Spiral Duct

SPIDA’s New Chapter: Learning Year-Round, Together

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:12:42 -0500

SPIDA’s new quarterly webinars are connecting members year-round with real-world tools, business strategies, and culture-building insights. Here's a report of the first three sessions from the spiral duct association.

A Message from the President of SPIDA: 2026

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:58:54 -0500

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

Hamlin Sheet Metal Solves Heavy-Duty Duct Insulation with Spiracoustic Plus

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:08:42 -0500

Insulating a 62-inch duct is no small ask. Between engineering concerns with weight in an older building and the logistics of something so large, the folks at Hamlin Sheet Metal in Benson, North Carolina, needed an alternative to a double-walled system.

Stratus Integration Comes to Mestek Spiral Duct Machines

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:20:53 -0400

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

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

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:29:06 -0400

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.

Linx Ductwork System Chosen for Dark Horse Stages Expansion

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

North Carolina's Dark Horse Stages film studios gets a timely and smooth install of 34,000 pounds of new ductwork with Odyssey Mechanical installation.

From Beer Bottles to Better Buildings: Fiberglass Ductwork Insulation

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:15:41 -0500

Next time you recycle a beer bottle, consider this: it might just end up helping to make the world more sustainable, and quieter, one building at a time.

Why More Insulation is Not Always the Answer

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:05:03 -0400

Remember to take your climate zone into account if you’re considering burying insulated flexible ducts so you don’t create future problems with moisture.

SMACNA Publishes Fourth Edition of Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Manual

Thu, 30 May 2024 12:47:38 -0400

The manual includes a revised chapter with sample test and balance report forms included for the end user.

Spiral Duct Steel Market Update Highlights Resilient Demand in the Face of Volatility

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Mon, 06 May 2024 10:46:04 -0400

Cleveland-based Majestic Steel briefed the Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association on the state of the steel market at their annual meeting in Charleston, South Carolina in April.

Uncovering Efficiency: Where to Look for Waste on the Shop Floor

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:59:38 -0400

This article explores key areas where waste may hide on the shop floor and strategies to unearth and eliminate it.

Zinger Sheet Metal's Success with Kurb Software

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:50:48 -0400

The journey from headaches to smooth operations is a testament to the impact of innovative solutions in the curb adapter industry.

Dixie Metal Products Produces Large Diameter Process Exhaust for New Owens Corning Plant

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:37:14 -0400

Slideshow: Read about a Owens Corning project of over 40,000lbs of galvanized steel, spiral coil and galvanized angle rings.

Why Flame Attenuated Insulation is Better than Rotary for Most HVAC Applications

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:40:11 -0500

Fiberglass produced on rotary equipment, with a less consistent distribution of fibers, is better suited for thicker insulation; whereas fiberglass produced from the flame-attenuated pot and marble method is more consistent.

Aircraft Cable Comes to the HVAC Sector with Suspension Systems

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 19:15:17 -0500

Originally developed for aviation purposes, aircraft cable’s unique design and properties have found applications in various industries, including HVAC.

Industry Trends: Sheet Metal Shop Automation Leveraging Digital Transformation

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:33:09 -0500

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.

Silicon Valley Mechanical Demonstrates Leadership in Scaling Capacity, Workforce

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500

Slideshow: SVM's ability to still prioritize the wellbeing and sustainability of its workforce while multiplying the business it does every year has earned the shop the SNIPS NEWS Contractor of the Year award in 2023.

Employee-owned Hercules Industries, Inc. Now a National Brand

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 08:00:06 -0400

The commitment of Hercules Industries to its employees and the communities where it operates has made it a successful and highly respected company in the sheet metal industry.

Retrofit Introduces Year-Round Climate Control to State Fair Building

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

E.L. Pruitt staff discuss challenges and learnings from a high profile retrofit project at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

New Products from Gripple, Baltimore Aircoil Company and Griplock Systems

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 09:31:01 -0400

Gripple fast trak installs quicker than traditional suspension systems, Baltimore Aircoil Company Inc. reinvents heat-rejection and Griplock Systems offers looping gripper.

Stock Spiral Duct for Negative Pressure Applications

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 11:50:42 -0400

The non-corrugated, "stock" spiral duct can be used for commercial HVAC applications up to -1.0” WG through 42” diameter, up to -2.0” WG through 34” diameter, and up to -4.0” WG through 16” diameter.

6 Hurt as Ductwork Falls Into Resort Pool

Mon, 08 May 2023 13:30:30 -0400

Just days after the incident, Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #9 called for an outside investigation to be conducted.

AMCA Updates Air-Control-Devices Rating Publication 511

Thu, 04 May 2023 14:16:49 -0400

AMCA Publication 511-21 (Rev. 12-22) is available free of charge in PDF format.

Pat Brooks Retiring from Ductwork Engineering Industry

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:16:25 -0400

When asked what the most rewarding part of his career is, Brooks said “I like helping sheet metal contractors solve problems.

Doug Smith of Dynamic Systems Inc. Named MCAA Innovator of the Year

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:44:20 -0400

The MCAA Innovative Technology Committee recognized Doug Smith from Dynamic Systems, Inc. as the 2023 Innovator of the Year at the annual MEP Innovation Conference hosted by MCAA, NECA and SMACNA.

SPIDA Golf Tournament, Service Award Honors Bill Bradford Jr.

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 17:50:40 -0500

Spiral Duct Manufacturer’s Association (SPIDA) honors Sheet Metal Industry Icon Bill Bradford’s legacy with an annual award recognizing employees throughout the industry who embody his ethics.

Making the ‘Impossible’ Possible with Spiral Duct

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:04:20 -0500

Large complex houses several breweries in Charlotte, North Carolina.

SPIDA is the Place for Innovators

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Not surprisingly, a lot of the innovation has been happening among Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association members.

SNIPS 2022 Sheet Metal Industry Icon: Bob Reid

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 12:22:01 -0500

Bob Reid is on a mission. He wants to unify HVAC professionals across the country to ultimately be on the same page about best practices and energy efficiency.

Why Harris Built its Own Platform to Drive Communication between Design and Construction

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

General Manager of Harris’ construction business in St. Paul, Minnesota, Jason Lake, tells SNIPS Magazine about Harris’ approach to preconstruction, preplanning and early communication.