Industry News
"Fundamental shift in how performance is defined and delivered”: NFRC welcomes UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard
Under the standard, buildings will now be judged on how they actually perform, with at least 12 months of independently verified data required. NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has published a new position paper setting out what the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UKNZCBS) means for roofers, specifiers ...
Tremco CPG completes acquisition of Germany-based Kalzip®
The acquisition expands Tremco's aluminum roof and façade systems portfolio. Tremco Construction Products Group ("Tremco CPG") today announced the successful acquisition of Kalzip GmbH ("Kalzip"), following completion of the standard regulatory review process. A global leader in the design and production of aluminum-based roofs and facades for building envelopes, Kalzip now ...
QXO completes acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners
The acquisition of Kodiak triples QXO’s total addressable market to over $200 billion, placing QXO in nearly every major building products category. QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners (“Kodiak”) from Court Square Capital Partners for approximately $2.25 billion, expanding QXO’s addressable market ...
Best Choice Roofing surpasses one billion shingles installed, accelerates national growth with ServiceTitan
National roofing leader standardizes operations across more than 80 locations while investing in AI and enterprise technology to define the industry’s future. ServiceTitan (Nasdaq: TTAN), the software platform that powers the trades, today announced the continued success and technology partnership of its customer, Best Choice Roofing, one of the largest residential ...
LRWA drives competence, professionalism and industry change in latest association update
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association continues to advance competence across the U.K. roofing industry. RoofersCoffeeShop.uk was proud to attend the recent LRWA awards ceremony and industry update, witnessing firsthand the momentum, innovation and leadership coming from the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA). As the ...
GAF kicks off wave of hiring at Newton manufacturing facility
The Newton facility represents a significant investment in Kansas manufacturing and is expected to create more than 130 high-skilled jobs in the region. GAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, today announced new roles to support operations at its new shingles manufacturing facility in Newton, Kansas. The company offers careers ...
Capital City Roofing Licensing Platform expands into Charleston, South Carolina with Blake Grissom & Revive Roofing & Exteriors
Charleston expansion pairs Golden Door-winning sales leadership with Capital City Roofing’s growth platform, certifications and operating systems. Capital City Roofing today announced its expansion into the Charleston, South Carolina market through the company’s Capital City Roofing Licensing Platform, launching a new market presence in partnership with Blake Grissom of Revive Roofing ...
Employment rights bill signals change for UK contractors
By Jesse Sanchez. What roofing employers should know as new employment rules advance toward implementation across the industry in the U.K. National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is preparing roofing and cladding contractors for significant employment law changes as the Labour Government’s Employment Rights Bill nears final approval. The legislation ...
Sherwin-Williams Kentucky expansion more than doubles capacity of coil coatings plant
This expansion leads the way for future industry growth. Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings, the leading manufacturer of coil and extrusion metal coatings in the world, today announced it completed a major expansion at its coil coatings manufacturing plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to align production of its popular products with an expected ...
IKO celebrates grand opening of new fiberglass and fiberglass mat manufacturing facilities in South Carolina
The new $500+ million investment strengthens IKO’s manufacturing network and creates nearly 200 local jobs. IKO North America proudly celebrated the official grand opening of its new fiberglass manufacturing facility and glass mat plant in Chester County, South Carolina. This milestone marks the completion of more than $500 million in investments ...
