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Register for VARP's 56th Annual Summer Convention!
August 2, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m. - August 4, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m. EST VARP's 56th Annual Summer Convention is August 2-4, 2023 at Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Bayfront Suites. All attendees must pre-register. *Click here to register. For more info on the VARP Summer Convention, please visit our event webpage ...
Beacon Announces Acquisition of Crossroads Roofing Supply
The acquisition adds five branches in key Oklahoma markets. Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Crossroads Roofing Supply, Inc. (“Crossroads”) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Crossroads’ five branches, located in Enid, Norman, Oklahoma City, Stillwater, and Tulsa, have been serving residential and commercial contractors for over ...
VARP Announces Summer Convention Keynote Speaker
By Anna Lockhart. Lisa Sprick, president of Sprick Roofing, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the 2023 VARP Summer Convention. The Virginia Association of Roofing Professionals (VARP) is pleased to announce that the 56th VARP Annual Summer Convention will feature keynote speaker, Lisa Sprick. Lisa is ...
2023 Roofing Trends You Must Know About
By The Roof Gallery. From smart roofs to green roofs to solar roofs, the future of roofing is a bright one! Roofing technology is constantly changing, and new trends seem to be coming left and right. It’s always good for roofers to know what is new and trending in the ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces CoatingsCoffeeShop™
RoofersCoffeeShop launches third Coffee Shop focused on Coatings, brought to the industry by APOC. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business announces a new website for the industry, CoatingsCoffeeShop™. Offering the same resources as RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS) and MetalCoffeeShop (MCS), the new site will ...
IB Roofing Systems Meets +Vantage Vinyl™ Sustainability Requirements
The initiative’s structure ensures that IB Roof Systems is advancing the sustainability journey of the vinyl industry IB Roof Systems is pleased to announce it has successfully met all the requirements of +Vantage Vinyl™, an industry-wide sustainability initiative that engages companies across the entire U.S. vinyl value chain. Companies that showcase ...
Commercial Roofing Licensing One Step Closer in Ohio
House Bill 129 passes in 61-29 bipartisan vote. House Bill 129 to enact a Commercial Roofing Licensing within the existing Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) structure passed in the Ohio House of Representatives. The bill passed by a wide bipartisan margin of 61-29. Representative Tom Patton (R-17) sponsored this bill ...
2023-2024 Slate for VARP Board of Directors
VARP members to elect new board at the upcoming annual meeting. We are pleased to announce the slate for the 2023-2024 VARP Board of Directors. The election for the new board members will take place during the upcoming VARP Annual Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the Delta Marriott ...
Malarkey and NWiR Highlight Roofing Careers at Oregon Tradeswomen Fair
By Malarkey. The event was a great opportunity for volunteers to educate attendees and dismantle industry myths. With over 1,500 students attending this year's Oregon Tradeswomen Fair event, there were many opportunities to spark conversation about the roofing industry with bright young minds. Members of the National Women in Roofing ...
Rulon Gardner: Never Give Up, Never Stop Trying
We are excited to announce the 2023 MRCA Conference & Expo Keynote Speaker, Rulon Gardner! During the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Rulon Gardner cemented his spot in Olympics history by providing the world with an inspirational and unforgettable story that perfectly captures the spirit of the Games. Pulling off ...
