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MCS Influencers
Crucial Considerations for Metalforming Machinery
MCS Influencer John Kenney says that quality is crucial when picking out a metal roll-forming machine. There are different types of metal-forming machinery in the marketplace. This category can include automated shears and brakes, portable roof panel machines, gutter roll former, edge metal formers and custom laser metal working equipment. This ...
What to Look for in Onsite Rollforming Equipment
Dale Nelson explains what features and capabilities you should consider when looking to buy a rollforming machine. Editor’s note: The following consists of a conversation between MCS editor Karen Edwards and Dale Nelson, President of Roof Hugger. You can listen to the podcast or read the transcript below. Karen Edwards: ...
A Manufacturer's Perspective on Gutter Sales
MCS Influencer Hayley Bohmer says that many roofing companies are incorporating gutter sales into their business because of the shortage of gutter installers. Editor's note: The following is a conversations between MCS' Gina Cali and New Tech Machinery's Account Manager, Hayley Bohmer. You can listen to the interview or read the ...
Building a Good Metal Roof Foundation for Solar
MCS Influencer John Sheridan says that the type of metal roof panel system will make a difference for customer who want solar in the future. Editor’s note: The following consists of a conversation between MCS’ Gina Cali and Sheridan Metal Resources LLC Owner John Sheridan. Gina Cali: Hi John. Thanks for ...
Selling the Correct Size Gutters is Critical
MCS Influencer Mark Standifer explains how to handle the situation when gutters proposed are too small to properly perform. This month’s submittal is coming to you from a blind, somewhere in Central Texas. The feral hogs have been taking a beating this month. We donate these animals to the local ...
Key Considerations to Make When Incorporating Gutters Into Sales
MCS Influencer John Sheridan says that including gutters in a metal roof sales proposal always adds great value. Gutters are a key component to all roofing systems, but there are a few important things to consider when incorporating sales into a metal roof system: Availability. Do manufacturers in your area offer matching ...
How to Take Advantage of Manufacturers' Training Resources
MCS Influencer John Sheridan says that manufacturers often offer their own training resources for new metal roof and wall systems. My first question would be what kind of training are you looking for? Are you a small company that is interested in expanding your product offerings? Are you a large company ...
Solar and Metal Are Better Together
MCS Influencer, Rob Haddock says that metal roofing is the ideal platform for solar panels because of its longevity. Editor's note: The following consists of a conversation between COO Karen Edwards and S-5!'s Founder, Rob Haddock. Karen Edwards: So today, we're going to talk about solar, which I know is a really ...
Why Hands-on Training Can't be Beat
MCS Influencer Rob Haddock says that hands-on training and shadowing are the best ways to train new metal roofing crew members. Editor's note: The following consists of a conversation between COO Karen Edwards and S-5!'s Founder, Rob Haddock. Karen Edwards: We talked about the labor shortage and being hard to find people. ...
The Benefits of a Merit Advancement Program
MCS Influencer Mark Standifer says that offering incentives during a training program is essential for employee improvement. As a contractor should you have a training program? Yes, absolutely. We are going to call this training program MAP, Merit Advancement Program. Not my idea, I stole it. The program starts with a new ...
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