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Home » Keywords: » sheet metal history

Items Tagged with 'sheet metal history'

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SMART Rally

Judge Dismisses Federal Charges Against Deported Sheet Metal Worker

High-profile union-backed legal battle exposes the risks immigrant workers face, as the administration signals a possible shift on Abrego Garcia’s deportation destination
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
June 8, 2026

A federal judge dismissed all criminal charges against deported sheet metal worker Kilmar Abrego Garcia, but despite his courtroom victory, Abrego Garcia’s status remains unresolved. 


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Local 27 Bonland Sheet Metal

Chris Krumpfer: Tinkerer, Trailblazer, and the Relentless ICON of Bonland

Meet the maintenance mastermind behind Bonland’s decades of innovation
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
March 12, 2026

A hands-on leader whose ingenuity, adaptability, and dedication have shaped shop floors and set new standards across the sheet metal industry. He is SNIPS NEWS' latest Industry ICON.


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Sheet Metal in Space

UF Engineers Pioneer Laser-Formed Sheet Metal for Space Construction

UF team pioneers laser sheet metal forming in space with DARPA and NASA support
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
July 7, 2025

University of Florida researchers advance orbital manufacturing by testing precision metal fabrication techniques for spacecraft assembly.


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Ventcon

Ventcon Expands to Meet Growing Demand from American Manufacturing

Detroit sheet metal contractor Ventcon grows footprint with new locations in Michigan and Tennessee
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
October 24, 2024

Detroit’s largest sheet metal contractor, Ventcon, is fabricating historic levels of ductwork for mega projects across the United States.


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Nix Industries Huncilman

Fifth Generation Family Owned Indiana Metal Fabricators Merge

Nix Industrial's acquisition of Bert R. Huncilman And Son brings two fifth generation family businesses together as one company
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
August 22, 2024

The merger between Nix Industrial and Huncilman Sheet Metal creates a powerhouse in the region for custom metal manufacturing and industrial repair services.


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Carol Duncan SMACNA

Industry Icon Carol Duncan Isn’t Afraid to Take Risks

SNIPS NEWS' latest industry icon has transformed her family's sheet metal shop into a high-volume ESOP
Stacey Winconek
June 4, 2024

General Sheet Metal's growth has skyrocketed under Carol Duncan's leadership. She now also currently serves as president of SMACNA.


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Angie Simon

Industry Icon Angie Simon Paves the Way for Women in the Sheet Metal Industry

Meet SNIPS NEWS' latest Industry Icon: Angie Simon of Western Allied Mechanical
Stacey Winconek
May 3, 2024

The former president of Western Allied Mechanical and past president of SMACNA is SNIPS NEWS' latest industry icon. Here, she talks about her career and why retirement hasn’t stopped her. 


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Vicon Lindab

Lindab Closes on Purchase of Vicon Machinery

Lindab triples its sales in the US with the acquisition of Vicon, a leading manufacturer of machines for rectangular ventilation ducts
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
February 13, 2024

Lindab group closed on its acquisition of Vicon Machinery from Matt and Tim Walsh on Thursday.


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Mike Bailey

Industry Trends: Sheet Metal Shop Automation Leveraging Digital Transformation

Spiral Duct Manufacturing Association presentation from leading sheet metal equipment manufacturer senior VP highlights the direction of the industry
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
January 23, 2024

 As Mike Bailey of Mestek Machinery travels the country speaking to groups like Spiral Duct Manufacturing Association (SPIDA), he is funneling insights internally to develop expanded automation and digital dashboards for customers.




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Coliseum of Champions

E.L. Pruitt Blends Old Tech with New for Springfield Coliseum HVAC

Sheet metal contractor E.L. Pruitt is modernizing an iconic brick and limestone amphitheater built in 1901
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
July 31, 2023

With double wall spiral duct from Lindab A.C. Manufacturing at standard size lengths of 4, 6 and 10 feet, E.L. Pruitt was able work with the design of the oval building.


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