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Our promise. We promise to improve your business by accurately providing quality products just when you need them. Every time. CONTENTS Partner with us...4 We know what s important to you...6 We will exceed your expectations...7 We are easy to do business with...8 We are committed to your business...9 We provide you with quality products...10 Product Offering... 11-18 Residential...12 Agricultural...14 Commercial...16 Architectural...18 Central Storage Works...19 Centra Series bolt-up buildings...20 CentralLink, business management software...22 Panel-Loc Plus, Charcoal CENTRALSTATESMFG.COM 2
Partner with us. You can buy metal building products anywhere, but you don t need another vendor you need a partner. Our team of employee-owners will exceed your expectations and help grow your business. You ll quickly become a raving fan of Central States because we are easy to do business with, we provide premium products at an exceptional value, and we deliver the right product on time, every time. I appreciate the opportunity to partner with you in success, and welcome you to contact me with any feedback or questions at 800-356-2733. Regards, Jim Sliker Chief Executive Officer CENTRALSTATESMFG.COM 4
We know what s important to you. For almost 30 years, we have been building our business on the things that make you successful. Order accuracy Nothing slows down progress more than finding that you didn t get what you ordered. We have numerous quality checks in place to ensure that you and your customers get everything they ordered, right down to the last screw. Consistent high quality Since 1988, we have built our company on providing high-quality metal products to our customer. We focus on product consistency by partnering with reputable vendors and steel mills to make sure your reputation is protected. Delivery when you need it We offer more routes to ensure that your orders arrive right when you need them, affording you greater flexibility with your customers. With CentralLink s order tracker, you can see the scheduled delivery time, call your driver, and share mobile updates with your customers. CENTRALSTATESMFG.COM 6
We will exceed your expectations. We are easy to do business with. Your dedicated route driver makes sure your order arrives when you need it. Our drivers provide delivery alerts and arrive on schedule, so you can plan your day accordingly. Dedicated route drivers No matter your ordering preference, you will always have a dedicated sales person who knows your business and can quickly take an order, suggest trim, or resolve a conflict. Dedicated sales person Every order is entered twice, by two different employees, to ensure accuracy. Double keyed orders cut down on order entry mistakes and make sure that you get exactly what you ordered. Double-key each order We strive to give you the highest quality materials and service, but sometimes things happen. We resolve all issues and post credits in a matter of hours so you can focus on more important things. 48-hour credit resolution Central States is 100% employee-owned, which means everyone has a stake in your success. From precisely bending trim to carefully loading your order, employee owners ensure high quality and service. Employee owners CentralLink was designed to help you quote faster, sell more efficiently, and keep track of every order. It s available 24-hours a day. Plus, it s free to all Central States customers. CentralLink 7 BECOME A DISTRIBUTOR TODAY! CENTRALSTATESMFG.COM 8
We are committed to your business. We provide you with quality products. You ll sell more metal using marketing tools specifically designed for you and your contractors. Our marketing team provides help at every step of the sales process, from basic education to color selection. Marketing support Stand out against inferior steel in the market with CentralGuard, our advanced system of protection available on our highest-quality panels. Give your customers the perfect balance of fade protection, rust blocking and dent protection. CentralGuard protection We regularly receive inquiries to buy our quality metal building products from customers and end users. As a trusted distributor, those leads are passed on to you through our website. Customer referral When it comes to filling your orders, everything has to be right. We have hundreds of quality checks in place to minimize mistakes. From order-taking to loading and delivery, above all, it has to be right. Quality checks Our sales people are equipped to train your staff and customers on products and sales processes. We see a lot of good practices throughout the industry and we can help pass those along to you. Training We are one of the largest purchasers of steel in our industry. Our longterm relationship with steel mills and coating manufacturers gives us access to a steady flow of consistent high-quality products. Consistent suppliers 9 BECOME A DISTRIBUTOR TODAY! CENTRALSTATESMFG.COM 10
Horizon-Loc, Hunter Residential Our panels are designed to both look great and outperform traditional shingles on a residential home. Up-sell to Horizon-Loc if the homeowner needs extra leak protection. Choose Central-Snap if your customer wants the best dent protection. Whatever your customers demand, we ve got you covered. Panel-Loc Plus Traditional 3/4" roof and wall panel Recommended minimum pitch - 3:12 Purlin spacing - 2' Horizon-Loc Concealed fastener 1" roof panel Recommended minimum pitch - 3:12 GREAT UP-SELL M-Loc Commercial 13/16" roof and wall panel Recommended minimum pitch - 1:12 Purlin spacing - 5' Central Snap 1 3/4" Snap-lock roof panel Recommended minimum pitch - 1:12 - varies by installation 11 BECOME A DISTRIBUTOR Horizon-Loc, Charcoal TODAY! CENTRALSTATESMFG.COM 12
Central Snap, Galvalume Agricultural Metal roofing or siding looks great on any pole barn, RV storage, or backyard garage. Whichever panel your customer needs, their four-wheeler, lawnmower, or livestock will never be better protected and your reputation will reap the benefits. Panel-Loc Plus Traditional 3/4" roof and wall panel Recommended minimum pitch - 3:12 Purlin spacing - 2' Horizon-Loc Concealed fastener 1" roof panel Recommended minimum pitch - 3:12 Panel-Loc Traditional 3/4" roof and wall panel Recommended minimum pitch - 3:12 Purlin spacing - 2' 13 BECOME A Panel-Loc DISTRIBUTOR Plus, TODAY! Crimson CENTRALSTATESMFG.COM 14
R-Loc, Gray Commercial R-Loc and M-Loc are our workhorse commercial panels for low slope roofs. For an industrial look and the performance of 24 gauge material, choose Central-Loc or Central Seam Plus. Horizon-Loc is great for light commercial jobs that require an upscale look. R-Loc Commercial 1 1/4" roof and wall panel Recommended minimum pitch - 1/2:12 Purlin spacing - 5' M-Loc Commercial 13/16" roof and wall panel Recommended minimum pitch - 1:12 Purlin spacing - 5' Horizon-Loc Concealed fastener 1" roof panel Recommended minimum pitch - 3:12 Central Seam Plus 3" Mechanically seamed structural roof panel Recommended minimum pitch - 1/4:12 Purlin spacing - 5' Central-Loc 3" Snap-lock structural roof panel Recommended minimum pitch - 1/4:12 Purlin spacing - 5' NO SEAMING! 15 BECOME Horizon-Loc, A DISTRIBUTOR Burnished TODAY! Slate CENTRALSTATESMFG.COM 16
Central-Loc, Terratone Architectural If you need high-end architectural products, we are your perfect partner. We have the experience, knowhow, and popular profiles to help you satisfy your local code requirements. We have five panels that are perfectly designed for architectural applications. Central Seam Plus 3" Mechanically seamed structural roof panel Recommended minimum pitch - 1/4:12 Purlin spacing - 5' 3" SEAM Central-Loc 3" Snap-lock structural roof panel Recommended minimum pitch - 1/4:12 Purlin spacing - 5' Central Span 2" Mechanically seamed roof panel Recommended minimum pitch - 1/4:12 Purlin spacing - 5' Central Snap 1 3/4" Snap-lock roof panel Recommended minimum pitch - 1:12 - varies by installation Precision-Loc 1" Soffit and wall panel 17 BECOME A DISTRIBUTOR Central-Loc, Terratone TODAY! CENTRALSTATESMFG.COM 18
Centra Series building shown with optional cupola, windows, and roll up door, sold elsewhere. Central Storage Works makes self storage a breeze. Centra Series bolt-up buildings are easy to sell. You sell it, we make it, you profit. Our Central Storage Works division makes it easy for you to expand into the growing self-storage market. We offer complete packages with everything needed to erect selfstorage units, including climate controlled, RV, and boat storage. Because we handle everything including the design, manufacturing, and delivery, you can expect a quality product delivered to your customer on time and at a great value. Fast turn-around times Quick-quote option Private labeled drawings Centra Series bolt-up steel buildings are easy to sell and easy to assemble. They are a quick, complete solution for both contractor and homeowner. These packages go up quickly and only require a few hand tools and ladders, no welding. They are engineered with multiple framed opening options so your customers can erect the perfect mid-sized building to fit the bill. Since we manufacture the components in-house, orders are produced and shipped within just a few days. After the end user has determined the perfect size, just place the order and a complete package with easy-to-follow instructions will be quickly delivered. It s really that simple. Complete DIY packages No welding required Multiple sizes and options 19 CENTRALSTORAGEWORKS.COM CENTRASERIES.COM 20
Design Special Trim Quickbooks Integration Online Bill Pay Customer Markups Custom Purlin Designer Free software to make managing business better. We know distributors need more than just an online ordering system. We created CentralLink to be a complete business management tool, and it s offered free to all of our distributors. It will quickly become your primary POS system. Input customer accounts, assign markups, and print invoices or estimates. Pay bills, look up old orders, and run reports. You can even upload and sell items you source through other vendors. Plus, the roofing and building estimators allow you to get pricing to your customers faster than your competitors. Sign up today at mycentrallink.com. Designed for you: POS system Manage customers Pay bills Quickbooks integration Find old orders Reports & analytics Perfect for your customers: Mobile app Roofing estimator Building estimator Place orders 24/7 Order tracker Self-help videos mycentrallink.com 21 BECOME A DISTRIBUTOR TODAY! MYCENTRALLINK.COM 22
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