Metal Roofing
Custom solutions second to none
By Jenny Yu. This company combines product innovation and contractor training to ensure each project is a success. In an episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards spoke with Greg Lusty, president and CEO of All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), to discuss the company's groundbreaking work in ...
S-5! introduces new carport solution for attaching solar PV panels on carports
Its design offers faster installation, superior strength and long-term reliability, while protecting against corrosion. S-5!, the industry leader in metal roof attachments, introduces its new clamp for solar carport applications, extending its proven solar attachment technology to canopy and carport structures. The S-5-CPTM clamp (“CP” for carport) is engineered to fit both ...
Nailing structural integrity at the roof’s edge
By Jenny Yu. Learn how proper nailer design and installation can be the difference between a strong roof system and a failed one. When a commercial roof fails, it rarely starts in the center — it starts at the edge. According to Hickman Edge Systems, more than ...
An up-close view of the latest in metal
By Anna Lockhart. METALCON 2025 offered attendees a front row view of the latest design trends and innovations hitting the market. Live from the trade show floor at the 2025 METALCON expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with a panel of metal ...
Built to Withstand
In this episode of Coffee Conversations®, sponsored by Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), Karen Edwards has a timely discussion with a panel of industry leaders on how metal roofing is redefining resilience in the face of extreme weather. From wildfires in the West to hurricanes along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, ...
Automation and accuracy: The future of metal fabrication
By Jenny Yu. Explore how strategic automation can address labor shortages and efficiency issues. In an industry under mounting pressure from labor shortages and production demands, contractors and fabricators are increasingly turning to automation and advanced folding technologies to stay competitive, said David Prokop, executive vice president of precision ...
The newest tools of the trade
By Jenny Yu. In an upcoming MetalTalk™, dive into the innovative solutions Malco Tools has to offer. Founded in 1950, Malco Tools began when a young steel supply salesmen decided to manufacture a pipe crimper to aid with installing sheet metal ductwork. Since then, Malco has grown to be ...
Elevate expands metal portfolio with an array of 2025 launches
Elevate Salt Lake City facility expands to better serve western markets, new additions to AdvantEdge perimeter solutions and the debut of the bold, new Mountain Black color provide metal customers with more choices than ever. Elevate™, a premier brand of commercial roofing systems and part of the Amrize family of brands, ...
Smart controls and real-time support
By Jenny Yu. This new control system is designed to empower operators with simplified programming, SIM-enabled connection and improved machine output. In a time of ever-increasing demand for efficiency, it’s critical that manufacturers keep customer needs in mind by providing new and improved technologies. That’s why CIDAN Machinery Group now ...
The gold standard in metal roofing partnerships
By Jenny Yu. Drexel Metals Plus members gain exclusive access to benefits that improve quality, efficiency and long-term success. Drexel Metals’ commitment to supporting quality-driven metal roofing professionals is taking center stage with the Drexel Metals Plus program. Designed to recognize and reward top-tier partners, the program includes a ...
