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Articles Tagged with ''metal fabricating''

A drone shot of the IKO plant in Ennis, Texas
Techos y Mas

IKO invierte $60 millones en el mercado de techos metálicos

Las operaciones de techos metálicos de IKO en América del Norte se trasladan a una instalación de 205,000 pies cuadrados al sur de Dallas.
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Art Aisner
July 21, 2025
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La fabricación de techos de metal con revestimiento de piedra en perfiles de teja, listón (shake) y tablilla (shingle) bajo las marcas DECRA y Tilcor comenzó a principios de este año.
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Dignitaries at the IKO ribbon cutting in Ennis, Texas
Plant Opening

IKO Opens $60M Metal Roofing Plant in Texas

IKO’s North American metal roofing operations move to 205,000 square-foot facility south of Dallas.
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Art Aisner
July 18, 2025
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Manufacturing of stone-coated metal roofing in tile, shake, and shingle profiles under the DECRA and Tilcor brands began earlier this year at the new Ennis facility.


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On June 4, U.S. aluminum tariffs surged to 50%, doubling the previous 25% rate and pushing domestic metal premiums to all-time highs.
News Analysis

Metal Prices Spike in Latest Trade Salvo

As Court of International Trade decisions collide with new levies, roofers face unprecedented material price hikes and labor‑cost pressures
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 4, 2025
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Aluminum and steel tariffs doubled on June 4, spiking prices 54% and straining construction budgets. Contractors face rising costs, labor shortages and shrinking margins amid the most aggressive trade stance in decades.


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Roofing Products

Garland Introduces R-Mer Force Coping

Anchor chairs and a snap-on design eliminate need for exposed fasteners
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 22, 2025
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Garland's R-Mer Force Coping features anchor chairs and a snap-on design to eliminate the need for exposed fasteners, ensuring a watertight performance and ease of installation.


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Roofing Technology

Fabral Unveils ROOF Software Solution for Sheet Metal Industry

Software solution streamlines ordering and modifying metal roofing parts
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 11, 2025
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Fabral is introducing ROOF, a software solution for the sheet metal industry, providing a user-friendly experience for ordering and designing metal roofing parts 24/7.


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GAF is expanding TimberSteel Roofing distribution in the Mid-Atlantic and South, adding new colors to the palette.
Manufacturer News

GAF’s TimberSteel Roofing System Now Available in More Markets and Colors

Metal system offers beauty, strength, and affordability
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
March 27, 2025
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GAF expands its TimberSteel premium metal roofing to the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, offering durability, fast installation and eight colors. 


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An aluminum extrusion warehouse in Texas.
News Analysis

METALCON: Webinar Charts the Future of Metal Construction and Design

A recent METALCON webinar addresses anxiety in the roofing and broader construction industry as tariff uncertainty skyrockets
Fiona Maguire O'Shea, a staff wrter for METALCON.
Fiona Maguire-O'Shea
March 24, 2025
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Tariffs, supply chain woes, and market shifts challenge metal construction. Experts at METALCON stress adaptability as pricing volatility and policy uncertainty persist.


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Metal tariffs are putting tremendous pressure on contractors.
News Analysis

Metal Fatigue: Tariffs Erode Roofers Confidence as Overhead Increases

Roofing and exterior contractors, among others within the building envelope, are feeling the weight
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
March 24, 2025
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Rising steel and aluminum costs, driven by tariffs and global shifts, are shaking up U.S. construction — especially roofing. Contractors face tough choices: absorb costs, pass them on, or rethink materials.


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S-5! has partnered with Sustainable Technologies.
Strategic Partnership

S-5!, Sustainable Technologies Form Strategic Joint Venture

Collaboration seeks to offer better facet mount solutions
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
March 11, 2025
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S-5! partners with Sustainable Technologies to launch Facet Mount, a universal solution for single-ply roofs, enhancing solar, HVAC and accessory installations.


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CMME 2025 is scheduled for March 11-13, 2025 in Peachtree, Ga.
Event News

CIDAN Machinery Group Announces CMME 2025: Metal Fabrication Event

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
March 3, 2025
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CIDAN announces CMME 2025, a three-day event on March 11-13, 2025 in Peachtree City, offering hands-on machine demos, expert insights, and networking to advance metal fabrication.


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