SANGO Attends METALCON 2026 and Visits Steel Construction Industry Partners in North America

In October 2026, the General Manager of Qingdao Sango Construction Technology Co., Ltd. (SANGO) participated in an industry exchange program organized by the North American Association of Steel Construction Industry (NAASCI). The program included attending METALCON 2026 in Orlando, Florida, visiting NAASCI member companies in Orlando and Dallas, and visiting the steel structures research facilities at the University of North Texas (UNT).

Exploring METALCON 2026 and the North American Metal Construction Market

Held from October 7 to 9, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, METALCON brought together professionals from across the metal construction industry to explore products, technologies, and building applications. During the exhibition, SANGO’s representative viewed industry displays and engaged in on-site exchanges, gaining further insight into developments in the North American metal construction market.

Visiting NAASCI Member Companies in Orlando and Dallas

The itinerary also included visits to NAASCI member companies in Orlando and Dallas. Through factory tours, face-to-face discussions, and industry exchange activities, SANGO’s representative learned more about local business practices, manufacturing environments, and the development of steel construction-related businesses in North America.

These visits provided valuable opportunities to exchange perspectives with industry participants and better understand the market from the standpoint of manufacturers and other construction-sector professionals.

Learning About Steel Research at the University of North Texas

The program also included a visit to the University of North Texas, where SANGO’s representative met with Dr. Cheng Yu and his research team and learned about their steel structures research facilities and testing equipment.

Dr. Cheng Yu is President of NAASCI and a professor at the University of North Texas, with expertise in cold-formed steel structures. The visit offered an opportunity to learn more about research and technical developments in this field and to exchange perspectives on the relationship between industry practice and engineering research.

Continuing International Industry Exchange

From an international metal construction exhibition to member-company visits and university research facilities, this program gave SANGO a broader view of the North American steel construction industry and its related technical developments.

SANGO will continue to follow international market trends, learn from industry exchanges, and draw on its project experience to further improve its steel structure and prefabricated building solutions and services for customers worldwide.

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