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Safe doesn’t mean slow
By Dani Sheehan. Modern light curtain systems make it possible to balance productivity and protection in sheet metal bending. When it comes to sheet metal bending, productivity and safety have often felt like opposing forces. If you’ve worked around press brakes or bending machines, you know the risks and the old perception ...
Modern safety solutions for metal sheet bending
By Dani Sheehan. Regular safety meetings, proper equipment training and maintaining clean work areas are crucial to protecting your employees and your business. Metal roofing contractors face unique challenges when it comes to workplace safety. Whether you’re operating a single sheet metal bender in your shop or running multiple machines on your ...
Don’t believe the myths! Reduce risks in sheet metal bending operations
By Dani Sheehan. Register for this webinar and learn how light curtains protect against hazards, prevent access to danger zones and enhance protection for equipment and personnel. Have you heard that certain safety systems will slow down your productivity when using sheet metal bending machines? It’s time to set the record straight. ...
IRE day 2: Students, award winners, concerts and more
From the Student Competition and NRCA Awards to tailgates and concerts, day two of IRE 2025 did not disappoint! Editor’s note: The following is the transcript of a conversation The Coffee Shops crew had after day two of the International Roofing Expo (IRE). Karen Edwards: Day two of the International Roofing Expo ...
The power of precision
By Jessica Bravo. Learn about the relevance and role of rotating clamping beams in today’s modern metal fabrication process. In an episode of MetalTalk™, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with experts from MetalForming to discuss how their cutting-edge metal fabrication technology is shaping the future of the industry. The conversation ...
The rise of automation in coil processing
By Chad Rowe, MetalForming LLC. From the manual coil processing systems of the past to today’s highly automated warehouses, technology has dramatically transformed metalforming. As metal continues to rise in popularity for construction applications, contractors are adopting varying levels of automation to improve efficiency, reduce costs and streamline production. Coil processing ...
The transformative power of modern metal fabrication technologies
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover how today’s machinery is revolutionizing the industry with cutting-edge automation and expert support to meet today’s fabrication challenges. In this episode of MetalTalk™, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with David Prokop, executive vice president of precision sales and Martin König, executive vice president of operations, at MetalForming LLC ...
The Influence of Metal Coil Processing on Roofing
Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by MetalForming Business Development Director Chad Rowe to explore the evolution of metal coil processing and its influence on roofing. From the basic slasher system technology of yesterday to the advanced, fully automated coil warehouses we see today, they talk about how new technologies ...
Metal coil processing 101
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the basics of metal coil processing and its influence on roofing from expert Chad Rowe. In a recent Lunch and Learn, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with MetalForming Business Development Director Chad Rowe to talk about how metal coils are used and processed in ...
The Influence of Metal Coil Processing on Roofing - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with MetalForming Business Development Director Chad Rowe. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: Hello and welcome to another Lunch & Learn from RoofersCoffeeShop. My name is Heidi Ellsworth, and we're here ...
