Central States Manufacturing, Inc.
A quiet powerhouse shaping the future of metal construction
By Jesse Sanchez. Employee ownership, unmatched logistics and a customer-first ethos drive a national brand with a local touch. In this Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth digs deeper into what truly sets Central States Manufacturing apart and the answers might surprise even industry veterans. What started in 1988 with ...
Central States Sentry™ Series Model 7500 receives Florida Building Code Product Approval
Florida’s product approval process is among the most stringent in the country, ensuring that building components can resist the state’s extreme weather conditions, including hurricanes and tropical storms. We’re proud to announce that our wind-rated Sentry Series Model 7500 has officially received Florida Building Code Product Approval as of June 10, ...
Designing a better door
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Central States is revolutionizing a $44 billion dollar industry with their innovative door and hallway systems. Around the end of 2024, Central States Manufacturing announced their Sentry line, which offers products such as roll-up doors and hallway systems for metal buildings. These products, while valuable ...
Why roofers are expanding their services beyond the roof
By Jesse Sanchez. More contractors are embracing siding offerings — and metal is leading the charge. The roofing industry is experiencing a notable shift as contractors look beyond shingles and slopes to seize new opportunities in siding. One key driver behind this expansion? Metal siding. In this episode of Roofing ...
Bringing clients' visions to life with Central States
By Emma Peterson. From design tools to quoting systems, this platform can help you simplify even the most complex workflows. In a new episode of MetalCast, Megan Ellsworth talked with Zach Coats and Delton Rhodes of Central States Manufacturing about their new digital platform – Central Link. This platform provides ...
Why metal roofing is booming
By Dani Sheehan. With growing consumer interest, strong product performance and robust industry support, metal roofing is one of the most exciting growth areas in construction today. Once seen as niche or primarily commercial, metal roofing is gaining ground with homeowners who are more informed and value-driven than ever before. ...
SkillsUSA 2025 is heating up!
By Emma Peterson. How the industry has come together to support the next generation of professionals. The 2025 SkillsUSA competition is coming to a close at the end of June with the SkillsUSAChampionships! This is the premier showcase of the United States’ most highly skilled career and technical education students. ...
Zach Coats and Delton Rhodes - Metal Quoting Tools That Work - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Central States’ General Manager of Sales Operations, Zach Coats, and Central States’ Account Manager Delton Rhodes. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to MetalCast, the podcast where we're turning up the heat ...
What you need to know about tariffs and government policy
By Dani Sheehan. With changes happening every day, learn from industry experts to understand the policies, prices and pressures shaping roofing this season. From material price hikes to supply chain slowdowns, federal tariffs and trade negotiations are quietly reshaping the roofing industry. In a recent Coffee Conversations®, made possible by supporters like ...
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 ...
