Industry News
RCMA Hosts Legislative Fly-In for the Roof Coatings Industry
RMCA members discussed two critical issues of interest to the roof coatings industry. Members of the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) met with their congressional representatives on Capitol Hill on June 21 as part of the Association’s 2017 Summer Meeting and Legislative Fly-In. The fly-in entailed paying visits to Members of Congress ...
FRSA S.T.A.R. Award Profile: 2016 Sustainable Project Winner
Anderson Roofing, Inc., won first place in the S.T.A.R. Awards sustainable category for the Lockheed Martin Solar Carport in Oldsmar, FL. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) S.T.A.R. Awards – the Spotlight Trophy for the Advancement of Roofing – highlight industry projects throughout Florida. FRSA members submitted their roofing ...
Carlisle Construction Materials Acquires Drexel Metals
The acquisition of Drexel Metals will help Carlisle expand its roofing presence beyond the traditional, low-slope, single-ply segment. Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) announced its acquisition of Drexel Metals, Inc. of Louisville, KY. Drexel is a leader in the architectural metal roofing segment serving both residential and commercial customers from its regional ...
Duro-Last®, Inc. Celebrates Sixth Manufacturing Facility with Grand Opening Ceremony in Ludlow, Massachusetts
The 60,000-square-foot facility manufactures custom-fabricated roofing membranes and accessories for Duro-Last Saginaw, Michigan — Duro-Last®, Inc. is proud to announce the opening of their sixth manufacturing facility, located in Ludlow, Massachusetts. A Grand Opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the new facility on Tuesday, June 20th. Members of ...
DuPont™ Tyvek® Wins Greenest Building Wrap
Reader's Choice 2017 Awards by Green Builder Media again acknowledges Tyvek® building wrap. For the seventh successive year, DuPont™ Tyvek® has earned the title of the Greenest Building Wrap – with 24.5 percent overall vote. DuPont™ Tyvek® Building Envelope Solutions strives to be at the forefront of the search for sustainable building ...
The NRCA Roofing Manual—2017 Boxed Set has arrived!
Get the latest edition of the NRCA Roofing Manual, one of the most widely recognized technical publications in the roofing industry! The NRCA Roofing Manual provides you with extensive information about the design, materials and installation techniques applicable to almost all types of roof systems. This boxed set makes an excellent ...
The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress Announces Partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities
Partnership to provide roof system maintenance and repair to Ronald McDonald House locations nationwide. The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress has announced its formal partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) to provide regular roof system inspections, repair and replacement for the 184 Ronald McDonald House locations in the U.S. The ...
Zombie Apocalypse/Walking Dead Bowling Tournament Planned by ARCA
Last year ARCA raised over $23,000 to help local kids stay in school. The Arizona Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA) has teamed up with the Arizona Roofing Industry Foundation (ARIF) for the 14th Annual Charity Bowling Tournament and Silent Auction to be held Saturday, July 15 at Golden Pins Lanes in Tucson. This ...
SPF Equipment Company Launches New Online Store
SprayWorks Offers a More User-friendly Online Store SprayWorks Equipment Group has launched a new online store. Complete with a fully responsive website to help with consistency between different devices and a fully searchable mobile view. In addition to the new store, SprayWorks is also offering special discounts to celebrate. Some of the ...
Our Shrinking Labor Force: The Right Tools to Keep Your Business on Track
The future success of your business in dependent on the growing labor problem. At the Western Roofing Expo this year, Hapco, Inc. assembled a panel of roofing industry leaders to discuss the growing labor problem. Participating were Jennifer Stone, president of Nations Roof, Jennifer Ford-Smith, director of sales at Johns Manville, ...
