ESE Machines, Inc.

ESE Machines, Inc. sells Stainless Steel and Galvanized cleats for 1” or 1.5” double lock standing seam panels. Cleats come in a Fixed single-piece style or an Expansion two-piece sliding style. UL580 testing is available on most cleats. ESE also sells hand tools, power seamers and Decoilers. 

MWI Components

MWI Components’ Universal Ridge Clip is a 22-gauge, galvanized clip that provides a large fastening area for any style ridge cap on a standing seam roof. With this clip, no fasteners penetrate the panel where they will be exposed to the weather, and no fasteners need to penetrate the standing seam.

Direct Metals Inc. 

Direct Metals Inc. (DMI) is a fastener manufacturer and master distributor of a wide range of building fasteners engineered for the metal roofing and post-frame building markets. DMI has a full line of post-frame fasteners, panel clips, clip fasteners, pipe flashings, ventilation and a full line of metal roofing accessories.

AceClamp

AceClamp is a manufacturer of precision-engineered snow retention and solar mounting systems, like fast-installing Rackless Solar Mounting Kits. Today, AceClamp is setting the bar in solar racking with its most recent innovative product called “Solar Snap.” “Solar Snap” is an Adaptive Solar Racking System that works on every roof and uses AceClamp’s fully-assembled, non-penetrating clamps. Slide in pre-assembled components along the rail and secure. Simplify your inventory with one clamping system for all rooftop needs. (Shown with SSMR.)


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