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. […]

1.9 million miles and counting.

Words: Dave Barr Central States Manufacturing employee-owner driver Johnny Johnson has had a very memorable career that is still going strong. From Cedar Hill, Texas to Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana, Johnson – who is celebrating his 20th anniversary (January 10, 2003) with the company, has driven enough miles to go to the moon and back […]

Visit us at NFBA!

We are excited once again to be a part of the National Frame Builders Association Conference and Expo and to see everyone this year in the River City – Louisville, Kentucky. Stop by Booth 331 for the latest news from our team of employee-owners as we talk metal in the beautiful city that produced the […]

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 […]

Hard Work and Dedication: The Spirit of Hispanic Culture.

Two Central States Division Support Employee-Owners Tell Their Story and Their Why. Success Came from My Parents’ Strength. The road for an immigrant from Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean to the United States is as unique as the families and people who decide to make the trek. For Veronica Salas and Miguel […]