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Our professional family: Celebrating our employee owners
By Dave Barr, Central States Manufacturing. At Central States Manufacturing, our employees are partners, and we practice open book management to empower them to make the best decisions for our customers. Good work and good business are a product of good people. The marketing team at Metal Central recently took ...
The ultimate roofing panel profile series
By Jonny Suchor. Choosing the optimal panel for a roof can be overwhelming. Read below to learn about high-quality panel options to help you make an informed decision. Metal Central is a go-to source for metal building components. Ordering from Metal Central will ensure you get the right products for ...
The Best Protection Against Rusty Steel
By Dave Barr, Central States Manufacturing Inc. Ensure metal will last as long as you need it with this AZ35 coating. The development of metal materials has improved with the advancement in technology and the spread of new knowledge within the industry. One such product is AZ35 coating, which provides ...
Learn What’s Trending in Steel
By Andrew Wilson, Central States Manufacturing. The steel market is more unpredictable than usual as pricing continues to rapidly rise and fall. Editor’s note: Andrew Wilson, vice president of supply chain for Central States Manufacturing and Metal Central shares his observations about steel trends from May 2023. Traditionally, ...
Give Homeowners a Durable Metal Roof They Can Trust With Panel-Loc Plus™
By Anna Lockhart. Panel-Loc Plus™ is a durable, versatile metal panel that home and building owners trust to protect their buildings from the elements for decades! The most popular metal panel from Metal Central, the Panel-Loc Plus™ is a great choice for any home or building owner looking ...
Weld-free and Easy to Install Bolt-up Buildings
By Dave Barr, Metal Central. The Centra™ series from Metal Central is a great solution for those looking for an easy to assemble shop, garage or agricultural building. The Centra™ series from Metal Central provides buyers with a quick and simple installation process that requires no welding to erect ...
Embracing Innovation Leaves the Door Open for New Initiatives
By Yvette Cruz. Central States Manufacturing emphasizes the significance of their business concept at NFBA 2023. At the National Frame Building Association (NFBA) annual expo, Heidi J. Ellsworth met up with Eric Navarro from Central States Manufacturing to highlight some of their products. Eric has been working with ...
Looking Back on 1.9-million Miles Steered
By Dave Barr, Metal Central. Sharing his journey, Johnny Johnson recounts the beginning of his career. How many miles does it take to reach the moon and back? According to Google, it takes approximately 477,710 miles. Johnny Johnson, an employee-owner driver for Central States Manufacturing, has driven more than ...
Steel Trends in March 2023
By Andrew Wilson, Vice President, Supply Chain, Central States Manufacturing. The steel market is forever changing, and recent events have shifted prices significantly. In the few months since sharing an update on the steel market, there have been many shifts in the trade. From a $200/ton drop in price ...
Why Being Employee-owned Helps This Company Continue to Flourish
By Cass Jacoby. In an ESOP conversation with Chief Financial Officer Chad Ware, Metal Central highlights how employee stake in the company has built a culture of care. Spend a few days at a Central States Manufacturing plant, office or Metal Central location and you will hear the term ...
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