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Items Tagged with 'duct manufacturing'

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Spiral Duct Machinery Bringing in house

Bringing Duct Fabrication In-House: A 2026 Equipment Guide for Sheet Metal Shops

Margin on purchased spiral and rectangular duct is thin and lead times move with someone else’s schedule, writes Ryan Tao of SBKJ Group
Ryan Tao
Ryan Tao
July 6, 2026

A practical 2026 guide for sheet metal shops considering bringing duct fabrication in-house, covering equipment choices, costs, and key decision points.


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US Steel Mon Valley

Nippon Steel’s $2.5 Billion Gamble on Mon Valley: Resetting the Sheet Metal Supply Chain

Reviving a historic steelmaking hub in Pennsylvania amid a nationwide realignment of the industry
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
June 9, 2026

An investment by Nippon Steel is reviving U.S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works: tighter tolerances and higher-value steel grades will mean less waste, better formability, and more durable end products for contractors.


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IAQ Schools Funding

Breathing New Life into America’s Schools: The Fight for Cleaner Indoor Air

How outdated systems and materials harm health and learning, and what a new coalition intends to do about it
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
March 3, 2026

A new coalition is working to upgrade HVAC systems and building materials in America’s schools, aiming to improve student health, equity, and learning by transforming indoor air quality.


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Kyle B SPIDA President

A Message from the President of SPIDA: 2026

Kyle Brumleu is leading the Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association into the future
Kyle Brumleu
January 22, 2026

A message from incoming SPIDA President Kyle Brumleu on the value of connection, collaboration, and continued growth in the sheet metal spiral duct industry.


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AABC Low Leakage Duct

Mike Kelly on Duct Leakage, Craftsmanship, and the Invisible Costs of Air

Why 1% matters: Mike Kelly’s crusade for going beyond the standard for duct leakage
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
January 8, 2026
A veteran HVAC expert argues that invisible duct leaks cost owners far more than they realize – and that better craftsmanship and stricter standards can pay off for decades.
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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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Emerald Acres Mattoon

The Sports Complex Boom and the Unsung Tech That Makes it Work

Duct wrap and reflective insulation help keep temperature-controlled sport complexes cost-effective
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
July 9, 2025

As small towns and exurbs invest millions in new sports facilities, the real MVPs might be behind the scenes – where advances in HVAC insulation technology help keep crowds comfortable and city budgets in the black.


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Morlin Manufacturing

Family Legacy Forged in Sheet Metal at Morlin Manufacturing

A father and son team prove American sheet metal HVAC tool manufacturing can thrive
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
May 5, 2025

How a father-son duo built an Illinois sheet metal equipment company into a manufacturing success story that spans 40 years and two generations.


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SMACNA Standards

SMACNA Releases Updated HVAC Duct Inspection Guidelines

Eli Howard, SMACNA Executive Director of Technical Services and Research, highlights the manual's educational value
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
February 6, 2025

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) unveils the fourth edition of its comprehensive HVAC Duct Systems Inspection Guide.


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Gift Drive

Superior Duct Fabrication Spearheads Holiday Toy Drive with Highway Patrol

A toy drive for southern California yields 100,000 gifts for underprivileged families
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
January 3, 2025

Superior Duct Fabrication (SDF) once again joined forces with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for their annual holiday toy drive, continuing a partnership that spans over a decade.


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