By Jenny Yu.  

Van Mark’s industrial portable brake is giving contractors an accessible way to grow their metal roofing services. 

At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, Van Mark Products Corporation showcased its latest innovations while engaging contractors eager to expand into the metal roofing market.  

Scott Totin, regional sales manager of Van Mark, said the show delivered steady booth traffic and meaningful conversations. “It’s been a very busy show, so that’s been great,” Scott expressed. “Lots of contractors coming by, saying hi and viewing our products.” 

Founded six decades ago, Van Mark built its reputation on creating a portable metal bending solution at a time when such equipment was not readily available. Today, the company continues to refine its patented product. “The brake that we have in our booth today is what we consider our Rolls-Royce of the market,” Scott stated, describing the Van Mark Industrial Metal Master. “It is the most heavy-duty, industrial version of what we can do. It bends 24-gauge steel, which a lot of metal roofing contractors favor because it makes their job a lot easier.” 

Weighing about 260 pounds and mounted on a wheeled cart, the portable unit allows contractors convenience and flexibility. “They can bring the shop right to their job site,” Scott stated.  

As metal roofing gains traction, Scott said more contractors are exploring ways to diversify. “More and more architects are drawing into their plans a combination of metal and asphalt,” he said. “Being able to do both makes a more valuable commodity to the general contractor they’re working for or homeowners that they’re working for.”  

Van Mark’s unique position in the market offers an affordable and accessible entry point for contractors who may not be ready to invest in larger shop machines. “It’s a nice niche that we find ourselves in, being able to really help a contractor grow their business,” Scott shared. “Down the road, they may end up buying that bigger machine, but they still keep ours because they know the value of it.” 

The Coffee Shops™ had the opportunity to visit Van Mark’s booth and see the Industrial Metal Master. Watch their booth interview for a close-up look! 

Watch the full soundstage interview to learn more about Van Mark’s portable brakes and how the company is helping contractors expand into the metal roofing market!

By Emma Peterson. 

Scott Totin shares how decades of field experience and continuous refinement keep Van Mark tools essential on the jobsite. 

In 1964, when Gene Van Cleave founded Van Mark Products, his goal was simple – build the best portable bending brakes in the world. Now, over half a century later, Van Mark Products has an extensive line of products that include the Mark II TrimMaster®, Trim Cutter™, Trim-A-Slitter™, SureCut 90™ and Trim-A-Gutter™. To learn about how the company is continuing to grow and innovate to this day, we sat down with Scott Totin, Van Mark’s eastern United States regional sales manager.  

Scott offers a unique perspective into the world of product development as he has extensive experience as a contractor working in the field prior to moving over the representative side. He explained, “I've been in the industry overall for almost 40 years. And while I would say the majority of that time has been as a sales rep or a manager of some sort, probably one-third of it was as a contractor in the field. So, I know the limitations of what the tools can and can't do from the perspective actually being in the field doing it.” 

It is this insight that makes Scott the perfect person to talk to about the work Van Mark is doing to create tools that best serve contractors in the field. Scott explained: 

We're constantly refining our tools. As an example, 6-8 years ago we changed the way our castings were made so that they were lighter and stronger. It’s a lot of small things like that, not obvious, huge innovations at this point, but we're always listening to what contractors are asking for and talking about different things that we could do to make things better. 

At the end of the day, it’s this dedication to making improvements and designing tools that directly respond to contractor needs that has given Van Mark the incredible legacy they have. As Scott put it, “It's really fun to have a big release of a new product, and we've had those. But sometimes, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. It may not be the most exciting product to have in your showroom.  But it's definitely something that when a guy needs it, he will be so thankful you have it.” 

By Jenny Yu.  

By prioritizing the end-user experience, Van Mark Products has developed metal bending tools and accessories that push contractors ahead of their competition. 

In this episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Megan Ellsworth spoke with Gary Weinert, director of sales and marketing at Van Mark Products, about the company’s longstanding innovative solutions that meet contractors’ needs out on the jobsite. 

The core tool Van Mark Products is known for are their brakes — high-quality metal bending machines for roofing, siding and windows. From there, the company has continued to expand its product offerings based on customer feedback and demand. 

“Our goal is to make the end user's job more efficient,” Gary stated. “What started out as a simple machine to make 90-degree bends on a piece of metal has morphed into many, many other tools. We make various stands based on that user's needs. We have legs that are very easy to store and accessories to hold the rolls of coil, cut it, form it.” 

On top of prioritizing jobsite efficiency, Van Mark also highlights customization as a key differentiator in their equipment. Gary used drip edge to exemplify this. 

“When people buy shingles, they can buy boxes of drip edge, but the standardized sizes don't always fit the situation,” Gary explained. “What if they need a gutter or a drip edge that's an inch longer than standard? What do you do? That's where the brake would become very, very handy. Now, I can custom make the drip edge.” Gary noted that this customization is especially useful for structures that were built in the 50s, 60s and 70s that no longer have standard replacement pieces readily available on the market. 

Furthermore, Van Mark’s tools provide contractors with the necessary edge to beat their competition. One popular tool Gary mentioned was the trim former, a mini roll forming tool that rides on the front of the brake to detail brick mold and form the aluminum into the desired shape. 

“When they're putting that up, it does two things: for the contractor, it adds rigidity to the metal. For the homeowner, it adds that decorative look. It’s a win-win,” Gary said. “It helps the contractor do their job better and gives them a sales tool, where somebody could be coming in with a lower price, but they don't use all the proper tools.” 

Read the transcript or Listen to the podcast to learn more about Van Mark Products’ various unique solutions for the building envelope. 

Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo.  

Prepárate para tres días llenos de educación, networking e innovación en el mundo de roofing. 

Enero de 2026 puede parecer lejano, pero con la temporada navideña a la vuelta de la esquina, estará aquí antes de que nos demos cuenta. Y con enero llega la International Roofing Expo (IRE). Este año, el evento se llevará a cabo del 20 al 22 de enero de 2026 en el Centro de Convenciones de Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Si nunca has asistido a IRE, es el lugar ideal para los profesionales de techos y exteriores.  Desde un enorme piso de exhibición hasta innumerables sesiones educativas, IRE estará lleno de aprendizaje, conexiones y diversión. El equipo de The Coffee Shops™ estará presente conduciendo nuestro escenario en vivo, patrocinado por nuestros amigos de SRS Distribution, justo en el lobby. ¡Asegúrate de pasar, saludarnos y enterarte de todo lo que está sucediendo! 

Educación en Español 

¡Este año el evento contará con 45 sesiones educativas diferentes! Pronto publicaremos un artículo dedicado exclusivamente a estas sesiones conforme se acerque la fecha de IRE. Por ahora, queremos destacar las sesiones en español. 

Una de las nueve categorías educativas disponibles en IRE 2026 está diseñada específicamente para los profesionales de techado de habla hispana. Estas sesiones contarán con increíbles ponentes como Yessie Gomez (SRS), Alan Díaz (Elevate), Amparo Sancen (Latinos en Roofing) y Moises Morales (Advosy Construction). 

Escucha el episodio de La Voz de los Ruferos con Amparo Sancen, para aprender cómo este evento se ha convertido en un punto de encuentro clave para los contratistas latinos 

Piso de exhibición 

En el área de exposiciones, IRE contará con más de 500 expositores. The Coffee Shops estará en el lobby, pero muchos de nuestros socios, como All Weather Insulated Panels (stand 1601), A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply (Booth2131), BITEC (Booth 2313), Equipter (Booth 4231), Service First Solutions (Booth1855) y Van Mark Products (Booth 4744) estarán en el piso de exhibición. Pasa a saludarlos mientras descubres nuevos productos y haces conexiones con otros profesionales del sector. 

Además de la gran cantidad de stands, también habrá demostraciones en vivo y clínicas de construcción en el piso de exhibición, ¡una excelente forma de mejorar tus habilidades técnicas y empresariales mientras exploras! 

¡Consulta la lista completa de expositores!

Eventos de networking 

Habrá numerosos eventos de networking, y estamos especialmente emocionados por los siguientes: 

• Día Anual de Servicio Comunitario: Se llevará a cabo el lunes 19 de enero, antes del inicio del evento. Este será el 17 proyecto anual realizado junto con IRE. Aquí tendrás la oportunidad de trabajar hombro a hombro con tus colegas reparando y renovando viviendas de familias de bajos ingresos en Las Vegas. 
• Fiesta de Bienvenida: Cierra el primer día de IRE 2026 con esta fiesta tan esperada. Comienza a las 5 p.m. del martes y es una gran oportunidad para convivir y crear redes con otros profesionales de la industria. 
• Recepción EmpowerAll: Este evento especial de la Asociación Nacional de Contratistas de Techado (NRCA) se llevará a cabo el martes de 4 a 5 p.m. y celebra la unidad dentro de nuestra comunidad de techadores. 
• Competencia Estudiantil de Administración de Construcción de The Roofing Alliance: Uno de los momentos destacados cada año. Esta competencia reta a estudiantes de todo el país a “demostrar sus conocimientos en techado, dominar la planificación de proyectos y destacar bajo presión. Al asistir, no solo apoyas a los estudiantes, sino que también inviertes en la próxima generación de profesionales del techado.”  

Además, The Coffee Shops se enorgullece de patrocinar el evento anual para nuevos asistentes de IRE, la oportunidad perfecta para quienes asisten por primera vez de conocer y hacer contactos en un ambiente relajado.  

Registro y reservaciones 

¿Planeas viajar a Las Vegas para IRE 2026? ¡Reserva tu hotel y regístrate ahora!

El equipo de IRE ha colaborado con onPeak para ofrecer tarifas con descuento en habitaciones para los asistentes al evento, con precios hasta 30% más bajos que en otros sitios de viajes. 

En cuanto al registro, hay varias opciones de pases disponibles: 

• Pase Expo: Acceso a los tres días del evento, al piso de exhibición, demostraciones y sesiones generales. 
• Súper Pase: Incluye todo lo del Pase Expo, además de acceso a todas las conferencias y un boleto para la fiesta de bienvenida. 
• Pase de Conferencia por Día: Incluye todo lo del Pase Expo más un día de conferencias (martes, miércoles o jueves). Si eliges martes, también incluye un boleto para la fiesta de bienvenida. 

Los miembros de la NRCA obtienen descuentos en todos los tipos de pases. 

¡Reserva tu hotel y elige tu pase hoy mismo!

By Emma Peterson. 

Get ready for three days full of roofing education, networking and innovation. 

January 2026 might seem far away right now, but with the holiday season quickly approaching, it’ll be here before we know it! And with January comes the International Roofing Expo (IRE). This year’s IRE will be hosted from January 20–22, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada. 

If you’ve never been to IRE before, it is the place to be for roofing and exterior professionals! From an expansive trade show floor to countless education sessions, IRE will be full of learning, networking and fun! The Coffee Shops™ crew will be there hosting our LIVE soundstage sponsored by our friends at SRS Distribution in the lobby, so make sure to stop by, say hi and see what’s happening. 

Education en Español  

This year’s show features 45 different educational sessions! Be on the lookout for an article focused on these sessions as we get closer to IRE. For now, we wanted to highlight the Spanish offerings!  

This year, one of the nine different education tracks available at IRE is designed specifically for Spanish-speaking roofing professionals. The sessions available in this track will feature incredible speakers, like Yessie Gomez (SRS), Alan Diaz (Elevate), Amparo Sancen (Latinos en Roofing) and Moises Morales (Advosy Construction).  

The trade show floor 

Over in the expo hall, IRE will be hosting over 500 exhibitors! Again, The Coffee Shops will be in the lobby, but a lot of our partners, such as All Weather Insulated Panels (Booth 1601), A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply (Booth 2131), BITEC (Booth 2313), Equipter (Booth 4231), Service First Solutions (Booth 1855) and Van Mark Products (Booth 4744) will be on the show floor. Go and say hello to them as you explore the new products available and connect with other roofing professionals.  

In addition to the large number of exhibitor booths in the Expo Hall, there are also a variety of show-floor demonstrations and building clinics! These are a great way to sharpen your business and roofing skills as you explore.  

Check out the full list of exhibitors!

Networking events 

There are numerous networking events to attend, and we are especially excited about these:  

• Annual Community Service Day: Happening preshow on Monday, January 19, this is the 17th annual service project hosted in conjunction with IRE. At this event, you will get the chance to work side-by-side with your peers to repair and revitalize homes for low-income families in Las Vegas.  
• Welcome Party: Wrap up the first day of IRE 2026 at the beloved welcome party! This event kicks off at 5 p.m. on Tuesday and is a great opportunity to network and have fun with industry professionals. 
• EmpowerAll Reception: This special National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) event, happening on Tuesday from 4-5 p.m., celebrates the unity in our roofing community. 
• The Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition: A highlight every year, this competition challenges students around the country to “demonstrate their roofing knowledge, master project planning and excel under pressure. By attending, you’re not only supporting students, you’re also investing in the next generation of roofing professionals.” 

The Coffee Shops are also proud to be sponsoring the annual IRE First Timer's event! This is the perfect opportunity for people new to the show to meet network in an informal setting. 

Register and reserve 

Planning to make the trip to Vegas for IRE 2025? Book your hotel and register now! The team at IRE has worked with onPeak to secure a discounted rate on hotel rooms for attendees of the show. These rates average 30% less than what you would find on other travel sites! 

As for your registration, there are a variety of options for show passes that you can choose from:  

• Expo Pass: Gives you show access for all three days, access to the show floor demos and access to general sessions.  
• Super Pass: Everything included in the Expo Pass plus access to all the conference sessions and a ticket to the welcome party!  
• Day Conference Pass: Everything in the Expo Pass with the addition of a single (1) day of conference sessions (Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday). If you choose Tuesday, it includes a welcome party ticket.  

Do note, NRCA members do get discounts on all pass types! 

Book your hotel and choose your pass today!

By Anna Lockhart.  

Social media stars and a notable industry brand join forces to bring their product lines to the forefront at one of this year’s industry trade shows. 

In the age of booming technology and social media, the world has significantly shrunk in size. To prove this point, Scott of Van Mark Products shared the story of how stumbling upon one video on social media led to the formation of a close relationship that has transformed the company’s trade show presence for good.  

Live from the Van Mark booth at the 2025 JLC LIVE show, where residential contractors convene to see the latest innovations on the construction market, Karen Edwards got an up-close look at their product line. In conversation with Scott, regional sales manager for Van Mark, the two discussed the brand’s unique product demonstrations taking place on the trade show floor.  

In a testament to the unifying power of social media, Van Mark enlisted the help of Them Roof Boys, social media influencers who were attending the event, to showcase their products through live demonstrations. Bending various materials using the Van Mark product line up, the duo proved in real time just how formidable the products from Van Mark truly are! 

Them Roof Boys, as it turns out, have relied on the Van Mark product line for some time. Scott shared, “We kind of bumped into each other through social media. They use our products, and have for some time, so we started a conversation. From there, we ended up having them attend these shows.” This year marks the third trade show they’ve attended together, showcasing Van Mark products.  

“We’re a tool company, manufacturing for the roofing and siding industries, predominantly,” Scott shared. “We make products that are used to bend metal materials, and we also offer different accessories that complement that line of metal work.” Pointing to the product display behind him, Scott noted the ease of transport and portability of their metal benders. “One of the major advantages of our products, over the bigger machines, is that they’re pretty portable,” he noted.  

No matter where you need a machine on the jobsite, the Van Mark benders are easily movable and can be transported with relative ease. “Be sure to check us out on social media,” Scott encouraged. “We post lots of demos and will be sharing clips from our experience at the show!”  

Watch the YouTube video to learn more about Van Mark Products and their experience at JLC LIVE!

By Van Mark Products.  

Up your gutter game with this must-have gutter system offering. 

The need for quality gutter protection is consistently high, leading to a very profitable market for many industry professionals looking to expand their services. For those who offer gutter services, or are considering gutter protection offerings, now is the perfect time to up your game by offering the right products. To do so, and succeed, is a balancing game, but here at Van Mark Products we have just the solution and advice for not only tackling this venture but mastering it!  

Allow us to introduce the Van Mark Trim-A-Gutter (TAG) system. While not required, when used in conjunction with a Van Mark brake, the TAG allows you to fabricate your own custom formed gutter hood out of basic trim coil or gutter coil, which as we all know is relatively inexpensive and readily available at a moment’s notice. Designed to quickly shape a consistent gutter hood profile that can be adapted to almost any roof pitch, in standard 48” sections but also allow for up to 50” lengths to allow for overlap. This also makes for an easy one-person installation! 

The complete TAG system is more than just the Trim-A-Gutter tool itself; we also offer optional specialized gutter clips for secure mounting of the hoods to existing gutters. Or when being used with new gutter installations, we offer 5” & 6” K style heavy-duty aluminum extruded gutter brackets that provide a solid mount for the gutters along with a mounting point for the custom hoods. 

Here are some clear advantages of the Van Mark Trim-A-Gutter system over off the shelf products: 

• It pays for itself over a few jobs. 
• Match almost any color gutter, siding or shingles. 
• Low material costs 
• Simple 2-step bending process to form hood. 
• Customizable for various situations with little to no wasted material 
• No franchise or marketing fees and no territory restrictions 
• Gutter brackets can reinforce sagging gutters. 
• Gutter clips make for a quick and easy installation on existing gutters. 
• 50’ of trim coil can produce 100’ to 150’ of gutter hood 
• Available Unileg tool stand or attach TAG to your VM brake. 
• Portable and durable for a lifetime of use 

If gutter protection sounds like a good fit for your customers, reach out to a local Van Mark dealer or contact us directly for more information on the Trim-A-Gutter system and how it can help you grow your business and increase profitability! 

Original article and image source: Van Mark

By Emma Peterson. 

Learn about all the events and opportunities available at METALCON 2025.  

When you think about trade shows, you probably initially think about the exhibit floor or the education sessions offered. And while these are huge draws by themselves, trade shows offer so much more than that! For example, METALCON (which boasts over 30 educational sessions and more than 275 exhibitors), also gives contractors and other metal professionals opportunities to network, have fun and give back!  

This year’s show, which is sponsored by industry leaders like Exceptional Metals (silver sponsor), Drexel Metals and Van Mark Products, will be held from October 21-23, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. There’s a lot happening during those three days, so we’ve put together a comprehensive overview for you! To learn more about the expo floor and educational opportunities, check out our previous article, 2 keynotes, 8 workshops, 35 educational sessions and over 275 exhibitors. For information about the networking and charity events, keep reading!  

Networking opportunities 

As the largest international event dedicated to metal construction and design, METALCON is the perfect place to connect with professionals from across the industry! Make sure to take advantage of these incredible networking opportunities that will take place during the show:  

• Welcome party: Hosted in the Exhibit Hall at 4:00 p.m. on October 21, this event is included in your registration and is a great way to reunite with old friends or make new ones. 
• Metal and mimosas: With this popular annual event, METALCON has created a space for women of the industry to come together and celebrate their successes! This exciting event will take place at 7:00 a.m. on October 21 and includes a $25 participation fee.  
• Oktoberfest happy hours: Raise a glass to deals and discoveries with the Oktoberfest celebration at METALCON! Running all three days of the trade show and included in your registration, taking part in this event is as easy as visiting participating booths across the show floor and enjoying an ice-cold beer! 
• Speed networking: METALCON’s speed networking event (hosted in the Main Theater on October 21 at 3:00 p.m.) is the perfect way to maximize your time and connections. Make sure to bring plenty of business cards!  
• Valley of Fire: Consider getting to Vegas a bit early for this pre-show, off-site event. Attendees will get to explore the stunning Valley of Fire with U.S. Marine Corps veteran Adam Bautz, founder of Outdoor Travel Tours and graduate of The Semper Fi & America’s Fund Apprenticeship Program! 
• Stock Car Pit Crew Challenge: Want to test your ability to work as a team under pressure? This fast-paced, pit-crew style competition is all about speed, skill and teamwork! Sponsored by MetalForming and hosted at booth #1150 all three days of the trade show, be sure to stop by for the chance to win some major bragging rights! 
• Top Product Awards: Want to find out the most innovative products and services that are shaping the future of the metal industry? Make sure to check out the Top Products Awards! The winners will be announced live from the Deck on October 22 at 2:30 p.m. If you haven’t already voted, make sure to vote for your favorite products before October 21 (you might see The Coffee Shops own MetalTalk™ in the “other” category!).  
• Future Leaders Happy Hour: Held in the Backyard at 4:00 p.m. on October 22, this is an event designed for the “rising stars, apprentices, management trainees and go-getters age 40 and under.”  

Special events 

METALCON is your opportunity to be in the room where it happens! You will not want to miss these incredible live events that will be taking place during this year’s event:  

• The Training Zone: Sponsored by Sherwin-Willaims' MetalVue program, this is a hands-on training area that will demonstrate best practices related to metal tools and materials. Led by the incredible John Sheridan and his team of Sheridan Metal Resources experts, there will be events both in English and Spanish to participate in. 
• Design District: Known as a “show-within-a-show,” the Design District illustrates the variety of ways that metal can be used in construction and design. Whether you’re struggling with an architectural challenge or just wanting to spark your creativity, this zone will introduce you to new ways of thinking about metal. 
• Metal Mastery Clinics: Hosted by industry experts from the Metal Roofing Alliance and the Metal Construction Association, these clinics cover the nuances of industry best practices. From roll forming on-site to creating retrofitted systems, the knowledge to be gained from these clinic sessions is sure to improve contractor efficiency and boost customer satisfaction. 
• Live from METALCON: And if you want to be a part of the buzz in real time, make sure to stop by The Coffee Shops’ booth (#2001)! Not only will our amazing crew be there, but we will also be hosting a live MetalCast episode that you can watch firsthand!  

Giving back 

Beyond the show itself, METALCON is proud to be coordinating two powerful ways to give back to those who have served our country:  

• Building for a cause: METALCON is coordinating materials and funds to construct a 2,500+ sq. ft. steel frame for a barndominium live on the show floor! After being constructed during METALCON, this Barndo Project will be “gifted to a deserving hero through the Military Warriors Support Foundation.” From the designing of the space to the construction and final walkthrough, you can be a part of this meaningful project by donating materials, labor, equipment, services or finances.  
• METALCON Deck donations:  2025 marks another year of METALCON working with Semper Fi & America’s Fund, a “non-profit dedicated to providing urgently needed resources and financial support to critically wounded, ill and injured members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.” To support, all you need to do is stop by the METALCON Deck and talk to the show management team! While there, you can also grab a beer (as a part of the Oktoberfest fun), ask questions, network, provide feedback and win on-site prizes! 

If you haven’t already, make sure to register for METALCON 2025 using this link and receive $30 off registration costs (you can also use code 30MCS for the same discount)!

By Anna Lockhart.  

By meeting with contractors face-to-face, this manufacturer is able to devise quality solutions in real time.  

Meeting contractors where they are is a cornerstone principle of Van Mark Products’ marketing and communications strategy. Offering a range of portable bending brakes and other metal tools, the brand has an extensive 60-year history of finding ways to deliver reliable products designed to meet an array of contractor needs.  

In fact, their goal is to find a solution for any contractor, even if that solution isn’t available just yet in their current product line. In a conversation with Megan Ellsworth, live from The Coffee Shops™ soundstage at the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE), Gary Weinert explained that often times, their team looks for ways to best accommodate any customer needs, even if that means facing a gap in product offerings where a contractor has a need they aren’t able to meet. He shared, “Our tools might not be right for [a contractor], but these conversations help us discover what customers might need that we could find a way to meet, and we love talking directly to those contractors to discover what kind of tools we can possibly make.” 

He went on to share that these conversations and interactions are a key driver for innovation and creative processes behind enhancing or creating new tools in their product line. “That challenge keeps us in business,” Gary laughed, “but also, it’s good for the industry. We all need the industry to thrive, so that’s the beauty of roofing... As a friend told me, ‘There’s always two kinds of roofs: one that’s leaking, and one that will leak eventually.’”  

In the meantime, outside of brainstorming new and innovative ways to upgrade their products and designing new tools, Gary shared the different ways customers can find their tools. In addition to finding their products through wholesale distributors, Van Mark Products are also available at most rental stores across the country which is also a great way to test out a Van Mark brake before purchasing. 

Watch the full interview to learn more about Van Mark’s promise of innovation and customer satisfaction!

Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo.  

¡No te pierdas el evento internacional más grande de la industria del metal: METALCON 2025! 

Cada año, METALCON reúne a profesionales de todo el mundo y de la industria del metal para tres increíbles días de redes y aprendizaje. Los asistentes pueden esperar conectarse con profesionales afines, explorar innovaciones interminables en techado y recibir educación que ayudará a hacer su negocio más competitivo, eficiente y rentable. Sigue leyendo para conocer más sobre lo que podrás esperar del evento de este año, que se llevará a cabo del 21 al 23 de octubre de 2025 en Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Dos conferencias magistrales inspiradoras 

¡Este año, el evento contará con dos increíbles conferencias magistrales! La primera será presentada a las 9:00 a.m. el martes 21 de octubre por el Sargento de Estado Mayor Clinton Romesha. Clinton participó en la batalla de 14 horas en Kamdesh, uno de los enfrentamientos más mortales de la Guerra de Afganistán y recibió la Medalla de Honor. Ha compartido su historia en un libro bestseller del New York Times (Red Platoon: A True Story of American Valor), que inspiró la aclamada película The Outpost, protagonizada por Scott Eastwood y Orlando Bloom. En su charla, “Always Forward – Lessons in Leadership and Resilience,”Clinton hablará sobre liderar con propósito y perseverar bajo presión. 

La otra conferencia magistral será presentada por Alex Chausovsky, director de análisis y consultoría en el Bundy Group, el miércoles 22 de octubre a las 9:00 a.m. Alex cuenta con más de dos décadas de experiencia en investigación y análisis de mercados. Habiendo asesorado a empresas en América del Norte y del Sur, Europa y Asia, la conferencia de Alex, “Economic and Labor Market Update – What to Expect in 2025 and Beyond,” es el recurso perfecto para los profesionales que buscan aprender más sobre "eventos económicos sensibles al tiempo, como inflación, tasas de interés, aranceles, inmigración, condiciones del mercado laboral, gasto del consumidor, inversión empresarial y actividad industrial.” 

¡Conoce más sobre los presentadores principales!

Ocho talleres profundos 

¿Buscas una forma de mejorar tus habilidades prácticas mientras estás en METALCON? Asegúrate de registrarte en algunos de estos talleres dirigidos por expertos: 

• Entrenamiento en Instalación de Techos Metálicos: Parte 1 – Curso con Certificación: Organizado el 20 de octubre de 1:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m. por la Metal Construction Association, este taller promete ayudarte a dominar lo básico de sustratos, seguridad, selladores y más. 
• Entrenamiento en Instalación de Techos Metálicos: Parte 2 – Curso con Certificación: La segunda parte del curso del 20 de octubre, esta sesión se llevará a cabo el 21 de octubre de 8:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. y profundizará en lo aprendido en la Parte 1. 
• Formado en Rollo para la Industria de la Construcción Metálica – Parte 1: También se realizará el 21 de octubre de 8:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m., este taller ofrece una serie de presentaciones de expertos en formado en rollo: Shawn Huffman, Josh Beck, Andy Allman y Steve Ebel. 
• Técnicas Avanzadas de Instalación de Exteriores Metálicos para Contratistas de Techos y Construcción: Si buscas una experiencia práctica que agudice tus habilidades en techado y construcción metálica, no te puedes perder este taller, que se llevará a cabo el 21 de octubre de 8:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. 
• Techos Metálicos de la A (Aluminio) a la Z (Zinc): Dirigido por Rob Haddock de S-5!, este taller será un curso intensivo sobre todo lo relacionado con los metales y se realizará el 21 de octubre de 8:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. 
• Taller de Detalles en Techos de Low Slope – Curso con Certificación: Este taller, que se llevará a cabo en la tarde del 21 de octubre (de 1:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.), te dará la oportunidad de aprender todo sobre la instalación de techos metálicos de baja pendiente. 
• Blueprint hacia el Éxito Administrativo – Gestión de Crédito y Cobranza en la Construcción: Y para aquellos que buscan ayuda administrativa, esta sesión el 21 de octubre de 1:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m. cubrirá desde la fijación de términos de crédito hasta el desarrollo de políticas y manejo de cobranzas. 
• Formado en Rollo para la Industria de la Construcción Metálica – Parte 2: Por último, la segunda parte del taller de formado en rollo del 21 de octubre se llevará a cabo el 22 de octubre de 8:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. y contará con dos nuevos expertos: Brian Rogers y Paul Williams. 

Estos talleres están diseñados para ayudar tanto a profesionales principiantes como avanzados a aprender, obtener credenciales y trabajar con profesionales de la industria. 

¡Obtén más detalles sobre los talleres!

35+ sesiones educativas 

Además de los talleres prácticos y profundos, habrá más de 35 sesiones educativas repartidas en seis categorías diferentes: 

• Crecimiento empresarial e innovación: Las sesiones de esta categoría ayudan a encontrar estrategias prácticas y probadas por expertos que te ayudarán a administrar un negocio más inteligente y rentable. 
• Desempeño en la construcción: Diseñadas para quienes están involucrados en el diseño, la construcción o el cumplimiento de normativas de edificios metálicos, estas sesiones ofrecen educación dirigida por expertos sobre la mitigación de riesgos frente a eventos climáticos extremos. 
• Instalación y técnicas: Patrocinadas por CIDAN Machinery Group, las sesiones en esta categoría buscan proporcionar a los instaladores y contratistas los conocimientos necesarios para mejorar sus prácticas de construcción. 
• Masterclass: Las sesiones de esta categoría están diseñadas para ayudar a los profesionales experimentados a profundizar su experiencia, yendo más allá de los conceptos básicos y abordando estrategias críticas en situaciones reales. 
• Distrito de Diseño: El Distrito de Diseño @ METALCON fue creado específicamente para arquitectos, diseñadores, especificadores e ingenieros. Las sesiones impartidas aquí ofrecen la inspiración, conocimientos, conexiones y créditos necesarios para que los diseñadores profesionales sobresalgan con el metal. 
• Clínicas de maestría en metal: Organizadas en el salón de exposiciones, estas sesiones cuentan con expertos de la Metal Construction Association y la Metal Roofing Alliance y son el recurso perfecto para contratistas e instaladores que buscan mejorar sus técnicas de instalación metálica. 

¡Consulta la lista completa de sesiones!

275+ expositores 

Por último, el evento contará con un increíble salón de exposiciones con más de 275 stands para explorar. ¡Es una gran oportunidad para conocer las innovaciones y soluciones más recientes que se están desarrollando en la industria del techado por parte de empresas líderes como AkzoNobel (Stand #5005), Cougar Paws (Stand #7104), H.B. Fuller (Stand #3035), New Tech Machinery (Stand #4027), Sheffield Metals (Stand #4033), Unified Steel (Stand #7098) y Van Mark Products (Stand #4104)! El equipo de Coffee Shops™ estará allí (Stand #2001), ¡así que asegúrate de pasar, saludar y visitar nuestro escenario sonoro, patrocinado por Sherwin-Williams! 

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