Ernest D. Menold, Inc.

11/02/2026

As we kick off another annual Movember campaign, our emphasis this year is about a tool we don't always talk about taking care of: our brain.

Mental health is personal, but it’s also part of working safely. A safe day on the job starts the night before. Getting enough sleep. Planning ahead. Giving ourselves time to reset. Spending time with family and friends, exercising, getting outside, working on a hobby, or simply slowing down for a while. We all need things that fill our cup instead of constantly emptying it. Taking care of ourselves away from work helps us show up focused, make better decisions, communicate when something isn’t right, and watch out for the people working beside us. Taking care of the person underneath the hard hat is part of taking care of the job.

So our 2026 Movember t-shirt carries a simple reminder:
🧠 Take Care of What Runs the Job: Our Brain is Our Most Important Tool.

Want one of our shirts? Just donate $20 or more to our Team Movember page here: https://us.movember.com/team/2399553

09/30/2026

After 36 years with Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union No. 19 and Ernest D. Menold, Inc., we are proud to celebrate the retirement of Bo Smart. Bo's leadership, mentorship, and commitment to both our customers and our team helped shape our company culture and the careers of countless tradespeople. As we often say, the true measure of a career is not just the work completed, but the people impacted along the way. By that measure, Bo's career has been an extraordinary success.

Please join us in wishing Bo congratulations on his retirement! We wish you and your family happiness, good health, and all the best in this next chapter.

09/14/2026

We field measured, provided Shop Drawings, fabricated and installed these roof grates at The Phoenix, a historic residential condominium and apartment building in Center City Philadelphia.

There was approximately 100 linear feet of grates, fabricated out of Type 304 Stainless steel. The 1/4" top grated plate was laser burnt for drainage slots then sent through our rotary brush polishing machine to achieve a 4F finish. All edges were polished, and the sides were chamfered 45 degrees. The bottom channel and angles were stitch welded, then tint removed.

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.