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Harris Williams Advises Lansing Building Products on the Pending Acquisition of the Distribution Business of Harvey Building Products
Lansing Building Products is a leading supplier of exterior building products across the U.S. Harris Williams, a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces that it is advising Lansing Building Products (Lansing) on its pending acquisition of the distribution business of Harvey Building Products (Harvey Distribution). Through Lansing’s acquisition of ...
Congratulations Davis Edwards: 2019-20 Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Winner
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. This scholarship helped bring Davis one step closer to pursuing a career in commercial roofing. Davis Edwards, son of Van Edwards, Chief Operating Officer for Midsouth Roof Systems in Georgia, was one of five new Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Recipients for 2019-2020. After graduating from KONOS Academy ...
The Roofing Alliance Announces Release of Two Leading Industry Reports
A Study of the U.S. Roofing Industry and Its Workforce and Moisture in New Concrete Roof Decks reports now available. The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), proudly announces the release of two new reports A Study of the U.S. Roofing Industry and Its Workforce and ...
New Tremco Construction Products Group Unites Industry Leading Brands, Offers Industry’s First Single-Source Building Enclosure
Tremco Construction Products Group is the industry’s only provider of comprehensive systems and services for all six sides of the building enclosure. Tremco Incorporated's Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing, Roofing & Building Maintenance, and Tremco Barrier Solutions operating divisions, together with Dryvit Systems, Inc.; Nudura Inc.; Willseal; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. and Weatherproofing ...
Nearmap’s Response to COVID-19
Editors Note: the following is an announcement from Nearmap. We understand that amidst the growing health and travel concerns around COVID-19, many organizations (including Nearmap) are adapting their working arrangements to maintain the community’s health and well-being. During this extraordinary time, I want to assure you that Nearmap remains committed to ...
Together More Than Ever: NWiR Virtual Support Series in the time of COVID
By National Women in Roofing (NWIR). Join the Executive team of NWIR for their first Let’s End Our Week Together on Friday, April 3rd at 3pm eastern time Coping with the challenges of COVID-19, sheltering in place and whether or not you are part of an essential business is exhausting. At ...
Gannon Roofing Supply to join the SRS Family of Companies
The company's three Iowa branches will remain under their existing leadership to ensure continued excellent service to customers. SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”) announced today the pending acquisition of Gannon Roofing Supply (“GRS” or the “Company”), an independently owned distributor of residential and commercial roofing products & accessories. Terms of the agreement ...
Roofing Membrane Manufacturer Joins Fight Against COVID-19
Duro-Last retools to produce medical personal protection equipment (PPE). Hospitals across the globe are experiencing critical PPE supply shortages. Team members at Duro-Last®, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of custom-fabricated, thermoplastic roofing systems, found a way to help. Duro-Last engineers, product development and manufacturing staff united to fabricate and manufacture isolation gowns ...
A Note from Tremco
Editor's note: The following is a notification from Tremco Roofing. We are closely monitoring the Coronavirus outbreak and are proactively managing any potential impact on our ability to supply you while maintaining a safe work environment for our employees. The current assessment by our global team is that our ability to ...
Summer Camps Inspire the Future Workforce
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Gear up for summer with construction summer camps offered by Auburn University. Before we know it, summer will be here. So now is the time to start planning ahead and registering for summer camps! The Roofing Alliance is sharing two opportunities for the future workforce ...
