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Natural Disasters

IBHS Findings on L.A. Fires Reinforces Systems-Based Mitigation

January 5, 2026

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety released findings that show how a Class A roof, among other improvements, can help mitigate risks and damage when a wildfire sweeps through neighborhoods.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Worthington to Buy Metal Roofing Firm LSI for $205M

Deal adds metal roof clips and retrofit solutions to portfolio

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 30, 2025

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Worthington Enterprises has agreed to acquire LSI Group, a leading U.S. manufacturer of standing seam metal roof components, for about $205 million, strengthening its position in commercial roofing and retrofit markets.

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Latinos en Techado

Instalación de paneles fotovoltaicos sin rieles: ¡Sí, es posible!

La tecnología sin rieles de S-5! revoluciona la instalación fotovoltaica con mayor rapidez, menor peso y hasta 25% de ahorro en costos

December 26, 2025

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Instalar paneles solares sin rieles ya no es una idea futurista. Con el sistema PVKIT de S-5!, fabricantes estadounidenses y expertos del sector están demostrando que es posible montar módulos directamente sobre techos metálicos, reduciendo tiempos de instalación, peso estructural y costos, sin sacrificar desempeño ni seguridad.

Boards & Committees

MCA Names 2026 Officers; Slattery First Female Chair

Members elected an executive committee including Bill Hartford (vice chair), David Stermer (treasurer) and Chandler Barden (secretary), alongside a board of industry directors serving three-year terms.

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 9, 2025

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Lee Ann Slattery of ATAS International will lead the Metal Construction Association in 2026, marking the group’s first woman chair.

Roofing Products

Elevate Expands AdvantEdge Metal Edge Portfolio in 2025

Elevate’s AdvantEdge metal edge systems have grown into a comprehensive portfolio of pre-manufactured solutions

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 12, 2025

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Elevate’s AdvantEdge perimeter lineup now offers one of the industry’s most extensive selections of pre-manufactured fascia, coping, gutters, and accessories engineered for durability, ES-1 compliance, and clean architectural lines.

METALCON 2025

Top Products Shine at METALCON 2025 in Las Vegas

Innovative exhibitors showcased cutting-edge metal design and construction products, competing for the coveted Top Products Award

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 7, 2025

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Nearly 1,000 industry professionals voted to recognize the most groundbreaking innovations in metal design and construction at METALCON 2025, where the top three winners were unveiled in Las Vegas, Nev.

Obituary

Angelo Borzillo, Co-Inventor of Gavalume, Dies at 92

Borzillo was an inductee to the Metal Construction Hall of Fame

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 28, 2025

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Borzillo passed away on Oct. 11, 2025, at the age of 92, leaving behind a transformative legacy that continues to shape the steel and metal building industries worldwide.

Metal Roofing

Metal Roofing Alliance Honors Two Standout Projects

Award-winning homes in Florida and Washington highlight how metal roofs protect against hurricanes, wildfires, and extreme weather

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 28, 2025

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The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has announced two national winners of its quarterly Best Residential Metal Roofing Project competition, showcasing the durability, beauty, and climate-ready performance of modern metal roofing systems from coast to coast.

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Metal Roofing

The Benefits of Choosing Metal Roof Systems Made in the U.S.A.

Meeting the Moment with On-Site Rollforming and American-Made Metal Roof Panels

Mike Weis

October 22, 2025

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Volatility from tariffs sets the stage for metal roofing contractors looking to create a resilient business model.

METALCON 2025

AkzoNobel Unveils Energy-Curing Tech at METALCON 2025

AkzoNobel will showcase its coatings, debut the IONOMY ecosystem, and demonstrate digital tools that simplify color selection and boost production efficiency.

BNP Media Staff

October 21, 2025

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AkzoNobel Coil & Extrusion Coatings returns to METALCON 2025 to highlight its industry-leading coil and extrusion technologies—along with IONOMY, a new not-for-profit partnership helping manufacturers transition toward energy curing and sustainable production.