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Central States Manufacturing, Inc.
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 ...
Revealing the 2026 Metal Construction News Hall of Fame inductees
Honoring industry leaders for lifetimes of contribution and service to the metal industry. In 2012, the Metal Constructon News Hall of Fame was formed through a collaboration with the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA), Metal Construction Association (MCA) and Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) to recognize "those individuals who ...
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 ...
Innovation, education and the momentum moving the industry forward
Across the show floor, soundstage interviews and educational sessions, IRE 2026 made it clear that the roofing industry is not standing still. While community defines the heart of the International Roofing Expo (IRE), innovation defines its pace. From AI-driven tools and smarter products to immersive booths and hands-on demonstrations, our ...
Innovación, educación y el impulso que mueve a la industria hacia adelante
En todo el piso de exhibición, las entrevistas en el escenario y las sesiones educativas, IRE 2026 dejó en claro que la industria del techado no se está quedando quieta. Mientras la comunidad define el corazón de la International Roofing Expo (IRE), la innovación define su ritmo. Desde herramientas impulsadas ...
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