METALCON Newsletter October 2025

LEVEL UP YOUR INDUSTRY EDUCATION
Forget the blackjack table, slots, or the roulette wheel — you don’t have to visit the casinos to win BIG at this year’s METALCON. The event offers the industry’s most focused, metal-specific education experience, uniquely designed to deliver skills you can apply immediately in the field. With more than 35 FREE sessions included in your Total Experience registration, you’ll feel like you’ve hit the jackpot! Earn AIA and FL CILB continuing education credits while learning from top minds in metal construction, architecture, and engineering. And NEW this year, the Masterclass Series offers deep dives into some of the industry’s most pressing topics. With keynotes, workshops, and special sessions all designed to level up your skills, METALCON is where education meets opportunity. And the best part — it all happens live on the show floor so you can learn it and see it in action, all in one place. 

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INNOVATION IN ACTION AT METALCON
At METALCON, learning and discovery go hand-in-hand — the combination of education and 250+ exhibits gives attendees the rare opportunity to gain insights in the classroom and see them in action just steps away. The show floor is packed with the industry’s leading manufacturers showcasing the latest innovation. Attendees will discover cutting-edge products, advanced tools, sustainable solutions, and technologies transforming how metal is designed, fabricated, and built. Plus, hands-on opportunities return with the METALCON Training Zone sponsored by Sherwin-Williams and Metal Mastery clinics led by experts from MCA and MRA. METALCON is the only place where professionals can access metal-focused, job-ready education and live training in real time.

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STOCK CAR PIT CREW CHALLENGE AND PODCASTS LIVE AT METALCON
Rev your engines and go LIVE at METALCON this year! Speed, skill, and teamwork take center stage at the all-new Stock Car Pit Crew Challenge hosted by METALFORMING in Booth #1150, open during show hours all three days. Also on the show floor, catch MetalCoffeeShop Live! (Booth #2001) and Fabrication Nation Live! (Booth #5149) as they broadcast in real time, bringing candid, unfiltered conversations with industry leaders shaping the future of metal construction.

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DISCOVER THIS YEAR’S MASTERS OF METAL DESIGN
Metal Architecture’s Annual Design Awards return to celebrate the architects, contractors, and manufacturers who use metal as their canvas. This year’s Grand Award for Metal Renovation and Retrofit goes to the Alma Switch House in Manhattan Beach, California. Designed by Brooks + Scarpa, this 3,900-sf residence breaks the mold with a compact, metal-clad design that reimagines what’s possible for a narrow infill lot. Metal was critical to meeting the home’s performance goals, from durability and design flexibility to sustainability. Additional awards recognized excellence across multiple categories, including Metal Building Systems, Insulated Metal Panels (IMP), Metal Composite Materials (MCM), Metal Renovation and Retrofit, Metal Roofing, Pre-engineered Metal Buildings, Single Skin Wall Panels (ribbed and smooth), and Solar Integration with Metal.  Click to view the full list of winners — and meet many of these award-winning manufacturers on the METALCON 2025 show floor!   

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DON’T FORGET – VOTE FOR METALCON TOP PRODUCTS
Take just four minutes to vote for METALCON’S Fifth Annual Top Product Awards! These awards celebrate the most groundbreaking innovations in metal construction, design, and technology, and it’s up to you to decide the winners. The excitement builds as the top 3 products will be announced LIVE on-site at METALCON 2025 during a special ceremony on Wednesday, October 22. Don’t wait — help spotlight the products shaping the future of our industry. Cast your vote today and make your voice heard at METALCON 2025 in Las Vegas!

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LOOKING FOR MORE THAN A COATINGS SUPPLIER?
PPG is more than an industry leader in architectural metal coatings — we’re a trusted partner in metal protection, performance and possibilities. When it comes to protecting your products, toughness is just the beginning. We bring expert technical support, design and visionary thinking to every project. Let’s build something amazing together.

Visit PPG, proud sponsor of the Design District at METALCON, in booth #7309 to explore Architectural Metal Coatings.
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VEGAS – THE FULL PACKAGE
Las Vegas is rolling out the red carpet for METALCON 2025! From ease of travel to world-class shows, dining, and shopping — Vegas means business and fun. With only a few short weeks until the big event, here are some last-minute tips to make your trip unforgettable:

Need a hotel reservation? Book Here.
Need a flight? Book Here.
Want deals to restaurants, entertainment, and more? Click Here.
How about a night at the world-famous Sphere? Click Here.

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🎙️ Metal Coffee Shop Live!Booth #2001🎧 Hear candid conversations with leaders shaping the future of metal construction. Stop by to catch podcast, meet the gang and discover what’s happening across the industry. Don’t hear about it later, be part of buzz live!
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🎙️ Fabrication Nation Live!Booth #5149 💥
High energy. Big laughs. Real talk. 
The crew from Fabrication Nation is broadcasting and podcasting LIVE from METALCON— bringing you unfiltered conversations, insider stories, and plenty of vibrant energy and fun.Stop by— you never know what’ll happen next!

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