METALCON
Home is where the family business is
By Dani Sheehan. It’s easy to see why this son followed in his father’s footsteps working at the family company. When the technology is right, the product sells itself. With the roofing industry already being a close-knit community with many family operated businesses, it was only natural that Nate Cougar ...
Innovations in metal roofing: A conversation with Charlie Smith of McElroy Metal
In an exclusive interview, Charlie Smith of McElroy Metal shared his insights on the metal roofing industry. METALCON is one of the premier events in the metal construction industry and one of the best places to get insights on the metal roofing and construction industry. At the show, Brooks Morgan ...
Snow retention is a safety must!
By Dani Sheehan. It’s not just about protecting the rose beds below. Proper snow retention is a safety issue that can be mitigated with proper education and the right accessories. Tradeshows are an essential part of networking in the roofing industry and provide the opportunity to show off new products, ...
Ken McLaughlan & Stephen Gosk: Lease or Buy Your Equipment - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Ken McLauchlan and Stephen Gosk from MetalForming. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips with Heidi. Explore the roofing industry through the eyes of a long-term professional within the ...
Congratulations to the METALCON 2023 People’s Choice Awards winners!
By Anna Lockhart. The Top Product Award winners were chosen for their innovative impact on the metal construction industry! This year’s METALCON was a great success for those who attended the event in Las Vegas this past October, especially for those who won the Top Product Award! Five ...
MCA Announces 2023 Design Award Winners
The Metal Construction Association’s 2023 Design Awards winners will be featured at METALCON, a major industry event held in Las Vegas, Nevada October 18-20. The Metal Construction Association (MCA) Design Awards, previously known as The Chairman’s Awards, recognize member companies involved in the construction of outstanding building projects that use metal ...
METALCON 2023 hits the jackpot in Las Vegas
If you are in metal and didn't make it to METALCON this year, you missed out! See why it was such a huge success. Once again, Las Vegas proved to be a phenomenal venue for METALCON. From dynamic exhibits to inspiring keynotes, intensive workshops and free educational sessions, attendees from 50 ...
Top October articles: Student competitions, a gifted roof and a glimpse at the upcoming IRE 2024 sessions!
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what has been trending on the MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) newsroom this past month. Looking back at the top articles for October, our readers have been busy reading! October featured many exciting articles, including the announcement of the Roofing Alliance’s 2024 student competition teams. This year marks ...
METALCON is Where Innovation and Networking Collide in Metal Construction
By Adam Cabrera. An indispensable event for professionals looking to stay ahead in the metal construction industry, METALCON creates opportunities innovation, networking and education. The metal construction industry's annual trade show, METALCON, is more than just an event—it's a hub for innovation, networking and knowledge-sharing. This was the consensus during ...
METALCON announces top three People’s Choice Award winners
Exhibitors at the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction nominated their products in one of 15 categories for the METALCON Top Products Award, and attendees voted on site in Las Vegas for their top three choice products. The 2023 METALCON People’s Choice ...










