Central States Manufacturing, Inc.
Why roofers are expanding their services beyond the roof
By Jesse Sanchez. More contractors are embracing siding offerings — and metal is leading the charge. The roofing industry is experiencing a notable shift as contractors look beyond shingles and slopes to seize new opportunities in siding. One key driver behind this expansion? Metal siding. In this episode of Roofing ...
Bringing clients' visions to life with Central States
By Emma Peterson. From design tools to quoting systems, this platform can help you simplify even the most complex workflows. In a new episode of MetalCast, Megan Ellsworth talked with Zach Coats and Delton Rhodes of Central States Manufacturing about their new digital platform – Central Link. This platform provides ...
Why metal roofing is booming
By Dani Sheehan. With growing consumer interest, strong product performance and robust industry support, metal roofing is one of the most exciting growth areas in construction today. Once seen as niche or primarily commercial, metal roofing is gaining ground with homeowners who are more informed and value-driven than ever before. ...
SkillsUSA 2025 is heating up!
By Emma Peterson. How the industry has come together to support the next generation of professionals. The 2025 SkillsUSA competition is coming to a close at the end of June with the SkillsUSAChampionships! This is the premier showcase of the United States’ most highly skilled career and technical education students. ...
Zach Coats and Delton Rhodes - Metal Quoting Tools That Work - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Central States’ General Manager of Sales Operations, Zach Coats, and Central States’ Account Manager Delton Rhodes. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to MetalCast, the podcast where we're turning up the heat ...
What you need to know about tariffs and government policy
By Dani Sheehan. With changes happening every day, learn from industry experts to understand the policies, prices and pressures shaping roofing this season. From material price hikes to supply chain slowdowns, federal tariffs and trade negotiations are quietly reshaping the roofing industry. In a recent Coffee Conversations®, made possible by supporters like ...
Making it count: Capturing homeowner attention in a fast-paced world
By Anna Lockhart. In the day and age of social media and short attention spans, it’s critical to have a simplistic, yet catchy marketing strategy. Does your messaging meet the cut? In a recent Coffee Conversations sponsored by Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), host Karen Edwards sat down with ...
Central States Inc. welcomes new manufacturing unit president
Doug Watts joins in leadership role as longtime President Tim Ruger transitions to chief strategy officer to provide additional focus to strategic initiatives. Central States Inc., a leader in metal building components, roofing and building packages, announces Doug Watts has joined the 100% employee-owned business as Central States manufacturing president. Watts ...
Homeowner Marketing Mastery
In this episode of Coffee Conversations, sponsored by Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), Karen Edwards will talk with a panel of experts about marketing to homeowners in this day and age. Homeowners are harder to reach than ever, so how are today’s top contractors getting their attention? Join Renee Ramey of ...
Elevate Structures expands beyond storage
New capabilities extend to multifamily, hospitality, student housing and education sector; builder adds new executive staff and updated website to reflect market expansion. Elevate Structures has long been recognized as the nation’s prominent single source provider in the self-storage industry, known for its innovative construction solutions and customer-first focus. However, the ...
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