Top October Stories: Hurricane response, port strike and a star-spangled makeover

By Anna Lockhart.  

Here’s what has been trending on the MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) newsroom this past month. 

In the month of October, our readers saw a variety of hot topics from across the industry covered in our articles. One such popular topic revolved around the coverage of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, and how contractors and civilians alike are handling the aftermath. The experts at Adams and Reese provided a breakdown of how businesses, in particular, are faring post Helene and how the historic storm has affected the recovery process for those impacted in its wake.  

Notably, October saw the beginning of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike on the American East Coast. After months of failed negotiations, the strike began October 1 and impacted import traffic spanning the coastlines from Massachusetts down to Texas. Trent Cotney, of Adams and Reese, dived into the need-to-know facts and impact of this strike in his article, providing a closer look at just how this strike would impact the U.S. economy and business owners as a whole.  

Our most read article of the month of October highlights the patriotic metal roof created for veteran Si Robertson, of Duck Dynasty fame, and his home. This reroof project was led by the talented crew of Northeast Louisiana Roofers, a contracting company who wished to give back to the reality TV star for his dedication to serving his country and being a standout citizen and shining light on his love for America on the show. Through a partnership with Owens Corning, having provided the necessary materials, these talented roofers created a standout red, white and blue roof befitting Si’s patriotism.   

Read the top 5 articles:  

5 – Rebuilding after the storm 

4 – Free classified ads for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton response  

3 – Price gouging hotline activated to protect hurricane victims 

2 – East Coast port workers on strike 

1 – A star-spangled makeover for Duck Dynasty star Si Robertson