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Catching up with Metal-Era and Hickman at IRE 2024!
By Anna Lockhart. Live from the trade show floor, viewers got an up-close look at the latest and greatest metal roofing systems! At the 2024 International Roofing Expo, RoofersCoffeeShop® team member, Lauren White, caught up with Jason Hildenbrand of MTL Holdings, parent company of Metal-Era and Hickman Edge ...
New technological innovations and the lifesaving role of building codes
By Jonny Suchor. Learn about the impact of MTL Holdings' robotic manufacturing and the value of building codes for roofing excellence. In a Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth conversed with Eric Younkin, vice president of products and engineered services at MTL Holdings, a parent company of ...
Carlisle Companies to acquire MTL Holdings, a leader in edge Metal and non-insulated architectural wall systems
Carlisle sets new standards in the architectural metal market. Acquisition is consistent with Vision 2030 strategy to acquire superior building envelope products and solutions within Carlisle’s existing core MTL’s track record of above market growth for pre-fabricated edge metal driven by the same strong trends seen in Carlisle’s existing core businesses, and ...
How new testing standards have changed to address weather hazards
By Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems. Let the experts at Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems guide you through the new ANSI/SPRI GT-1 testing standard and how it protects contractors and building owners. In 2021, the International Building Code (IBC) was updated to include ANSI/SPRI GT-1. ANSI/SPRI GT-1 is a test ...
SPRI and beyond: The power of collaboration
By Anna Lockhart. Previous SPRI President, Brad Van Dam, shares industry insights into the benefits of collaboration for the betterment of the industry’s future and shaping roofing standards. In a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Brad Van Dam of ...
Everything you need to know about ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1
By Metal-Era. Find out the answers to the most common questions the metal professionals receive regarding the test standards for edge systems. As the largest manufacturer of edge metal systems in all of North America, Metal-Era customers often submit questions regarding the industry, products and other related topics. ...
Brad Van Dam – A SPRI Year of Success - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Brad Van Dam of Metal-Era. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey across the world of roofing. From fascinating interviews ...
Busting myths about edge system testing standards
By Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems. There are many myths about the ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 test standards floating around the community, and it’s time to put them to rest! ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 refers to the test standard for edge systems in low slope-roofing. Testing standards are incredibly important to ensuring that a ...
Recent technological advances and risk mitigation strategies in the roofing industry
By Jonny Suchor. New innovative technology is helping increase efficiency in the roofing industry, and adherence to building codes can save your business. In a recent Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth talked with Eric Younkin, the vice president of products and engineered services at MTL Holdings, parent ...
Enhancing the environment with each roof edge
By Metal-Era®. A well-designed roof edge system can significantly reduce a building’s carbon footprint and extend its lifecycle. Understand the function of this vital building component and let it inform your sustainable solutions. A building’s roof edge system is a critical component of its design and can significantly impact its ...
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