New Division Primed to Provide Solar Panel Installation with Premium Steel Racking
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 27, 2025 -- FGM-Fabral ("Fabral"), a premier metal post-frame materials manufacturer, today announced the launch of Fabral Solar to capitalize on the rapidly growing solar energy complex and its need for premium steel racking for solar panel installation.
Fabral to launch Fabral Solar, allowing it to extend its metal roofing industry leadership into the world of solar.
Fabral continues to lead the metal roofing industry through its innovation and customer-centric model and the launch of Fabral Solar allows it to extend that leadership into the world of solar.
The North American energy market is evolving, and solar energy is a vital part of the new equation. According to a study by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), solar accounted for 64% of all new electricity-generating capacity added into the U.S. grid in 2024, a 21% increase from the end of 2023.
"After 50+ years of providing solutions to the metal construction industry, Fabral is extending its reach into the solar energy industry in a significant way," said Fabral Solar co-founder John Cummings. "Our team will leverage the Fabral knowledgebase in construction, to assist with the steel fabrication and roll-formed products utilized to support solar modules."
This new division will streamline the integration of solar technology within a variety of structures that Fabral Solar can service, crossing commercial, residential, and agricultural markets, as well as new business sectors.
"Fabral Solar is designed to be a one-stop shop for all solar racking needs, utilizing our unmatched resources from Fabral and Flack Global Metals," Cummings added. To spearhead and boost this initiative from the onset, Fabral will begin to install solar panels on its existing buildings and properties.
Industry Veterans Lead the Charge
Leading this effort are steel veterans John Cummings and Larkin Canington, who are backed by Fabral CEO Dennis Merino, Vice President Bruce Green, and the extended team. Cummings and Canington were both Bethlehem Steel executives until the company was sold in 2003, before forming Baltimore Steel Partners, Inc., which was the genesis of their foray into solar project installation.
"We can speak both languages very well," says co-founder Larkin Canington.
"Fabral Solar positions us at the forefront of a rapidly expanding industry, broadening our market reach, strengthening partnerships in renewable energy, and reinforcing our commitment to sustainability. This addition not only provides new opportunities for growth but also allows our existing customers to stay ahead of the curve in energy-efficient construction as we simplify solar integration and make renewable energy more accessible," said Fabral Vice President Bruce Green.
The Fabral Solar Edge
Fabral Solar is built on innovation and adaptability. As the solar industry expands, installers and developers require durable, efficient, and easy-to-install structural solutions. By leveraging Fabral's expertise in structural systems, it fills a critical gap—providing high-quality mounting infrastructure that enhances solar panel performance while integrating seamlessly with various building designs.
Fabral Solar is equipped to handle a multitude of projects including:
- Working directly with Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors and solar racking manufacturers to establish a supply chain for projects.
- Offering specific Fabral steel products to fit a solar project's design and installation needs.
- Providing assembled kits and parts for buildings, carports, canopies, and solar farms.
About FGM-Fabral
Founded in 1967 as Fabral Metal Wall and Roof Systems, the firm is widely recognized as the benchmark for the metal roofing industry. After its acquisition by Flack Global Metals in 2023, FGM-Fabral has been given additional resources and reach to continue to be an integral part of America's building projects. Our quality products, advanced LEAN manufacturing processes, and dedicated customer service have elevated FGM-Fabral to become the metal cladding supplier of choice.
www.fabral.com
CONTACT:
Michael Vaughn
Fabral
678.670.7549
mvaughn@fgmfabral.com
Madison Shuttlesworth
Fabral
412.807.9702
mshuttlesworth@fgmfabral.com
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