METALCON Attendee Newsletter September

3 DAYS CAN MAKE A YEAR – MAKE YOURS COUNT
Three weeks. That’s it. On October 7, the metal construction industry comes together in Orlando for three days of products to evaluate, ideas to take home, people to meet and conversations that can shape the year ahead.   Still deciding whether METALCON is worth the trip?   Be where the metal construction year is made. You’ll leave METALCON with a clearer picture of where the industry is going, what’s changing, which solutions are worth pursuing, and who you want to do business with. Evaluate Products and Solutions — See products and innovations firsthand from 250+ exhibiting companies. Solve Real-World Problems — Choose from 35+ education sessions addressing installation, codes, building performance and more. METALCON education is accredited by the AIA and the Florida DBPR. Build Real Capability — Go deeper with in-depth Workshops designed to build skills,  strengthen expertise and improve performance. Add a Workshop Value Pass to your METALCON experience. Make Connections That MatterSix networking events throughout the show give you the opportunity to connect with 4,000 metal construction professionals. Exclusively for women in construction, FORGE: Where Women in Metal Shape What’s Next offers an opportunity to connect, learn and grow with peers across the industry (limited space remaining).  

👉 SEE WHY METALCON IS WORTH THE TRIP AND REGISTER →  
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📣 40 UNDER 40: MEET THE FUTURE OF METAL CONSTRUCTION
The next generation of metal construction leaders is already making its mark. From jobsites and fabrication floors to design teams, 40 rising professionals under 40 have been selected for their achievement, leadership, innovation and impact. These are the people solving problems, improving how work gets done and helping define what the industry looks like tomorrow.   Now it’s time to meet them.   The 40 Under 40 honorees will be recognized at METALCON’s Opening Reception and throughout all three days of the show in The Backyard area of the exhibit hall.  

👉 MEET THE WINNERS →  
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🏆 TOP PRODUCTS 2026 — CAST YOUR VOTE!
The nominees are in — and the competition across eight categories is fierce. From game-changing tools to next-generation building systems, these are the innovations everyone at METALCON will be talking about. Let your voice be heard and vote for your favorites.   Voting takes less than four minutes and closes October 7 at 5:00 PM EST. Then be there on October 8 at 2:30 PM at METALCON to see which products take home the win.  

👉 VOTE NOW →  
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🎗️ METALCON GIVES BACK — BUILDING ON A LEGACY OF GIVING
Giving back has been part of METALCON’s 35-year history — and last year’s Eagles Landing project showed just how much this industry can accomplish when we build together. One year later, Eagles Landing has officially broken ground, and the frame constructed LIVE on the METALCON show floor is moving on to its next chapter in the building process.   This year, METALCON’s live Design-to-Manufacture-to-Build experience takes that spirit of giving even further. A 490-square-foot house will be built LIVE on the METALCON show floor and, when completed, donated to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation to support its mission of providing housing and critical support to those who have served our country.   Attendees can watch the home take shape through this powerful demonstration of what this industry can build when innovation, collaboration and purpose come together.  

👉 GIVE BACK TODAY → 
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🔎 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT  
_ARV2162 (2)TITANIUM® ROOF UNDERLAYMENTS ARE PROVEN TO PERFORM UNDER METAL
With 20+ years of trust in market, the TITANIUM® portfolio includes specialized solutions for wildfire zones, extreme climates, and energy-generating roofs. Whatever metal you choose, they have an underlayment for your project. Visit them at Booth #1443 to discover outstanding protection that excels.  

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Metalcon 2026 E-Newsletter septMILL STEEL BRINGS METAL BUILDING EXPERTISE TO METALCON 2026 Visit Mill Steel Company in Booth #1225, and see the products, services, and expertise that help drive success across today’s construction industry. From a broad inventory of steel and aluminum products to metal framing systems and advanced coating options, Mill Steel delivers solutions designed to enhance efficiency, performance, and reliability. Connect with the experts and see how the right partnership can help power your next project.  

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    ☀️ ORLANDO IS THE PLACE
One city. Three anniversaries. A lot to celebrate. October 2026 brings some pretty remarkable milestones to Orlando.   America turns 250. Disney turns 55. And METALCON turns 35!   It’s a fitting year to bring the industry together in a city built around imagination, innovation, and big ideas.   Don’t just come for the show — make a trip of it. Orlando offers plenty to do before or after METALCON. With air, hotel and attraction discounts available through the METALCON travel links, now is the time to make your plans.  

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🤝 SEE YOU IN ORLANDO Three weeks from now, the doors open.   The products will be there. The experts will be there. The conversations will be happening. The year ahead will be taking shape.   Will you be there?

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