Cornerstone Building Brands Celebrates 50 Years of MBCI® Innovation, Growth and Customer Success
Cornerstone Building Brands, one of North America’s leading manufacturers of exterior building products, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its MBCI® brand, recognizing five decades of innovation, customer partnerships and industry leadership in metal building components, trim and accessories.
Founded in 1976 in Houston by A.R. Ginn and his partners, MBCI started as a small metal components operation built on a foundation of hands-on leadership, quality craftsmanship and a commitment to serving customers. Over the past 50 years, the brand has grown into one of the most recognized names in metal roof and wall solutions, supported by generations of employees, suppliers, customers and industry professionals who have contributed to its success.
From its earliest days, MBCI’s mission has been centered around understanding the challenges faced by builders, contractors and project teams and developing solutions that make their work more efficient and reliable. This customer-focused mindset has remained a driving force behind the company’s growth and product innovation.
Throughout its history, MBCI has introduced solutions designed to improve performance, durability and efficiency across the metal construction industry. Innovations such as advanced standing seam roofing systems and high-wind solutions like SuperLok® have helped customers meet increasingly demanding project requirements. The company has also expanded its product portfolio from basic metal components to a comprehensive range of roof systems, wall systems, structural solutions and energy-efficient building products designed to support evolving market needs.
This continued evolution reflects the values that have guided MBCI since its founding — quality, integrity, innovation and continuous improvement. By maintaining a strong focus on customer needs, MBCI continues to help contractors and builders complete complex metal roof and wall projects with greater confidence, reliability and efficiency from initial planning through final installation.
Expanding Capabilities Through Metal Sales Integration
As MBCI celebrates this major milestone, the brand is entering a new stage of growth with expanded capabilities and a broader product offering. Following Cornerstone Building Brands’ acquisition of Metal Sales in 2025, MBCI is integrating the Metal Sales Commercial & Industrial segment into its portfolio.
This strategic expansion strengthens MBCI’s ability to serve customers by providing access to one of the metal construction industry’s largest manufacturing and distribution networks, supported by more than 100 locations across North America.
The integration also creates new opportunities for architectural metal solutions, giving customers access to a wider selection of profiles, finishes and design options.
“As we look to the future, we’re especially excited about expanding our architectural metal panel offerings by bringing capabilities from Metal Sales into the MBCI brand,” said Mike Pegues, Vice President of Growth Excellence for Metal Solutions. “This allows us to deliver a broader range of architectural profiles and wood-grain finishes, giving our customers more flexibility to achieve the look and performance they need across a wide variety of end-use applications.”
By combining the strengths of both brands, MBCI is positioned to provide more complete solutions that support a wider range of commercial, industrial and architectural projects.
Delivering Complete Solutions for Complex Projects
MBCI is also enhancing its ability to support customers through the expansion of its Project Solutions capabilities. By integrating the Metal Sales CIA Hub, the company is strengthening its ability to provide dedicated project support from early planning stages through completion.
The expanded Project Solutions team assists customers with estimating, scope alignment, product selection, project coordination and technical support. By bringing together metal roofing, wall systems, structural components and architectural panels under one coordinated approach, MBCI helps simplify complex projects and improve overall execution.
For contractors and project teams managing detailed specifications, drawings or multiple building systems, this integrated support can help reduce risks, improve cost visibility and create a smoother construction process.
“This is a meaningful step forward in how we support our customers on more complex roof and wall projects,” said Jon O’Leary, Vice President and General Manager of Components for Cornerstone Building Brands’ Metal Solutions business. “By strengthening our Project Solutions capabilities and integrating the Metal Sales CIA Hub, we’re bringing together dedicated support across takeoffs, estimating, engineering review, drawings and project coordination into a single, aligned approach.”
Celebrating 50 Years of Momentum
To recognize this important milestone, MBCI has launched a year-long 50th anniversary campaign titled “A Legacy of Momentum: Honoring the First 50 Years of MBCI.” The campaign celebrates the people, partnerships and innovations that have shaped the brand over five decades.
The anniversary celebration highlights the contributions of customers, employees and industry partners who have played a role in building MBCI’s reputation as a trusted provider of metal building solutions.
“As we celebrate 50 years of MBCI, we’re incredibly proud of the legacy built by the generations of team members who have shaped this brand,” said Matt Ackley, President of Metal Solutions at Cornerstone Building Brands. “What excites us most is where we’re headed. By bringing together the strength of MBCI, the expanded capabilities of Metal Sales and the scale of Metal Solutions, we’re creating a more powerful platform for our customers.”
Throughout 2026, the campaign will feature customer and employee stories, digital initiatives and social media content highlighting product innovation, industry partnerships and the impact MBCI has made across North America.
As MBCI enters its next 50 years, the brand remains focused on continued innovation, expanded capabilities and delivering solutions that help customers succeed on every project. With a strong foundation built over five decades, MBCI continues moving forward — building on its legacy while shaping the future of metal construction.
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