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FENCETECH 2026 brought more than 5,000 attendees to Indianapolis this year, and AIDI was proud to be on the show floor representing Comunello with live, hands-on display elements. Jay Shah, Joey Alves, Dave White, and Tom Simon were all on-site — connecting with customers, distributors, fabricators, and partners from across the country.

Great conversations. Hands-on demos. Some familiar

In ornamental and architectural metalwork, finishes can define the character of a project—but not every job calls for the cost, complexity, or fragility of traditional gold leaf.

On December 4, 2025, the AIDI team gathered at our Bound Brook, New Jersey, headquarters for our annual all-hands meeting. These sessions are designed to align the team around strategy, priorities, and shared goals—but they also create space for something equally important: hands-on learning.

As part of the day, we hosted an on-site Ultra-tec Cable Rail training session, bringing product

The primary focus of the workshop was the use of chemical patinas and metal finishes across several commonly used materials, including steel, stainless steel, copper, and brass. Attendees were able to see how the same patina reacts differently depending on the base metal, surface preparation, application method, and dwell time. In some cases, Tracey demonstrated how heating the surface can significantly

While metalworking is a long-standing essential craft worldwide, few people recognize its art and its valuable place in history and society. Luckily, there’s an organization located in Memphis, Tennessee, whose mission is to preserve, promote, and advance the art and craft of fine metalwork.

The Metal Museum is the only institution of its kind in North America, and one of only a handful

A beautiful architectural metal design can often stand on its own as a statement feature of a home or property. It’s possible, though, to take the design a step further using a paint or patina on all or one portion of the structure.

AIDI is fortunate to be a supplier of Goldfarben’s high-quality line of metallic paints, which just got a new addition. Goldfarben has offered