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Central States Manufacturing, Inc.
Central States names Dan Pratt vice president of sales – manufacturing
Central States has promoted Dan Pratt to the role of vice president of sales – manufacturing. Dan brings nearly two decades of leadership experience to the role, including a distinguished military career, and years improving quality, operations and sales processes for industrial and B2B companies, including Tandemloc, Inc. and Central States. ...
Alpha Framing wins ISS 2025 Best in Business Award for Most Innovative Product
Alpha Framing accelerates timelines, reduces labor costs and enables quicker revenue generation. Elevate Structures, a Central States company, proudly announces that its Alpha Framing System has again been named the winner of the Inside Self-Storage (ISS) 2025 Best in Business Award for Most Innovative Product. Elevate Structures and the Alpha Framing ...
Building smarter, faster
By Jesse Sanchez. From blueprint to business growth, pre-engineered buildings are helping contractors do more with less. In this episode of MetalCast™, host Karen Edwards digs into the nuts and bolts of pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) with Jennifer Davis, president of Central States and Ahmed Abdelaal, vice president of engineering ...
A quiet powerhouse shaping the future of metal construction
By Jesse Sanchez. Employee ownership, unmatched logistics and a customer-first ethos drive a national brand with a local touch. In this Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth digs deeper into what truly sets Central States Manufacturing apart and the answers might surprise even industry veterans. What started in 1988 with ...
Central States Sentry™ Series Model 7500 receives Florida Building Code Product Approval
Florida’s product approval process is among the most stringent in the country, ensuring that building components can resist the state’s extreme weather conditions, including hurricanes and tropical storms. We’re proud to announce that our wind-rated Sentry Series Model 7500 has officially received Florida Building Code Product Approval as of June 10, ...
Designing a better door
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Central States is revolutionizing a $44 billion dollar industry with their innovative door and hallway systems. Around the end of 2024, Central States Manufacturing announced their Sentry line, which offers products such as roll-up doors and hallway systems for metal buildings. These products, while valuable ...
Why roofers are expanding their services beyond the roof
By Jesse Sanchez. More contractors are embracing siding offerings — and metal is leading the charge. The roofing industry is experiencing a notable shift as contractors look beyond shingles and slopes to seize new opportunities in siding. One key driver behind this expansion? Metal siding. In this episode of Roofing ...
Bringing clients' visions to life with Central States
By Emma Peterson. From design tools to quoting systems, this platform can help you simplify even the most complex workflows. In a new episode of MetalCast, Megan Ellsworth talked with Zach Coats and Delton Rhodes of Central States Manufacturing about their new digital platform – Central Link. This platform provides ...
Why metal roofing is booming
By Dani Sheehan. With growing consumer interest, strong product performance and robust industry support, metal roofing is one of the most exciting growth areas in construction today. Once seen as niche or primarily commercial, metal roofing is gaining ground with homeowners who are more informed and value-driven than ever before. ...
SkillsUSA 2025 is heating up!
By Emma Peterson. How the industry has come together to support the next generation of professionals. The 2025 SkillsUSA competition is coming to a close at the end of June with the SkillsUSAChampionships! This is the premier showcase of the United States’ most highly skilled career and technical education students. ...
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