The construction business in America faced a crisis immediately following World War II.

Due to the demand on materials for the war effort, civilian construction had all but halted. That pent-up need, combined with a flurry of activity after the war, suddenly confronted contractors across the country.

Fledgling metal building manufacturers took advantage of this growth opportunity by quickly expanding their product liens to meet the need. Quonset, who had been in the business of providing military building, discontinued the use of olive-drab paint, made other modifications and was ready to serve industrial clients.

Rigid frames became standard and curved walls gave way to straight walls. Screws now included gaskets, ribbed-panel walls and the continuous purling was introduced as a fixture in the industry. Metal building components, including panels, were offered in an increasing variety of colors, widths, lengths and heights. Economical, efficient insulation became a standard.

The metal building industry thrived because it was able to surmount economic challenges over the years. The industry's reputation for providing cost-effective buildings with fast occupancy allowed it to quickly adapt to the requirements of a changing construction business, and more importantly, expand and improve at the same time.

As the metal building industry has grown, an additional need for replacement and expansion components for existing buildings has developed. In response to this need, a number of related businesses have emerged to supply roofing panels, wall panels and other component parts to metal building contractors.

Insulated Panel Systems, IPS, was acquired by NCI Building Systems, L.P. in February 1997. IPS manufactures a complete line of insulated panels for both wall and roof applications at the plant located in Stafford, Texas. IPS serves both the new and retro fit construction market.

These products have undergone careful research and development, including fire and uplift testing.

Exclusively from IPS is the SSP roof panel. The SSP panel, ideal for temperature controlled roof systems, can be snapped together then mechanically seamed, and has the patented VersalokÆ sidelap. IPS's EWP Wall Panels, ESP Wall Panels and the IPP Partition Panel system are thermally efficient, affordable, aesthetically pleasing products. All of the wall panels are available with our Rockwall system. The Rockwall process bonds real stone aggregate to steel panels, combining the advantages of steel with the durability and beauty of stone aggregate.