Industry News
Full agenda announced for the 2026 RCMA Fall Meeting
Coatings professionals can explore two days of education, technical sessions and networking. The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) has released the full agenda for its 2026 Fall Meeting, bringing manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and industry leaders together for education, collaboration and networking. The event will take place October 7-8, 2026, at the ...
Reroofing market maintains positive outlook
By Jesse Sanchez. The Q2 2026 Market Index Survey for Reroofing shows positive industrywide customer inquiry and project contract indexes despite mixed results across market segments. The Q2 2026 Market Index Survey for Reroofing, shared by the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA), offers a detailed look at current business conditions ...
Royalty Roofing USA expands its midwest presence with Tingley Roofing acquisition
Integration efforts are already underway, with both organizations working closely to ensure a seamless transition for customers, employees and business partners. Royalty Roofing USA announced today its fourth acquisition of 2026 with the addition of Tingley Roofing, an experienced commercial and residential roofing contractor based out of Paris, Illinois. Founded by ...
RCMA issues call for abstracts for 2027 International Roof Coatings Conference
Industry professionals, contractors and building owners invited to submit technical and business-focused presentations for October 2027 event in Dallas. The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) is inviting coatings manufacturers, consultants, contractors, researchers and other stakeholders to submit abstracts and presentation proposals for the 2027 International Roof Coatings Conference (IRCC), taking place ...
SWIF Rack partners with National Roofing Partners to deliver nationwide C&I installation and roofing services
Strategic alliance pairs SWIF Rack’s advanced solar mounting solutions with NRP’s extensive network of tier 1 commercial roofing partners across North America. SWIF Rack, a leading innovator in commercial and industrial solar mounting and racking systems, today announced a strategic partnership with National Roofing Partners (NRP), the nation’s premier single-source national ...
ABC Supply Co., Inc. acquires assets of Corpus Christi-based Martini Brick Sales, Inc.
Customers will continue working with the same trusted team and brand, now backed by ABC Supply ABC Supply Co., Inc., the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and other select exterior and interior building products in North America, has acquired the assets of Martini Brick Sales, Inc., located at 3749 Apollo Road ...
The WAGES Act could help contractors invest in their workforce
By Jesse Sanchez. Proposed legislation would create a payroll tax credit designed to reduce the cost of registered apprenticeship programs for roofing contractors and other employers. Finding and retaining skilled workers remains a major challenge for roofing contractors, making long-term workforce development an important industry priority for the National Roofing ...
GAF and Optimum Roofing partner to install new roof, giving new life to White City Community Centre
GAF and Optimum Roofing give back. GAF, North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, has partnered with Optimum Roofing to provide a complete roofing system for the White City Community Centre in Saskatchewan, Canada, helping preserve a critical community gathering space while saving public funds that would have otherwise been ...
Tara Faulkner named VP of Sheffield Metals International
Sheffield Metals International is pleased to announce Tara Faulkner as its new vice president. Sheffield Metals International is pleased to announce Tara Faulkner has joined the company as vice president, where she will lead the Sheffield Metals business unit and help guide the company’s continued growth in the architectural metals industry. Faulkner ...
METALCON opens doors for women in metal construction industry
FORGE is a program designed to be where women in metal shape what’s next. More and more women are finding their way into what used to be considered non-traditional professional roles. As METALCON celebrates its 35th anniversary, it’s safe to say there are a growing number of women in prominent positions ...
