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GAF begins production at new polyiso insulation manufacturing plant in Peru, Illinois
Commercial roofing plant increases capacity to serve customers in the Midwest region. GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, today announced that production has commenced on the company’s fifth polyisocyanurate (polyiso) insulation manufacturing plant in Peru, Illinois. “Bringing another world-class manufacturing plant online is a ...
A Maine legislation update
By Frank Mortl, SPFA. Thank you to our industry members who participated in our SPFAdvocacy campaign to help achieve the successful outcome of having Maine LD 1537/SP 610 signed into law. We are pleased to share with you some exciting news that will positively impact the SPF industry. The American Chemistry Council’s ...
METALCON unveils 2024 keynote lineup
NFL Super Bowl Champion & expert economist to share insights at METALCON 2024. METALCON, the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction, announces its keynote speakers for this year’s annual conference and tradeshow in Atlanta from Wednesday, October 30 – Friday, November 1, 2024. Former ...
The results from the Q1 2024 Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing are in!
By Anna Lockhart. Find out the results from the 2024 Q1 survey in this quick highlight summary. Each quarter, a coalition of industry trade associations work together to create the Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing, which provides industry professionals with a glimpse into the industry’s performance in ...
The Roofing Alliance celebrates National Roofing Week
Celebrate daily as the Roofing Alliance shares National Roofing Week activities. The Roofing Alliance proudly recognizes and celebrates National Roofing Week, June 2-8, 2024. National Roofing Week increases awareness about the significance of roofs to every home and business and shares the good deeds of the industry. The Roofing Alliance celebrates ...
Beacon announces acquisition of Smalley and Company, a regional specialty waterproofing distributor
Smalley’s customers will benefit from Beacon’s expanded service offerings while maintaining the local relationships built over decades. Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN), the only publicly traded specialty roofing and complementary products distributor, announced the closing of the previously announced acquisition of Smalley & Company (“Smalley”), headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Smalley serves customers at ...
Owens Corning completes acquisition of Masonite, strengthening leadership in building and construction materials
This acquisition expands Owens Corning's leadership position in branded residential products with a complementary line of innovative interior and exterior doors and door systems. Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Masonite International Corporation (“Masonite”), a leading global provider of interior and exterior doors and door ...
Northstar announces USD $10.0 million strategic investment from TAMKO subsidiary
TAMKO is a leader in the shingle manufacturing industry and brings nearly 80 years and three generations of manufacturing experience to Northstar as a strategic investor. Northstar Clean Technologies Inc. (TSXV: ROOF, OTCQB: ROOOF) (“Northstar” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has completed an arm’s length significant ...
State of the UK Roofing Industry: The results are in!
By Megan Poole, National Federation of Roofing Contractors. Learn about the data from NFRC’s Q4 roofing survey and five key takeaways from it! The numbers have been crunched and we have the results from the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) and Glenigan’s latest State of the UK Roofing Industry ...
Roofing contractors saved $500,000 in free freight shipping in 2023 with Rocky Mountain Snow Guards
Rocky Mountain Snow Guards leads the way in customer savings and reliable packaging for heavy snow retention systems. Half a million dollars. That’s how much Rocky Mountain Snow Guards customers saved in shipping costs of snow guards and fence-style snow retention systems in 2023. That’s because the manufacturer provides free shipping ...
