Westlake Royal Acquires Metal Roofing Assets
Westlake Royal Building Products has bought metal roofing assets from Metal Center, Inc., entering the rolled steel roof panel business.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Openings & Closings
Westlake Royal Building Products, owned by Westlake Corporation, completed a transaction to acquire metal roofing assets from Metal Center, Inc. The purchase includes three facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Wichita Falls, Texas; and Hutchins, Texas.
Why it matters
The acquisition marks Westlake Royal's entry into rolled steel roof panels and adds standing-seam roofing to its Unified Steel portfolio. It complements existing offerings under the US Tile and DaVinci Roofscapes brands.
The transaction transfers three manufacturing facilities in Albuquerque, Wichita Falls and Hutchins to Westlake Royal. The purchase price and the production capacity of these facilities were not disclosed.
The players
Westlake Royal Building Products
A roofing manufacturer owned by Westlake Corporation, a major U.S. chemicals and building products company that also operates a range of residential and commercial roofing brands.
Metal Center, Inc.
The seller of the metal roofing assets and facilities, a metal products company whose roofing operations were transferred in this transaction.
The details
Westlake Royal Building Products acquired the metal roofing assets and facilities from Metal Center, Inc. The purchased assets are being used to broaden Westlake Royal's product range under the Unified Steel roofing brand.
Timeline
The acquisition transaction was completed and reported in early November 2026.
Market Landscape
The acquisition extends a pattern of U.S. roofing manufacturers building multi-brand portfolios to cover more product categories. By adding standing-seam metal panels, Westlake Royal broadens its position against rivals that offer both tile and metal roofing.
Customers shopping for metal roofing may see expanded standing-seam options from Westlake Royal's Unified Steel line over time. The transaction does not announce immediate changes to pricing or product availability.
The takeaway
Roofing buyers comparing options should note that brand portfolios are consolidating, so checking which manufacturer owns a product line can clarify warranty and availability questions.
Further reading
Explore more recent business moves in the Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by HBS Dealer.
