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Panel Profile Series: Panel-Loc Plus™

This series provides information about our each of our high-quality panels to help you make an informed decision when purchasing. Panel-Loc Plus™ is our most popular and versatile panel. It gives residential, agricultural, and light commercial projects the protection of steel with an attractive appearance. Features: For more information about Panel-Loc Plus™ or the other […]

The State of Steel – May edition

Words: Andrew Wilson – Vice President, Supply Chain As we move into traditionally more active period of the calendar, the steel market continues to be more volatile than historic norms, with relatively quick swings in pricing both up and down.  The small increases we have seen in lead-times across the supply chain are following their […]

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. Acquires Storage Structures, Inc. To Strengthen Enterprise

Tontitown, AR: Central States Manufacturing, Inc., a leading manufacturer of metal building components and packages, announced today its acquisition by merger of Storage Structures, Inc., an innovative national metal building subcontractor specializing in the self-storage industry. The transaction closed on December 30, 2022, and Richard Allen has been named President of Storage Structures, LLC. The […]

AZ35 – the right product for the right project.

Words: Dave Barr As knowledge and technology has changed over the years – so has the continued development of metal materials used in metal roofing, walls and trim. AZ35 coating, a combination of Aluminum and Zinc used to help protect a steel substrate, has gone through that very transformation. Upon origination of the AZ35 coating, […]

Cooking up sales.

Words: Dave Barr Every salesperson has their own style. From the way they begin and foster relationships, to the way they use sales materials and marry what we produce at Central States to a partners need. Much like a chef in a 5-star restaurant, Janice Erb can mix the proper amounts of ingredients using knowledge […]

The State of Steel – March 2023

Words: Andrew Wilson Vice President, Supply Chain It has been several months since I last provided an update on our market, and since then, there have been significant changes. HR Steel prices dropped from approximately $800/ton in September to around $650/ton at the end of the year, which aligned with the predictions of industry experts. […]

Women Who Lead

Words: Dave Barr Throughout the month of March, we have been highlighting amazing women in leadership roles at Central States Manufacturing. How they define leadership. What leadership means to them and how they crafted their form of leadership. These are just a few of the many incredible women who work for our company every day. […]

Women Who Lead

Words: Dave Barr Throughout the month of March, we will be highlighting six amazing women in leadership roles at Central States Manufacturing. How they define leadership. What leadership means to them and how they crafted their form of leadership. Debby Davis – Empathy is not evil. Debby Davis is wired in a way that she […]

Women Who Lead. 

Words: Dave Barr Throughout the month of March, we will be highlighting six amazing women in leadership roles at Central States Manufacturing. How they define leadership. What leadership means to them and how they crafted their form of leadership.  Blair Trotter – To know is to lead.  As we continue to learn throughout this series […]

Women Who Lead

Words: Dave Barr Throughout the month of March, we will be highlighting four amazing women in leadership roles at Central States Manufacturing. How they define leadership. What leadership means to them and how they crafted their form of leadership. Melissa Hagemann – Leadership is all about trust. “Everything I try to do is with high […]

Centra Series Bolt-up Buildings. No Welding. No Sweat.

Words: Dave Barr If you need an easy solve for your shop, garage or agricultural needs – Centra™ Series is the answer. With eight different pre-designed sizes, Centra™ Series provides a quick and easy option with no welding needed to erect. We provide the framing, roof and wall elements, building bolts, fasteners, tape, and sealant. […]