Central States Manufacturing, Inc.

MetalCoffeeShop™ is Going to the NFBA Expo!

February 10, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. Stop by our booth #650 at the National Frame Building Association this February 22-24 in Louisville, Kentucky! The National Frame Building Association’s (NFBA) annual Frame Building Expo is the ultimate event of the year for all post-frame industry members. There you can visit with industry leaders and ...

Two Long-term Employees Get Nostalgic For Their 25 Years at This Company

February 3, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

By Dave Barr, Central States Manufacturing. The key to employee longevity is culture, and in the case of Central States Manufacturing, their ESOP program. Central States Manufacturing has grown quite a bit over the 23 years of Ken Hanft’s career and the 22-year career of Malcom Reed. They figure ...

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. Acquires Storage Structures, Inc. to Strengthen Enterprise

January 11, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

The transaction was closed on December 30, 2022, allowing Central States to expand their portfolio of metal building solutions. Central States Manufacturing, Inc., a leading manufacturer of metal building components and packages, announced today its acquisition by merger of Storage Structures, Inc., an innovative national metal building subcontractor specializing in the ...

Should You Avoid Heat Forming When Rollforming?

January 4, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

By Central States Manufacturing. Is heat forming actually necessary or not? Central States Manufacturing is on the case, investigating this myth. Heat forming is a process that utilizes an infrared heater on the metal, heating it to 170 degrees Fahrenheit before rollforming. Some manufacturers have claimed that heat forming is ...

The Spirit of Hispanic Culture is Alive and Well at This Company

December 15, 2022 at 10:27 a.m.

By Central States Manufacturing. Two Central States Manufacturing employee-owners talk about how their culture of hard work and dedication is celebrated by their company. The immigrant stories of Veronica and Miguel from Claysburg, Pennsylvania to Seguin, Texas to Hartford, South Dakota are something to celebrate all year at Central States ...

Keep it Cool With Metal Roofing

November 24, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. These metal roofing products keep buildings and homes cool while lowering energy costs. Editor’s note: Use the following information for any customers who are interested in metal roofs and their energy efficiency. Metal roofing is cool in more ways than one. Along with keeping homes and buildings cool, it also ...

Metal Panels for Every Project

October 21, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. Whether you need a metal panel for a home, barn or building, Central States Manufacturing has you covered! Finding a metal panel manufacturer can be a stressful experience, especially if you are taking on a variety of projects. Thankfully Central States Manufacturing has made it easy by ...

MetalCoffeeShop™ Welcomes Central States Manufacturing

October 9, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

Central States Manufacturing is an employee-owned metal roofing and siding manufacturer that focuses on producing premium products. MetalCoffeeShop™, the industry-leading place to get information on all things metal construction, is pleased to welcome Central States Manufacturing Inc. into its community for metal contractors. Central States Manufacturing is a metal roofing and ...

Central States Fade rust dent protection

Your Guide to Fade, Rust and Dent Protection

October 8, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn what goes into the protection of Central States Manufacturing’s metal panels. Fading, rusting and dents are three major concerns customers have when it comes to their metal roofs and walls. With the look of metal being a large part of its appeal, a faded metal panel ...