The largest, most accomplished edge metal systems manufacturer in North America. Your trusted go-to expert in the commercial roofing industry, Metal-Era boasts the broadest portfolio of tested roofing and building envelope solutions in the industry. We pride ourselves on being approachable and focused, improving the processes and productivity of architects, consultants, contractors, and distributors all while protecting our family and neighbors where they work.

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Pre-Engineered Edge Metal Solutions

Streamline Operations, Reduce Labor Costs, and Grow Profits with Pre-Engineered Edge Metal Solutions. Finding the right products that meet the building requirements, fit within your schedule, and most importantly, reduce your labor time and costs, can make a big difference in your bottom line. This is especially true in the case of roofing: one of the last steps in the construction process, when it’s vital to finish the project on time. Contrary to your typical shop fabricated metal, Metal-Era’s pre-engineered roof edge systems are designed to maximize contractor efficiencies. With a simple installation process and no on-site fabrication required, you can complete the job and move on to your next project quicker. We help you stay on schedule with effective ordering systems, the largest on-hand inventory in the industry, and a nationwide support network. And it all comes with the confidence of being backed by the best wind and performance warranties available. With Metal-Era you keep your project moving, your customers happy, and your bottom line strong.

At-A-Glance

• Designed to provide simple installation and labor savings

• Largest onsite inventory and quick-to-ship options available

• Backed by some of the strongest warranties in the industry

• ​Tested exacting standards, including ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1, FM Approvals, and Miami-Dade County

Wood Nailer Alternative Products

What if you didn’t need a wood nailer? Metal-Era makes using a wood nailer obsolete. The roof perimeter and corners serve as the first line of defense against severe winds, rain, hail, storms, tornados, hurricanes, and much more. If the edge fails, the entire roof system is in jeopardy. Replacing old wood nailers at the building perimeter with Eliminailer-T or EdgeBox RI significantly reduces the risk of failure and helps protect the entire roof system from costly damages and blow off.

Wood Nailer Alternative Benefits:

• Strengthens and protects the roof perimeter

• Reduces the risk of roof system failures

• Creates a consistent, secure edge for roof assembly attachment

Eliminailer is a next generation nailer design, delivering exceptional roof edge protection.

• 215 mph lifetime wind warranty

• Offers an average savings of 89% on labor

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Metal-Era Products

Finding the right products that meet the building requirements, fit within your schedule, and most importantly, reduce your labor time and costs, can make a big difference in your bottom line. This is especially true in the case of roofing: one of the last steps in the construction process, when it’s vital to finish the project on time.

Contrary to your typical shop fabricated metal, Metal-Era’s pre-engineered roof edge systems are designed to maximize contractor efficiencies. With a simple installation process and no on-site fabrication required, you can complete the job and move on to your next project quicker. We help you stay on schedule with effective ordering systems, the largest on-hand inventory in the industry, and a nationwide support network. And it all comes with the confidence of being backed by the best wind and performance warranties available. With Metal-Era you keep your project moving, your customers happy, and your bottom line strong.

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Regional Technical Sales

Metal-Era’s Regional Technical Services team is a nationwide team of technicians available to customers for complimentary measurements, job ordering, and training.

• Save time and money by having their experts measure and order your jobs, reducing/eliminating errors

• Expert technical advice on-site at no charge

• Ensure proper coverage of challenging components

• Field measurement details are provided by the RTS, protecting the installing contractor of any mismeasurement

• Metal-Era products comply with ANSI/SPRI ES-1, FM, Miami Dade, and Florida Building Code for IBC compliance

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Building Envelope Solutions

Metal is not just what we do, it is who we are. We know the value of metal as a corporate identity and are passionate about providing solutions that bring the design and intent of the building to life.

We provide a single-source solution for metal envelope prototype, design, and supply to realize your perfected building and brand vision. Building design is complicated. It needs to meet aesthetic requirements, be functional for the people that live, work, and visit the building, and, most importantly, provide protection for those occupations. We operate at the cross-section of where form meets function. We proudly boast the broadest portfolio of tested metal envelope solutions in the market with the highest wind speed warranties in the industry. Over 75% of our standard products are tested and meet ANSI/SPRI, Miami Dade, and Florida Product Approval. 

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Our SPEQ Promise: Speed, Protection, Expertise, Quality.

Everything we do at Metal-Era is built around our SPEQ Promise of Speed, Protection, Expertise and Quality. You’ll find it in every aspect of our business … from our quick turnaround times on quotes and customer requests, and the continual reduction of lead times, to our high-wind warranties and commitment to providing customized solutions to fit unique needs. We have a long history and strong reputation in the industry, with long-tenured employees who are trained to tackle complicated projects and geared towards improving processes every day. We top it all off with investments back into the company, purchasing top-of-the-line equipment and robotics and running independent testing of our products. Our team works hard to deliver the SPEQ Promise to our customers every day.

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Our Commitment to Sustainability

We take pride in our commitment to sustainability through continual environmental, social, and economic initiatives, both internally and externally. We strive to help our customers achieve their own sustainability goals by extending the serviceable life of the building envelope. Our aim is to provide sustainable roofing products, to protect the environment, and to practice corporate responsibility through our everyday operations and continued recycling efforts. 95% of the materials we use for our products are sustainable, including our reusable extruded aluminum bar and recyclable galvanized steel covers.

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Your Florida Edge Metal Connection: Dedicated Local Experts Ready to Serve

Have you connected with Rolando and David, your local Florida representatives for everything Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems?

Rolando Figueroa

A lifelong Floridian with over 20 years of experience in commercial roofing, Rolando Figueroa is an enthusiastic specialist in this market.

Rolando partners with contractors, private label membrane partners, architects, and specifiers to provide dedicated service, support, and products tailored to their project’s unique needs. Consider Rolando as your personal resource for all things edge metal! You can reach Rolando directly at Rolando.Figueroa@MTL-Holdings.com or 813-293-3597.

David White

In addition to Rolando, take advantage of David White's expertise as your Florida Regional Technical Sales teammate.

David makes for a great wingman, and he is especially skilled at complimentary roof measurements, take-offs, training, and on-site demos. Plus, David is exclusively equipped with the Falcon Roof Measurement Tool, which is accurate to tenths of a degree and thousandths of an inch and produces a plug-and-play installation guidemap. Feel free to connect with David at David.White@MTL-Holdings.com and 386-564-7880.

Your Texas Edge Metal Connection: Dedicated Local Experts Ready to Serve

Have you connected with Melissa, Ruben, and Connor, your local Texas representatives for everything Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems?

Melissa Richey

A Texan with over 25 years of experience in construction manufacturing and commercial roofing, Melissa Richey is an enthusiastic specialist in this market.

Melissa partners with contractors, private label membrane partners, architects, and specifiers to provide dedicated service, support, and products tailored to their project’s unique needs. Consider Melissa as your personal resource for all things edge metal! You can reach Melissa directly at Melissa.Richey@MTL-Holdings.com
or 214-604-8114.

Ruben Aguirre & Connor Cade 

In addition to Melissa, take advantage of Ruben Aguirre and Connor Cade's expertise as your Texas Regional Technical Sales teammates.

Ruben and Connor make for great wingmen, and are especially skilled at complimentary roof measurements, take-offs, and training. Plus, both are exclusively equipped with the Falcon Roof Measurement Tool, which is accurate to tenths of a degree and thousandths of an inch and produces a plug-and-play installation guidemap. Feel free to contact Ruben at Ruben.Aguirre@MTL-Holdings.com or 512-468-8993 and to contact Connor at Connor.Cade@MTL-Holdings.com or 469-734-7553!

Latest Podcasts

Brad Van Dam - State of the Industry

S5:E32 Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Brad Van Dam on this Roofing Road Trips episode to discuss the State of the Roofing Industry. Coming off the recent Roofing Day in D.C. in April of 2023, Heidi and Brad talk about top advocacy issues, what is happening with the supply ...
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Brad Van Dam - The Essentials of Edge Metal

S1:E13 Heidi J. Ellsworth meets up with Brad Van Dam of MTL Holdings to talk Edge Metal! Roofers know the importance of edge metal for overall roof performance, and we want to talk about that! Under the umbrella of MTL Holdings, Metal-Era and Hickman are the largest and most accomplished edge ...
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Eric Younkin - Rooftop Technology Expands

S4:E75 Heidi J. Ellsworth road trips to the Midwest to virtually meet with Eric Younkin, MTL’s VP of Product and Engineered Services. MTL Holdings, which is the parent company of Metal-Era, Hickman Edge Systems and Citadel Architectural Products, is changing the look of the rooftop with Falcon technology. Eric and Heidi ...
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Latest Classifieds

National Sales Manager, Glass & Glazing

Job Type: Full-time Description: MTL Holdings is the parent company of Metal-Era, Hickman Edge Systems, and Citadel Architectural Products. Together, MTL's family of brands holds the broadest portfolio of tested roofing and building envelope securement solutions on the market. The teams are driven by their shared purpose to protect the community at ...
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Regional Technical Sales - Southeast

Job Type: Full-time Description: MTL Holdings is the parent company of Metal-Era, Hickman Edge Systems, and Citadel Architectural Products. Together, MTL's family of brands holds the broadest portfolio of tested roofing and building envelope securement solutions on the market. The teams are driven by their shared purpose to protect the community at ...
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Regional Technical Sales - Midwest/Ohio

Regional Technical Sales Representative About the Company MTL Holdings is the parent company of Metal-Era, LLC and Hickman Edge Systems. Together, Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems hold the broadest portfolio of tested roofing and building envelope perimeter securement solutions on the market. We design and manufacture building envelope components that keep our ...
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Metal-Era Video Playlist

To learn more about Metal-Era, visit their RCS directory and visit their YouTube! Contractor Labor Shortage Solutions: Pre-Engineered vs Shop Fabricated Edge Metal Metal Era Overview 2016 Video Introducing Eliminailer Anchor-Tite Fascia Installation VentZone Systems Indoor Air Quality with Heat or Energy Recovery Advances in Residential Asphalt Roofing Systems Hi-Perf Intake Vent Hi-Perf Ridge Vent Slope-to-Slope Hi-Perf Ridge Vent ...
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Episode 20 - Gearing up for Trade Show Season, Company Expansions and Lower Prices

Join Heidi and Karen every Friday to hear what they have to say about all the happenings within the roofing industry. The 20th episode of our Weekly Blend series is here! Join President Heidi J. Ellsworth and COO Karen L. Edwards for another exciting episode of this RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) original ...
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