Ernest D. Menold, Inc.

09/01/2026

We provided Shop Drawings and fabricated these framed openings for the new Mi Vida restaurant in Center City Philadelphia. The frames were fabricated out of 1/4" carbon steel, and featured a channel behind the top arch for back lighting. All exposed welds were ground smooth. The frames were powder coated flat black after fabrication.

08/07/2026

Yesterday we celebrated the graduation of an outstanding group of students who spent their summer learning the sheet metal trade through Philadelphia's 1st Heavy Metal Summer Experience camp.

Over the past 3 weeks, these campers gained hands-on experience using tools, fabricating metal projects, learning about HVAC systems, workplace safety, and exploring the rewarding career opportunities available in our industry. Most importantly, they demonstrated professionalism, teamwork, and a genuine pride in their work.

Thank you to the HMSE organization and our liaison Dean Fox, Robert McFadden and Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 19 JATC Philadelphia Sheet Metal Workers Local 19, Jennifer Lohr of Fisher Balancing Company, Mercy Career & Technical High School, and the families who supported these students throughout the program.

A very special thank you to our camp's sponsors for their generous donations of time, funding, materials, equipment, and resources: DEWALT, Milwaukee Tool, Sheet Metal Contractors Association (SMCA) of Philadelphia, Alro Steel, and J.A. Cunningham Equipment INC

We're especially proud of our campers. They showed up ready to learn, asked questions, accepted challenges, and took pride in their craftsmanship. Their desire to learn and grow is exactly what will make them successful in whatever career path they choose.

The future of the skilled trades is bright, and today we got a glimpse of that future.

Congratulations, graduates! We're proud of what you've accomplished and excited to see where your journey takes you next.

To view more pictures from the camp, please visit our photo album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1708055487772828&type=3

08/07/2026

07/15/2026

We field measured, provided submittal Shop Drawings, fabricated, and installed this decorative above-bar barista canopy structure at the new H-1 Rutgers building. The structure was fabricated out of 1 1/2" SQ. X 1/8" wall steel tube frame with 1” clear polycarbonate infilled in each section. The structure was powder coated black after fabrication.

Our field crew installed the canopy into the existing house steel of the H-1 building.

07/09/2026

We field measured, provided Shop drawings, fabricated, and installed eighteen (18) stair handrails at Longwood Gardens' Conservatory Overlook at the fountain garden.

The railings featured a radiused top cap which was stitched welded to the rail, radiused end caps, and removable plates with countersunk screws for access to electrical for lighting. All welds were ground smooth prior to painting, and was painted black after fabrication.

06/16/2026

We fabricated and delivered this Video Monolith for a trade show and exhibit design customer. The structure was fabricated out of aluminum, with rolled 3" pipe and 1/4" aluminum late. The structure was later powder coated to satin silver finish.

05/26/2026

Back on May 6th at Rose Tree Park in Media, PA, law enforcement from across Delaware County took part in a Rededication Ceremony of the Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial at Rose Tree Park honoring officers who have died in the line of duty in the county.

We were contracted by the Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation to assist in expanding the memorial to pay tribute to the men and women of law enforcement who have made ultimate sacrifice.

The plaque mounting stanchions were fabricated out of 11 and 16 gauge stainless steel, fully welded to be weather tight, polished, and ground smooth. The surfaces of the mounts were polished to a 120 grit orbital finish. We completed the install of the additional plaques in the fall of 2025. The ceremony for the expanded memorial was held in the rain on May 6th.

It was an honor for us as a company to place a part in building the memorial: a dedicated space where survivors of the fallen, fellow law enforcement officers, and members of the broader community can gather in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

05/21/2026

Two of our Journeypersons in our fabrication shop, Christian Gresko and Bob Lukaszewski, were featured on the cover of Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA)'s SMACNews!

SMACNews March/April is here! In this issue, we focused on the next generation of the workforce. We also included a full recap of the 2026 National Careers in Trades Week. https://www.smacna.org/news/smacnews

04/30/2026

Happy National Apprenticeship Day! Today we celebrate the next generation of skilled professionals who are learning the trade, showing up every day, and building the future of our industry.

Thank you to our training center instructors, mentors, foremen, journeyworkers, and contractors who help make strong apprentices possible.

Apprentices pictured left to right: Ed Deleo, Matt Ragone, Jason Wagher, Ben Firth, Gaige Lennon, Ronan Caviston, and Taylor Harris

Apprentices in our workforce not pictured out at jobsites: Justin Reeves, Matt Wagher, Joe Kaznica, Brice Ragan, Jerome Werkheiser, and Cameron Ladley.