Rollforming Magazine

07/11/2025

Matt Burkholder, owner of Premier Roofing and Construction, saw an opportunity when he needed standing seam roof panels and hired a contractor with a portable machine and the rest was history.

Contractors schedule a trailer about a week before they need it. The roofer provides Matt with a list of trims made in Premier’s metal shop

07/10/2025

Progressive Metals, a coil supplier, has carved out a niche in the market by offering high-quality, 28-gauge coils with premium finishes. The company prioritizes quality through partnerships with top and rigorous testing.

Progressive Metals advises that those entering the industry deep-dive into product development. Ensure panels are 28-gauge before the finish

07/09/2025

Ambassador Supply looked for partners with aligned values, sustainability, scalability, and strategic leadership, finding these qualities in Hixwood.
In 2020, Ambassador Supply acquired Hixwood, allowing both companies to benefit from the .

Tangible factors Ambassador Supply looks for and found in Hixwood are sustainability, scalability and strategic leadership

07/08/2025

Textured coatings and unique finishes for building design offer and opportunities for aesthetic customization. These materials, such as pre-painted metals and solid textured coatings, provide a diverse palette to achieve a unique look for each building.
AkzoNobel

textured coil coatings for metal building design are beacons of innovation, offering an unprecedented level of aesthetic customization

07/07/2025

The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) reported an increasing demand for residential metal roofing in the U. S. as shown by market research for 2023

Shipments dipped slightly in 2023 due to a slower housing market, the industry now captures about 18% of the residential roofing market.

07/04/2025

From all of us at Shield Wall Media we hope you have a great 4th of July!

07/03/2025

Windy Hills Metal Sales, owned by Steph Zook, started in metal roofing but has expanded into , packages, and .

Hard Work and Customer Service are Keys to Success! By Linda Schmid From a young boy, Steph Zook was exposed to a business environment in his father’s sawmill. Spending time in and around the mill sparked the idea in Zook that someday he wanted his own business. As a young man in Pennsylvania, Zoo...

07/02/2025

Discovering Hidden Rollforming Efficiencies
AMS Controls

OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) uses availability, speed and yield to help you understand how your equipment is performing.

07/01/2025

Tools, especially press brakes, can sometimes create challenges even though they are essential for many tasks. One issue is inconsistent performance, often due to machine age or backgauge calibration errors, which can benefit from auto-calibration features.
Hershey's Metal Meister | Acu-Form | Samco Software Inc.

By Rollforming Magazine Staff We all have tools we love; tools we use every day to get the job done. However, sometimes these same tools can cause challenges. The same is true of press brakes. Let’s look at some common challenges with press brakes and advice regarding how to ameliorate those chall...

06/30/2025

Higgins Construction Supply, founded by Jim Higgins in 1958, has evolved significantly under the leadership of his son, Dave Higgins. The company, based in Hillsboro, Ohio, specializes in post-frame construction and regional roll forming.
Higgins Steel Roofing

Photos & Story By Sharon Thatcher Pioneers have a distinctive characteristic: They recognize and pursue trends ahead of the curve. Dave Higgins and his father Jim were among the first to identify two important trends in the Midwest: post-frame construction and regional roll forming. Built on both pi...

06/27/2025

The story of S-5! Attachment Solutions began in 1991 when Rob Haddock, a contractor in metal roofing, sought to find a way to attach items to standing seam roofs without damaging them. Despite early prototype failures and widespread rejection from major companies, Haddock persisted in refining his ideas and learning about manufacturing.
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06/26/2025

Hershey's Metal Meister, led by the Hershberger family, has successfully utilized their experience in building materials supply to thrive in the roll-forming machinery sector. They focus on acquiring machinery that offers quality and local support.

By Anthony Brass The Hershberger family’s early experience in building materials supply has served them well. Their many years in the industry helped them familiarize themselves with roll-forming machinery. This positioned them to pursue the equipment vital for builders.  “They were always on t...