Industry News
Polyglass Invites Contractors to Network and Learn at the 2017 International Roofing Expo
Watch product demonstrations at Polyglass’ booth 1003, see elastomeric roof coatings on display in the product pavilion, participate in the ROOFPAC Sport Shooting Tournament sponsored by Polyglass and attend the company’s 25th year anniversary celebration. Polyglass, a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions, invites contractors to attend the International Roofing ...
Registration is Open for New ROOFPAC Sporting Clay Tournament at the International Roofing Expo
New this year, the sporting clay tournament, sponsored by Polyglass, features stations set for beginners to masters. On Tuesday February 28, test your shooting skill at the International Roofing Expo, with your roofing industry colleagues and support ROOFPAC, the voice of the roofing industry in Washington, D.C. at the same time. The ...
Frito-Lay Headquarters Avoids Tear off, Saves $1Million and Benefits from Western Colloid Energy-efficient Roof System
A custom specification by Western Colloid eliminated a roof tear off, minimized disruption and still provided the reflective, energy-efficient roof system the owner wanted. The 32-year-old, 140,000 square foot roof on the Frito-Lay corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas was experiencing roof leaks from base flashing problems and splitting of the field ...
Reid Ribble Succeeds Bill Good as CEO of the National Roofing Contractors Association
A roofing contractor by trade, Ribble has also served in Congress, was chairman of the board for NRCA and past president of the Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has announced that Bill Good has retired after 28 years as the organization's CEO and 41 years ...
Malarkey Roofing Products Expands the Vista™ Shingle Color Offerings
Eight new colors have been added to the Malarkey Vista™ Shingle Line Malarkey Roofing Products®, the premier North American building materials manufacturer, expands the color offerings for the Vista™ shingle line with four new colors. The new colors, Antique Brown, Heather, Sienna Blend and Silverwood, have been added to the existing Vista ...
Johns Manville Sponsors Roofing Institute and Offers PEAK ADVANTAGE® Lounge at 2017 International Roofing Expo
The Roofing Institute provides free educational sessions that can help contractors grow their business – all presented by roofing industry experts. Contractors are invited to take advantage of the free Roofing Institute at the International Roofing Expo in Booth 1159. One-hour educational sessions are offered on Wednesday, March 1 and Tuesday, ...
National Women in Roofing announce International Roofing Expo Events
The organization will have a significant presence at the IRE with opportunities for women to network, learn and share experiences in the roofing industry. National Women in Roofing (NWIR), a national organization focused on the empowerment of women within the roofing industry, announces its 2017 International Roofing Expo (IRE) schedule. NWIR ...
Five Solar Trends in 2017
Tech advancements means that there will be new solar trends emerging in the market for 2017. The Solar industry is ever-changing with technology advancing each year. So what does 2017 have in store for the solar market? A recent blog post on modernize.com spells out some trends to keep an eye ...
Duro-Last Announces 2016 Project Award Winners
The company recognizes contractors for outstanding workmanship, best practices and innovation while using Duro-Last products. Contractors were recognized at the Duro-Last 2017 Sales Seminar in Orlando, Florida for the following projects: Specialty Membrane Winner Contractor: K2 Summit Project: Flamingo South Beach – Center Tower Location: Miami Beach, Florida Square Feet: 10,000 Products: Duro-Fleece Plus® and Duro-Last® membranes, ...
Metro Paving Company of St. Louis Wins Grand Prize of Angie’s List “Work with the Best” Sweepstakes
2017 “Work with the Best” Sweepstakes kicked off at NAHB International Builders' Show. A St. Louis residential and commercial paving company has won the first annual Angie’s List “Work with the Best” sweepstakes grand prize, a $45,000 new truck. Marty Sontheimer, a co-owner of Metro Paving Company, said winning the contest was ...
