The Best Portable Metal Panel Machine Manufacturers in 2026
Whenever you’re in the market to buy something new, you want to know the best brands, whether it’s guns, cars, or toaster ovens. Could be a long list for some items, but when it comes to metal roofing, there aren’t many companies manufacturing portable metal panel machines.
In this article, we’ll focus on the best portable metal panel rollforming machine manufacturers covering the U.S. and Canada markets.
Whether you’re just getting into the rollforming industry or you’ve been operating portable rollformers for a while, it’s worth knowing the major manufacturers.
Table of contents
- 1. New Tech Machinery
- 2. Englert Inc.
- 3. Schlebach Maschinen GmbH
- 4. Zimmerman Metals, Inc.
- How Should I Choose the Best Portable Rollformer for My Business?
1. New Tech Machinery
Headquarters: Aurora, Colorado
Putting ourselves at the top of the list of the best portable rollforming machine manufacturers is self-serving and makes this whole article sound like a set-up; we get it. But, we wouldn’t say it if we didn’t believe it.
The fact is, NTM innovated much of what you see in today’s portable rollformers, and we continue to lead the charge with advances in operational safety and efficiency with our new SSQ3™ MultiPro. Back in the early 1990s, Ron Schell created much of what has become standard in the portable rollforming industry with the release of the SSP roof panel machine and Mach II seamless gutter machine. Ron was inducted in 2025 into the Metal Construction Hall of Fame for his contributions at NTM.
New Tech Machinery was founded by Larry Coben in Denver, Colorado, in 1991. In 2004, NTM opened a second manufacturing plant in Hermosillo, Mexico. NTM is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado, about a dozen miles from its original location.
Rollformers:
- SSQ3™ MultiPro Roof & Wall Panel Machine
- SSH™ MultiPro Roof Panel Machine
- SSR™ MultiPro Jr. Roof Panel Machine
- 5VC-5V™ Crimp Roof Panel Machine
- WAV™ Wall Panel Machine
- MACH II™ Seamless Gutter Machine (5′, 6′, 5″/6″ combo)
- BG7™ Box Gutter Machine
2. Englert Inc.
Headquarters: Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Started by Herb Englert in 1966, Englert’s has had its hand in metal construction for over 50 years, supplying metal roofing and gutter systems, accessories, and machinery. It eventually added portable rollforming to its vast menu. In 2024, it was acquired by Great Day Improvements, which owns a variety of home-goods companies, including Leafguard and Stanek® Windows.
As far as portable roof panel rollformers, they offer primarily single-profile machines, except for it’s MetalMan Multi-Panel Roofing machine, which runs up to nine profiles.
Rollformers:
- MetalMan Multi-Panel
- MetalMan fixed panel standing seam machines
- RainPro Seamless Gutter Machine
- MetalMan 660 6” K-Style Gutter Machine
3. Schlebach Maschinen GmbH
Headquarters: Friedewald, Germany
Schlebach GmbH is a global manufacturer of machines and equipment for metals shops, including shears, folders, slitters, rollformers, etc. In 1979, manufacturing company Bartolosch acquired Schlebach and ultimately founded Schlebach-Maschinen GmbH (“machines for folding technology”). The company is still based in Germany but has a distributorship in the U.S.
While Schlebach is known for high-quality machines, not all are portable, or their mobility is limited to around the shop as they roll on small casters. While they make great quality machines, they’re usually used for in-plant production. The QUADRO Plus is their standout portable.
Rollformers:
- MINI series,
- Standard profiling machines
- QUADRO series multi-profile machines
4. Zimmerman Metals, Inc.
Headquarters: Denver, Colorado
About the company: Zimmerman Metals, founded by William George Zimmerman in 1936, is a privately owned third-generation family business based in structural steel and architectural metal fabrication for large-scale projects, as well as manufacturing forming equipment.
Rollformers:
- Z-Panel machine
- Structural machine
- Commercial machine
- Arch machine
- Soffit/ wall panel machine
How Should I Choose the Best Portable Rollformer for My Business?
Even the number-one brand may not be right for your operation. You have to figure out your needs and find the machine that’s going to meet them.
For example, the top brand may not offer a machine that produces the panel profile you need. Harley-Davidson is arguably the most iconic motorcycle brand in the U.S., but are they the go-to for dirt bikes? Probably not.
So first, figure out what you need. Are you just running a single-panel profile? Then maybe you don’t need a multi-profile machine. But if you’re planning to expand, maybe you do.
Will you use it for residential or commercial work, or both? That could also determine what machine you choose. Take our Roof Panel Machine Quiz to find out which NTM machine is right for your business.
Next, choose a machine with a record of reliability and a good industry reputation.
And of course, there’s price.
But keep in mind, there’s a lot more that goes into purchasing a portable roof panel machine than just finding the best price for the basic machine.
Ask the manufacturer about:
- Training
- Service and support
- Availability of replacement parts
- Warranties
All of these variables should factor into your decision. If you get a machine made in Europe, you want to know how long it takes to get a replacement part, as any delay can interrupt your workflow. Also, they’re probably going by the metric system, so you’ll need tools that match.
For over 30 years, New Tech Machinery’s seamless gutter and metal roof panel machines have revolutionized the metal construction industry by bringing versatile, easy-to-use rollforming products directly to the job site.
Learn more about what we can do to help you get to the next level in metal roofing or panel manufacturing. Contact us to speak with an expert NTM account manager.
