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Words: Dave Barr Since we broke ground in Tooele, Utah on November 2, things have been moving right along. The construction site is being cleared and organized for the installation of utilities next month. In the Spring of 2024, things really get going with storm drain install followed in late summer by foundation pouring and […]

Central States Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Plant in Springdale, Arkansas for Continued Innovation and Growth.

New facility will result in 55 area jobs for new employee-owners in 2025 and long-term economic investment in the community of over $24M. SPRINGDALE, AR – NOVEMBER 15, 2023 – Central States Manufacturing, Inc., a leader in metal building components, roofing, and buildings, today announced the groundbreaking ceremony for its newest facility in Springdale, AR, […]

Central States Manufacturing Expands Operations with Groundbreaking of New Plant in Tooele, UT.

Marks First Foray West of the Rockies for Leading Metal Manufacturing Company Demonstrates Customer Growth, Commitment to Employee-Owners TONTITOWN, AR – November 3, 2023 — Central States Manufacturing, Inc., a leader in metal building components, roofing, and buildings, today proudly announced the groundbreaking of its 12th manufacturing plant in Tooele, Utah, 40 minutes outside of […]

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 […]

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 […]

They Have Just About Seen It All.

Two long time employee-owners share their memories as Michigan City celebrates 25-years. Words: Dave Barr Photos: Kimberle Laws When you’ve been around Central States Manufacturing as long as Ken Hanft and Malcolm Reed have – you’ve seen just about everything. The company has experienced unbelievable growth during Ken’s 23-year career placing him third in tenure […]

From the desk of …

An ESOP question and answer with Chief Financial Officer Chad Ware. The term ESOP can be heard at every Central States Manufacturing plant, office and Metal Central location. Those four-letters are so much more than an acronym. They have weight in every employee-owners life. As we recognize Employee Ownership month, Dave Barr sat down with […]