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Peak Roofing Partners acquires Action Roofing in strategic growth initiative
Peak Roofing Partners' acquisition of Action Roofing represents a milestone in the Southeastern United States. Peak Roofing Partners (Peak Roofing), a portfolio company of Exuma Capital Partners, announced today the acquisition of Action Roofing, a leading South Florida-based roofing company. This acquisition marks Peak Roofing’s first platform acquisition, laying the foundation ...
AkzoNobel invests in expanding coil coatings production in North America
AkzoNobel announces $3.6 Million investment to boost production capacity and efficiency. AkzoNobel is investing $3.6 million at its coil and extrusion coatings manufacturing facility in Garcia, Mexico, to increase production capacity and efficiency for its customers across North America – including Mexico and the southwest region of the U.S. This investment ...
IKO Commercial expands footprint in New York with appointment of BEST and MPDL Roofing as exclusive independent sales agencies
Pioneers in roofing, insulation and waterproofing, IKO is ready to meet the demands of New York’s commercial landscape. IKO, a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its footprint in New York through the appointment of Building ...
Roofing Alliance funds SkillsUSA initiative
The Roofing Alliance proudly announces a three-year commitment of $150,000 to support SkillsUSA initiatives aimed at attracting young talent to the roofing industry. SkillsUSA plays a crucial role in empowering students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. With a network representing nearly 400,000 career and technical education ...
Test your mettle!
By Emma Peterson. Get ready for the 2024 Metal Building Student Design Competition. For over 60 years, the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has served as a voice and advocate for the metal building systems industry by leading in research, code establishment and education. A metal building system is ...
Staying Cool in Las Vegas with the CRRC
By Lauren White. The CRRC Annual Summer Meeting updated, educated and inspired from the ground up. With a view of Las Vegas on the 51st floor of the Palms Casino and Resort, the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Annual Summer Meeting kicked off on the morning of June 5, 2024! ...
Roofing industry unites to encourage the next generation at the 2024 SkillsUSA competition
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The 2024 competition will include student contestants from 12 states competing to win the commercial roofing thermoplastic competition. The roofing industry has come together to help fund a larger Career Technical Education (CTE) program lead by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). With the first focus ...
Mark your calendar for METALCON LIVE! on June 19
By Emma Peterson. Explore the world of metal building erectors with industry experts Bobby Mesmer and Heidi J. Ellsworth. The metal erecting industry is not only growing but pushing the bounds of the entire metal building world. This rise in popularity can be cited to everything from metal’s architectural ...
SRS announces completion of acquisition by The Home Depot
The Home Depot expands professional services capabilities through the acquisition of SRS Distribution. The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, has completed the acquisition of SRS Distribution, Inc. ("SRS") for a total enterprise value of approximately $18.25 billion. SRS is a leading residential specialty trade distribution company across several ...
Gulfeagle Supply acquires Elite Roofing Supply, becoming the nation's largest family owned and operated independent distributor
The combined entity will feature a strengthened national presence with a complementary customer footprint, enhancing its ability to serve a wider market. Gulfeagle Supply proudly announces the successful acquisition of Elite Roofing Supply, furthering its position as the largest family-owned and operated roofing distributor in the nation. The combined entity will ...
