METALCON is in constant evolution, reinventing itself every year to accommodate the metal construction industry’s fast-paced growth. In encompasses sustainable, eco-friendly, energy efficient, solar and green technology products and education.
At METALCON you’ll find answers to questions, solutions to problems and the newest technology to hit the market. It’s the place to learn, network and establish relationships you wouldn’t otherwise, because as tradeshows go, METALCON is recognized worldwide for metal construction professionals as the place to meet!
New Product Harbor
Maximize your time at METALCON and head for the New Product Harbor, the one place on the exhibit floor where you’ll see the newest technology hitting the metal construction and roofing markets. Be it solar, green, energy efficient or retrofit technology, you’ll find innovations that help you build or roof smarter by using the newest products available.
Green Island
Keep current with rapid advancements in green technology, products and tax incentives for your projects at METALCON’s Green Island. You’ll learn retrofit techniques and see insulation, cool roofing, coatings, photovoltaic technology, process controls and software products designed to conserve energy.
Navigate your way through the challenging aspects of integrating green technology into the metal building envelope and find products that qualify buildings for LEED certification.
Solar Bay Pavilion
Solar Bay Pavilion is where solar technology meets metal roofing and wall systems. You’ll see the newest solar products on display and learn that metal roofing and solar technologies are the perfect energy-efficient solution given that a metal roof will outlast a traditional asphalt roof. The unique inherent properties of metal make metal wall systems an excellent platform for solar technologies due to effective energy cost reduction. Solar Bay Pavilion is the only place where experts and product engineers from both industries show you the best methodologies to integrate solar technology into your metal roofing and construction projects.
Solar Bay Live
See just how compatible metal and solar technology really are at Solar Bay Live. Complete with full-scale solar roof mock-ups, this show floor learning center is where you’ll find the newest solar integration technologies for the metal roofing and building envelope. See rooftop-mounted solar power systems, solar heat recovery systems on roof and walls, solar-thermal water heating technologies and learn about federal, state and local solar energy funding incentives. Solar Bay Live is where world renowned experts from two emerging industries give you the tips, tools and trade secrets on metal and solar technology.
MCA Demos at METALCON 2011
Be sure to visit the Metal Construction Association Demos for up close and detailed demonstrations of residential roof, commercial roof and wall panel systems along with commercial grade tools. Like last year, the entire demonstration area will be open for attendees to walk through during all exhibit hall hours.
New for this year
- Separate tool demonstration sessions added to the schedule.
- A larger seating area that is centrally located so you can easily watch and listen to the outstanding contributors.
- Some shorter demonstration sessions were added to accommodate your busy agenda.
You’ll be able to ask questions and have one-on-one discussions with experts to learn more about each application. These detailed demonstrations of the metal panel installation in both roof and wall applications are designed to give you more useful information to take back and use in the field.
Residential Roofing
MCA’s residential roofing member companies will focus on the basics of roofing with metal. Emphasis will be placed on proper deck preparation prior to installation and how to waterproof roof penetrations such as ventilation pipes, skylights and chimney openings. Learn the differences of detailing with vertically applied panels versus horizontally applied shingle products.
Commercial Roofing
Commercial roof member companies of the MCA will focus on retrofit opportunities with metal. Come see how an existing flat roof can be converted to a sloped metal roof system, how to properly address re-roofing of aged metal roof systems, as well as integration of new energy-efficient technologies such as cool roofing, above sheathing ventilation and photovoltaic systems. Also learn about the detailing used with natural metal materials such as copper and zinc.
Metal Wall Panels
One of the fastest growing market segments is metal wall panels. Member companies will present the latest in wall panel designs and systems. Products such as Metal Composite Materials (MCM), Insulated Metal Panels (IMP), Single Skin Systems, natural metals such as zinc and Sun Shading Systems will be shown. Learn the latest in waterproofing techniques and obtain a better understanding of rain screen principles.
Tools
Come see the latest in tool technology used for both metal wall and roof systems. You will be able to see and actually work with the latest in commercial grade tools for bending, cutting and fastening. Safety devices used with metal roof systems will also be displayed.
Live-Action Demo Schedule
| October 11 | |
| 12:15-1:15 p.m. | Commercial Roofing |
| 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Residential Roofing |
| 2:45-3:45 p.m. | Wall Panels |
| 4-4:45 p.m. | Tools |
| October 12 | |
| 12:15-1 p.m. | Tools |
| 1:15-2:15 p.m. | Residential Roofing |
| 1:15-2:15 p.m. | Commercial Roofing |
| 3:45-4:45 p.m. | Wall Panels |
| October 13 | |
| 10:15-11 a.m. | Commercial Roofing |
| 11:15 a.m.-Noon | Wall Panel |
| 12:15-1 p.m. | Residential Roofing |
| 1:15-2 p.m. | Tools |