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What are the Top Products in the Metal Construction Industry?

METALCON 2023 exhibitors nominated their top metal products in a variety of categories and now it's time for you to pick your favorites. All products can be seen IN PERSON at this year's METALCON event, scheduled October 18 - 20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendees will be able to learn first-hand why these are this year's top products.

Rising Giants: Supertall Buildings

Supertall buildings, soaring hundreds or even thousands of feet into the sky, are becoming increasingly prevalent and reshaping the skyline of modern cities. According to upcoming METALCON Keynote Speaker, Stefan Al, from his acclaimed book Supertall, "Cities around the world are racing to build the first mile-high building, stretching the limits of engineering and design as never before."

Justifying Roll Forming Vs. Other Processes

Have you ever reviewed metal building products and got stuck trying to decide whether to use roll formed metal or another metal product? Join leaders of the FMA (Fabricators and Manufacturers Association) as they share the benefits of roll formed…

METALCONNECTION Newsletter, August II 2023

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With only two months to go before the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction convenes in Las Vegas, now is the time to make plans to attend. METALCON is where contractors, architects, developers, owners, fabricators, manufacturers, suppliers and distributors from 45+ countries come together to collaborate and explore the latest products, solutions, opportunities, and innovations related to the use of metal in design and construction.

How a Metal Sales Plant Stays Open During Re-Roofing?

Today’s #MagnificentMetalMonday features long-standing METALCON partner, Roof Hugger, and how they were able to provide a re-roofing solution to Metal Sales Manufacturing without suspending their operations. According to an article recently featured in DesignandBuildwithMetal, “The disruption of production for several months was not an option,” said Kevin Roehl, Production Manager at installation company Ebert Companies. “Using the Roof Hugger system allowed operations in the facility to continue normally during the re-roof.”

Decoding the Language of Rainscreens

Join RAiNA (Rainscreen Association in North America) and METALCON as they look into the world of rainscreens. Rainscreens are not a product, they are an assembly. The assembly is comprised of building components installed by different trades. Different trades use different terminology.

Rainscreens Explained in Today’s FREE Webinar

In today’s METALCONLive!, Andrew Ashton, business development manager for CENTRIA, a Nucor Company, and co-chair of the RAiNA Definitions Committee, takes a look at the world of rainscreens. The live webinar will take place at 1:00 pm EST and is…

METALCONNECTION Newsletter, August I 2023

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Exclusive 'Behind the Scenes' Plant Tour Metl-Span, a NUCOR Company, is offering a unique opportunity for METALCON attendees to partake in a special experience that includes breakfast, networking, a guided plant tour, and a credit-earning educational session titled "Designing with Commercial/Industrial Insulated Metal Wall Panels.” Metl-Span, a leading manufacturer of insulated metal panel products in North America, is offering this behind-the-scenes tour of their Las Vegas facility on the morning of Thursday, October 19, from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

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