METALCON Newsletter July 2024

IMMERSIVE WORKSHOPS AT METALCON 2024
METALCON 2024 is set to feature a series of immersive workshops designed to enhance industry expertise and innovation. Highlights include the “Low Slope Detailing Workshop – Certificate Course“, offering in-depth training on critical roofing techniques, and “Metal Roofing A to Zinc,” covering comprehensive roofing solutions. Dive into the world of roll forming and manufacturing with “Rollforming for the Metal Construction Industry Parts 1 and 2,” while “Using MCM in Modern Design Including Fire Prevention” will provide essential insights into contemporary materials and safety standards. Explore cutting-edge technology applications and business strategies with “The Impact and Utilization of AI in the Construction Industry,” and “Mergers and Acquisitions Essentials, Parts 1 and 2.” These workshops promise to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in today’s competitive landscape.

Save with the Workshop Value Pass along with early bird pricing if you register by July 26.  READ MORE AND REGISTER →
METALCON Newsletter July 2024
HANDS-ON LEARNING AT METALCON
As metal continues to gain traction in the market, it’s essential for contractors and installers to master the detailed techniques for forming panels and installing metal roofing and wall systems. Attend METALCON to take advantage of two unique opportunities to enhance your skills and stay at the forefront of the metal construction industry. New this year, MCA’s Metal Mastery at METALCON will offer a comprehensive series of clinics and demo sessions led by experts from the MCA and Metal Roofing Alliance. These sessions will cover best practices for installing metal shingles, standing-seam roofing panels, retrofit systems, and metal wall systems, and will demonstrate proper techniques for on-site roll forming and machine maintenance. Back by popular demand and proudly sponsored by Sherwin-Williams and MetalVue, the METALCON Training Zone returns to offer invaluable hands-on training for roofing contractors. This dedicated area will feature live demonstrations and education using a variety of mock-ups and materials such as painted steel, aluminum, zinc, copper and other exotic materials. Training will be conducted in English and Spanish. Both of these training areas are included with your METALCON registration and located in the Exhibit Hall. LEARN MORE →
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UP NEXT ON METALCON ONLINE! FREE WEBINAR – TECHNOLOGY AND ITS IMPACT ON OUR FUTURE WITH METAL FABRICATION
METALCON Online continues this month on Wednesday, July 24, when Chad Rowe from leading metal fabrication company, Metalforming, delves into the transformative role technology is playing in the field of fabrication. Discover how cutting-edge innovations are revolutionizing the industry, from advanced automation and robotics to 3D printing and smart manufacturing. This webinar will explore the latest trends, tools, and techniques that are shaping the future of metal fabrication, enhancing efficiency, precision, and sustainability. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the industry, this webinar will provide valuable insights into the exciting intersection of technology and metal fabrication. If you can’t attend the live webinar, catch it ON DEMAND, available 4:00 pm EST the same day it airs. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER →
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FERROUS FINANCIAL INSIDER (FFI) PRESENTED BY FLACK GLOBAL METALS
Join Flack Global Metals on July 25, 2024 from 1 – 1:30 p.m. CST, for another edition of FFI Live, where they bring their proprietary insight and analysis report, the Ferrous Financial Insider (FFI), to life. FGM’s Research Director and Economist, Daniel Doderer, will provide an overview of the factors driving industrial demand and the steel market in the first half of 2024. The webinar will focus on how the reversal in interest rate cut expectations has impacted the automotive and construction sectors. Doderer will also update recent analysis on manufacturing activity and explore how these dynamics are set to shape the steel industry for the remainder of the year. Don’t miss out — register now to secure your spot and gain valuable insights to position your business for success in 2024.  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER →
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ATLANTA’S WALKABLE CONVENTION AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
When you attend METALCON 2024, you will experience Atlanta’s walkable convention and entertainment district, as well as Centennial Olympic Park. Located just minutes away from the convention center, this 22-acre greenspace serves as Atlanta’s legacy of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games and is now surrounded by world-class attractions such as the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, the Georgia Aquarium, National Center for Civil and Human Rights, World of Coca-Cola, and the new state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home to the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC. Want breathtaking views of the city? Ride in style in climate-controlled gondolas in the 20-story Skyview Atlanta! Or take a ride on the Atlanta Streetcar, the city’s modern-day trolley, carrying passengers from downtown to the eastside of the city where you can “walk through history” in the Sweet Auburn District.
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