SMACNA-Cleveland
A Commitment To Quality
As SMACNA-Cleveland continues its legacy of excellence in the sheet metal industry, our commitment to quality and innovation remains steadfast. From our humble beginnings in Cleveland to our modern-day advancements in complex duct work, we strive to uphold the highest standards of craftsmanship. Join us in shaping the future of sheet metal fabrication with integrity and precision.
The Need For Standardization In The Industry
As A.J. Tuscany, the group’s secretary, stated in 1938, ‘The sheet metal industry had come to a very low point. There is nothing in the building code of Cleveland covering warm air heating or winter air-conditioning installations. We have formulated a code to be followed in these installations.”
Cleveland, Ohio 1934
Cleveland, Ohio 1961
Growth and Development
The group aligned itself with the Sheet Metal Contractors National Association, founded in 1943, and tied together contractors from across the country. In the years during World War II and immediately after, the national association grappled with issues such as the availability of metal products because of their use in war material.
After the 1961 merger of the two local groups, the new organization created a trust fund to create minimum standards for materials and craftsmanship for the industry, responding to a wave of shoddy workmanship and sub-standard materials that had crept into the industry during recessionary times. The new standards assisted engineers and architects and were incorporated in many municipal building codes in Ohio.