10 Best NTM Articles of 2025: New SSQ3, Z-Cutter, 2025 Cost Guide, and More!
2025 was another exciting year for portable rollforming, from major product launches like the new SSQ3™ MultiPro to helpful buying guides, sustainability deep-dives, and industry trend analysis. Whether you’re a contractor, manufacturer, or distributor, New Tech Machinery (NTM) published dozens of resources throughout the year to help you choose equipment, understand costs, explore financing options, and grow your business.
To celebrate another year of innovation and customer success, we’re recapping 10 of the best NTM articles of 2025. These pieces highlight the changes shaping the metal roofing and gutter industries and offer insights you can use heading into 2026.
1. NTM’s SSQ3™ MultiPro Premiering at METALCON 2025
One of the biggest announcements of the year: NTM unveiled the all-new SSQ3™ MultiPro Roof Panel Machine to thousands of contractors at METALCON 2025.
This article breaks down everything you need to know about the next evolution of the industry’s best-selling portable rollformer, including its improved controls, faster setup, enhanced safety features, smarter tooling changes, and updated construction designed for long-term durability.
2. What is NTM’s New Z-Cutter Metal Z-Closure Flashing Shear?
Z-closures are essential for standing seam installations. NTM’s Z-Cutter was engineered to make fabricating them faster, safer, and more consistent.
This article introduces the new Z-Cutter, explaining how it works, who it’s built for, and how it helps contractors eliminate shop bottlenecks, reduce scrap, and increase accuracy when creating Z-closure flashing. For metal roofing contractors looking to streamline finishing details, this was a standout resource.
3. Cost & What to Look for When Buying a Portable Roof Panel Machine [2025]
One of the top questions every year is: “How much does a portable roof panel machine cost?”
This 2025 buying guide lays out the full price range for new portable rollformers, key factors that influence cost (tooling sets, performance features, accessories, material capabilities), and how to evaluate machines based on your business model. It’s a must-read for contractors considering their first rollformer or upgrading their current setup.
4. Cost of an NTM Seamless Gutter Machine in 2025
Gutter businesses continued to grow throughout 2025, and many readers wanted clarity on what to expect when budgeting for new equipment.
This article outlines the cost range for NTM 5”, 6”, and combo seamless gutter machines, the add-ons that may influence pricing, and long-term value considerations like maintenance, warranties, and production volume.
5. How to Finance an NTM Portable Gutter Machine: A Short Guide
Not every contractor buys equipment outright. Financing is often the key to scaling a business and protecting cash flow.
This short guide breaks down financing options available for NTM gutter machines, including loans, leases, and Section 179 tax advantages. It also offers tips on choosing the right finance partner, estimating monthly payments, and understanding how financing can improve cash flow while still allowing contractors to expand into new markets or services.
6. How to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse When Purchasing a Portable Rollformer
Choosing the wrong machine can affect your business for years, but choosing the right one can propel your business to the next level.
This article highlights the most common mistakes buyers make when selecting a portable rollformer (from ignoring testing requirements to buying too small a machine) and provides a detailed guide for ensuring you make the right investment. For growing roofing and siding contractors, this was one of the most actionable pieces of 2025.
7. Metal Board and Batten Siding: A Contractor’s Golden Opportunity
Interest in metal siding has surged — and board & batten is leading the way.
This article explains why contractors are seeing increasing demand for board and batten siding, how portable rollforming can help them enter this market quickly, and which machine setups work best. Contractors looking to diversify will find this piece especially valuable as the siding market continues to evolve.
8. What is Sustainability When it Comes to Portable Rollforming?
Here, NTM breaks down what sustainability really means for portable rollforming — covering material waste reduction, machine energy efficiency, longer-lasting tooling, and the environmental benefits of rollforming on-site. For companies planning long-term and looking to meet customer sustainability expectations, this article offers a clear roadmap.
9. How NTM Machine Owners Benefit from Sheffield Metals
NTM machine owners rely on more than just equipment — they rely on quality partners to provide trusted materials and reliable support.
This article explains how Sheffield Metals supports NTM customers with everything from engineered panel testing and technical assistance to coils and sheets and weathertight warranties. Together, NTM and Sheffield Metals form a powerful duo for contractors seeking performance, consistency, and project support.
10. Is the Metal Roofing and Siding Market Here to Stay?
2025 saw high demand for metal roofing and siding across residential, agricultural, and commercial segments — so many readers were eager to understand the long-term outlook.
This article digs into factors influencing the market’s durability, including durability, energy efficiency, and new aesthetic preferences. It also explores how portable rollforming equipment positions contractors to stay competitive as demand continues.
Looking Ahead to 2026
From launching new products to helping contractors grow their businesses, 2025 was an exciting year for New Tech Machinery and the metal roofing industry. We’re proud of the resources we published — and even more excited about what’s coming in 2026.
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