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Home » sheet metal ductwork

Articles Tagged with ''sheet metal ductwork''

SMART Rally

DOE Cuts Clean Energy Spending, Impacting Sheet Metal Jobs Tied to Megaprojects

SMART General President responds to stark cuts to federally supported large-scale projects in western states
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
October 9, 2025

A report on how recent federal funding cuts to hydrogen hubs and other clean energy megaprojects are putting sheet metal jobs at risk, with union leaders and state officials warning of job losses and calling for urgent policy action.


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Dampers Steel Gibson City

Steel Under Pressure: Imports, Plant Uncertainty, and the Tariff Question

Union leaders push for long-term commitments amid shifting global steel landscape
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
October 9, 2025

Granite City Works’ future secured through 2027 — but financial and community challenges loom for the site. And tariff pressures on manufacturers are mounting.


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Spiral Machine Stratus Sheet Metal

Stratus Integration Comes to Mestek Spiral Duct Machines

First-ever direct connection between Stratus and spiral machines promises major efficiency gains for sheet metal shops
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
October 9, 2025

Mestek Machinery’s latest spiral duct machines now feature direct Stratus integration, automating cut lists, tracking, and production for sheet metal fabricators nationwide.


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Jet Liner Insulated Duct

Insulation’s Moment: Safety, Predictability, and the New Demands on HVAC Systems

Experts are urging specifiers to rethink the role of duct insulation – not only for energy savings, but for fire safety and long-term reliability
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
October 7, 2025

As buildings strive for aggressive decarbonization, insulation has emerged as a critical – yet often overlooked – element in HVAC performance.


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Duct Fabrication Apprentice Competition Western States

Western States Apprentices Face Off in Return of Skills Contest

Revived contest pushes collaboration, innovation
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
September 25, 2025

A long-dormant apprentice contest returns to Livermore, California, bringing together sheet metal apprentices from three states for a challenging, camaraderie-filled sheet metal competition.


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EPA Endorses Source Removal: NADCA Leaders Highlight Industry Shift

EPA’s About-Face on Source Removal: NADCA Leaders Weigh In

After decades of official skepticism, the EPA now endorses source removal as a best practice for indoor air quality
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
September 25, 2025

Two top NADCA leaders break down what new EPA guidance on duct cleaning means for contractors, customers, and the future of the industry.


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AMS Sheet Metal Supplier

American Metals Supply and Mestek Machinery’s New Distribution Strategy

By stocking key machines across strategic locations and leveraging recent federal tax incentives, AMS is transforming how contractors access and invest in HVAC fabrication technology
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
September 11, 2025

American Metals Supply and Mestek Machinery have teamed up to launch the Midwest’s first large-scale, in-stock HVAC fabrication machinery distribution program to meet surging demand.


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Welding Natural Disasters

Take a Proactive Approach to Preparing for Natural Disasters

Don’t rely on others to protect your assets
Mike McCullion
August 28, 2025

Sheet metal and HVAC companies can proactively prepare for natural disasters by assessing risks, developing site-specific emergency action plans, and training workers to ensure safety and business continuity, writes SNIPS NEWS Guest Columnist Mike McCullion.


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Lennox to Acquire NSI Industries' HVAC Brands

Lennox is set to acquire NSI Industries’ HVAC division, including brands like Duro Dyne and Supco, for $550 million
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
August 22, 2025

Deal brings established HVAC brands under the Lennox umbrella and aims to boost distribution, digital capabilities, and customer experience across the U.S. and Canada.


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SMART Leadership Conference 2025

Union Leaders Sound Rallying Cry at SMART 2025 Leadership Conference in New York

Union’s top brass urge solidarity as threats to jobs, safety, and labor rights dominate conference
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
August 5, 2025

Leaders from the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) across North America gather in New York to strategize against rising job insecurity for union sheet metal workers.


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