News Archive

  • Introducing the Retrotec Model 7000 Blower Door

    May 21, 2025 |2 min read Products & Services Update

    Retrotec's newest, lightest, and most versatile high-powered blower door fan.

  • Revolutionizing Field Ordering with BuildCentrix’s Blueprint Takeoffs

    May 21, 2025 |2 min read Products & Services Update

    BuildCentrix Blueprint Takeoff streamlines estimating and project planning for sheet metal, piping & plumbing fab shops. Digitally analyze 2D drawings, capture dimensions and materials in 3D, and boost accuracy and efficiency when creating orders.

  • Automating Hanger Placement for Sheet Metal

    May 21, 2025 |2 min read Products & Services Update

    Discover how MSUITE Hangers transforms hanger placement from one of the biggest modeling bottlenecks into a streamlined, automated process. Sheet metal contractors can now cut placement time, reduce manual errors, & stay on schedule with automation.

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    AI to Combat Rising Material Costs

    May 21, 2025 |1 min read Products & Services Update

    Kojo launches AI tool suite to help contractors combat rising material costs.

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    Future-Ready Facilities: Digital Twin Meets CMMS

    May 21, 2025 |2 min read Products & Services Update

    Combined forces of Pinnacle Infotech & InnoMaint now deliver BIM-integrated Digital Twins for smarter and more resilient support for facility management.

  • Coming Soon! Easier Way to Buy Steel

    May 21, 2025 |1 min read Products & Services Update

    We’re transforming Majestic’s MHub customer portal, enabling you to instantly purchase steel with preferred base pricing and preloaded items based on previous purchases. It’s designed to save time, save money, and make the buying process even easier.

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    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.

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    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.

  • 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.

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    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.