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Central States’ Panel-Loc Plus Panels Gain Florida Building Code Approval

Posted on April 5, 2012 by centralstatesmfg

Effective April 3, 2012, Central States received approval FL14026-R1 – 2010 by the Florida Bulding Code for: 26 ga. Panel-Loc Plus over 15/32 decking HVHZ (High Velocity Hurricane Zone) 29 ga. Panel-Loc Plus  over 15/32 decking non-HVHZ 26 ga. Panel-Loc Plus  over 15/32 decking non-HVHZ For … Continue reading →

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Central States’ Panel-Loc Plus Panels Gain Texas Department of Insurance Certification

Posted on March 9, 2012 by centralstatesmfg

Effective March 1, 2012, Central States completed certification by the Texas Department of Insurance for their Windstorm Inspection Program for: RC-325 Panel-Loc Plus Minimum 29 gauge Steel Roof Panels installed over wood purlins RC-326 Panel-Loc Plus Minimum 29 gauge Steel … Continue reading →

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NEW Vertical 1 3/4″ Snap-Lock Standing Seam Panel System Now Available in Select Markets

Posted on February 8, 2012 by centralstatesmfg

Central States is now offering Central-Snap, a vertical 1 3/4″ snap-lock standing seam panel system that is ideal for architectural and commercial applications. Available in 24 gauge in 15 standard colors using a Kynar (polyvinylidene fluoride) coating system, Central-Snap is … Continue reading →

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Central States to Exhibit at the 2012 NFBA Frame Building Expo in St. Louis, MO @ Booth #215

Posted on February 7, 2012 by centralstatesmfg

The 2012 Frame Building Expo will be held February 29 – March 2, 2012 in St. Louis, MO at the America’s Center.  The Expo is the premiere post-frame building industry event of the year.  Over a thousand professionals including builders, … Continue reading →

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Central States offers MCA-Certified Roofing Panels

Posted on October 6, 2011 by centralstatesmfg

Central States has finalized the steps needed to have our product offerings be MCA-Certified Roofing Panels.  Profiles officially certified include Panel-Loc, Panel-Loc Plus, R-Loc, M-Loc, Horizon-Loc, Central-Loc and Central Seam Plus in both Kynar and Prime paint coatings. Benefits of … Continue reading →

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Central States brings ‘Courageous’ to Jasper

Posted on September 28, 2011 by centralstatesmfg

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Central States to Exhibit at MetalCon 2011 in Atlanta, GA @ Booth #901

Posted on September 20, 2011 by centralstatesmfg

MetalCon International is the one event that helps you pioneer new frontiers in the metal industry.  Its focus is on innovation.  Its message is the application of metal in roofing, commercial, industrial, institutional and municipal construction. This year’s event will … Continue reading →

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3rd Qtr. 2011 Customer Newsletters Available

Posted on September 7, 2011 by centralstatesmfg

The 3rd Qtr.  2011 Customer Newsletters have been published. The quarterly newsletters are created by the employee owners at Central States Manufacturing to provide information, insight and ideas to help build our customers’ business.  There is a location-specific version for each … Continue reading →

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Steel Mills Pricing Going Up

Posted on September 2, 2011 by centralstatesmfg

In the past few weeks, the majority of steel mills in the U.S.  announced  price increases.  High raw material costs, improving demand and low inventory availability were the most consistent reasons cited for the increase announcements. We have also received notification that our … Continue reading →

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ENERGYSTAR Tax Credits

Posted on August 15, 2011 by centralstatesmfg

2011 Congress has extended this provision for 2011 with some modifications to eligibility requirements, and reductions in the cap to $500 per home.   The credit covers 10% of the material cost, up to $500, for qualifying metal roofs placed in … Continue reading →

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