Central States, Inc.is 100% employee-owned and was founded in 1988. With more than 1,300 employee-owners and 13 manufacturing facilities in 2025, the company serves more than 6,000 commercial, architectural, post-frame, and residential contractors and distributors across the United States across three business operating units. Central States Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of metal building components with 17 metal roofing and wall panel profiles, trim, accessories and structure purlin.