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Central States Manufacturing, Inc.
Metal is for everyone
By Anna Lockhart. As metal building materials continue to rise in popularity, it’s time for contractors across the building envelope to get in on the action! For superstar brands like Central States Manufacturing, the International Roofing Expo (IRE) is the perfect place to show off their latest product offerings ...
Sentry door and hallway line expands with new accessories to enhance performance, comfort, automation and accessibility
Central States Inc. launches roll-up door motor in latest expansion of accessory offerings in innovative Sentry line of door and hallway systems for improved ventilation, energy efficiency, ease of operation and accessibility for self-storage applications. Along with the new EasyRoller™ 14 Door Opener roll-up door motor, other new Sentry accessory additions ...
Raising the self-storage standard
By Jenny Yu. Central States Manufacturing continues to expand its Sentry lineup with security-focused innovations for modern storage projects. An exciting new product has hit the market: Central States Manufacturing’s Sentry self-storage combo latch. In further expanding its impressive Sentry product line, Central States Manufacturing establishes itself as a ...
Braving the storm with metal
By Central States Manufacturing. Metal roofing provides next-level resilience in the face of harsh weather conditions. Today, severe weather conditions are no longer a what if, but when. As storms and climates grow increasingly volatile across the United States, this new normal has changed the way home and building ...
Central States announces industry-leading Saberis integration for easy customer ordering
Central Link sends quote data to Saberis in just one to two seconds with a single click, helping customers get back to their day-to-day faster. Central States Inc. is making customer ordering easier than ever through a new integration with the Saberis platform, a leading middleware system serving the lumber and ...
Keeping safe under lock and key
By Anna Lockhart. Central States provides peace of mind for their self-storage customers with their latest latch product launch. In a recent episode of the MetalCast™ podcast, host Karen Edwards sat down with Andrew Wilson, chief engineering and innovation officer for Central States Manufacturing, to discuss the brand’s latest ...
Central States appoints Kurt Weaver incoming CEO, as current CEO Jim Silker transitions to chairman role
Following an extensive national search, Central States Inc. is excited to announce Kurt Weaver as the incoming chief executive officer for the enterprise business, including Central States Manufacturing, Central States Building Works and Elevate Structures. The appointment comes more than two years after current CEO Jim Sliker was elected chairman ...
The rise of self-storage and metal buildings: A perfect partnership for growth
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Explore the trends, benefits and future of metal construction in the self-storage sector. The self-storage industry continues to be one of the most resilient and steadily growing sectors in commercial construction. Driven by lifestyle changes, population mobility and evolving business needs, self-storage has become a critical part of ...
What metal roofing can do for your business
By Anna Lockhart. Learn the importance of optimizing your business opportunities and offerings by adding metal roofing to your line up! Live from The Coffee Shops™ sound stage at the 2026 International Roofing Expo, Karen Edwards sat down with Melissa Dunson from Central States Manufacturing to discuss the ...
Central States introduces new Sentry self-storage latch and combo latch, delivering versatility along with enhanced strength and security
Central States continues its commitment to providing durable, cost-effective solutions that help customers enhance security, extend product life and reduce long-term maintenance. Central States Inc., a leader in metal construction materials and services for a wide variety of industries, including self-storage, has launched a new Sentry self-storage combo latch, designed to ...
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