Industry News
ABC Supply Co. Inc. Opens Location in Gibbon, Nebraska
Kalvin Lonowski manages the newest location. ABC Supply Co. Inc., the nation’s largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding and other select exterior and interior building products, has opened a new location at 40060 Highway 30 in Gibbon, Nebraska. Kalvin Lonowski will manage the branch. Lonowski joined ABC Supply at the Lincoln, Nebraska, ...
Independent Study Confirms Insulation Upgrades are Keys to Significant Energy Savings and Emission Reductions in Existing Buildings
Coalition of trade associations commissioned study that quantifies the benefits of completing insulation retrofit projects across residential, commercial and industrial buildings and underlines the potential impact forward-thinking policies can have on decarbonizing the built environment. A newly released study by ICF, an international consulting firm with expertise in the energy and ...
S-5! Announces New Distribution Partner in Oregon
Taylor Metal Products will now distribute S-5! products throughout the West. S-5!, the original inventor of engineered, manufactured, metal roof attachments, announces its new partnership with Salem-Oregon-based company, Taylor Metal Products. As an authorized distributor, the company will offer the complete range of S-5! snow retention solutions throughout the West. Taylor Metal ...
Roofing Alliance 2021-22 Annual Report Released
Report highlights accomplishments and philanthropy of members. The Roofing Alliance is proud to release its 2021-2022 Annual Report. The report highlights the organization’s funding initiatives, membership, communications, awards, student competition and more. “This annual report is a great way to finalize our celebration of our 25 years of roofing excellence,” stated ...
GCP Applied Technologies' Acquisition by Saint-Gobain Closes
GCP Applied Technologies, a leading global provider of construction products, announced today that the agreement to be acquired by Saint-Gobain has closed. Saint-Gobain has acquired all of the outstanding shares of GCP Applied Technologies for $32.00 per share, in cash, in a transaction valued at approximately $2.3 billion. GCP will delist ...
Finally, Together at WRE!
By APOC. APOC happily joins Pli-Dek and Polyset under ICP Group to enjoy the 2022 in-person Western Roofing Expo. APOC is ready to make waves at Western States Roofing Contractor Association (WSRCA)’s 2022 Western Roofing Expo with a return to Las Vegas for two days on the tradeshow floor. This ...
Learn the Power of Networking at the MRCA/RCAT Annual Conference
By Evelyn Witterholt. Heidi J. Ellsworth will be teaching you how to harness “The Power of Networking” in this workshop-style presentation. Networking is one of the most valuable skills one can possess, but not everyone knows how to find the power of networking within them. It’s perfectly normal to be ...
2022 in Metal
By John Stortz and Son. Learn all about what’s happening in 2022 in the metal roofing industry in this industry outlook. A lot can happen in a year, and 2022 is no different. While this year saw some major developments with the war in Ukraine and the death of ...
JobNimbus Revolutionizes Contractor Texting With Engage Acquisition
After releasing an updated mobile app, the JobNimbus platform adds Engage business texting to its features. JobNimbus, the industry-leading software for home exterior contractors, announces its recent acquisition of the texting platform Engage. JobNimbus users will now be able to text their customers directly from the JobNimbus software. “Right now, our contractors ...
S-5! Presents Education Sessions at METALCON and Launches its New CanDuit Clamp at the Show
Join S-5! at METALCON for one of their informative education sessions on metal roofing. S-5!, the leading authority on metal roof attachment solutions, presents a number of education sessions at METALCON in Indianapolis, providing opportunities for attendees to earn continuing education credits. On Wednesday, October 12, featured co-presentation, The Total Solar Solution ...
