Westlake Royal Acquired Metal Roofing Assets
The company expanded into standing-seam roofing by purchasing facilities from Metal Center, Inc.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Construction
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Westlake Royal Building Products has acquired metal roofing assets from Metal Center, Inc., marking the company's entry into the standing-seam roofing market. The acquisition includes three facilities located in New Mexico and Texas.
Why it matters
This move allows Westlake Royal to broaden its residential and commercial roofing portfolio. The company intends to integrate these new capabilities into its Unified Steel branding to leverage its existing national distribution network.
The transaction includes the purchase of three facility locations in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as well as Wichita Falls and Hutchins, Texas. The company plans to integrate these operations into its existing Unified Steel roofing brand.
The players
Westlake Royal Building Products
A subsidiary of Westlake Corporation that specializes in high-performance building materials and home exterior solutions.
Metal Center, Inc.
A manufacturing entity that held the metal roofing assets and facilities recently purchased by Westlake Royal.
The details
Westlake Royal Building Products will incorporate the newly acquired rolled steel and standing-seam product lines into its national business operations. These assets will be managed under the Unified Steel brand to support growth across both residential and commercial sectors.
Timeline
Westlake Royal Building Products completed the acquisition on October 01, 2026.
Market Landscape
This acquisition follows a wider pattern of large building product firms acquiring smaller regional manufacturers to vertically integrate their supply chains. It serves to consolidate market share as major players compete to offer comprehensive roofing solutions to contractors.
Contractors and builders who utilize the Unified Steel brand will soon have access to an expanded range of standing-seam metal roofing products. The company aims to leverage its national relationships to improve supply availability for residential and commercial projects.
The takeaway
The addition of standing-seam capabilities positions the company to better compete in the premium metal roofing market. Builders should monitor the Unified Steel catalog to see how this expanded capacity affects product timelines in the coming quarters.
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