Fabricating Metals for Easier Access and Conveniency

By Yvette Cruz. 

Work smarter not harder with CIDAN’s machinery.  

Heidi J. Ellsworth meets up with Ryan King from CIDAN in this interview at the North East Roofing Contractor Association (NERCA) 2023 tradeshow. Bringing the viewers at home a taste of this convention, Heidi talks with Ryan about machinery and the automation to make tasks easier to accomplish for contractors.  

CIDAN Machinery Group is known for their ability to fabricate metal roofing sheets and has been around for over a century. Being back at a public event since COVID-19, Ryan acknowledges that the labor shortage is still something that everyone struggles with not just nationally but globally. “We’re noticing in the industry [that] automation is everything because the labor force is still tough. Being able to have your sheet metal and making your team  more efficient, without having them work harder is key. That's the biggest thing we've seen in the last several years really, is that automation, that streamlined efficiency that they can now do on their own, in their own shops is really key.” 

Unfortunately, there weren’t any machines at the NERCA show, but they did bring footage of what their machines can do and offer. Ryan mentions that they will bring their machines to IRE (International Roofing Exp) later in 2023, for firsthand experiences.  

Seeing the labor force shrink over the years, automations are truly the future of the industry and pathways to new technologies. Especially when it comes to efficiency in the field. Contractors need to be able to keep a smooth and steady workflow, and being deprived of labor can cause a lot of delays and unnecessary stress. 

Learn more about CIDAN Machinery in their Coffee Shop Directory or visit www.cidanmachinery.com. 

About Yvette 

Yvette Cruz is a writer for RoofersCoffeeShop, MetalCoffeeShop and AskARoofer. She is also a dedicated background actor for various film projects. Besides work, she spends her time with her family, reading and cooking.