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By Jonny Suchor. How a contractor’s partnership with Indiana Metal catapulted sales and expanded design goals. In the fast-paced world of construction, efficiency and quality are very important. In this short video, Max Seacrest, from Maximum Contracting, shares his experience working with Indiana Metal, highlighting how this partnership has significantly ...

The metal industry, automation and jobs in the new year

March 7, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. As the labor shortage crosses from 2023 to 2024, industry experts are looking for ways to support employees and optimize new technology. In a MetalTalk webinar kicking off the new year, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke to Geoff Bernstein who is Vicwest’s director of marketing, MetalForming’s president Stephen ...

LIVE from METALCON 2023 with SmartBuild Systems

February 25, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Jonny Suchor. SmartBuild Systems is pioneering efficiency and providing game-changing technology in metal building design. In a live interview at METALCON, Heidi J. Ellsworth learns about the innovative strides made by SmartBuild Systems. Keith Deon, owner of SmartBuild Systems, discusses the remarkable advancements in building design software, primarily focusing on ...

MCS Welcomes Sheffield Metals International

MetalCoffeeShop™ welcomes Sheffield Metals International!

February 24, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Sheffield Metals International is more than just a sheet metal and coil supplier. Their team of metal professionals are dedicated to being a partner for your company through project design and business growth. MetalCoffeeShop®, the industry-leading place to get information on all things metal construction, is pleased to welcome ...

IRE 2024 - That's a wrap!

February 16, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

NWIR Day, product demos, meeting customers and making new friends, we had a full week at IRE! Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had at the end of the International Roofing Expo during our celebratory dinner. Heidi Ellsworth: I thought it was a ...

Sherwin-Williams Power of Color in Contracting

The power of color in contracting

February 15, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Color trends naturally shift. Keeping up with them can be challenging, but can improve your sales. In an episode of MetalCast, Karen Edwards met with Brynn Wildenauer and Kiki Redhead to talk about the importance of color choice. Brynn is an architectural color designer for the ...

Metal that can be formed while cold? Say it isn't so!

February 14, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

By Jonny Suchor. Cold-formed metal framing is a transformative approach in the construction industry. Cold-formed metal framing, a pivotal development in modern construction, offers an innovative approach to building structures. This technique has redefined the construction landscape by using steel framing members, merging traditional methods with contemporary needs. Originating in ...

Revolutionizing metal roofing in Indiana

February 9, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

By Jonny Suchor. See how this contractor's partnership with Indiana Metal helped them dominate their market. Vincent (Vinny) DeMichieli, the owner and founder of New Suburban Roofing and Metal (NSRM), based in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana, shared in a recent TikTok video https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/directory/indiana-metal how Indiana Metal has been ...

We hit the jackpot at IRE Day 1

February 7, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

We had a full day of interviews, seeing old friends and making new ones, handing out swag and rocking the roof with hospitalities! Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after the first full day of the International Roofing Expo. Heidi Ellsworth: We ...