News & Articles
Market outlooks, industry trends and buying guides from the roll forming industry — written for buyers specifying a line, not for search engines.
Thrie Beam Guardrail Specifications: M180, MASH and Size
A thrie-beam section is 508 mm high with three waves against 312 mm for W-beam. What AASHTO M180 fixes, how MASH rates it, and the tooling that follows.
Read the article → GuidesZee Purlin vs Z Purlin: One Section, Three Names
Zee, zed and Z are the same cold-formed section. What actually differs between US, UK and Australian purlin drawings - and the conversions that cost money.
Read the article → GuidesASTM A653 vs EN 10346: Purlin Tolerances Compared
ASTM A653 tolerances the steel under the coating; EN 10346 the coated product. What that costs on a 350 MPa Z purlin, and what to write on the order.
Read the article → GuidesMetal Roof Tiles vs Traditional Clay Tiles: A 2026 Buyer Comparison
Weight, cost, installation speed, durability and appearance - an honest comparison between steel roof tiles and traditional clay tiles.
Read the article → MarketRoll Forming Machine Market Outlook 2026: Steady Growth Across Construction and Infrastructure
Market researchers see steady growth ahead for roll forming machines - what is driving demand in 2026 and what buyers should weigh when comparing suppliers.
Read the article → Buyer GuideA Buyer's Guide to 10 Leading Roll Forming Machine Manufacturers in the US (2026)
A practical guide to ten established roll forming machine manufacturers in the United States - history, specialties and what to consider when sourcing your next line.
Read the article → Trends2026 Roll Forming Machine Market Trends and Price Outlook
If you are planning to buy a cold roll forming machine this year, here is the 2026 market picture: demand, prices and how to buy smart.
Read the article → GuidesHow to Measure a Metal Roof for Installation: Step-by-Step Guide
Accurate measurement is the difference between a clean metal roof installation and costly rework. A step-by-step guide for contractors and factory owners.
Read the article →Brazilian end customer orders three forming machines after a factory visit
A Brazilian end user compared several suppliers, visited the Botou factory, and placed a single order for a PU composite panel line, a glazed tile machine and a TR35 single-board machine.
Read the article → Company NewsChina Africa Zero Tariff Policy Promotes Cold Forming Equipment Export
The China-Africa zero tariff policy has greatly reduced the cost of foreign trade export and brought broad market prospects for Chinese cold forming manufacturing enterprises.
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