What Merchant & Evans does

Merchant & Evans Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of architectural and structural metal roofing, wall, fascia, and soffit systems, founded in 1866 and headquartered in Burlington, New Jersey. The company's flagship product, ZIP-RIB, was introduced by Kaiser Aluminum in 1964 as the world's first structural standing seam roofing system and remains the centerpiece of its portfolio, which also includes ZIP-LOK, Classic Rib 305, Traditional Rib 306, BD-1520 Batten-Tite, Expression Series wall panels, Flush-Lock 311, and specialty curved and tapered panel systems. Manufacturing is conducted at three US facilities — Burlington NJ, McClellan CA, and Mesa AZ — with capabilities that span factory and jobsite roll-forming (producing panels up to 450 feet), curved panel fabrication, dome framing, and custom trim/flashing work. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IMETCO (Innovative Metals Company, Inc.) following a 2023 consolidation, and it retains an independent brand presence via its ziprib.com website and architectural sales representative network.

Merchant & Evans sells through specification-driven architectural channels, targeting architects, engineers, contractors, and institutional end-users across airports and transit, education and research facilities, government buildings, commercial properties, religious institutions, and high-end residential projects. Documented flagship installations include LAX Bradley West (450,000 sq.ft. aluminum), Miami International Concourse J, McCarran Terminal 3 (mill finish zinc), Raleigh-Durham Terminal C (stainless steel), DFW Rental Car Facility, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and Belmont Racetrack. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, varying by material gauge, panel profile, and fabrication complexity. The company holds Miami Dade NOA and New York City MEA product certifications, plus LEED and Energy Star documentation, enabling specification on demanding public and sustainable-building projects. International expansion is nascent, led by a distribution agreement with Crown Corr Qatar covering Qatar, Africa, and Southeast Asia. The company's monetization model is hardware sales of metal roofing and cladding systems with ancillary products (snow retention, fall protection) sold alongside the primary panels.

Name

Merchant & Evans

Legal name

Merchant & Evans Inc.

Website

https://ziprib.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1866

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Merchant & Evans manufactures architectural and structural standing seam metal roofing, wall, and soffit systems, primarily serving architects, contractors, and institutional end-users across airports, education, government, and commercial projects in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Metal Roofing

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Roofing & Wall Panels (Architectural/Structural) (IMADACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Standing seam roofing
• Metal roofing systems
• Architectural cladding panels
• Metal wall soffit
• Custom metal fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

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. Metal Roofing and Cladding Product Sales: Sale of metal roof systems, wall panels, fascia, soffit profiles, perimeter edge metals, and component accessories. Products include ZIP-RIB, ZIP-LOK, Classic Rib, Traditional Rib, BD-1520, and ancillary products like snow retention and fall protection systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Merchant & Evans designs, manufactures, and fabricates architectural and structural metal roofing and cladding systems, including standing seam roof panels (ZIP-RIB, ZIP-LOK, Classic Rib 305, Traditional Rib 306, BD-1520, B1515R, 114-R), wall and soffit panels (Expression Series, Flush-Lock 311, Super Flush Lock, Flat Seam), snow retention and fall protection accessories, and custom curved/tapered/dome fabrication. Products are sold specification-driven for commercial, institutional, government, transportation, and high-end residential projects using aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and zinc materials.

Product overview

Merchant & Evans is a manufacturer of architectural and structural metal roofing products founded in 1866, now an integral part of IMETCO (Innovative Metals Company, Inc.). The company offers an advanced and diversified line of metal roof systems, wall panels, fascia, and soffit profiles. The flagship product is ZIP-RIB, introduced by Kaiser Aluminum in 1964 as the world's first structural standing seam roofing system. The product portfolio includes core standing seam systems (ZIP-RIB, ZIP-LOK, Classic Rib 305, Traditional Rib 306, BD-1520/Batten-Tite, B1515R, 114-R), wall and soffit products (Expression Series, Flush-Lock 311, Super Flush Lock, Flat Seam Wall Panels, 104/106/107/108, 150/500 series), and specialty products (Perforated ZIP-RIB, Free-Span Canopy, Curved Panels, Dome Framing Systems, Custom Fabrication, Tapered Roofing). The company also provides ancillary products including snow retention (S5 SnowGard) and fall protection systems, along with comprehensive CAD details, test reports, and technical documentation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZIP-RIB: World's first and most thoroughly tested structural standing seam roofing system introduced in 1964.
• ZIP-LOK

Products and services

• ZIP-RIB Structural Standing Seam Roofing System The flagship structural standing seam roofing system that accommodates convex and concave curves, tapers, and complex roof configurations. Sold as a complete panel system for commercial, institutional, government, and high-end residential projects using aluminum, steel, stainless steel, or zinc materials.
• ZIP-LOK Structural Standing Seam Roofing System Structural standing seam roofing system available in 1.5" and 2" profiles. Suitable for dome applications and complex architectural roof configurations, with factory or jobsite roll-forming capabilities.
• Classic Rib 305 Architectural Roofing Integral batten and pan architectural roofing system for slopes of 3 inches or greater. Provides continuous lengths up to 45 feet for vertical walls and conical tapers.
• Traditional Rib 306 Architectural Roofing Narrow seam architectural roofing system for slopes of 3 inches or greater. Continuous lengths up to 45 feet, suitable for vertical walls, conical tapers, and radius barrels.
• BD-1520 (Batten-Tite) Roofing System Roofing system designed for complex roof applications including domes, hips, barrel vaults, tapered projects, and straight-run applications. Accommodates curved designs with functional architectural aesthetics.
• B1515R Architectural Roofing Panels Architectural roofing panels for slopes 3 inches or greater with continuous lengths up to 45 feet. Suitable for vertical walls, conical tapers, and radius barrels.
• 114-R Architectural Roofing Panels Architectural roofing panel for slopes 3 inches or greater with continuous lengths up to 45 feet. Designed for vertical walls and conical tapers.
• Expression Series Wall Panels Wall panel system with two fastening options — panel flange for direct fastening or panel clips for thermal expansion. Modules can be combined for unique aesthetics and installed horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.
• Flush-Lock 311 Wall and Soffit Panels Wall and soffit panel system with concealed fasteners for architectural applications. Available as a flush lock lanced version for ventilation requirements.
• Super Flush Lock Concealed Fastener Panels Concealed fastener panels designed for high wind loads with ease of panel removal and replacement. Suitable for vented/non-vented soffits, walls, fascia, and rooftop equipment screens.
• Flat Seam Wall Panels Architectural old-style locking panels for vertical walls and domes. Available in square, diamond, or rectangular shapes in various materials and sizes using stainless steel panel clip attachment.
• S5 SnowGard Snow Retention System Snow retention system for metal roofing applications to prevent snow sliding. Used as a rooftop safety accessory on Merchant & Evans metal roof installations.
• Fall Protection Rail and Carriage System Fall protection anchor and cable system for rooftop safety compliance. Sold as an accessory to Merchant & Evans metal roof installations.
• Perforated ZIP-RIB Wall and Roof Panels Perforated wall and roof panels creating aesthetically pleasing functional metal cladding with a variety of perforation patterns, materials, and colors.
• Free-Span Canopy System Canopy design system using radius ZIP-RIB roof panels to reduce or eliminate the need for curved rafters and purlins in certain canopy applications.
• Curved Panels Factory or jobsite curved panels available in convex or concave configurations for versatile architectural roof and wall designs.
• Dome Framing Systems Systems for providing true dome surfaces from curved steel with various framing methods.
• Custom Fabrication (Trims, Flashings, Coping) Custom fabrication including Spring Lock Coping, Snap-On Fascia, Cornice System, and radius flashing for project-specific requirements.
• Tapered Roofing Factory-formed tapered roofing solutions for architectural applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Panels available in lengths up to 450 feet on site, eliminating end laps

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• IMETCO (Innovative Metals Company, Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMerchant & Evans (ZIP-RIB) is now an integral part of IMETCO (Innovative Metals Company, Inc.). The partnership combines Merchant & Evans' structural standing seam roofing expertise with IMETCO's broader cladding systems portfolio for continued service delivery and high quality cladding systems.
• Crown Corr QatarregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMerchant & Evans, Inc. (ZIP-RIB) is represented by Crown Corr Qatar in the regions of Qatar, Africa and Southeast Asia. Crown Corr brings clients the advanced and highly diversified line of top quality metal roof systems, wall, fascia, and soffit profiles. Contact: +974 3358 7888.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ATAS International: Manufacturer of architectural metal roofing, wall, and ceiling panels serving commercial and institutional construction. Comparable to Merchant & Evans in product line (standing seam, soffit, fascia) and specification-driven sales motion to architects.
• Englert Inc. Manufacturer of architectural and structural metal roofing, standing seam systems, and rainware/gutters serving commercial and residential markets. Closely comparable to M&E in standing seam roofing technology and roll-forming capabilities.
• W.F. Norman Corporation: Manufacturer of metal roofing panels, shingles, and architectural sheet metal products. Comparable to M&E in architectural sheet metal fabrication for historic restoration and custom architectural roofing work.
• Revere Copper Products: Manufacturer of copper and zinc roofing, wall panels, and architectural metal products for premium architectural projects. Comparable to M&E in supplying standing seam roofing to high-end architectural and historic restoration projects.
• Berridge Manufacturing Company: Manufacturer of architectural metal roofing, wall panels, and soffit systems with standing seam and curved panel capabilities. Closely comparable to M&E in product breadth (ZIP-RIB-like systems), material range (steel, aluminum, copper), and architectural specification focus.

Broad incumbents

• CENTRIA: Manufacturer of architectural metal wall and roof systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. Overlaps with M&E on standing seam roofing and concealed-fastener wall panels for architectural specifications.
• MBCI: One of the largest US manufacturers of metal roofing and wall systems serving commercial, industrial, and architectural markets. Competes with M&E on standing seam and architectural panels but at much greater scale and product breadth.
• IMETCO (Innovative Metals Company, Inc.): Parent company of Merchant & Evans and a broader manufacturer of metal roofing, wall, and soffit systems for commercial and architectural applications. Provides the wider cladding portfolio into which M&E's standing seam products are now integrated.
• Kingspan Group: Global manufacturer of insulated metal panels, architectural wall and roof systems, and building envelope solutions. Overlaps with M&E on architectural standing seam roofing and wall panel products, though at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Firestone Metal Products (Holcim): Producer of metal roofing and wall systems (UNA-CLAD, Firestone Metal) serving commercial and architectural projects. Competes with M&E on architectural standing seam roofing, backed by much larger corporate parent Holcim.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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