Metal-Era

What Metal-Era does

Metal-Era is a privately held, family-run manufacturer of commercial roof edge and building envelope metal systems, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The company designs and produces engineered edge metal products organized into seven product families (Anchor-Tite, Perma-Tite, Edge Systems One, Seal-Tite, Hi-Perf, Eco-Perf, Creative Design Series) covering fascia, coping, gutters, downspouts, sloped roof ventilation, wood nailer alternatives, expansion joints, counterflashing, gravel stops, and accessories. Core proprietary technologies include a patented extruded aluminum anchor bar (Anchor-Tite), Quick-Lock seam technology, the Eliminailer-T aluminum wood nailer alternative, the EdgeBox RI metal replacement system, and preassembled Hi-Perf Ridge Vent components that reduce installation time by up to 50%. Products carry industry-leading warranties (Lifetime 215 MPH Wind Warranty on Anchor-Tite and Perma-Tite) and are certified to ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1, Factory Mutual, and Miami-Dade High Velocity Hurricane Zone standards.

The company manufactures at a 100,000+ sq ft Waukesha facility equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and robotic cells, and operates a nationwide network of sales representatives and distributors across the U.S. and Canada. Its go-to-market is sales-led and specification-driven, targeting architects, roof consultants, and commercial roofing contractors through a Request a Quote system, submittal builder, CSI specifications, AutoCAD drawings, interactive calculators, and AIA/IIBEC continuing education courses. Revenue is generated through one-time, custom-quoted product sales configured by size, material (aluminum or steel), gauge, and color. The company serves a diversified set of vertical markets including aviation (Midway Airport), government/port (America's Central Port), retail grocery (Hy-Vee), recreation (Alta Ski Area), religious facilities, multi-family residential, and commercial/industrial applications. In 2024, Metal-Era acquired Edge Metal Products from OMG Roofing Products, rebranding the acquired operations as Hickman Edge Systems LLC.

Name

Metal-Era

Legal name

Metal-Era LLC

Website

https://metalera.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Metal-Era is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of commercial roof edge and building envelope metal systems, including fascia, coping, gutters, and ventilation products, serving architects, consultants, and contractors across North America through a nationwide rep network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Roof Edge Systems

NAICS

Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323), Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Roofing Systems (IMADAFAB)

Keywords

• Commercial roof edge
• Metal fascia systems
• Roof coping products
• Building envelope solutions
• Commercial roofing components

Headquarters

HQ city

Waukesha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Roof Edge Metal Systems Sales: Metal-Era generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of commercial roof edge metal systems including fascia, coping, gutters, downspouts, ventilation products, and accessories. Products are sold through a nationwide network of representatives with quotes generated via request system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Metal-Era manufactures engineered commercial roof edge metal systems and building envelope components, including fascia, coping, gutters, downspouts, expansion joints, counterflashing, gravel stop, and wood nailer alternatives. Products are produced at the company's Waukesha, Wisconsin manufacturing facility using state-of-the-art equipment and robotic cells, and are sold through a nationwide network of sales representatives and distributors. The portfolio is organized into branded product families (Anchor-Tite, Perma-Tite, Edge Systems One, Seal-Tite, Hi-Perf, Eco-Perf, Creative Design Series) serving architects, consultants, contractors, and building owners.

Product overview

Metal-Era is a comprehensive roof edge and building envelope solutions manufacturer offering multiple product families and types. The portfolio includes seven product families (Anchor-Tite, Perma-Tite, Edge Systems One, Seal-Tite, Hi-Perf, Eco-Perf, and Creative Design Series) organized around nine product types: Fascia, Coping, Sloped Roof Ventilation, Gutters & Downspouts, Wood Nailer Alternatives, Expansion Joints, Counterflashing, Gravel Stop/Drip Edge, and Accessories. The Anchor-Tite family provides premium fascia with lifetime wind warranties, while Perma-Tite offers coping systems with snap-on designs. Edge Systems One serves cost-conscious projects with economical fascia options. Seal-Tite encompasses gutter and downspout solutions including the Seal-Tite XL Gutter with 30-year 160 MPH warranty. Hi-Perf delivers ventilation products including ridge vents and vented fascia for sloped roofs. Wood nailer alternatives like Eliminailer-T and EdgeBox RI replace traditional wood blocking with metal alternatives. Accessories include scuppers, collector boxes, and flow-thru drain bars. All products are supported by online calculators for gutter sizing, ventilation requirements, and wind load compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anchor-Tite Standard Single-Ply A fascia system for single-ply roof membranes featuring a patented extruded aluminum anchor bar that protects against wind uplift damage, backed by a Lifetime 215 MPH Wind Warranty. Sold to architects, contractors, and building owners specifying commercial roof edge systems.
• One Edge Fascia Single-Ply (Edge Systems One) Economical fascia system for single-ply roof membranes with a snap-on design that eliminates stripping, backed by a 20-year 120 MPH Wind Warranty. Designed for cost-conscious commercial roofing projects.
• Perma-Tite Gold Coping Coping system for parapet conditions featuring a full snap-on design with no exposed fasteners, 16-gauge galvanized steel anchor clips with factory-applied stainless-steel spring, backed by a Lifetime 215 MPH Wind Warranty.
• Seal-Tite XL Gutter Larger-sized gutter system with minimal downspouts, featuring a 30 Year 160 MPH Wind Warranty, ANSI/SPRI GT-1 tested, with pre-assembly capability for faster and safer installation. Designed for commercial water control applications.
• Hi-Perf Ridge Vent, Slope to Slope Shingled Advanced ridge vent solution for sloped roofs with preassembled components that reduce fasteners by up to 67% and cut installation time by up to 50%, engineered to withstand winds up to 130 MPH.
• Hi-Perf Ridge Vent Sloped Roof Meets High Wall Ridge vent specifically designed for sloped roofs meeting high wall conditions, engineered to meet individual job requirements for precise ventilation and built to withstand winds up to 130 mph.
• Hi-Perf Vented Fascia Nailbase Vented fascia product that promotes airflow to the eave, engineered to work with vented nailbase products and backed by a 20-Year 130 MPH Wind and Ventilation Warranty.
• Hi-Perf Vented Fascia Attic Vented fascia designed for attic vented roof systems that enhances airflow to the eave and helps avoid premature roof deterioration with effective ventilation.
• Eliminailer-T for Metal Roof Retrofits Metal nailer alternative for flute fill retrofit applications, extruded from heavy gauge aluminum that installs up to 60% faster than wood nailers, backed by a Lifetime 215 MPH Wind Warranty.
• EdgeBox RI Metal replacement system for roof nailers that eliminates the need for traditional wood blocking and concerns about fastener corrosion in ACQ-treated wood, available in 20 ga. galvanized steel with optional reinforcing spine.
• Flow-Thru Drain Bar Drainage accessory engineered to work with gutter systems that retains ballast on the roof while allowing water to flow through, available in sizes ranging from 3 3/4 to 5 inch face heights.
• Seal-Tite LT Round Downspout Round downspout designed to complement the Seal-Tite LT Gutter System with exceptional design and superior performance, manufactured in various steel and aluminum gauges.
• Seal-Tite LT Corrugated Downspout Corrugated rectangular downspout that complements the Seal-Tite LT Gutter System, built with both durability and style, available in 24 ga. Steel and .032 inch Aluminum.
• Anchor-Tite Product Family Product family featuring fascia systems with patented extruded aluminum anchor bars for superior wind uplift protection. Sold to commercial roofing projects requiring ES-1 tested edge systems.
• Perma-Tite Product Family Product family featuring coping systems with snap-on designs and factory-applied stainless-steel springs. Designed for parapet wall protection on commercial buildings.
• Edge Systems One Product Family Product family featuring economical fascia systems designed for cost-conscious projects with quick-to-ship convenience. Targets commercial projects requiring fast lead times.
• Seal-Tite Product Family Product family featuring gutter and downspout systems with superior weather resistance and various configurations. Targets commercial water management and drainage applications.
• Hi-Perf Product Family Product family featuring ventilation products including ridge vents and vented fascia for sloped roof applications. Targets airflow, heat, and moisture management in commercial roofing.
• Eco-Perf Product Family Product family focused on environmentally sustainable roof edge solutions. Targets green building and sustainability-focused commercial projects.
• Creative Design Series Product family featuring custom-designed roof edge solutions for unique architectural requirements. Targets custom commercial projects with non-standard aesthetic and functional needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Installation time reduced by up to 50% compared to multi-component products with Hi-Perf Ridge Vent preassembled components
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• W.F. Norman Corporation: Sheet metal fabricator of metal roofing products, edge systems, and ornamental metalwork. Comparable niche manufacturer focused on metal roof components, supplying contractors and historical/architectural restoration projects.
• ATAS International: Manufacturer of metal roofing, wall, and edge systems for commercial and residential applications. Directly competes with Metal-Era in the metal roof edge, fascia, coping, and trim category with comparable product lines and specification-driven sales channels.
• Drexel Metals: Provider of metal roofing systems, edge metal, and coil coating services. Competes head-to-head with Metal-Era in commercial roof edge metal and offers comparable gutter, fascia, and trim solutions to contractors and architects.
• Berridge Manufacturing Company: Manufacturer of architectural metal roofing, wall, and soffit panels plus related trim and edge components. Overlaps with Metal-Era in fabricated metal roofing accessories and serves a similar commercial architectural specification channel.

Broad incumbents

• Carlisle Construction Materials: One of the largest North American commercial roofing system providers offering membranes, insulation, and accessories. Bundles broad building envelope solutions that can include or substitute for Metal-Era's edge metal systems on large projects.
• OMG Roofing Products: Major manufacturer of commercial roofing fasteners, adhesives, and edge metal products (the latter divested to Metal-Era in 2024). Remains a broader roofing accessories incumbent overlapping with Metal-Era in commercial roofing supply.
• Johns Manville: Berkshire Hathaway-owned manufacturer of insulation, commercial roofing membranes, and related building products. Competes in the broader commercial roofing and building envelope category in which Metal-Era's edge metal is specified.
• Firestone Building Products: Holcim-owned manufacturer of commercial roofing systems, insulation, and accessories. Competes broadly with Metal-Era in the commercial building envelope category and has the scale to bundle edge metal with full roofing systems.
• Tremco Construction Products Group: Diversified building envelope manufacturer offering roofing, waterproofing, and air barrier solutions. Overlaps with Metal-Era in commercial roof edge and building envelope categories as part of a much broader product portfolio.

Emerging players

• Revere Copper Products: Manufacturer of copper and other metal roofing products including edge systems and architectural flashings. Overlaps with Metal-Era in fabricated metal roofing edge components, particularly for premium and architectural applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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