Duro-Last®
Duro-Last® leader Tim Hart is retiring
It is with a mix of pride and gratitude that we announce the upcoming retirement of longtime Duro-Last® leader Tim Hart. On March 14, Tim will conclude an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades, leaving an indelible mark on our company and the commercial roofing industry. Tim’s journey began in 1982 ...
Keeping a community dry
By Emma Peterson. Learn how this community center went from leaky PVC to energy-efficient solar panels! The Athens Community Center in Athens, Ohio hosts everything from fitness classes and community art shows to childcare programs and voting space. It is the backbone of the town and brings together residents of ...
Getting to know the Gottrons
By Emma Peterson. Learn the story behind how the Gottron family became a powerhouse in the roofing industry with a legacy that spans three generations. This episode of Coffee Conversations saw Heidi J. Ellsworth heading East to the Duro-Last® headquarters in Saginaw, Michigan. There, she sat down in person ...
From kiddie pools to classrooms
By Emma Peterson. Learn about an incredible project by Coryell Roofing protecting Woodward, Oklahoma’s young learners from storms! When the Woodward Early Childhood Center in Oklahoma was designed, there were no plans for a kiddie pool. Unfortunately, the weather and a leaking metal roofing system had other ideas, and the ...
Holcim acquires OX Engineered Products and enters the exterior wall segment
Strategic acquisition expands existing offerings to cover commercial and residential building envelope solutions from floor to roof. Holcim has acquired OX Engineered Products, a leader in advanced wall insulation and sheathing solutions. This acquisition further strengthens Holcim’s commitment to expanding its comprehensive building envelope solutions beyond roofing, providing customers with a ...
Duro-Last® names Chris Warner as new vice president of operations
In this role, Chris will focus on expanding Duro-Last’s manufacturing footprint, lean manufacturing principles and operational efficiencies. Duro-Last, a member of Holcim Building Envelope, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Warner as its new vice president of operations. With more than 20 years of experience in operational leadership and ...
Protecting the heart of a city
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Exceptional Metals and Duro-Last products provided a long-term roofing solution for a church in Odessa, Texas. If you’re looking for a West Texas adventure, the city of Odessa is a hidden gem full of arts, culture, food and fun! A keystone part of this community ...
Representing excellence – The Gottron Family Legacy
Tune in on November 7 @ 7 a.m. PT | 10 a.m. ET Join us for a LIVE Coffee Conversations from Duro-Last® headquarters in Saginaw, Michigan with the Gottron family — a powerhouse in the roofing industry spanning three generations. Hosted by Heidi J. Ellsworth, this episode explores the incredible family ...
Representing Excellence – The Gottron Family Legacy - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with the Gottron family of Duro-Last®. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: Hello and welcome to Coffee Conversations. My name is Heidi Ellsworth and we are live at the Duro-Last headquarters ...
Roofing success in 12 days
By Emma Peterson. Learn how this Ohio school went from fearing blow offs to breathing easy with a weathertight roof system. Administration at the Utica High School in Ohio had been struggling with challenges related to their old standing seam and TPO roof for 15 years, with issues as extreme ...
