Architectural Building Components Forges Korean Alliance

Charlie Smith (right), owner and president of Architectural Building Components, solidifies the company’s strategic alliance with Hye Rang Lee (left), president of Woo Jung Corporation as I.K. Park (middle), Architectural Building Components’ South Korean representative, looks on.

Alliance With Korean Woo Jung Corporation Partnership Expands Standing Seam Metal Roof Systems Internationally

Houston, TX —  Architectural Building Components, a premier manufacturer of innovative metal roofing solutions like the 238T roof system and Archzilla™ jobsite manufacturing truck used in complex roofing applications, has entered into a strategic alliance with Woo Jung Corporation to expand its unique standing seam metal roof systems into additional international markets. With the agreement, Korean roof and wall panel manufacturer Woo Jung will manufacture and install Architectural Building Components’ 200 and 238T Series roof systems on projects in Asia’s Far East District, including South Korea, Guam, Saipan and China.

"This alliance is a milestone for us as we take our top-notch roofing systems beyond U.S. installations,” said Charlie Smith, president of Architectural Building Components. “We are also very excited that Woo Jung is the company that will oversee the expansion and installation of our systems in the Far East. They are routinely involved in extremely difficult and complex projects and we are proud to be associated with them.”

An exploration of the partnership began five years ago when Woo Jung purchased a roll-forming machine from Architectural Building Components that would enable them to manufacture the company’s 200 Series roofing panels in South Korea.

“Because of the extensive testing and quality of Architectural Building Components’ roof panels, we want to actively promote and install them in our regional markets,” said Hye Rang Lee, president of Woo Jung Corporation.

Woo Jung is currently installing Architectural Building Components’ 200 Series roof systems in South Korea, Saipan and Angola. They have also already been installed on many commercial-industrial facilities as well as on a variety of United States military projects located in Korea. The company will continue to explore partnerships and ways to increase its global footprint and bring quality metal roofing to various markets.

About Architectural Building Components

Architectural Building Components is one of the country’s leading innovators and manufacturers of metal roofing and siding solutions. For more than 20 years, Architectural Building Components has provided low- and steep-slope roofing, metal re-roofing, retro-fitting and new metal roof construction designed to save money and minimize upkeep. Headquartered in Houston, Architectural Building Components has developed products like the uniquely designed 238T and Archzilla™ jobsite manufacturing truck to serve the complex roofing needs in the educational, healthcare, government, liturgical, entertainment, retail and service industries among others. For more information about the company, visit www.archmetalroof.com.