Industry News
WSRCA Informational Bulletin 2018-II-2: Static Electricity and Roofing Adhesive Fire Risk
WSRCA’s Industry Issues Committee is responding to reports from Member Contractors in the Western U.S. by preparing the following Information Bulletin regarding on-roof fires that have been caused by static electrical sparks during the application of single-ply membrane roofing using solvent-based adhesive. Solvent-based adhesives may release fumes when their pails/containers are ...
WSRCA Announces New Technical Committee Assignments
Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) recently announced its technical committee assignments for the upcoming 2018-2019 year. These committees are comprised of contractor members that focus on current and continuing problems and trends in all aspects of the roofing market – including low-slope, steep-slope, waterproofing, safety and industry issues. Each ...
Convoy Supply President Completes Elite Ivey Program
A select group of entrepreneurs from across Canada were invited to participate in this week-long program designed to help business leaders accelerate their company’s growth. Convoy Supply is pleased to announce that President and CEO Alma Garnett is among the 2018 graduates of QuantumShift, a unique leadership development program and network ...
Contractor Registration for the 69th Annual MRCA Conference and Expo is Now Open!
The 69th Annual MRCA Conference and Expo will be held October 24 – 26, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. This event will be held at the Omaha Convention Center (formerly the CenturyLink Center) which is considered the centerpiece of downtown Omaha’s $2 billion riverfront revitalization. A glass-enclosed skywalk links the convention center ...
OMG, Inc. Strengthens operations and supply chain management for growth
Management promotions for stronger growth and faster product innovation to meet global customer needs. Agawam, Massachusetts -- As part of the continued effort to position the company for stronger growth and faster product innovation to better meet the changing global needs of its customers, OMG, Inc. has announced several Agawam-based promotions ...
The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress adds a new member - Gillespie Roofing
Gillespie Roofing joins as resource to roofing industry and industry customers. Gillespie Roofing Inc., Walla Walla, Washington., has joined The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress at the Governor level. The Alliance now has 166 members. Gillespie Roofing has been in business for more than 40 years and provides residential and commercial roofing ...
OMG Roofing Products Hoops Madness Tournament Winner Announced
Winner Earned $1,000! Agawam, Massachusetts – The top three winners of the OMG Roofing Products Hoops Madness College Basketball Tournament promotion were announced. In first place, with a total of 348 points was Ryan Kuxhausen of Tecta America. In second place with 339 points was Andy Reda of Ryan Supply, ...
StealthBond® becomes member of RCAC
Accreditation by RCAC shows clients and dealers they are receiving a roofing system like no other. Florida-based metal roofing installation system StealthBond® has just become a member of the Roofing Contractors Association of California (RCAC). RCAC, is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping members of the roofing industry by assisting them with ...
GAF only roofing manufacturer to receive top quality and service award from David Weekley
Country’s largest privately held builder evaluated 200 suppliers before awarding GAF. Parsippany, New Jersey — For the ninth time, GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, has been recognized with the prestigious Partners of Choice Award from David Weekley Homes, the country’s largest privately held builder. The “A,A” designation, awarded to less ...
OMG, Inc. Names Two to New Roles as Business Unit Directors
The two directors will lead the Metal Accessories Business Unit and the Adhesives/Solar Business Unit. As part of the previously announced organizational change to position the company for future growth, OMG, Inc. has promoted two into new business unit leadership positions for the Roofing Products Division. Each will oversee all facets of ...
