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<title>The Hottest Portable Rollforming Machine Topics From the Last Year</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/the-hottest-portable-rollforming-machine-topics-from-the-last-year</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='315'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>We look back on New Tech Machinery&rsquo;s most informative articles on portable rollforming machines and equipment.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>For <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/new-tech-machinery" target="_blank">New Tech Machinery,</a> last year was one full of growth and exciting new adventures. They launched new products and even celebrated 30 years of being in business. Although they did face their fair share of challenges with all the increasing demand and short supply, they still found success throughout 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some of their biggest accomplishments were with their newly redesigned website and <a href="https://newtechmachinery.com/learning-center/" target="_blank">Rollforming Learning Center.</a> Here they publish informative articles and resources about portable rollforming and its usefulness in the metal construction industry. Check out their five most popular topics on portable rollforming that they published last year:&nbsp;</p>

<h3><a href="https://newtechmachinery.com/learning-center/how-to-purchase-new-tech-machinery/" target="_blank">How to Purchase New Portable Rollforming Equipment from New Tech Machinery</a>&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Explore the step-by-step process of purchasing a rollforming machine so that your experience is as stress-free as possible. Learn all of the expectations and information you should have throughout the sales process. This article is a great place to start for those looking to purchase new portable rollforming equipment, but maybe have a few questions about where to begin.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><a href="https://newtechmachinery.com/learning-center/review-best-portable-gutter-machine-manufacturers/" target="_blank">Review of the Best Gutter Machine Manufacturers</a>&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Although New Tech Machinery does sell <a href="https://newtechmachinery.com/product-category/gutter-machines/" target="_blank">gutter machines,</a> it&rsquo;s worth assessing all your other options before purchasing one of your own. In this article, they outline six other great portable gutter machine manufacturers so that you can see which company and equipment is best for your needs. They also outline important questions you should be asking yourself to help you decide, such as what training or warranties the manufacturer offers.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><a href="https://newtechmachinery.com/learning-center/review-best-metal-roofing-coil-suppliers/" target="_blank">Review of the Six Best Metal Roofing Coil Suppliers</a>&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Contractors and other industry members who work in metal roofing should be considering the best metal roofing coil suppliers to make purchases from. This article makes it easy for you to compare the different coil suppliers out there so you can determine who&rsquo;s the right one for you. All the manufacturers on this list are trusted by New Tech Machinery as producers of high-quality metal coil supplies.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><a href="https://newtechmachinery.com/learning-center/portable-roof-panel-machines-ssq-ii-vs-ssr/" target="_blank">Portable Roof Panel Machines: New Tech Machinery SSQ II vs. SSR</a>&nbsp;</h3>

<p>If you are thinking of purchasing a New Tech Machinery portable roof panel machine, but can&rsquo;t decide which model to get, this article conveniently breaks down the differences between the <a href="https://newtechmachinery.com/machines/roof-wall-panel-machines/ssq-roof-panel-machine/" target="_blank">SSQ II&trade; MultiPro Roof Panel Machine</a> and <a href="https://newtechmachinery.com/machines/roof-wall-panel-machines/ssr-multipro-jr-roof-panel-machine/" target="_blank">SSR&trade; MultiPro Jr. Roof Panel Machine</a>. This article goes into depth about the features of each machine, the various costs, add-ons, type of projects they&rsquo;re best for and more. By the end of the article, you&rsquo;ll hopefully have come to a decision about which machine is right for you.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><a href="https://newtechmachinery.com/learning-center/what-is-uniq-automatic-control-system/" target="_blank">What Is the UNIQ Automatic Control System? Features, Benefits&nbsp;&amp; Design</a>&nbsp;</h3>

<p>This article breaks down one of the best aspects of the SSQ II&trade; MultiPro Roof Panel Machine: its UNIQ&reg; Automatic Control System. It discusses the many great features of the system in-depth, including its touch screen, programming options and safety measures. Any questions or concerns you have about this control system will be answered in this article.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/new-tech-machinery" target="_blank">Learn more about New Tech Machinery</a> in their RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; Directory or visit <a href="http://www.newtechmachinery.com/" target="_blank">www.newtechmachinery.com</a>.&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>New Tech Machinery Welcomes New Vice President</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/new-tech-machinery-welcomes-new-vice-president</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By Heidi J. Ellsworth.</p>

<h2>Terrence McGuire brings years of manufacturing experience to New Tech Machinery.</h2>

<p>Since 1991, <a href="http://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/new-tech-machinery">New Tech Machinery</a> (NTM) has revolutionized the metal construction industry by bringing versatile, easy-to-use rollforming products directly to the job site.&nbsp; Roofing contractors have depended on them to help gain more control of their projects and profits by providing seamless gutter machines and&nbsp;metal roof panel machines.&nbsp; They continue to pride themselves in offering the world&rsquo;s finest portable rollforming machines.</p>

<p>Understanding the strong history of New Tech Machinery only adds to the excitement of the recent change in leadership with Terrence McGuire as the new Vice President. &nbsp;A U.S. military veteran with extraordinary experience in the Marines, McGuire also has extensive manufacturing experience including the production of knives with Case Cutlery and experience working for Berkshire Hathaway Inc.&nbsp;in RV part manufacturing.</p>

<p>As McGuire was looking at new endeavors, one of his goals was to work for a family-owned company.&nbsp; He looked at NTM, which is part of the Mazzella group of companies, and realized it could be a great fit. &nbsp;Lead by Tony Mazzella, CEO of Mazzella Companies, he respected the corporation&rsquo;s focus on family core values.</p>

<p>&ldquo;We work closely with our customers and employees to ensure the right connections,&rdquo; stated Tony Mazzella.&nbsp; &ldquo;We know the reputation of New Tech&rsquo;s people and the manufacturing of portable roof panel and gutter machines is second to none.&nbsp; We are so happy to bring someone of Terry&rsquo;s reputation into the leadership of New Tech Machinery.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Based in Denver with manufacturing facilities in both Denver and Hermosillo, Mexico, NTM employs approximately 150&nbsp;people between both locations and has been in business since 1991.</p>

<p>&ldquo;After meeting with Mazzella and New Tech leadership, it was easy to recognize the potential and commitment around culture and products,&rdquo; stated McGuire.&nbsp; &ldquo;From the beginning, I liked the New Tech Machinery and Mazzella brands.&nbsp; It all came together making the move easy.&rdquo;</p>

<p>&ldquo;Today I am enjoying myself beyond words,&rdquo; continued McGuire.&nbsp; &ldquo;I thoroughly respect this team and the Mazella way.&nbsp; I am very interested in learning more about the overall construction industry, and I am seeing many similarities to my past experience in hospitality and manufacturing.&nbsp; The machine aspect is fascinating and as I compare it to my past manufacturing experience it has all come together.&nbsp; Watching the rollforming machines is incredible along with the concept of bringing portable rollforming of metal to contracting companies.&rdquo;</p>

<p>McGuire also sees the incredible growth in the use of metal in construction.&nbsp; &ldquo;I see a lot of potential in the growth of metal.&nbsp; In fact, looking at areas like walls where metal is continuing to be accepted, we see exceptional growth over the next 10 years,&rdquo; stated McGuire.</p>

<p>&ldquo;We plan on doing a lot more in the roofing market,&rdquo; McGuire noted.&nbsp; &ldquo;We are exploring new roofing profiles due to market demand along with expanding on wall panels.&nbsp; Technology will also play a large part in the future planning of NTM.&nbsp; The UNIQ Control&nbsp;System controller is capable of connecting to several different software programs.&nbsp; Not all roofing companies are interested in the technology yet, but we will be ready when they are.&nbsp; Our controller helps make the integrations happen.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;We also want to help roofing contractors expand sheet metal shops or start new sheet metal shops,&rdquo; stated McGuire.&nbsp; &ldquo;Contractors can make panels for other contractors and grow their own business.&nbsp; We are seeing an increase in contractors rollforming their own products along with reselling.&nbsp; NTM makes it easy with the technology; cheaper and more efficient for contractors to take rollforming to the job site.&rdquo;</p>

<p>In asking McGuire about his leadership focus, &ldquo;Culture is everything.&nbsp; Culture and people are everything we do.&nbsp; We have invested in climate control, lunches, salaries and strong career paths.&nbsp; We have fun events where employees can win money along with a very strong bonus structure.&nbsp; We are focused on more training and helping our employees find out what is the next step in their career.&rdquo;</p>

<p>&ldquo;I am honored to be in leadership of NTM and looking forward to being very involved in the industry overall,&rdquo; concluded McGuire.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/new-tech-machinery">Learn more about New Tech Machinery</a> in their RoofersCoffeeShop Directory or visit <a href="https://www.newtechmachinery.com/">www.newtechmachinery.com</a>.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Program up to 600 Panel Configurations on This Machine</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/program-up-to-600-panel-configurations-on-this-machine</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='315'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Using this portable rollforming machine is simple thanks to its automatic control system.&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Most metal roofing contractors know how efficient it is to have a portable rollforming machine at their disposal. These machines make it easy to cut metal roofing panels in no time at all, thereby speeding up the process of roofing projects. One of the most well-known portable rollforming machines out there is the <a href="https://newtechmachinery.com/machines/roof-wall-panel-machines/ssq-roof-panel-machine/" target="_blank">SSQ II&trade; MultiPro Roof Panel Machine</a> from <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/new-tech-machinery" target="_blank">New Tech Machinery</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The shining feature of the machine is its UNIQ&reg; Automatic Control System which allows contractors to program up to 600 panel configurations. It&rsquo;s built with a touchscreen that has lockable metal covers, brightness adjusters, troubleshooting screens and more.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The process of programming panels is quite simple. You start on the home page of the control system touchscreen. From there you press the &ldquo;run mode&rdquo; button and hit &ldquo;add new part.&rdquo; Here, you can input the number of sections, how many panels you want and the desired measurements of the panels. Confirm the input by hitting ok and your configuration will be added to the list! You can even input mutiple runs before you start the machine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To run the machine, you&rsquo;ll select the panel you want from your list and hit run. The machine will run the panel through the machine and cut it according to the configurations. When the panel is fully out, you will remove it so the next panel can come through. You don&rsquo;t have to worry about the panels getting backed up either. Inside the machine there is a proximity sensor that senses if a panel is still there before feeding another one out.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>If you are a visual learner, <a href="https://newtechmachinery.com/learning-center/video/how-to-program-panel-lengths-using-uniq-automatic-control-system-video/" target="_blank">here is a video demonstration of the process.</a>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/new-tech-machinery" target="_blank">Learn more about New Tech Machinery</a> in their RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; Directory or visit <a href="http://www.newtechmachinery.com/" target="_blank">www.newtechmachinery.com</a>.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>RoofersCoffeeShop® Will Be at IRE 2022, Will You?</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/rooferscoffeeshop-will-be-at-ire-2022-will-you</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2022 18:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2>IRE promises to be&nbsp;one of the biggest events of the year,&nbsp;check out who will be at the expo!&nbsp;</h2>

<p>This year&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/ire" target="_blank">International Roofing Expo (IRE)</a>&nbsp;promises many exciting events, products, classes and more. The expo will take place February 1-3 in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; will be on the beat, sharing information and broadcasting live on YouTube. Additionally, you will find President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/heidi-j-ellsworth" target="_blank">Heidi J. Ellsworth</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://ge22ire2.mapyourshow.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=107" target="_blank">moderating a panel</a>&nbsp;on how to work with young people who are interested in roofing. The session takes place Tuesday at 7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. CT&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Coffee Shop will join many great manufacturers, distributors and associations as they share new ideas with roofing contractors. Make sure you stop by&nbsp;our&nbsp;booth, number 249, and visit our&nbsp;RoofersCoffeeShop&nbsp;partners too:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/abc-supply-co-inc" target="_blank">ABC Supply Co., Inc.</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;1301&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/angi" target="_blank">Angi</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;1455&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/a-c-t-metal-deck-supply" target="_blank">A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;3037&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/acculynx-2" target="_blank">AccuLynx</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;637&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/art-unlimited" target="_blank">Art Unlimited</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;3425&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/atas-international-inc" target="_blank">ATAS International, Inc</a>.&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;3036&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/beacon-roofing-supply" target="_blank">Beacon Building Products</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;231, 325&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/bitec-offers-full-line-modified-roofing" target="_blank">Bitec</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2519&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/breakthrough-academy" target="_blank">Breakthrough Academy</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;954&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/castagra-products-inc" target="_blank">Castagra</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2754&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/cotney-construction-law" target="_blank">Cotney Attorneys &amp; Consultants</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2131&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed" target="_blank">CertainTeed</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2244&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/chem-link-2" target="_blank">Chem Link, Inc.</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2411&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/duro-last" target="_blank">Duro-Last Roofing, Inc.</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2837&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/davinci" target="_blank">DaVinci Roofscapes</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;1737&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/decra" target="_blank">DECRA Metal Roofing</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2019&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/equipter-llc" target="_blank">Equipter</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;1801&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/the-estimating-edge" target="_blank">Estimating Edge</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;3505&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/flashco" target="_blank">FlashCo</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;1845&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/frsa" target="_blank">Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association</a>&nbsp;(FRSA)&nbsp;- Booth 3429&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/fibertite" target="_blank">FiberTite Roofing Systems</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2001&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/green-link-engineering" target="_blank">GREEN LINK&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2954&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/hunter-panels" target="_blank">Hunter Panels</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;1601&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/hover" target="_blank">HOVER</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2719&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/icp-group" target="_blank">ICP Building Solutions Group</a>&nbsp;/&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/apoc" target="_blank">APOC</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;1627&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/ib-roof-systems" target="_blank">IB Roof Systems, Inc.</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;1325&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/iko" target="_blank">IKO Manufacturing&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;1909&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/ingage" target="_blank">Ingage</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;755&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/fcs-jobba" target="_blank">Jobba Trade Technologies</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;719&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/jobnimbus" target="_blank">JobNimbus</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;1319&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/johns-manville-2" target="_blank">Johns Manville</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;1119&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/karnak" target="_blank">Karnak</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;1113&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/leister" target="_blank">Leister</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;1133&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/leap" target="_blank">Leap</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;337&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/malarkey" target="_blank">Malarkey Roofing Products</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2319&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.metalroofing.com/" target="_blank">Metal Roofing Alliance</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;3055&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/marco-industries" target="_blank">MARCO Industries</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2647&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/mrca" target="_blank">Midwest Roofing Contractors Association</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;1360&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/mfm-building-products-corp" target="_blank">MFM Building Products</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2613&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca" target="_blank">National Roofing Contractors Association</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;1359, 2119&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofpac-2" target="_blank">NRCA ROOFPAC</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2119&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nwir" target="_blank">National Women in Roofing</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;3523&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/new-tech-machinery" target="_blank">New Tech Machinery</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2901&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/owens-corning" target="_blank">Owens Corning&reg;</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;1619&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/one-click-code" target="_blank">OneClick Code</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;848&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/pabco-roofing-products" target="_blank">PABCO Roofing Products</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2031&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/polyglass-2" target="_blank">Polyglass</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;1413, 1419&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/podium" target="_blank">Podium</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;1655&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/quarrix" target="_blank">Quarrix Building Products</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;1037&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofmaster" target="_blank">Roofmaster</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;1331&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofhugger" target="_blank">Roof Hugger</a>&nbsp;- Booth TBD&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofing-alliance" target="_blank">Roofing Alliance</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2119&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/soprema-2" target="_blank">SOPREMA</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2209&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/srs-distribution-inc" target="_blank">SRS Distribution, Inc.</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2437, 2761&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/corelogic" target="_blank">SkyMeasure&trade; by CoreLogic&reg;</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;636&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/s-5" target="_blank">S-5!</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2527&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/sika-corportation" target="_blank">SIKA Corporation&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2401&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/sherwin-williams" target="_blank">Sherwin-Williams</a>&nbsp;-Booth 1831&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/sales-transformation-group-inc" target="_blank">Sales Transformation Group, Inc.</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;746&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/brighton-co-through-the-roof-by-sashco-sealants" target="_blank">Sashco Inc.</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;850&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tamko" target="_blank">TAMKO&reg; Building Products</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;3129&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/franklin-international" target="_blank">Titebond/Franklin International</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;2748&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/topps-products-inc" target="_blank">Topps Products</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;3439&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/watts-removal-products" target="_blank">Watts Removal Products</a>&nbsp; - Booth 1831&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/4cs-spray-equipment" target="_blank">4C&#39;s Spray Equipment&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;- Booth&nbsp;1260&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Don&rsquo;t miss out,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theroofingexpo.com/en/register.html" target="_blank">register today for IRE 2022!</a></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>New Control System Makes Operating Portable Rollformers Easier</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/new-control-system-makes-operating-portable-rollformers-easier</link>
<description>new-control-system-makes-operating-portable-rollformers-easier</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2022 15:00:00 PST</pubDate>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[
		<img src='/uploads/media/2021/12/new-tech-new-control-system.jpg'
            alt='New Tech New Control System'
            title='New Tech New Control System'
            class=''
            style=' '  width='600' height='315'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By&nbsp;Evelyn&nbsp;Witterholt, RCS Reporter.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Read on to learn about the&nbsp;features of&nbsp;this new, user-friendly&nbsp;control system&nbsp;for your portable rollformers.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>If you have a metal roofing business, you know just how important&nbsp;portable&nbsp;rollforming&nbsp;machines&nbsp;are. If you are on the market for a roof panel machine,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/new-tech-machinery" target="_blank">New Tech Machinery</a>&nbsp;has just the thing.&nbsp;Their&nbsp;<a href="https://newtechmachinery.com/learning-center/ssq-roof-panel-machine-features-benefits/" target="_blank">SSQ II&trade; MultiPro Roof Panel Machine</a>&nbsp;has a new&nbsp;<a href="https://newtechmachinery.com/learning-center/what-is-uniq-automatic-control-system/" target="_blank">UNIQ&reg; Automatic Control System</a>&nbsp;that makes the&nbsp;rollforming&nbsp;process more efficient and user-friendly.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Features&nbsp;</h3>

<p>The UNIQ Automatic Control System offers both automatic and manual operation modes for your portable rollforming machine.&nbsp;It also has various safety functions that keep operators safe without compromising the machine&rsquo;s functionality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the upgraded features of the control system is its touchscreen. The 7-inch&nbsp;screen has lockable metal covers, troubleshooting screens, brightness adjusters, controller settings, length calibration and&nbsp;more.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>There is also the option to use the machine manually with its push-button control panel. If the touchscreen goes down, you can still use the rollforming&nbsp;machine&nbsp;with the push buttons, such as&nbsp;when&nbsp;the machine is in maintenance mode.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Benefits&nbsp;</h3>

<p>The UNIQ Automatic Control System was built with user safety as a high priority.&nbsp;It prevents operation of the machine when covers and guards are not in place. There are two red emergency stop buttons that are easy to access at both ends of the machine.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>A disconnect switch is located by the controller that has lockout/tagout capabilities. These functions are important for operator safety&nbsp;as&nbsp;they&nbsp;prevent&nbsp;the machine from turning on accidentally when it is not needed, such as when maintenance is being done.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The control system touchscreen allows you to program desired panel lengths, which saves time spent on setting up a limit switch. This function makes it easier for you to perform jobs with&nbsp;varying panel&nbsp;lengths&nbsp;by using automated processes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Overall, the UNIQ Automatic Control System&nbsp;makes the rollforming machine process easy and safe&nbsp;for any metal roofing job. With its enhanced features that automate the rollforming process, you can&nbsp;work more efficiently&nbsp;on projects without compromising user safety.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://newtechmachinery.com/learning-center/what-is-uniq-automatic-control-system/" target="_blank">Learn more about&nbsp;the&nbsp;many features the&nbsp;UNIQ Automatic Control&nbsp;System&nbsp;offers&nbsp;here.</a></strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/new-tech-machinery" target="_blank">Learn more about New Tech Machinery</a>&nbsp;in their&nbsp;RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; Directory or visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.newtechmachinery.com/" target="_blank">www.newtechmachinery.com</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Top October Stories: Drones, Fall Protection and Supply Chain Shortages</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/top-october-stories-drones-fall-protection-and-supply-chain-shortages</link>
<description>top-october-stories-drones-fall-protection-and-supply-chain-shortages</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:00:00 PST</pubDate>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[
		<img src='/uploads/media/2021/11/rcs-top-october-articles.png'
            alt='RCS Top October Articles'
            title='RCS Top October Articles'
            class=''
            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Here&rsquo;s what&rsquo;s&nbsp;trending on&nbsp;RoofersCoffeeShop&reg;(RCS)&nbsp;this past month.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>In looking at our most popular articles for the month of&nbsp;October,&nbsp;it&rsquo;s no surprise that&nbsp;our visitors were most interested in&nbsp;the topics that are hot in the roofing industry &ndash;&nbsp;supply chain issues, technology and safety.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The experts at Cotney &ndash; Attorneys &amp; Consultants&nbsp;took some of the top spots with their information on how the Ocean Shipping Reform Act will affect the supply chain issues happening in the industry.&nbsp;They also shared important information on fall protection and how using drones can make jobsites safer.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>A celebration of Hispanic Heritage&nbsp;Month&nbsp;had a lot of readers&nbsp;interested in learning more about how SRS Distribution celebrated&nbsp;the history and cultural richness of the Hispanic and Latino community and their contributions to the construction and roofing industry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some of the other top stories were about our reporter&rsquo;s visit to&nbsp;Boxabl&nbsp;with the RT3 team in Las Vegas right before the IRE and what she learned about this innovative and disruptive housing solution. If you didn&rsquo;t get a chance to see some of the most popular articles from October, follow the links below to catch up!&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Honorable Mention (#6-#10)</strong></p>

<p>10&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/the-current-way-of-the-world" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Current Way of the World</a></p>

<p>9&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/how-to-kickstart-a-roof-or-gutter-business" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">How to Kickstart a Roof or Gutter Business</a></p>

<p>8&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/retention-is-as-important-as-newhires" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Retention is as Important as New Hires</a></p>

<p>7&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/new-study-confirms-energy-efficient-replacement-roofs-save-energy-and-reduce-costs-and-carbon-emissions" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">New Study Confirms Energy-Efficient Replacement Roofs Save Energy and Reduce Costs and Carbon Emissions</a></p>

<p>6&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/its-a-box-its-a-house-its-boxabl" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">It&rsquo;s a Box, It&rsquo;s a House, It&rsquo;s BOXABL!</a></p>

<p><strong>Read the Top 5 articles:</strong></p>

<p>5&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/los-celebramos" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">&iexcl;Los Celebramos!</a></p>

<p>4&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/striking-mural-enlivens-pdx-affordable-housing-community" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Striking Mural Enlivens PDX Affordable Housing Community</a></p>

<p>3&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/how-the-ocean-shipping-reform-act-can-impact-the-supply-chain-crisis" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">How the Ocean Shipping Reform Act Can Impact the Supply Chain Crisis</a></p>

<p>2&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/what-you-should-know-about-fall-protection" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">What You Should Know About Fall Protection</a></p>

<p>1&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/how-drones-make-jobsites-safer" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">How Drones Make Jobsites Safer</a></p>

<p><strong>Get the top news each week in your inbox when you&nbsp;<a href="https://rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up/" target="_blank">sign up for the Week in Review</a>&nbsp;email newsletter.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>METALCON 2021 - Getting the Band Back Together</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/metalcon-2021-getting-the-band-back-together</link>
<description>metalcon-2021-getting-the-band-back-together</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 12:00:00 PST</pubDate>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[
		<img src='/uploads/media/2021/11/metalcon-2021.jpg'
            alt='METALCON 2021'
            title='METALCON 2021'
            class=''
            style=' '  width='600' height='315'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><h2>Pre-show workshops, free educational sessions and inspiring keynotes and super sessions did not disappoint at METALCON in Tampa.</h2>

<p>Always a popular destination for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.metalcon.com/metalcon21/public/enter.aspx" target="_blank">METALCON</a>, Tampa did not disappoint this&nbsp;past month.&nbsp;From intensive pre-show workshops to 40+ free educational sessions to inspiring keynotes and super sessions, attendees learned from&nbsp;top industry experts and earned more continuing education credits than ever before at the industry&rsquo;s only event&nbsp;dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction.</p>

<p>&ldquo;Our organization has been exhibiting at METALCON since its inception,&rdquo; said Jim Bush, vice president of sales and marketing for ATAS International.&nbsp;&ldquo;We were quite pleased with the traffic and the potential new customers. METALCON has been the best venue to introduce our new products to contractors, the architecture community as well as our distributors.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Kicking off day one of the show was keynote speaker,&nbsp;<a href="https://go.discovery.com/tv-shows/deadliest-catch/bios/keith-colburn">Keith Colburn</a>, star of&nbsp;the Discovery Channel&rsquo;s hit show&nbsp;<a href="https://go.discovery.com/tv-shows/deadliest-catch">Deadliest Catch</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;captain of the Alaska King Crab fishing boat,&nbsp;Wizard&nbsp;who shared his insights on leadership, teamwork, safety and being successful in today&rsquo;s hyper-competitive business environment by providing parallels between his life as a captain and the construction industry.</p>

<p>Colburn spoke about the importance of staying calm in times of crisis. When describing what makes for a good leader, he said, &ldquo;perseverance, a vision to see around competitive corners and to stay calm.&rdquo; &ldquo;You have to find a way to keep your emotions in check and adapt well to the situation in front of you.&rdquo;&nbsp;He also spoke about the importance of communication. &ldquo;We all speak, learn and understand differently,&rdquo; Colburn added, &ldquo;so communicating is critical. We train. We drill. And we respond.&rdquo;</p>

<p>His autographed gear&nbsp;was raffled throughout the show&nbsp;to raise funds&nbsp;for&nbsp;<a href="https://feedingtampabay.org/">Feeding Tampa Bay</a>, which&nbsp;provides food to one&nbsp;million families in the 10-county area of West Central Florida.&nbsp;METALCON show management presented a check for $5,000 to the organization&rsquo;s development officer during an on-site check presentation ceremony.</p>

<p>&ldquo;We are delighted to have chosen Feeding Tampa Bay for our Give Back campaign this year,&rdquo; said METALCON&nbsp;Show Director&nbsp;Judy Geller. &ldquo;It has been METALCON&rsquo;S tradition to give back locally to the community kind enough to host us. This year, we thought it was really important to reach out to those who may not have a meal on the table every night so we teamed up with Feeding Tampa Bay.&rdquo;</p>

<p>New to the show this year was The Architect&rsquo;s Experience, the Insulated Metal Panel Pavilion and the Solar Education Center &mdash; all a big&nbsp;hit among attendees.&nbsp;Plans for a repeat in 2022 are underway.</p>

<p>On day two of the show,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-simonson-9149244/">Ken Simonson</a>, chief economist of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America, discussed the current state and outlook for construction project types, materials costs and availability, and labor in his highly-attended keynote presentation.</p>

<p>On the labor shortage, Simonson stated, &ldquo;86% of contractors are having difficulty filling salaried jobs, particularly project managers and supervisors. The number one reason is available candidates do not meet the hiring company&rsquo;s needs &mdash; they do not have the right training.&quot;&nbsp; He also added, &quot;89% of contractors are having difficulty filling key craft jobs.&rdquo;</p>

<p>With regards to materials costs, Simonson said, &ldquo;The costs of steel mill products up were up 111% from April 2020-August 2021. Lumber and plywood reached their highest in June 2021 at a 120% increase but has dropped to a 52% increase in costs since.&rdquo;</p>

<p>On the subject of supply-chain bottlenecks, he explained at first it was a problem getting materials from China, then a shortage of containers, then too many containers stacking up in yards/couldn&rsquo;t accept any more, then shipyards backed up in California with 70+ waiting to dock/unload.</p>

<p>&ldquo;I am faintly optimistic we will see improvement on costs and availability,&rdquo; continued Simonson.</p>

<p>This year&rsquo;s show included more than 200 leading companies exhibiting the latest metal construction industry products and technology.</p>

<p>&ldquo;This is our first time at METALCON,&rdquo; said Frank Whitehead, sales manager of Reed&rsquo;s Metals. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve made some really good connections and done some excellent networking. We are always looking for new products and top-of-the-line innovative ideas to help us help our customers succeed, and there are a lot of good ideas here, a lot of good new technology that we can implement in our day-to-day operations. It is very important, with the market today, that we have multiple avenues to get the products we need for our customers so this is an excellent event for that.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Long-time exhibitor, New Tech Machinery&rsquo;s National Sales Manager&nbsp;Tom Laird added, &ldquo;It is a pleasure to be able to come back and be in front of our customers again with other members of our industry and show off our wares to new and existing customers. There are no words that can express how important it is to be able to see people face-to-face and to shake their hands.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Geller&nbsp;agrees. &ldquo;It was a fantastic show with a lot of energy,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;People are happy to be back.&nbsp;We are already very busy selling booth space for Indianapolis next year.&nbsp;It is proving to be a popular destination since it is located&nbsp;within 500 miles of 75% of the manufacturing distribution space in the U.S. ― a great pull for contractors, building owners, designers, manufacturers and suppliers.&rdquo;</p>

<p>METALCON 2022 takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana&nbsp;from October 12-14&nbsp;at the Indiana Convention Center.</p>

<p><strong>About METALCON</strong></p>

<p>METALCON is the largest international event in the metal construction and design industry. Established in 1991, it&rsquo;s the only annual tradeshow and conference devoted exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction. Each year, contractors,&nbsp;architects, developers, owners, fabricators, manufacturers and suppliers from more than 50 countries attend. Industry experts from 200 leading companies exhibit the latest products, solutions and game-changing technologies while sharing their knowledge with attendees. METALCON&rsquo;S&nbsp;success is based on a dynamic exhibit hall, extensive educational programs and interactive learning opportunities. Produced by PSMJ Resources, Inc., in partnership with the Metal Construction Association, this was the event&rsquo;s fifth time in Tampa.&nbsp;For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.metalcon.com" target="_blank">www.metalcon.com</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>How to Kickstart a Roof or Gutter Business</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/how-to-kickstart-a-roof-or-gutter-business</link>
<description>how-to-kickstart-a-roof-or-gutter-business</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[
		<img src='/uploads/media/2021/10/new-tech-kickstart-a-gutter-business.jpg'
            alt='New Tech Kickstart a Gutter Business'
            title='New Tech Kickstart a Gutter Business'
            class=''
            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Why and how you should invest in a portable&nbsp;rollforming&nbsp;machine to start your business.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>It doesn&#39;t matter what industry you&#39;re entering, taking the leap and starting a new business can be intimidating. However, starting a gutter installation, &ldquo;chop and drop&rdquo; supply business or metal roof contracting business can be surprisingly straightforward.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the biggest draws of the gutter and roofing industry is that there are few barriers to entry, meaning that not a lot of people or supplies are required at the beginning. Additionally, as the owner of a gutter or roofing business, you have a lot more independence and control, as well as financial freedom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The key to success in this industry is having the right equipment for production, like a portable&nbsp;rollformer. One of the first steps of starting such a business is to buy or finance a portable&nbsp;rollformer. Read on to learn why you need a portable&nbsp;rollforming&nbsp;machine and the options that you have as a new business.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Why you need a portable&nbsp;rollforming&nbsp;machine&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Owning your own portable&nbsp;rollforming&nbsp;machine allows you to gain more control of your business and projects. Making this purchase helps you avoid getting stuck waiting for products to be fabricated and shipped from suppliers and leaves you less vulnerable to delays and incorrect or damaged orders; owning a machine cuts out the middleman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Better control of your own inventory is another huge draw of owning a portable&nbsp;rollforming&nbsp;machine as it allows you to&nbsp;rollform&nbsp;the panels or gutters that you need when you need them. This reduces on-the-job waste that is common with prefabricated panels and gutters that need to be cut to fit a structure. Save on material costs by cutting panels or gutters the correct length.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Owning a&nbsp;rollforming&nbsp;machine puts money directly in your own pocket. Instead of having to pay factory supplier, you will be in charge of the majority of your project and increase your own bottom line.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A&nbsp;rollforming&nbsp;machine retains much of its original value. As your business grows and you decide to upgrade your original equipment you can sell the used machine and still make money off of it. While this machine is an expensive initial investment, a&nbsp;rollformer&nbsp;can often pay for itself in a few installation jobs.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Buying a portable&nbsp;rollforming&nbsp;machine&nbsp;</h3>

<h5>Option 1 - Buying a new machine&nbsp;</h5>

<p><strong>Pros:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p>You own the machine&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>You get the original warranty&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>Machine training often accommodates new machines&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>&nbsp;A huge selection of accessories and add-ons for machine customization&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Cons:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p>Higher initial cost&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>You&nbsp;will be responsible for all maintenance adjustments and repairs&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<h5>Option&nbsp;2 -&nbsp;Buying a used machine&nbsp;</h5>

<p><strong>Pros:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p>Less expensive&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>A good alternative for those without a lot of initial cashflow&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>Gets the job done&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Cons:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p>You are not the original owner of the machine&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>Warranties&nbsp;might not be transferable&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>Necessary parts or accessories may not be available or included with the purchase&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<h5>Option 3 - Financing a machine&nbsp;</h5>

<p><strong>Pros:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p>You can manage your initial cash flow.&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>You can finance a brand-new machine&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>Usually these are leased to purchase so you will eventually own the machine&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>You can receive tax advantages&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>This can help you determine your company&#39;s profitability&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Cons:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p>You might not be able to finance if you have bad personal credit&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>You may end up paying more in interest payments&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<h5>Option 4 - Renting the equipment&nbsp;</h5>

<p><strong>Pros:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p>No significant investment, just rental cost&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>Low risk as you don&#39;t have to pay for maintenance repairs or anything beyond the rental cost&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>Allows you to&nbsp;rollform&nbsp;the products that you need&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Cons:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p>You do not own the machine&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>You&#39;re subject to the availability of the machine&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>Your machine options could be limited, especially with metal roof panel machines&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<h3>Conclusion&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Starting a new gutter or metal roof business is an exciting step towards a new future. Not only will you have the opportunity to make lots of money, you will gain control and independence in a growing industry. Take the first step towards having your own successful gutter or metal roofing business and get a portable&nbsp;rollforming&nbsp;machine today.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/new-tech-machinery" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Learn more about New Tech Machinery</a>&nbsp;in their&nbsp;RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; Directory or visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.newtechmachinery.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">www.newtechmachinery.com</a>.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Come Visit RoofersCoffeeShop® at METALCON</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/come-visit-rooferscoffeeshop-at-metalcon</link>
<description>come-visit-rooferscoffeeshop-at-metalcon</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By Cass Jacoby, RCS&nbsp;Reporter.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>RCS will&nbsp;be&nbsp;&ldquo;where the industry meets&rdquo; at&nbsp;2021 METALCON, booth #841!&nbsp;</h2>

<p>This year&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/metalcon-3" target="_blank">METALCON</a>&nbsp;promises to deliver a packed itinerary full of timely seminars and events that will enhance how your business operates. The&nbsp;show is October 6-8,&nbsp;2021 in Tampa, Florida and is a&nbsp;must-attend for all company owners, contractors, architects, project managers and engineers looking to increase their knowledge and set themselves up for success.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Back and better than ever in 2021,&nbsp;METALCON&nbsp;promises to be the most complete, useful and energizing show ever. METALCON gladly welcomes the entire metal design and construction industry back to a fun and inspiring atmosphere to reunite with friends and industry connections in person. Plus, expect many new programs that reveal the latest trends, advances and opportunities to expand your knowledge and grow your business.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Stop by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/" target="_blank">RoofersCoffeeShop</a>&nbsp;booth&nbsp;#841&nbsp;and be sure to visit our partners too:&nbsp;</p>

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	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/atas-international-inc" target="_blank">ATAS&nbsp;International</a>, Booth #502, 1215, 1821&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.btacademy.com/" target="_blank">Breakthrough Academy</a>, Booth #1931&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/cotney-construction-law" target="_blank">Cotney Attorneys &amp; Consultants,</a>&nbsp;Booth&nbsp;#1130&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/equipter-llc" target="_blank">Equipter</a>, Booth&nbsp;#1200&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/frsa" target="_blank">The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA)</a>, Booth #1929&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/gcp-applied-technologies" target="_blank">GCP Applied Technologies,</a>&nbsp;Booth #633&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/iibec-international-institute-of-building-enclosure-consultants" target="_blank">International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)</a>,&nbsp;Booth #2124&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/jobnimbus" target="_blank">JobNimbus,</a>&nbsp;Booth #631&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/marco-industries" target="_blank">MARCO&nbsp;Industries,</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Booth #1633&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/mra-metal-roofing-alliance" target="_blank">Metal&nbsp;Roofing&nbsp;Alliance</a>,&nbsp;Booth&nbsp;#1534&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/new-tech-machinery" target="_blank">New Tech Machinery,</a>&nbsp;Booth #1015&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofhugger" target="_blank">Roof Hugger,</a>&nbsp;Booth #514&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/s-5" target="_blank">S-5!</a>,&nbsp;Booth # 524, 1540&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/sales-transformation-group-inc" target="_blank">Sales Transformation Group,</a>&nbsp;Booth #2120&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/sherwin-williams" target="_blank">Sherwin Williams</a>,&nbsp;Booth&nbsp;#506&nbsp;</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p>In addition to the&nbsp;<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2femail.metalcon.com%2fe2t%2ftc%2fVWg1rP1Z14xGW4LTHXY37QWhpW1m0cDV4ry2mDN9fbG8k5nxG7V3Zsc37CgP-LW2l8mJ87DnCbzW29g-PX4PrMzHW8SWnmd1NcxzmW3B5pQX16Zcw8VrKvnR57cPH3VrNWYL2m1xLkW8yddw33K4tDSW5TTg3W6Fqpm5W4BnyCt44R9WpW2MKz241k4bCVW8ffVgS1lcRP5W2b7pnZ7gJKhtVdFRsx6B6d4bV3p5JK1gVjxbN6VxNbwlMB73W6cNMw-8dMqY_W9lHsdD60GBqtW1l48xn1KvKtdW5LjmKQ1QTwzGW4Nrcxt5r5G4KW4BGYL97FXmjYW6SQ-Nc1HN6ZNW5LPgqc2YcLDzN8Y4vqbbXScVW338ZTw8RX2mqW41-9x25rT2K_VQrMCs8Z1NjTVwg_jd15K2KQN5tHcsRJ2ZC0W60dqXY1LvK8bW3FN_xT60zLbYN5RQXK3HV13G334q1&amp;c=E,1,mSt96owChdPJrUfGY3Wno0YuDocp3pcKdkxqUb-bbS1yMQ4Xd0DmaS_41ub7QDicAE0Eq8a0ujTZUbFJsvmD-MR3htDdPjD2pOYI1ZCWBHt6Fg,,&amp;typo=1" target="_blank">40+ free education sessions for all levels and disciplines</a>&nbsp;offered, Rob Haddock will present &quot;Metal Roofing Systems.&quot; This&nbsp;two-day course, taught by Haddock, CEO and founder of S-5!,&nbsp;includes technical and practical &ldquo;soup-to-nuts&rdquo; information presented in a common-sense fashion that makes the art and science of metal roofing clear, concise and understandable.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If you design, install, commission, maintain or repair metal roofing systems, this course will provide you with the tools and techniques to do your job correctly and avoid problems. Upon completing this course, you will be able to identify the best solutions to your metal roofing issues, whether you&rsquo;re working on new construction, performing maintenance or re-roofing.&nbsp;<a href="https://interpro.wisc.edu/courses/metal-roofing-systems/" target="_blank">Register for this class today!</a>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>And don&rsquo;t forget to&nbsp;<a href="https://xpressreg.net/register/metl1020/attendee/memlookup.asp" target="_blank">register</a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;METALCON&nbsp;to join the fun!&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/metalcon-3" target="_blank">Learn more about METALCON</a>&nbsp;in their&nbsp;RoofersCoffeeShop&nbsp;Directory or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.metalcon.com/" target="_blank">www.metalcon.com</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Cheers to 30 Years!</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/cheers-to-30-years</link>
<description>cheers-to-30-years</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2021 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='315'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p aria-level="1" paraeid="{870b2e6b-0ed0-4f36-9619-a678c8aae49e}{155}" paraid="127744451" role="heading">By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 aria-level="2" paraeid="{870b2e6b-0ed0-4f36-9619-a678c8aae49e}{163}" paraid="325322624" role="heading">RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; gets a sneak peek of NTM&rsquo;s new facility and partakes in the anniversary celebrations.&nbsp;</h2>

<p paraeid="{870b2e6b-0ed0-4f36-9619-a678c8aae49e}{167}" paraid="27828131">RoofersCoffeeShop&reg;&nbsp;attended the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/new-tech-machinery" target="_blank">New Tech Machinery</a>&nbsp;(NTM) Open House Celebration this past summer. We were greeted by a merch table, grabbed a 30-year commemoration t-shirt and toured the new facility for NTM in Aurora, Colorado.&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{870b2e6b-0ed0-4f36-9619-a678c8aae49e}{176}" paraid="1080911373"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_8JUBbgfhk" target="_blank">NTM 30th Anniversary and Open House</a>&nbsp;</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/z_8JUBbgfhk" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p paraeid="{870b2e6b-0ed0-4f36-9619-a678c8aae49e}{189}" paraid="109965288">&ldquo;It is an exciting day to celebrate with everyone,&rdquo; Hayley Bohmer, an account manager for New Tech Machinery tells RCS.&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{870b2e6b-0ed0-4f36-9619-a678c8aae49e}{193}" paraid="41526067">The tour and interviews highlight how innovation is core to the success of New Tech Machinery. Ben Bradley, service manager, told RCS that he is so proud of his company for their &quot;innovation and ability to go out and help customers how we can, in addition to the quality of our equipment.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{870b2e6b-0ed0-4f36-9619-a678c8aae49e}{197}" paraid="810669920">Hayley and Gabriela echoed in their interviews that NTM has been so successful thanks to how the company stays ahead of the curve, both adding that the people are what makes working at NTM so special.&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{870b2e6b-0ed0-4f36-9619-a678c8aae49e}{201}" paraid="1276369043">Hayley believes the company culture of cohesion and family makes NTM successful, stating, &ldquo;We got to where we are today by making sure that we have good people around and by creating a cohesive atmosphere.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{870b2e6b-0ed0-4f36-9619-a678c8aae49e}{205}" paraid="1752997020">&ldquo;Everyone is so willing to work together. I love that comradery,&rdquo; adds Gabriela.&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{870b2e6b-0ed0-4f36-9619-a678c8aae49e}{209}" paraid="1191606187">New Tech Machinery has recently relocated its manufacturing facility to a much larger warehouse in Aurora, Colorado. On the Coffee Shop&rsquo;s tour of the facilities, Gabriela told us, &ldquo;This new warehouse is so much nicer than the previous one, we really needed this room.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{870b2e6b-0ed0-4f36-9619-a678c8aae49e}{213}" paraid="1558216490">The celebration has &ldquo;been a long time coming&rdquo; according to everyone who excitedly saluted to 30 years of their versatile, portable and easy-to-use&nbsp;rollforming&nbsp;products revolutionizing the metal construction industry.&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{870b2e6b-0ed0-4f36-9619-a678c8aae49e}{217}" paraid="730114026">It is always wonderful to celebrate huge milestones for businesses in the industry like this one, we wish NTM many more years of comradery, growth and innovation.&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{870b2e6b-0ed0-4f36-9619-a678c8aae49e}{221}" paraid="744632425"><strong><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/new-tech-machinery" target="_blank">Learn more about New Tech Machinery</a>&nbsp;in their&nbsp;RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; Directory or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newtechmachinery.com/" target="_blank">www.newtechmachinery.com</a>.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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