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Built to Last: Why Trailer Manufacturers Are Turning to Corrugated Metal Floors

When it comes to trailer manufacturing, where durability and longevity are essential, every component must be capable of withstanding rigorous use, heavy loads, and diverse environmental conditions. Among these critical components, the flooring often bears the brunt of the wear and tear. Traditional flooring materials like wood and plywood are susceptible to several problems: moisture damage, rot, pest infestations, and gradual deterioration under heavy loads, to name just a few. This translates to frequent replacements, costly downtime, and potential safety hazards. To address these challenges, trailer manufacturers increasingly turn to corrugated metal floors — a robust, long-lasting solution that offers superior performance and cost-effectiveness. Let’s explore how corrugated metal is helping trailer manufacturers and their customers [...]

By Ken Carlton|December 20, 2024|agriculture, corrugated metals, corrugated sheet metal panels, Solar panels, Trailers, transportation industry|

Building Resilience: The 2025 Outlook for Construction, Transportation, and Renewable Energy Markets

If you want helpful business insights into what to expect in the year ahead, it’s crucial to turn to a company with a long history in its industry. That background enables the organization to use general economic data from experts to make predictions about its sector. Corrugated Metals, Inc. is an innovator in manufacturing custom metal roofing and siding products with over a century of experience. We are a trusted provider of high-quality corrugated metal solutions to diverse industries, including construction, transportation, and renewable energy. As we look ahead to 2025, we believe these key industries are poised for transformation, shaped by economic shifts and regulatory changes. This article explores the emerging opportunities and challenges each [...]

By Ken Carlton|November 27, 2024|corrugated metals, corrugated sheet metal panels, energy efficiency,, metal roofing and siding, roofing and siding, Solar farms, Solar panels, Solar Panels, transportation industry|

Lightweighting in Trucks, Trailers, Freight Cars, and Building Materials

As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, corrugated metal is playing an increasingly important role. You’ll find companies using it in various ways in many industries, including transportation and construction. Some people are surprised to learn about corrugated metal’s contribution to sustainability. After all, it’s not the type of “space-age material” that typically comes to mind when you think of innovation. However, its properties are precisely what mechanical engineers, architects, and others are looking for when designing and manufacturing trucks, trailers, and freight cars and when using it as a building material. This article looks at the science of lightweighting, explaining what it is, why it’s more important than ever, and how corrugated metal is [...]

By Ken Carlton|August 26, 2024|aluminum, corrugated metals, corrugated sheet metal panels, design efficiency, energy efficiency,, metal roofing and siding, roofing and siding, Trailers, transportation industry|

Corrugated Metal: Improving Fuel Efficiency in Trucks & Trailers

Fuel costs have a significant impact on profitability for businesses that own and operate trucks and trailers. Maximizing the benefit from every gallon of gas is an ongoing concern for everyone, from independent drivers to fleet operators. It’s also a bit of an uphill battle. The cost of fuel has its peaks and valleys, but the overall trend is upward. Growing environmental concerns and the global push for reducing fuel waste also affect stakeholders’ desires to maximize fuel efficiency. Consequently, many companies today are developing innovative ideas in this area. One unassuming material you might not expect to see at the forefront of truck and trailer fuel efficiency is corrugated metal. To be sure, it’s [...]

By Ken Carlton|July 30, 2024|corrugated metals, corrugated sheet metal panels, design efficiency, energy efficiency,, metal roofing and siding, roofing and siding, Trailers, transportation industry|

Resource Efficiency: Corrugated Metals in the Railway Industry

The railway industry stands as one of the cornerstones of modern transportation, connecting people, goods, and economies across vast distances. As this sector continues to evolve, innovative materials and construction methods are sought to improve efficiency, increase durability, and reduce maintenance demands. Corrugated metals have emerged as a remarkable resource in this endeavor, offering a range of benefits — durability and longevity, resource efficiency, energy savings, and reduced maintenance needs — that make them an ideal choice for various railway applications. From tracks to stations, bridges to rolling stock, the use of corrugated metals brings forth a new vision of efficiency and sustainability. Let’s look at several of the reasons why. An efficient, effective resource Resource [...]