TRI COUNTY METALS

What TRI COUNTY METALS does

Tri County Metals is a Florida-based, family-owned metal roofing manufacturer founded in 2007 that produces seven proprietary metal roof panel profiles across two categories: exposed fastener panels (Ultra Rib, 5V, PBR) and standing seam panels (TCM-LOK, SL-LOK/SS-LOK, MS-LOK). The company operates 8 retail and manufacturing locations across Florida in Trenton (headquarters and primary plant), Brooksville, Deland, Jacksonville, Live Oak, Ocala, Tallahassee, and Winter Haven, serving primarily roofing contractors and secondarily homeowners, with secondary exposure to agricultural and light commercial applications. The firm pairs manufacturing with a vertically integrated service stack: a 40+ vehicle dedicated delivery fleet, job-site roll forming for long standing seam panels (up to ~45 feet), in-house CAD services, contractor training programs, a NetSuite-based e-commerce platform for registered contractors, and a third-party Renoworks Click Color Studio visualization tool.

Core technology centers on roll forming of Galvalume AZ55 substrate panels finished with proprietary Sherwin-Williams-based paint systems marketed as the Duke the Defender Series (Max Defender, Core Defender, Coastal Defender), with Energy Star 'Cool Roof' rated color options. Competitive positioning rests heavily on regulatory compliance: full Florida Building Code product approvals across the panel portfolio, supplemented by new March 2025 Miami-Dade County NOAs covering seven panel types in High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) configurations — a near-mandatory credential for coastal Florida roofing work.

Revenue is generated primarily through B2B hardware sales of manufactured panels, custom trim, and accessories to roofing contractors, with secondary direct-to-consumer sales to homeowners. Pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed list prices. Distribution is factory-direct via branch locations, a contractor e-commerce portal, and the delivery fleet, covering Florida, south Georgia, and Alabama. The company reports cumulative production of more than 135,000 complete metal roofing packages since 2007 (with a live counter at 154,557 at extraction) and claims 98.3% on-time and complete delivery rates since January 2020. The business is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or external investors.

Name

TRI COUNTY METALS

Legal name

Tri County Metals

Website

https://tricountymetals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tri County Metals is a Florida-based metal roofing manufacturer serving roofing contractors and homeowners across Florida, south Georgia, and Alabama through 8 branch locations, 7 proprietary panel profiles, a 40+ vehicle delivery fleet, and full Miami-Dade hurricane-zone regulatory approvals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Roofing Manufacturing

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323), Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Roofing Systems (IMADAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories (IMADAFAJ), Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM)

Keywords

• Metal roofing panels
• Standing seam roofing
• Exposed fastener panels
• Custom roof trim
• Metal roofing accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Trenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Metal Roofing Panel Sales: Manufacturing and selling metal roofing panels directly to contractors and homeowners through 8 Florida locations and e-commerce. Panels include Ultra Rib, 5V, PBR (exposed fastener) and TCM-LOK, SL-LOK, SS-LOK, MS-LOK (standing seam) in various gauges and finishes.
2. Custom & Specialty Trim: Complete custom trim solutions and specialty trim manufacturing for weather-tight metal roof installations. Standard trims stocked; custom production available.
3. Metal Roofing Accessories: Full line of accessories including fasteners, sealants, underlayment (synthetic and peel-and-stick), radiant barrier, roof boots, tapes, tools, and CoVent ventilation products.
4. Financing Services: Partner financing program through Homeowner's Edge enabling homeowners to finance metal roof purchases, helping contractors win more projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tri County Metals is a Florida-based metal roofing manufacturer that produces seven distinct metal roof panel profiles (exposed fastener panels Ultra Rib, 5V, and PBR, plus standing seam panels TCM-LOK, SL-LOK/SS-LOK, and MS-LOK), along with custom trim solutions and a full line of metal roofing accessories. The company sells factory-direct through eight Florida branch locations, an e-commerce store, and a delivery fleet of 40+ vehicles serving Florida, south Georgia, and Alabama.

Product overview

Tri County Metals is a Florida-based metal roofing manufacturer producing seven distinct metal roof panel profiles along with complete custom trim solutions and full metal roofing accessory lines. Their product portfolio comprises two main panel categories: exposed fastener panels (Ultra Rib, 5V, PBR) and standing seam panels (TCM-LOK, SL-LOK/SS-LOK, MS-LOK). Beyond manufacturing, they offer an ecosystem of contractor-facing services including an e-commerce platform, CAD design services, installation training, financing options, and delivery services with a fleet of 40+ vehicles. Customer-facing digital tools include a roof visualizer (Click Color Studio) and panel selector tool to help homeowners and contractors choose and visualize products. All products are available across their 8 Florida locations with Florida Product Approvals and select Miami-Dade NOAs for high-velocity hurricane zones.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ultra Rib Panel Exposed fastener metal roofing panel with 36" net coverage, 5 ribs at 9" on-center, and 3/4" high rib. Available in 26 and 29 gauge steel with siliconized modified polyester or acrylic coated Galvalume AZ55 finish. Sold to contractors and homeowners for residential metal roofing installations.
• 5V Panel Classic exposed fastener metal roofing panel providing a Florida-Cracker or Key West aesthetic with 24" net coverage. Available in 26 gauge, 24 gauge steel, or 0.32 aluminum with acrylic coated Galvalume AZ55 finish. Sold to contractors and homeowners.
• PBR Panel Rugged exposed fastener metal roofing panel designed for low-slope, commercial, or agricultural applications with 36" net coverage, 4 ribs at 12" on-center, and 1 1/4" high rib. Available in 26 and 24 gauge steel. Sold to contractors for commercial, agricultural, and light commercial installations.
• TCM-LOK Standing Seam Panel Most popular residential standing seam metal roofing panel with concealed fasteners and built-in nail strip. Features 16" wide panel with 1" high ribs. Available in 24 or 26 gauge steel, or .032 aluminum. Sold to contractors and homeowners for residential standing seam roofing installations.
• SL-LOK & SS-LOK Standing Seam Panels Standing seam panels using floating clip system for panel expansion and contraction. SL-LOK provides 15.5" coverage with 1.5" rib height; SS-LOK provides 18" coverage (steel) or 16" (aluminum) with 1.75" rib height. Available in 24 gauge steel and aluminum. Sold to contractors for residential and commercial standing seam roofing.
• MS-LOK Mechanical Seam Panel Mechanical lock standing seam panel with 1.5" or 2" rib height options. Features 16" coverage (1.5" MS) or 14.75"/18.75" coverage (2" MS). Available in 24 gauge steel with Max Defender or acrylic coated Galvalume AZ55 finish. Sold to contractors for low-slope and commercial standing seam roofing.
• Custom Trim Solutions Custom and specialty trim solutions including drip edge, ridge cap, transition flashing, end wall, side wall, and gable trim. Standard trims stocked in 10' lengths with custom pitch-based options available. Sold to contractors for weather-tight metal roof installations.
• Metal Roofing Accessories Full line of metal roofing accessories including WoodZAC fasteners, synthetic and peel-and-stick underlayment, radiant barrier, color-matched sealants, roof boots, Snap-Z ridge system, butyl tapes, and installation tools. Sold to contractors and homeowners to complete metal roofing installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.3% on-time and complete delivery rate since January 2020
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Central States Manufacturing: Employee-owned metal roofing and building components manufacturer serving residential, commercial, and agricultural markets. Comparable multi-state branch network and factory-direct B2B model; emerging player that competes with TCM in adjacent southeastern geographies.
• Berridge Manufacturing Company: Manufacturer of architectural metal roofing and siding products including standing seam, exposed fastener, and specialty panels. Comparable product portfolio (Berridge Tee-Panel, Curved Panel, etc.) with custom fabrication capabilities similar to TCM's custom trim and roll-forming services.
• Bridger Steel: Direct-to-consumer and contractor-focused metal roofing manufacturer offering standing seam and exposed fastener panels with online ordering and regional distribution. Comparable to TCM's e-commerce portal, contractor enablement, and panel profile breadth — though typically operating in the Western/Mountain U.S. market.
• ATAS International: Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of metal roofing, wall, ceiling, and accessory systems. Comparable in offering both standing seam and exposed fastener panel profiles, custom trim, and a similar B2B/B2C distribution model. Comparable scale to TCM and a direct competitor in architectural metal roofing categories.
• Union Corrugating Company: North Carolina-based metal roofing manufacturer with strong Southeastern U.S. presence and comparable panel offerings. A direct competitor for TCM's territory expansion efforts into Georgia, the Carolinas, and surrounding states, with similar factory-direct and dealer-supported distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation: One of the largest national metal roofing and siding manufacturers with 21+ facilities across the U.S. Offers a comparable panel profile portfolio (including standing seam and exposed fastener systems) and competes with TCM in commercial and residential segments, particularly via its Florida distribution partners.
• McElroy Metal: Major national manufacturer of metal roofing, wall, and floor systems serving commercial, residential, and architectural markets. Comparable product breadth and has actively pursued Florida/HVHZ market presence, making it a relevant incumbent peer for TCM's coastal and high-velocity hurricane zone business.
• Mueller Inc. Texas-based national manufacturer of metal roofing, wall, and building components with broad product portfolio and extensive branch network. Directly competes with TCM's panel offerings across multiple states and operates at significantly larger scale, making it a key broad incumbent competitor.

Others

• Renoworks Software: Provider of the Click Color Studio roof visualization tool that TCM integrates on its website for homeowners. Not a direct competitor but an enabling technology partner whose visualization tools are increasingly adopted across metal roofing manufacturers competing with TCM.

Emerging players

• Everlast Metals: Smaller-scale manufacturer of metal roofing and siding products focused on East Coast U.S. markets. Comparable standing seam and exposed fastener panel offerings but with narrower geographic reach; an emerging competitor that could overlap with TCM's expansion plans in the Carolinas and Virginia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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