Briefings

Manufacturer news

Johns Manville dedicates facility

Denver-based Johns Manville dedicated a TPO roof membrane manufacturing facility Sept. 21 in Scottsboro, Ala. The facility, which will begin production in mid-2008, will manufacture TPO membranes.

"We are excited to be a part of the Scottsboro business community," says Tom Ryan, Johns Manville's vice president and general manager of roofing systems. "This investment reinforces our commitment to providing our customers with a complete portfolio of bituminous and single-ply low-slope roof systems."



Up the ladder

Firestone Building Products Co. has named Kelly Barrett director of marketing.



Distributor news

N.B. Handy signs sales agreement

Lynchburg, Va.-based N.B. Handy Co. has signed a sales agreement with Engle Industries, St. Louis. N.B. Handy now is the exclusive seller and distributor of Engle Industries' sheet metal forming equipment in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

N.B. Handy's agreement with Engle Industries is nonexclusive in Alabama and requires registration to sell and distribute products throughout the state.

"We are excited about the opportunity to work with N.B. Handy," says Scott Husbands, Engle Industry's regional sales manager. "During the company's more than 100 years in the industry, it has gained extensive product knowledge and provided first-rate customer service."



Affiliate news

Arizona group donates to charity

The Arizona Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA) recently presented checks totaling $104,000 to the Greater Phoenix Youth at Risk Foundation, an organization that develops free programs to keep at-risk youths from becoming involved with drugs or gangs. ARCA has been involved with the foundation since 1997.

Additionally, ARCA has awarded a lifetime membership to Dan Cohen, ARCA's executive director. This is the ninth lifetime membership ever awarded by ARCA.



Contractor news

Tecta America names CFO

Skokie, Ill.-based Tecta America Corp. has named Mark Castaneda senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Castaneda will oversee Tecta America's business infrastructure to support the company's growth initiatives.

"This move is a reflection of our strong growth to date, and Mark's deep experience solidifies our management team as we continue Tecta America's organic and acquisition-based growth," says Mark Santacrose, Tecta America's president and chief executive officer.

Additionally, Mike Arduino has been named Tecta America's vice president and chief accounting officer.



Industry online

Ashland Inc. has launched www.pliodeck.com, which provides application and product information about the company's PLIODECK® insulation adhesive.

Dow Polyurethanes' Web site, www.dowpolyurethanes.com, allows customers to search by application or product and provides access to technical literature and region-specific information.

Birdair Inc. has launched its Web site, www.birdair.com, which features proj­ect galleries, downloadable photos and comprehensive descriptions of the company's architectural capabilities.

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