Magnificent Metal Monday

In this time where face-to-face trade shows, meetings and conventions have come to a screeching halt, perhaps this amazing renovation and expansion of the Miami Beach Convention Center can provide a ray of hope for this temporarily decimated industry sector. Featured in their October issue, Building Design + Construction reported, “The project was built with …

Is Metal Roofing Right for Your home?

If your home needs a new roof, you might be comparing the pros and cons of different roofing materials. After all, there are plenty of choices out there; from slate to asphalt, clay and metal, it can feel a bit overwhelming trying to find the ideal roof design for your home.

Heidtman Steel Products Purchases Bradbury Levelers

Heidtman Steel Products, Inc. and The Bradbury Co., Inc. are pleased to announce Heidtman Steel has purchased two 17-Roll Bradbury Auto-Selective™ Hydraulic Levelers. Each will be installed in Heidtman’s existing push/pull pickling lines in Butler, IN, and in Granite City, IL. Both will have the capability of levelling 0.250” down to 0.050” material thickness

New Product Alert! Introducing the Eave Master by Swenson Shear

Swenson Shear is proud to introduce the Eave Master. This durable machine is the latest addition to the SnapTable collection and is designed to notch and hem eave cuts. The Eave Master provides a consistent cut on straight runs and is perfect for use in any commercial job.

6 Reasons Why Face to Face Interaction is Important

Why are trade shows like METALCON Important? Well, let’s try and answer that question for you. The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about a trade show’s importance is the interaction. That’s right interaction, according to Webster’s Dictionary it means; mutual or reciprocal action or influence. It isn’t a concept that is new to our world …

METALCON Opens Registration for Its 2017 Conference Program A Unique Blend of New Technology and Field Techniques

Newton, Mass., June 21, 2017 – For nearly 30 years, METALCON has maintained its reputation of providing the newest ideas and products for the metal construction industry. This year’s conference sessions continues this trend with a select mix of topics about market and workforce development, field techniques and the role of technology in the industry. 

RHEINZINK CLADS ROOF AND WALLS OF UNIQUE “ART BARN” PROJECT

Whether it’s an “art barn” as he likes to call it or a “mini-museum” as others refer to it, the new 4,500 sq. ft. art and entertainment structure on the residential estate of billionaire Steve Tisch in Beverly Hills is a stunner.  Tisch is a noted Hollywood producer and also chairman and EVP of the …

Standing Seam Roofing Machines: In-Factory Vs. Portable?

By Ron Schell & Tom Laird, New Tech Machinery In-Factory Vs. Portable Rollforming Equipment: How to shop for, buy, finance and pick the best machine for you. The world of metal roofing is dominated by rollformers. Metal rollforming machines incorporate a progression of forming rollers or tooling sets to form many different standing seam roofing …