Sheffield Metals Hires New Technical Director
Longtime Industry Expert Joins SMI Team
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Jim Mitchell
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Sheffield Village, OH - Sheffield Metals International, one of the metal roofing industry’s leading manufacturers, is pleased to announce the addition to their roster of Jim Mitchell as Technical Director. Building on an experienced, professional team, Sheffield continues in its market expansion into the sustainable metal roofing industry.
“Jim brings more than 40 years of experience to the organization, and we’re enthusiastic about the possibilities which that experience provides,” said Mike Blake President, Sheffield Metals International.
With numerous projects across the country, including many solar, retrofit, new construction and others, Sheffield is poised to continue its growth, and Mitchell has been tapped to implement new technical procedures and programs designed to gain market share.
Mitchell began his career as an installer and completed a 10-year apprenticeship under the guidance of an esteemed German master metal mechanic. From there, his training continued as a sub-contractor completing large-scale metal projects nationwide, before becoming an independent consultant for the insurance industry, as well as providing testing and installation details for Miami Dade County and various manufacturers.
In addition to his vast experience and expertise within the metal roofing industry, Mitchell holds a patent for a proprietary clip design which has been used extensively, including projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Mitchell will be based out of Sheffield’s Florida Office in Jacksonville.
About Sheffield Metals
Sheffield Metals International is a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of coated and bare metal products. Sheffield Metals specializes in providing pre-painted galvanized, Galvalume® and aluminum for the architecturally designed metal panel industry. Sheffield’s sustainable products include TOPR Retrofit Roofing Solution, COOLR Energy Efficient Roofing Metal and SOLR, Building Integrated Photovoltaics. Sheffield Metals provides a variety of value-added services including slitting, cut-to-length, applying strippable PVC and re-rolling, out of four facilities in Ohio, Georgia, Texas and Colorado and services the entire geographic United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. For more information, visit on the web at www.sheffieldmetals.com.