New Metal-Era President, Tony Mallinger, Takes the Reins


Waukesha, WI-HUMetal-Era, Inc.UH, the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation
solutions, announces that Tony Mallinger has been promoted to President, effective immediately.
Since 2001, Tony served as Metal-Era's Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Sales.

Throughout his tenure at Metal-Era Tony has provided strategic direction to the company, focusing
on providing the construction industry with the speed, protection, expertise and quality it needs from
a manufacturer. He heads up the research and development committee with the goal of continuously
improving product offerings to better fit customer needs. He has also helped guide Metal-Era's lean
initiatives, which have helped cut costs that are passed onto the customer.

In his new role, Tony will oversee all of Metal-Era's business segments. He will provide leadership
and direction to the company through strategic planning, new product development, effective
operational and financial performance, customer and employee satisfaction and market growth.

"Tony is a great benefit to Metal-Era and its customers," says Gene MallingerH, Chief Executive
Officer. "He tirelessly looks for ways to take the company to the next level and provide service to the
industry. I look forward to seeing Tony in this new role and providing continued leadership to the
company."

Tony
is a frequently requested speaker at seminars for the HUConstruction Specifications InstituteUH
(CSI), the HUAmerican Institute of ArchitectsUH (AIA) and the HURoof Consultants InstituteUH (RCI). His
most recent presentations include HU"Understanding ANSI/SPRI ES-1"UH and HU"Principles of Commercial
Roof Ventilation."U He is also a member of the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) and serves on
SPRI's education task force.

For more information about Metal-Era visit HUmetalera.comUH, or call 800-558-2162.

About Metal-Era, Inc.

Celebrating over 30 years of unequaled service in the industry, Metal-Era provides a wide selection of
HUengineered roof edge systemsUH designed to meet the roofing industry's strictest standards. In 2006
Metal-Era introduced an innovative line of HUairflow productsUH, to provide commercial buildings with
proper intake and exhaust venting. Metal-Era employees and its nationwide network of experienced
representatives and distributors are dedicated to providing superior products and personalized service.
For more information about Metal-Era, visit HUmetalera.comUH.

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