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Expanded Metal Ceiling Panels: Practical, Versatile, and Decorative

Expanded Metal Ceiling Panels: Practical, Versatile, and Decorative
09/15/25  |  Feature Articles
Technical Feature Article Written for Metal Construction News

 

Expanded Metal Ceiling Panels: Practical, Versatile, and DecorativeONTARIO, Calif. – September 03, 2025 – Metal Construction News has invited Wallner Expac to share insights on the growing use of expanded metal ceiling panels, drawing on more than 65 years of our industry expertise. 

Authored by Wallner Expac’s Senior Marketing Manager, Manuel Menchaca, the technical article “Expanded Metal Ceiling Panels: Practical, Versatile, and Decorative,” explores:

–  Pre-installation and installation best practices

–  Design options and customization

–  The advantages of expanded metal in strength, flexibility, and aesthetics

Expanded metal is experiencing a resurgence in popularity among construction and architectural professionals. Thanks to its lightweight durability, uniform pattern, and high strength-to-weight ratio, it’s an ideal solution for ceiling panel systems projects of all sizes.

Read the article here.

Wallner Expac is proud to be recognized as a trusted resource by Metal Construction News, where our numerous contributions have earned multiple Readers’ Choice Awards from industry peers.

About Wallner Expac
Wallner Expac is 100 percent employee-owned and the world’s largest manufacturer for expanded metals for HVAC filters. Corporate headquarters are located in Ontario, California, with additional plants in Kennesaw, Georgia and El Paso, Texas. We’ve designed and fabricated a comprehensive portfolio of  standard and decorative expanded metal patterns- used in diverse applications and industries.
This includes our patented X-Mesh® portfolio– U.S. Patent #6,896,781- specifically engineered for HVAC filters, and our MicroForm® micromeshes for precision applications. Additional product offerings include patented four-way ceiling diffuser grillesU.S. Patent No. D921174 for Decorative Patterns and U.S. Patent No. D921175 for Standard Patterns. The on-site tooling facility offers a full range of services to support customer specific application requirements.

Interested in receiving samples or leveraging expanded metal for your next project? Contact us today at info@expac.com or (909) 481-8800 X225.

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