News Archive

Register for Free Federated Webinar

May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

June session offered by the SMACNA Premier Partner will detail practical strategies for protecting your business and team from workplace violence and crime.

Rainier Metal Works featured on Clear the Air

May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Team members talk about the growth of the firm and what their prospects are for the future.

SMACNA Urges Congress to Retain Current Energy Tax Incentives

May 20, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Letter sent by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) and the Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN) features over 270 signatories.

Webinar: SMACPAC 101: An Introduction to SMACNA’s Political Action Committee

May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about the essentials of trade association PACs: their purpose, how they operate, requirements for Federal Election (FEC) compliance, and more.

SMOHIT offering New Online Safety Training

May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Topics discussed include Confined space entry, Construction safety, Forklift and heavy equipment, and OSHA 10 and 30.

Participate in the Second Be4All Art Contest

May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Have you or your child’s art featured on the 2026 Be4All Calendar and SMACNA’s social media outlets!

Attention 2025 Bargainers!

May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Register now to attend an upcoming Bargainer’s Zoom call on June 17th.

Duro Dyne CL90: Strongest One-Piece Duct Lock

May 19, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Engineered for strength, simplicity, and reliability, the Duro Dyne CL90 sets the standard for square duct suspension in commercial HVAC installations. This compact, high-capacity lock delivers unmatched performance in a user-friendly design.

FT-R+™ — The First Field-Repairable Class 2 SRL

May 15, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

The FallTech FT-R+ is the first and only field-repairable Class 2 SRL, drastically reducing your worksite's downtime while maximizing its safety and efficiency.

Impact of National Careers in Trades Week Continues as Angie Simon Featured on CNN

May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Building off the momentum of the recent feature in The Wall Street Journal, the co-founder of the Heavy Metal Summer Experience talks to Michael Smerconish about the need for high schools to revitalize vocational education.

New Funds Leadership Team Charts Course

May 13, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

New Executive Group, led by Michael Harris, looks to guide ITI, NEMI, and SMOHIT forward into the future.

Fab Forum Interview: Sponsors (Mestek, Milwaukee, Stratus)

May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Listen to representatives from the firms sponsoring Fab Forum about the value of attending the event and how their companies can help SMACNA members.

Emma Danh Joins SMACNA

May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

The new Manager of Corporate Partnerships and Relations will manage the SMACNA product show and continue building the Associate Member Program.

ITI Releases Intermediate Level Revit Courses for Sheet Metal Workers

May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

200 level courses will cover topics such as family creation within Revit, creating and managing project templates, and leveraging the basic Fabrication functionality.

Hercules Industries Talks About Navigating the Current Economic Climate

May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Denver-based manufacturer of HVAC projects discusses how evolving market forces are impacting its use of domestic steel.

Attention 2025 Bargainers!

May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Register now to attend an upcoming Bargainer’s Zoom call on June 17th.

Kentucky Report Talks About the Dangers of Flying Debris

May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Incident report produced by Kentucky’s State FACE program details an incident involving a press operator being struck by a metal fragment and steps that can be taken to mitigate these dangers.

Sheet Metal Leaders Call for Tax Cuts to Tamp Down Tariffs’ Impact on the HVAC Industry

May 9, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

Tariffs, idled steel plants, and vanishing exemptions put sheet metal industry on edge

The High-School Juniors With $70,000-a-Year Job Offers

May 7, 2025 — Media Mention

Companies with shortages of skilled workers look to shop class to recruit future hires; ‘like I’m an athlete getting all this attention from all these pro teams’

John Franco, SMACNA’s Long Time Director of Meetings and Convention Retires

May 7, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

37-year long career leaves an enduring mark on SMACNA, built on a legacy of hard work, kindness, indelible experiences, golf expertise and being a beloved member of the SMACNA family.