Industry News
SPRI Helps Build Consensus for New Code Language for Securing Lightning Protection Systems on Commercial Roofs
SPRI worked closely with stakeholders to build consensus to get the new language approved and adopted for the code in 2024. The 2024 edition of the International Building Code (IBC), will include new language that clarifies how Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) are secured to commercial roof assemblies, roof coverings, metal edge ...
Help Support Higher Education by Bidding on Items in the WSRCA's Holiday Silent Auction!
The auction is currently open and closes January 1. Text "DAVISHOLIDAY2022" to 243-725 for a mobile auction link. Giving Tuesday is a worldwide movement to encourage giving and celebrate generosity. Harnessing the collective power of charities, businesses, and individuals, the goal of this initiative is to transform how people think about, ...
The Vinyl Institute Recognizes 36 Facilities for Outstanding Health, Safety and Environmental Performance
Special recognition of 13 Vinyl Institute (VI) member facilities with zero recordable OSHA incidents for five or more consecutive years and 12 member facilities with five or more consecutive years of outstanding performance under EPA's NESHAPs, and other environmental permit requirements. The Vinyl Institute (VI), the U.S. trade association representing manufacturers ...
Holcim Building Envelope’s Prescott Facility Achieves Wildlife Conservation Area Certification
10-acre plot embodies company’s commitment to the local environment and community. Holcim Building Envelope is pleased to announce that in October, the 10-acre habitat area it established in 2013 at its Prescott, Arkansas manufacturing plant has once again been certified by the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) as an official Wildlife Conservation ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Introduces Understanding Roof Restoration Podcast
The podcast is a collaboration between AskARoofer™ and Western Colloid. RoofersCoffeeShop, celebrating 20 years as the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the release of its newest podcast: Understanding Roof Restoration. This podcast features insights and answers from the experts at Western Colloid ...
ABC Supply Co., Inc. Opens Location in Havre de Grace, Maryland
Ethan Lear manages the newest location. ABC Supply Co., Inc., the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and other select exterior and interior building products in North America, has opened a new location at 2129 Pulaski Highway in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Ethan Lear will manage the branch. Lear joined ABC Supply’s Baltimore ...
Town & Country Industries, a Division of ABC Supply Co., Inc., Acquires the Assets of T&C Sales, Inc.
T&C Sales distributes aluminum products for the construction industry, specifically the remodeling of pool and patio enclosures. Aluminum and building products distributor Town & Country Industries has acquired the assets of T&C Sales, Inc., located at 1950 Murrell Road #10 in Rockledge, Florida. Town & Country Industries is a division of ...
Agenda Announced for SprayFoam 2023 Convention & Expo
By Spray Polyurethane Foam Association (SPFA). Annual building industry returns to Daytona Beach, Florida February 12 through 15. The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) has released the agenda for the upcoming SprayFoam 2023 Convention & Expo, which returns to Daytona Beach, Florida for four full days February 12 through 15, ...
SRS Distribution Announces Expansion in Tennessee With the Acquisition of Metro Roofing & Metal Supply Co., Inc.
Current leadership will remain in place and continue operations under the Metro banner, ensuring continuity and consistency for customers, suppliers, and employees. SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”) announced today that it has acquired Metro Roofing & Metal Supply Co., Inc. (“Metro” or the “Company”), a leading distributor of commercial, residential, and metal ...
ABC Supply Co. Inc. Hires a Veteran Per Day in 2022
The company continues to increase recruitment numbers through veteran commitment partnerships. ABC Supply Co., Inc., the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and other select exterior and interior building products in North America, is proud to announce that it has hired a veteran each day in 2022. ABC Supply understands how difficult it ...
