Onlinehttps://www.smacnakc.com/ Powered by: Forest Blog Copyright 2006 Host Forest12Strong Bootcamp1EQUIP LEADERS, LEVERAGE OPPORTUNITIES, INITIATE RELATIONSHIPS.
November 17 - 18, 2026

SMACNA has partnered with Pioneer iQ to offer a 12Strong Bootcamp for member firms. The 12Strong Bootcamp is designed for leaders in the mechanical and sheet metal industry who are stepping into greater responsibility and need a clear, practical approach to leadership.


 


 ]]>https://www.smacnakc.com/default.asp?Display=33https://www.smacnakc.com/default.asp?Display=33admin3320261010185634GLOWILD! Hidden Treasure SMACNA-KC Event 20261November 12th, 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 
 
GloWild 
The event is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The Zoo will be guest-ready by 5:30 pm.
 
Food and drinks will be provided (including hot chocolate with or without alcohol, such as Kahlua, Bailey’s, and Peppermint schnapps).
This year, the event is at the Aquarium! This event is open to families! Glow sticks will be provided to adults and kids!
 
Tickets are limited, so please RSVP to cj@smacnakc.com.
]]>https://www.smacnakc.com/default.asp?Display=32https://www.smacnakc.com/default.asp?Display=32admin3220261010155701Discussions with Dan1To continue our Labor Management series of meetings with our labor partners at
SMART Local 2, we have planned another Discussions with Dan meeting. 

Dan Loftis, Business Manager, and the staff of Business Agents at Local 2 would like to continue to get to know all of you.  They want you to have someone to call when you need help with any issues you might face in our industry.  All are welcome, so please forward to anyone in your organization that would benefit from this event, has questions the union staff can answer, or just wants to meet them.

Location:  Paul & Jack's Tavern, 1808 Clay Street, North Kansas City, MO  64116

Date:   September 22nd, 2026

Time:   4:00 - 6:00 pm

Drinks and appetizers will be served.
Please respond to this invite to RSVP by September 18th, 2026.
]]>https://www.smacnakc.com/default.asp?Display=31https://www.smacnakc.com/default.asp?Display=31admin3120260909162404Congratulations, Becky Wiseman1The Director Nominating Committee has released its slate of candidates. These individuals have extensive experience in advancing SMACNA and the broader union sheet metal/HVAC sector.

Jason Hanson, Ernie J. Menold, Phil McShane, Rebecca Wiseman, Gary Luthe, Angelo Paris and Chad Bunting are this year’s candidates to serve on the SMACNA Board. Chad Bunting’s term will expire in 2027, and Gary Luthe’s term will expire in 2029.  All other nominees will serve 4-year terms.

]]>https://www.smacnakc.com/default.asp?Display=30https://www.smacnakc.com/default.asp?Display=30admin3020260818104832Welcome, new SMACNA-KC Associate Member1Anvil Agrinomics (AnvilAg) is an HVACD, Electrical, and Plumbing Consulting Engineering Firm located in the Kansas City area and licensed in 16 States. Although we specialize in controlled environments for agriculture, we have experience with a variety of different facilities, including Offices, Schools, Churches, Industrial, Retail, Restaurants, and Breweries. In addition to 40-plus years of experience, our principals have worked in the construction industry as sheet metal workers and electricians. This combines world-class engineering knowledge along with hands-on, tool belt-wearing experience to balancing design, construction cost, operations & maintenance to achieve the best return on the owner’s building systems investment. This practical experience contributes to our change order percentage, which is well below industry standards and critical to keeping projects on schedule and within budget. AnvilAg is here to assist SMACNA contractors with engineering support.

 

James E Megerson, PE, LEED AP

President – Anvil Agrinomics

www.anvil-ag.com

913-226-7077

]]>https://www.smacnakc.com/default.asp?Display=29https://www.smacnakc.com/default.asp?Display=29admin2920260818103054Welcome, new SMACNA-KC Associate Member1Viega North America is a privately held subsidiary of the Viega Group. Headquartered near Denver in Broomfield, Colorado, Viega North America is the expert in the manufacturing and distribution of plumbing, heating, and pipe-joining fittings and systems for customers in residential, commercial, industrial, and marine markets throughout North America.

 

Viega is truly grateful to have been chosen for membership. Thank you to the members for their confidence and for welcoming us into this organization! We look forward to contributing, participating, and building lasting relationships with fellow members and attendees.

 

Nicholas Rapp

District Sales Manager KS/MO

Mobile: 913-421-9698

nicholas.rapp@viega.us

www.viega.us

]]>https://www.smacnakc.com/default.asp?Display=28https://www.smacnakc.com/default.asp?Display=28admin2820260730145705Welcome, new SMACNA-KC Associate Member1Foley Rental offers a wide range of rental equipment, attachments, tools, and fleet technology solutions from CAT and more than 70 reputable allied manufacturers to meet your project needs. Serving contractors, construction firms, and local industries across Kansas and Missouri, Foley Rental ensures access to the machines and tools you need.

 

Aaron Pierson

Key Account Representative

Cell: 816-500-1220

Office: 816-753-5300

AGPierson@foleyrental.com

www.foleyrental.com

]]>https://www.smacnakc.com/default.asp?Display=27https://www.smacnakc.com/default.asp?Display=27admin2720260730144506Welcome, new SMACNA-KC Associate Member1Kasco is an HVAC Manufacturer’s Rep agency in the Midwest, servicing wholesale distribution and their contractor customers. We represent prominent industry vendors of sheet metal products and accessories such as Hardcast, Malco, and Shurtape. Kasco employs 5 outside sales personnel, including two covering the Kansas City Metro area, with additional inside sales support to provide dependable service to our customers. We are excited to be a part of the SMACNA-KC community and look forward to getting involved.

 

Jack Courington, Principal

316-200-0155

jack@kasco.net

 

Max Chilen, Territory Manager KC Metro 

913-908-1896

max@kasco.net

 

Angela Cunningham, Administrator 

913-663-4488

angie@kasco.net

]]>https://www.smacnakc.com/default.asp?Display=26https://www.smacnakc.com/default.asp?Display=26admin2620260630235345Welcome, new SMACNA-KC Associate Member1Irex Cornerstone Services LLC is one of the largest full-service specialty contractors on the Midwest. Operating through an integrated network of contracting offices across the region, we serve commercial and industrial construction customers who rely on Irex Cornerstone Services LLC to consistently deliver high-quality services—efficently, cost effectively, and safely. Highly experienced in a variety of specialized and challenging areas, Irex Cornerstone Services LLC is your full-service contractor for expertise in Mechanical Insulation, Abatement / Remediation, Certified Energy Assessments, Firestop Systems, Noise Control, and Smart Sensors.

To ensure our customers receive the excellence they deserve in whatever service we provide them, Irex Cornerstone Services LLC is totally committed to not just meeting customer expectations, but exceeding them. We operate under the unwavering philosophy that quality, productivity, and safety are inseparable components to any job well done. We deliver on this philosophy by going above and beyond on all areas, in employee training,   in the quality of work, and in meeting or exceeding all of the EPA and OSHA requirements.

 

Irex Cornerstone Services, LLC

1809 Liberty Street

Kansas City, MO 64102

(816) 842-2990

www.Irex.com

]]>https://www.smacnakc.com/default.asp?Display=25https://www.smacnakc.com/default.asp?Display=25admin2520260630235201FIFA 20261Kansas City 2026 FIFA World Cup Contractor Information.
Is your business ready for the FIFA World Cup Events to hit Kansas City?

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