Central States Manufacturing

Central States Manufacturing, headquartered in Lowell, Arkansas in the heart of Northwest Arkansas (near Bentonville, Rogers, Fayetteville, and Springdale), is a leading 100% employee-owned manufacturer of high-quality metal roofing and siding products. Since its founding in 1988 in Rogers, AR, and relocation to Lowell in 1990, the company has expanded to five facilities across Lowell, AR; Michigan City, IN; Cedar Hill, TX; Jasper, AL; and Mount Airy, NC, serving over 2,000 customers in the central United States with exposed and concealed fastener panels, trims, gutters, and storage building systems via its Central Storage Works division.

Specializing in 26- and 29-gauge materials in various colors and finishes, Central States produces innovative products like Panel-Loc, R-Loc, and Horizon-Loc for post-frame, commercial, residential, and self-storage applications. Its strategic NWA presence leverages the region's logistics hub status, enabling efficient production and distribution of metal building components amid steel price volatility.

As a key employer in Northwest Arkansas, Central States matters for its employee-ownership model that drives motivation and growth—evidenced by surging sales (e.g., 19.5% shipping volume increase in 2011)—offering stability and opportunity in manufacturing while fostering community ties in Benton County.