Industry News
Owens Corning selects Prattville, Alabama, as location for new shingle plant in the Southeastern U.S.
The Prattville facility will operate a four-wide laminator capable of producing around six million squares of laminate shingles per year. Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), a building products leader, today announced that it has selected Prattville, Alabama, as the location for its new shingle plant in the southeastern United States. This strategic ...
Springer-Peterson Roofing joins Roofing Corp of America
RCA continues its expansion partnering with Central Florida’s leading commercial and industrial roofing contractor. Roofing Corp of America is thrilled to announce the addition of Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal to its growing portfolio. This transaction is RCA’s 15th since inception and expands our footprint in the state of Florida, where ...
Ventco by Lakeside partners with Zotefoams North America
Partnership aims to expand access to world-leading foam technologies in the construction sector. Zotefoams, a world leader in supercritical foam technology, today announces a partnership between its North American business and Ventco by Lakeside (“Ventco”), a leading provider of engineered roofing ventilation solutions. Under this arrangement, Ventco will act as an ...
Roofing Alliance 2024-25 annual report released
The report highlights accomplishments and philanthropy of members. The Roofing Alliance is proud to release its 2024-2025 annual report. The report highlights the organization’s funding initiatives, membership, communications, awards, student competition and more. Reed Gooding, GSM Roofing and 2024–25 Roofing Alliance president, noted that the alliance added six new members over the ...
The rise of resilient roofing
By Dani Sheehan. In a changing market where weather risk, insurance limitations and operational costs are all increasing, durable solutions are more important than ever. Today’s building owners are facing tougher decisions and tougher climates. Between rising insurance limitations, tightening budgets and increasingly extreme weather, the question they’re asking about ...
The next chapter in solar sales
By Dani Sheehan. Even as federal tax credits wind down, solar remains one of the most powerful ways for homeowners to cut long-term energy costs and protect against future uncertainty. The recently passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, includes major updates to solar and clean energy tax ...
ABC Supply Co., Inc. opens three new locations
The company is excited to announce its newest locations, furthering its commitment to providing enhanced support to area contractors. ABC Supply Co., Inc., the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and other select exterior and interior building products in North America, recently opened three new locations in Houston, Texas, Owensboro, Kentucky, and ...
Metal deck now available in stock in Memphis, Tennessee
Largest metal deck distributor increases its network to 16 locations. A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply, the nation’s largest metal deck distributor, announces the grand opening of its newest location in Memphis, Tennessee. This opening increases its network to 16 distribution centers to better serve the construction industry. “This location will help us serve ...
How economic incentives support roofing industry growth
By Dani Sheehan. With new incentives and fewer barriers, now is the time to invest in efficiency and innovation. Roofing contractors continue to navigate an uncertain economic landscape with labor challenges and rising material costs, but recent legislative efforts are creating new incentives to invest in growth and innovation. We ...
Tariffs update: How to stay informed
By Dani Sheehan. Tariffs are shifting fast. Here’s how to find trustworthy updates to better protect your business. Tariffs are once again a hot topic in Washington D.C., and every industry is feeling the ripple effects. At the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) mid-year meeting in July 2025, tariffs were ...
