Anna Lockhart
Top June articles: Metal updates, ventilation sectors adopt latest technologies and building community during uncertain times
By Anna Lockhart. Check out the top ten most popular June articles from The Coffee Shops™! June was a busy month for our readers, who enjoyed stories from all across the roofing, metal and coatings industries. As the summer heat continues to rage on, now is the perfect time ...
Visualizing success
By Anna Lockhart. Project visualization software can save contractors time, money and resources while simultaneously securing more sales! In a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Karen Edwards sat down with Brad Finck of Renoworks to discuss the brand’s innovative technologies and their mission to revolutionize ...
A superior acrylic coating makes its debut
By Anna Lockhart. Progressive Materials showcased their latest product, AC-1200, at the 2025 IRE trade show, offering attendees a first look at the acrylic coating’s quality design. In a conversation with Progressive Material’s Director of Technical Services, Jay Mitchell, live from the trade show floor at this year’s International ...
Bend it like Malco
By Anna Lockhart. Explore the product offerings of an industry-leading brand and find out how they’re revolutionizing the metal fabrication game. In an episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Shane Norman, senior product manager at Malco Tools, to discuss the glories of all things ...
Making it count: Capturing homeowner attention in a fast-paced world
By Anna Lockhart. In the day and age of social media and short attention spans, it’s critical to have a simplistic, yet catchy marketing strategy. Does your messaging meet the cut? In a recent Coffee Conversations sponsored by Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), host Karen Edwards sat down with ...
Where will spray foam take you next?
By Anna Lockhart. Discover the advantages of choosing spray foam roofing for your next project. General Coatings, the industry leader for spray foam roofing solutions, offers contractors a range of high-quality and durable products that can transform any commercial or residential project. With quality in mind, their spray ...
Level up your metal market share with digital marketing
By Anna Lockhart. Maximize your brand’s marketing potential with the help of MetalVue’s latest service offering! In a recent advancement, Sherwin-Williams MetalVue launched their Digital Lead Generation Program – a service aimed at elevating users’ digital marketing strategies and their outcomes. Powered by the experts behind Stonegate Digital ...
Metal up: Give your home the defense it deserves!
By Anna Lockhart. Sheet happens – check out these reasons to armor your home with metal roofing panels. Choosing a high-quality roof is one of the most important investments you can make in your home. As roofs are the cornerstone of protecting your home from any severe weather ...
Making the most of your daily productivity
By Anna Lockhart. Applications like Dataforma are revolutionizing the way commercial contractors do business – and saving them significant time and money along the way. In the latest CoatingsTalk webinar, host Megan Ellsworth was joined by Brian Cook from Dataforma to discuss the power of utilizing productivity programs to increase ...
Tiny but mighty: A powerful forklift with a compact design
By Anna Lockhart. Don’t judge this book by its cover! The Tow-A-Lift packs a powerful punch considering its small design. But the capability to lift heavy materials with ease is worth a second look! Recently, the Equipter team took their Tow-A-Lift machinery, an impressive towable forklift designed for ...
