Duro-Last® celebrates opening of new manufacturing facility in Kernersville, North Carolina

Now fully operational, the Kernersville plant enhances Duro-Last’s operational efficiency and expands its capacity to meet growing demand for high-performance commercial roofing systems throughout the Southeast.

Duro-Last, a member of the Amrize family of brands and a leading manufacturer of custom-fabricated single-ply roofing systems, celebrated a major milestone Thursday with an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its eighth manufacturing facility in North America. The 103,000-square-foot Kernersville, North Carolina, facility produces Duro-Last custom-fabricated membrane as well as custom accessories and edge details for thermoplastic single-ply commercial roofing installations. 

The event brought together Duro-Last contractor partners, vendor representatives, community members and local dignitaries, including Kernersville and Forsyth County leaders and North Carolina State Senator Dana Caudill Jones. Highlights included a contractor-focused vendor showcase, plant tours and a ribbon-cutting ceremony that underscored Duro-Last’s ongoing commitment to innovation, quality and customer success.

“The Kernersville facility represents more than expansion; it’s an investment in our contractors and the communities we serve,” said Duro-Last president Darren Schulz. “This location strengthens product availability, improves logistics and gives our contractors another space to connect with their customers to showcase why Duro-Last has earned the reputation of the ‘World’s Best Roof^®.’ It’s truly designed to be an extension of their operations and a testament to how deeply we value our unique contractor partnerships.”

As part of the Amrize family of brands, Duro-Last continues to advance a broader mission of delivering local responsiveness with national scale. The new facility reflects the company’s commitment to manufacturing excellence, innovation and customer service across the building envelope, while contributing to economic growth in the region.

Now fully operational, the Kernersville plant enhances Duro-Last’s operational efficiency and expands its capacity to meet growing demand for high-performance commercial roofing systems throughout the Southeast. The facility will also serve as a resource for contractor training and education, reinforcing Duro-Last’s commitment to empowering partners with the tools and support needed to grow their businesses.

About Duro-Last

Duro-Last is a leading manufacturer of custom-fabricated thermoplastic single-ply roofing systems based in Saginaw, Michigan, with eight manufacturing locations across the U.S. Known as the “World’s Best Roof^®”, Duro-Last’s factory-controlled custom-fabrication can eliminate up to 85% of field seams, resulting in lower on-site labor costs and easier installation. Duro-Last’s roofing systems are sustainable and durable. More than 2 billion square feet of Duro-Last membrane has been installed throughout North America. Duro-Last is a brand of Amrize Building Envelope LLC. For more information on Duro-Last, call 800.248.0280 or visit duro-last.com 

About Amrize

Amrize (NYSE: AMRZ) is building North America, as the partner of choice for professional builders with advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. With more than 1,000 sites and a highly efficient distribution network, we deliver for our customers in every U.S. state and Canadian province. Our 19,000 teammates uniquely serve every construction market from infrastructure, commercial and residential to new build, repair and refurbishment. Amrize achieved $11.7 billion in revenue in 2024 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange. We are ready to build your ambition.