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Panel Profile Series: R-Loc™

This series provides information about our each of our high-quality panels to help you make an informed decision when purchasing. Strong and durable, for today’s commercial market, the R-Loc™ panel from Central States Manufacturing is designed to maximize the potential of your structure, specifically the steel frame. With the added purlin bearing leg, R-Loc™ provides […]

Central States Manufacturing Appoints Jennifer Davis as New Chief Market Officer.

The first of this role in the company’s 35-year history reflects growing opportunities for innovation and market leadership. TONTITOWN, AR, September 6, 2023:  Central States Manufacturing, Inc., a leader in metal building components, roofing, and buildings, announced the recent appointment of Jennifer Davis to the newly created position of Corporate Market Officer, where she will […]

Metal roofs and fire – protection is priceless. 

Words: Dave Barr  Metal roofs have several advantages when it comes to fire resistance, making them a popular choice in areas prone to wildfires or for homeowners looking to enhance their fire safety. Their fire-resistant qualities, longevity, and durability make metal roofs very appealing to insurance companies. The most important distinctions between metal roof panels […]

Why you should drive for CSMI.

Words: Dave Barr There are different reasons why people choose to join the Central States Manufacturing family. For drivers, that is no different. It’s the added benefits that drivers encounter and take advantage of that sets our employee-owner drivers apart from their behind-the-wheel counterparts.  The benefits are outstanding. The fact that you have a dedicated […]

Panel Profile Series: Horizon-Loc™

This series provides information about our each of our high-quality panels to help you make an informed decision when purchasing. Horizon-Loc gives you a beautiful roof without a single screw showing, providing the advantage of a standing seam roof for less. Features: For more information about Horizon-Loc™ or the other quality products sold by Central […]

The State of Steel – July

Words: Andrew Wilson – Vice President, Supply Chain As we move through the dog days of summer, a historically calmer period of activity in construction, we continue to wrestle with the different signals we are receiving from supply chain, customers, and the overall economy.  When I wrote the last update in May, we had anticipated […]

We see you EO’s!

Words: Dave Barr In the past few weeks, our marketing team has had the opportunity to visit all of our sites. For some of us it was our first trips to see the different plants and meet our amazing employee-owners face to face. No matter whether in Texas, Claysburg, St. Peters, Jasper or Hartford – […]

Central States drivers compete in Arkansas Trucking Championships.

Words: Dave Barr On June 23-24, five Central States Manufacturing drivers competed at the Arkansas Trucking Championships in Rogers, Arkansas. It was the first time that Central States participated in arguably the biggest trucking event in the country. Patrick Wright, Ryan Wright, Dane Daniel, Mike Wood and Michael Rigsby competed in two days of events […]

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 […]