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NRCA ProCertification® for EPDM Systems Installers has Launched
EPDM certification is the newest addition to the ProCertification program. The National Roofing Contractors Association has announced experienced installers who demonstrate substantial skills and knowledge of EPDM roof system installation can apply to become NRCA ProCertified® EPDM Systems Installers. NRCA ProCertification is NRCA’s national certification initiative to create a competent, sustainable and ...
NRCA's Reid Ribble Q&A: 'Major Declines' in Sales, Shipments; Some Signs of Hope
By Gary Thill, IRE. With nearly 10 years in Congress and almost 30 years as a roofer himself, few people are more qualified to assess the current situation — and provide future forecasts — than NRCA CEO Reid Ribble. Recently, Ribble sat down with IRE Business Update for a far-reaching Q&A covering ...
With Brutal Forecast Ahead, COVID-19 Complicates Hurricane Preparedness for Homeowners
By Metal Roofing Alliance. Experts say it’s essential to take protective readiness steps earlier this year. Editor's note: Share this important information with your customers so they are ready for hurricane season. Batten down the hatches: The 2020 hurricane season, which officially starts June 1, has leading experts predicting above-normal ...
New NRCA ProCertification® Available Now
By NRCA. With the addition of EPDM Systems Installer, NRCA now has four certifications through their ProCertification program. Calling all installers with substantial skills installing EPDM roof systems! National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) is now offering for experienced installers to become NRCA ProCertified® EPDM Systems Installers. NRCA ProCertification is NRCA’s ...
Western Roofing Expo 2020// Going Virtual on July 1
The health and well-being of everyone involved with the Western Roofing Expo is our top priority. Coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic travel and government restrictions, the Western Roofing Expo cannot be held this year in Las Vegas as planned. However, we are excited to introduce our first-ever Virtual Western Roofing ...
FEI Group Launches Exterior Contractor Alliance™
FEI Group™ (FEI), based in metro Atlanta, has just announced the formation of Exterior Contractor Alliance™ (ECA), marking their first move into the exterior residential trade contracting arena. Since 1998, FEI has assembled and managed national networks of the largest contractors in America in a variety of categories, including single-family flooring ...
Managing Collections and Credit Post COVID-19
By Carol Katarsky. Roofing contractors deal with shutdown financial challenges. While the federal and state governments start to reopen the economy, it can be hard for any company to plan for the immediate future. Roofing contractors still need to keep the lights on, regardless of external conditions. That means taking a ...
New Tech Machinery Moves Facility to Aurora, Colorado
New Tech Machinery announces relocation to new office and shop 12 miles east of current location. New Tech Machinery, a member of Mazzella Companies and a worldwide leading manufacturer of portable rollforming machinery and equipment, moved its office and shop on May 18, 2020. This new facility will provide opportunities for New ...
Momentive Supports Greater Community in Fight Against COVID-19
Mask donations total more than 313,000. Deemed an essential business, Momentive Performance Materials, the Waterford-based, global specialty chemicals company has kept its plants operating throughout this pandemic. The business plays a key role in the global supply chain, contributing essential components to support the health care industry in their manufacture of ...
RMHC® Launches #CardChallenge to Gain Support During COVID-19 Crisis
By NRCA. The Challenge is a fun way to support the charity's emergency response fund. The Ronald McDonald House Charities® #CardChallenge aims to raise awareness and funds for the RMHC Chapter Emergency Response Fund, a fund set up to help Chapters experiencing severe financial hardships. Driven by social media, the campaign is a ...
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