MANUFACTURER NEWS
Bitec partners with Viking Products Group
Bitec Inc., Morrilton, Ark., has merged with Viking Products Group, Cleveland. The partnership aims to give roofing contractors and distributor customers access to an extensive suite of roofing-related materials that deliver benefits, such as incorporating recycled materials and design features that facilitate a quality installation, while expanding Bitec’s reach throughout the U.S. and Canada.
“Aside from the obvious advantage of becoming more efficient at serving our customers, this merger will expand Bitec’s sales reach and give our customers access to some leading-edge products, including GreenSlope single-component polyurethane primer/adhesive for water ponding repair, sustainable Leadax® Armored Flashing and StrongHold single-ply membranes, which are available in both KEE and PVC formulations,” says Joel Shealey, president of Bitec.
WeatherLok Metal Roofing expands services
WeatherLok Metal Roofing, Gilford, Mont., is expanding its sales and delivery services to encompass the U.S. and Canada. The company offers a stone-coated steel roof system from a 26-gauge Galvalume® substrate, a variety of accessories and a streamlined installation process.
“With the rebranding and expansion of WeatherLok, we eagerly anticipate forging new partnerships and contributing to the growth of the roofing industry,” says Peter Northcott, president of WeatherLok Metal Roofing.
GAF launches GAF ScopeConnect™
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GAF, Parsippany, N.J., has launched GAF ScopeConnect, a turn-key service offering a complete insurance scope of work in an industry standard format in less than 24 hours. The service eliminates the need for the software, training and labor hours required to develop insurance scopes of work.
With consideration of building codes, GAF ScopeConnect provides a full estimate written by Symbility-trained and Xactimate-certified estimators and offers the ability for contractors to upload their company information and logo for personalized estimates.
More information is available at gaf.com/scopeconnect.
CertainTeed announces partnership
CertainTeed, Malvern, Pa., has entered a strategic partnership with residential and commercial solar roofing pioneer SunStyle, Skokie, Ill. Through this partnership, CertainTeed will deliver an array of solar solutions to its customer base.
“SunStyle’s portfolio perfectly complements our existing Solstice line, which was designed to offer consumers a stylish, durable and energy-efficient solution,” says Phoebe Kwan, general manager of solar solutions at Saint-Gobain, CertainTeed’s parent company. “The company has a fantastic track record across Europe, offering beautiful solar roofs that fit well with CertainTeed’s goal of providing dependable solar products.”
Owens Corning color expert honored
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Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio, has announced Sue Burkett, the company’s strategic marketing leader and senior color expert, has been honored in the Content Marketer category of PR Daily’s 2023 Top Women in Marketing Awards.
Burkett imagined and led the development of Owens Corning’s Shingle Color of the Year initiative in 2017. She has since led the launch of seven shingle colors of the year and a portfolio of style resources to help inspire homeowners’ exterior design decisions. Additionally, Burkett pioneered efforts to engage women’s feedback and respond with roofing products that blend performance with style.
“All of us at Owens Corning are grateful for the feedback and insights that women share with us as we develop roofing products that fuse functionality with performance,” Burkett says.
CONTRACTOR NEWS
Harness Roofing and GAF repair roof
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Harness Roofing and Waterproofing Inc., Harrison, Ark., has partnered with GAF, Parsippany, N.J., to repair the roof of Ozark Share & Care, Harrison, with a new roof coating. Ozark Share & Care is a community-sponsored, nonprofit emergency services program that provides food to those in need.
With roofing materials donated by GAF, the Harness Roofing and Waterproofing crew coated the existing roof system.
“We’re very proud to partner with a manufacturer that believes in giving back,” says Justin Harness, president of Harness Roofing and Waterproofing. “We are thankful we have the opportunity to donate this new roof to Ozark Share & Care, which gives to our community every day.”
DISTRIBUTOR NEWS
Beacon announces common stock shares offering
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Beacon, Herndon, Va., has announced the commencement of an underwritten secondary public offering of 5,218,134 shares of the company’s common stock by CD&R Boulder Holdings LP, an entity affiliated with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice LLC, New York. Following the completion of the offering, the selling stockholder will not hold any shares of Beacon common stock. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering and final prospectus supplement may be obtained by contacting RBC Capital Markets LLC, New York, at (877) 822-4089 or equityprospectus@rbccm.com.
Additionally, Beacon has opened several new locations to serve residential roofing, commercial roofing and waterproofing contractors. The new branches are located in Austell, Ga.; Bastrop, Texas; Conroe, Texas; Des Moines, Iowa; Marquette Heights, Ill.; and North Charleston, S.C.
ABC Supply opens new location
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ABC Supply, Beloit, Wis., has opened a new location in Griffin, Ga. The branch is the company’s 18th location in Georgia; ABC Supply operates more than 600 locations in the U.S.
UP THE LADDER
IB Roof Systems has named Tony Leonard vice president of business development.
Gulfeagle Supply has named Mike Bily branch training specialist; Miriam Mata national operations and training manager; Dean Torres regional manager of the Oklahoma/Texas market; and promoted Dan Pettis to regional manager of the Midwest District.
THE INDUSTRY ONLINE
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Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. has released a digital maintenance and repair selection tool to identify the correct maintenance and repair products for low-slope roof systems. Available in the Resources section of mulehide.com, the tool updates and replaces the handheld slide chart the company previously offered. Users select the type of roof system (built-up roofing, EPDM, metal, modified bitumen, PVC or TPO) and the issue or need to be addressed, such as ponding water, open seams, fastener backout, membrane patch or loose wall flashings. The tool recommends appropriate product options and solutions.
EVENTS
MARCH
3-6
SprayFoam 2024 Convention & Expo
Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance
Las Vegas
Contact: Kelly Marcavage, SPFA’s deputy
director
(800) 523-6154 or kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org
8-11
2024 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show
International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants
Phoenix
Contact: IIBEC
(800) 828-1902 or meetings@iibec.org
12-14
NERCA’s 96th Annual Convention & Trade Show
North East Roofing Contractors Association
Everett, Mass.
Contact: Dan Licitra
(203) 530-9198 or dlicitra@nerca.org
13
NRCA Foreman Leadership Training, Level 1
NRCA
Henrico, Va.
Contact: Janice Davis, director of NRCA University
jdavis@nrca.net
20
Virtual CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Online
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service
Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722), or info@nrca.net
26-27
LEGALCon Virtual
NRCA
Online
Contact: Janice Davis, director of NRCA University
jdavis@nrca.net
APRIL
3-4
Fall-protection Trainer Course for Roofing
NRCA
Elgin, Ill.
Contact: Rich Trewyn, NRCA’s director of enterprise risk
management
(847) 493-7575 or rtrewyn@nrca.net
16-17
Roofing Day in D.C. 2024
NRCA
Washington, D.C.
Contact: NRCA’s Washington, D.C.,
office
(800) 338-5765
18
CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Elgin, Ill.
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service
Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722), or info@nrca.net
20
CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Charlotte, N.C.
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service
Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722), or info@nrca.net
NRCA NEW MEMBERS
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ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS/CONSULTANTS
AGH, Gig Harbor, Wash.
Engineering Systems Inc., Aurora, Ill.
Faris Engineering & Consulting PLLC, Lakewood, Colo.
Matthei & Colin Associates LLC, Chicago
Michael Vega Design Studio, New Orleans
Roofing Analysis and Consulting, Branson, Mo.
Rooftop Consulting Group, Abington, Mass.
TEERO, Monticello, Ky.
CONTRACTORS
1Hundredx Roofing, Woodward, Okla.
A&M Contractors LLC, Mukwonago, Wis.
AEX Consultants Inc., Tucson, Ariz.
American Eagle Roofing, Shingle Springs, Calif.
Atlas Roofing N.Y., Bellmore, N.Y.
Bernecker Bros Roofing Inc., Fairfield, Ohio
Big Buckle Roofing, San Tan Valley, Ariz.
Bird Dog Roofing & Construction, Independence, Kan.
Canopy Roofing, Sandy Springs, Ga.
Carrollwood Roofing, Tampa, Fla.
Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, Buda, Texas
DC Roofing and Repair LLC, East Wenatchee, Wash.
Diamond J Construction LLC, Miles City, Mont.
Front Range Roofing Systems LLC, Greeley, Colo.
Gold Star Roofing LLC, Middlefield, Ohio
Great White Construction, Billings, Mont.
Harpel, Denver
Heritage Exteriors, Willmar, Minn.
Intercept Roofing, Franklin, Tenn.
Kingtex General Contractor RR Roofking LLC, Austin, Texas
LP Roofing LLC, Nokesville, Va.
MONOTECH, Thessaloniki, Greece
New Age Roofs Inc., Chicago
Peake Contracting Inc., Cincinnati
Phoenix Roofing & Coatings LLC, Missoula, Mont.
Pineapple Roofing, Lewisville, Texas
Pineda Home Business Construction, Trenton, N.J.
Prestige Roofing Company, Fort Myers, Fla.
Prime Roofing & Exteriors, Beltsville, Md.
Prime Roofing and Siding, Gambrills, Md.
Pro Roofing NW, Kirkland, Wash.
QCAG LLC, Moline, Ill.
Rainforcing Roofing and Exteriors PLLC, Peoria, Ill.
ReRoofIt, Sandy, Utah
Resurrected Roofing LLC, Commerce, Ga.
Rising Tide Roofing & Construction, Jacksonville, Fla.
Sanchez Single Ply Roofing Corp., Corona, Calif.
Selvaggi Restoration, Austin, Texas
The Roofing Group, Fort Myers, Fla.
Upright Roofing Services, Raleigh, N.C.
Washington Roofing Solutions LLC, Tacoma, Wash.
SERVICE PROVIDERS
Caber Hill Advisors, Chicago
Electronic Data Payment Systems, Johnstown, Ohio
Gali’s Roofing and Gutters LLC, Chicago Heights, Ill.
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