Industry News
Saint-Gobain Announces $100 Million Expansion of its CertainTeed Roofing Facility
The new facility in Peachtree City, Georgia, more than doubles their production capacity and reduces CO2 emissions. Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed LLC, today announced plans to invest $100 Million over the next two to three years to expand its CertainTeed roofing shingle manufacturing facility in Peachtree City, Georgia, ...
Trade Association Coalition Announces First Quarter Findings from Market Index Survey for Reroofing
The survey results indicate opportunities in the reroofing industry improved during the first quarter of 2022. A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the first quarter of 2022. The survey is an ...
5 Days of Fun at IIBEC 2022
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. This year’s IIBEC International Convention and Tradeshow was a warm welcome back to in-person tradeshows. More than 1,200 attendees arrived in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday, March 17, 2022 for the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) International Convention and Trade Show at the Rosen ...
Leading Global Roofing Manufacturer Creates Jobs, Expands to Serve U.S. Single-ply Market
The new plant in Hagerstown, Maryland marks IKO's first manufacturing site for thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). IKO, a North American pioneer in the manufacture of residential and commercial roofing products, has announced the official grand opening of its newest production facility in Hagerstown, Maryland. The new plant, announced as the company’s sixth U.S.-based ...
SRS Distribution and Heritage Family of Companies Announced as Presenting Sponsors for AT&T Byron Nelson Concert
The first-ever AT&T Byron Nelson Concert will culminate the tournament on May 14, 2022 with performances from Lee Brice and The Band of Heathens. SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”) and Heritage Family of Companies (“Heritage”) announced today that they are the presenting sponsors for the first-ever AT&T Byron Nelson Concert, as well ...
Registration is Open for METALCON 2022!
By METALCON. Join RCS and other metal construction professionals at this year’s METALCON in Indianapolis. The industry’s only global event dedicated to the application of metal in design and construction, METALCON, is back! This year’s METALCON will be held at the Indiana Convention Center, October 12-14. Plus, if you register by May ...
ABC Supply Unveils Homes For Our Troops-themed Indy 500 Car
AJ Foyt Racing’s #11 IndyCar spotlights the nonprofit’s mission of “Building Homes, Rebuilding Lives” for severely injured veterans. When drivers start their engines at the 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, race fans will see a new look for the No. 11 AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet — and ...
Call for Abstracts for the 2023 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show
By IIBEC. IIBEC is seeking contractors looking to give back to the industry with their knowledge and talent. International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is gearing up to celebrate its 40th anniversary at the 2023 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show. The tradeshow will take place March ...
The Impact of Tariffs on Material Shortages
By Meta Team. Learn how the new tariffs on essential materials have impacted the roofing industry at large. Both presidential administrations have made an impact on the way the United States trades with other countries. During his presidency, Donald Trump put a few tariffs in place on a variety of ...
JobNimbus and Roofing.com Launch Partnership to Help Contractors Grow Their Businesses
JobNimbus set to be the official CRM of Roofing.com. JobNimbus announced today that it has launched a partnership with Roofing.com, a leading business consulting company that provides resources for roofing and solar professionals. The partnership makes JobNimbus the official CRM for Roofing.com. "We believe in innovation, and we take pride in ...
