News Archive

Watch the Critical Issues in Transportation & Infrastructure Webinar

Dec 10, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

The latest entry in SMACNA’s Capitol Hill Webinar Series features Sabrina Sussman, Chief Program Officer of the City of Nashville's Choose How You Move initiative, joined us to discuss critical issues in transportation and infrastructure.

Comparison of Local Residential, Light Commercial and Service Addenda

Dec 10, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Released in November 2025 by the SMACNA National Labor Relations Department, this report analyzes and compares 59 Local Residential, Light Commercial and Service Addenda.

Cutoff Date for Collective Bargaining Orientation is Fast Approaching!

Dec 10, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

December 17 is the deadline to sign up for the program meant to help you with the knowledge and skills needed to negotiate effectively.

Angie Simon Featured on Episode of Commercial Grade Podcast

Dec 10, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Former SMACNA National President talks about the need to evolve the workplace and how the Heavy Metal Summer Experience is working to onboard the future of the space.

November Federal Updates

Dec 10, 2025 |18 min read — Member Update

Learn more about some of the critical developments from the Federal sector, including tariff modifications for Brazil, new K-12 Education Partnerships, potential AI work and more.

Tackling 62-Inch Ducts with Spiracoustic Plus®

Dec 9, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

A sheet metal manufacturer successfully insulated massive 62-inch ducts using Johns Manville’s Spiracoustic Plus® duct liner.

Milwaukee Tool’s Dual-Trigger Braking Grinder Delivers Maximum Control

Dec 9, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Powered by the POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor, the M18 FUEL™ 4-1/2" / 6" Dual-Trigger Braking Grinder delivers 13A corded performance and achieves up to 135 cuts in ½” rebar on a single charge.

Don’t Let an Electrical Fire Shock Your Business

Dec 9, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Every year, thousands of workplaces face devastating electrical fires. There are 33,470 commercial electrical fires each year in the US, killing 45 people and costing around $1.36B in property damage?

Cornermatic®: Smarter, Faster Duct Fabrication

Dec 9, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Iowa Precision Cornermatic® machines automate corner insertion and seam closing, delivering unmatched efficiency, precision, safety, and long-term savings for HVAC duct manufacturers.

Performance+® Insulation Sets the Bar

Dec 9, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Performance+® portfolio of fiberglass insulation has been third-party tested to meet rigorous indoor air quality standards.

Duro Dyne Rings Redefine Quality in HVAC

Dec 9, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Duro Dyne Rings set a new standard for HVAC duct connections, combining superior strength, precision, and leak-resistant design. Built to meet SMACNA and ASTM standards

Your Tools Deserve Better Storage

Dec 9, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Heavy boxes, lost parts, and jobsite clutter can slow crews down. Hilti’s ProKit modular storage system gives HVAC contractors a smarter way to store, transport, and track their tools.

Control Steel and Aluminum Costs with Confidence

Dec 9, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Stabilize costs, protect margins, and strengthen your supply chain through flexible pricing programs and trusted partnerships that bring long-term certainty to your metals strategy.

CarlisleHVAC Redesigned Site: Faster, Flexible, Smarter

Dec 9, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

We’re excited to announce the launch of the new CarlisleHVAC.com, your one-stop source for all Carlisle HVAC brands—Hardcast, Gripnail, and DynAir.

CLWARD’s CornerMatic Strap-Pak

Dec 9, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

The fastest and easiest way to reload your corner inserting machinery.

Greenheck's Introduces HCDR-051 Light-Duty Round Control Damper

Dec 9, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Greenheck’s HCDR-051 light industrial control damper is designed to control airflow and provide tight shutoff in HVAC or industrial process control systems.

Avoid These 5 Common Laser Welding Pitfalls

Dec 9, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

New things are exciting, but it’s often better to slow down when it comes to a new industrial tool or process.

Field Materials AI Introduces a New Module to Streamline Construction Prefabrication Procurement

Dec 9, 2025 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

The new Prefab module makes it easy for the field staff to request prefab components and automates ordering of materials by using the pre-loaded bill of materials (BOM) from the BIM software.

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

Dec 9, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Damaged lifelines make up about 75% of all SRL repairs.* HVAC and sheet-metal crews already face serious fall risks—they don’t need weeks of costly off-site repair shutting down the job.

Largest Roller of Merchant Bar/Structural Steel Rings

Dec 9, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

World leader in rolling merchant bar and structural profiles into complete rings. We build long term relationships with thousands of companies based on our performance, our quality, our pricing, and our accountability.