Like everything we make, they’re engineered for hassle-free installation and long-lasting beauty—even in coastal regions and other environments that destroy paints, stains, protective coatings, and the forest-grown products that depend on them.”

He adds that Canvas Series products are compatible with VZClip, an innovative hidden fastener from VERSATEX that not only speeds and simplifies installation, but also provides a significantly stronger connection between trim elements and the underlying structure.