GAF and Valdosta City officials celebrate new world-class commercial roofing plant

The celebratory event featured remarks from local city officials and GAF, demonstrations on the products produced at the new facility, and tours of the new plant.

GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, in partnership with the City of Valdosta, celebrated the opening of the new GAF Valdosta thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) commercial roofing plant with a ribbon cutting event on Tuesday, May 6th.

The celebratory event featured remarks from local city officials and GAF, demonstrations on the products produced at the new facility, and tours of the new plant. Attendees included Scott Matheson, mayor of Valdosta, John Altmeyer, chief executive officer, GAF, John Barkhouse, president, GAF, Daniel Duston, GAF-Valdosta plant manager, local and state officials, and certified contractors from the region.

“Our community was greatly impacted by Hurricane Idalia but we saw this neighborhood rally together and help one another,” said Daniel Duston, GAF-Valdosta Plant Manager. “We were proud to support this city during that time and look forward to continuing to do so in the future as members of the community.”

The site has been fully up and running since September 2024, but the celebration was delayed due to Hurricane Idalia. The GAF-Valdosta team has been working hard over the past 8 months to meet customers' needs and support their community. As part of the celebration, GAF announced the donation of TPO roofing material for the new Meta Shaw Coleman Children’s Imagination Station, which will serve as a regional hub for art and STEAM activities for youth.

"The Turner Center for the Arts is grateful to be a recipient of the support and generosity of GAF, North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer," said Executive Director Sementha Mathews, Ph.D.  "The new roof for the Meta Shaw Coleman Children's Imagination Station is a testament of this company's dedication to Valdosta, Lowndes County's youth and their families and a guarantee of their friendship with our Center and this community for decades to come."

“Whether it was donating to local organizations, handing out food during hurricane relief efforts, or building roofs, GAF has been rolling up their sleeves and supporting Lowndes County since the moment they got here,” said Scott Matheson, mayor of Valdosta. “GAF is the blueprint for community partnerships and we love having them in Valdosta – we hope to have them for 100 years.”

The state-of-the-art 425,000 square foot facility has brought more than 130 advanced manufacturing, logistics, and engineering jobs to Lowndes County, Georgia. The Valdosta plant is GAF’s fifth TPO facility and adds to the company’s existing Georgia operations in Savannah, Statesboro and Cumming.

About GAF

GAF, a Standard Industries company, is the leading roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America. For more than 135 years, GAF has been trusted to protect what matters most for families, communities and business owners with its innovative solutions and focus on customer service. GAF's leadership extends to its commitment to making a positive impact on its communities, industry, and planet. Learn more at www.GAF.com.