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S-5! announces 50 new patents
Doubling down on innovation in 2024. S-5!, the global leader of metal roof attachments, announces the addition of 50 new patents issued in 2024 alone, bringing the total number of patents issued to 194 since its first patent application in 1991. These patents are issued by global patent agencies across multiple regions, ...
New talent, new voices and new innovations
By Jessica Bravo. Our industry can help fill the gaps in labor by providing financial support and encouraging a more diverse population to pursue a career in roofing! National Women in Roofing (NWIR), an organization that supports and advances the careers of female-identifying roofing professionals, and S-5!, the ...
S-5! promotes Shawn Haddock to vice president of operations to drive growth
S-5!, the leading authority on metal roof attachment solutions, has promoted Shawn Haddock, its first-ever employee, to vice president of operations. In this new role, Shawn Haddock is responsible for the development and training of field application engineers who provide hands-on support to installers around the world. Now based in Texas, ...
Attaching MLPEs to modules is quick and easy with innovative Mount by S-5!
By Ali Turner, S-5! A universal solution that simplifies your solar installation. There’s an exciting new solution that will allow solar installers to save time and money on their next project. Module-level power electronics (MLPEs), including optimizers, microinverters and rapid shutdown devices, can now be mounted in under 10 seconds. How? S-5! ...
Top October stories: Surviving storms, building futures and giving back
By Emma Peterson. October has come to a close, but there’s still time to catch up on some of the biggest stories from RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) that came out this past month! October was a month of headlines and for many, hardship. In Florida, residents found themselves facing the ...
S-5! expands reach with new distribution partner in Oregon
Metallion Industries turns to S-5! to meet demands with high-quality solutions. S-5!, the original inventor of engineered, manufactured, metal roof attachments, announces its new partnership with Oregon-based company, Metallion Industries. As an authorized distributor, the company will offer the complete range of S-5! mounting solutions throughout the Pacific Northwest. “Our customers need ...
Butyl sealant: A critical component in metal roofing
By Ali Turner, Content Writer, S-5! Discover the power of butyl! Are you familiar with butyl sealant? Perhaps you’ve heard of it, and maybe you’ve even used it. For those new to metal roofing, butyl might be a new concept for you. This blog will introduce you to butyl sealant and explain ...
Top September stories: Acquisitions, website launches and giving back to the industry
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) this past September. September turned out to be a busy month full of important news and exciting announcements for the industry. Kingspan announced their acquisition of IB Roof Systems, marking their entrance into the U.S. market. This move ...
Two-day metal roofing systems course to take place at the University of Wisconsin
This is the best “crash course” available for sales personnel in-industry. Metal roofing expert, Rob Haddock, presents Metal Roofing Systems at the University of Wisconsin Madison’s School of Engineering on December 5-6, 2024. If you design, install, commission, maintain or repair metal roofing systems, this course will provide you with the tools ...
Building careers from the ground up
By Dani Sheehan. Where was this when we were in school? See how one camp is changing the game for girls in construction. When Shelly Higgins, architectural and national accounts director with S-5!®, isn’t busy with her day job, she’s dedicated to building something even more important: the next generation ...
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