MANUFACTURER NEWS
GAF donates to local organizations
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Employees of the Valdosta, Ga., branch of GAF, Parsippany, N.J., recently participated in a company community day where they met with 13 nonprofit organizations, including the Greater Valdosta United Way, Habitat for Humanity of Valdosta and Second Harvest of South Georgia. GAF employees learned about each organization’s mission and how the company could support them. Employees then revisited the organizations and presented donations to support them and their outreach throughout the community.
“We’re very proud of the community where we live and work,” says Daniel Duston, GAF Valdosta’s plant manager. “GAF is dedicated to continuing to support the city and its residents in meaningful ways as it becomes a member of the Valdosta community.”
GAF is supporting the Valdosta area and its residents through GAF Community Matters, its social impact initiative focused on making a positive difference as partners in the community by leveraging roofing expertise, resources and products to help build resilient communities.
TAMKO Building Products receives award
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TAMKO Building Products, Galena, Kan., has announced its Titan XT® shingle has been named 2024 Product of the Year in the Home Protection category by Product of the Year USA. Product of the Year award winners are determined by consumer votes.
“We are thrilled Titan XT shingles have been crowned Product of the Year,” says Alex Hines, vice president of sales and marketing for TAMKO Building Products. “We extend our gratitude to consumers for embracing Titan XT shingles. This recognition fuels our dedication to delivering superior quality products.”
EagleView partners with Renoworks Software
EagleView, Bellevue, Wash., has partnered with Renoworks Software Inc., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, to create Renoworks Pro, a solution combining Renoworks Software’s instant and interactive 3D home visualization with EagleView’s Full House precise measurements.
The solution enables the measurement and visualization of remote projects; improves close rates and the homeowner customer experience; and removes the need to visit the job site.
“Our technologies empower contractors to design and estimate with precision. This combination can help contractors better illustrate potential projects to drive better customer engagement and improve sales effectiveness,” says Piers Dormeyer, Eagleview’s CEO.
Renoworks Pro is currently available to contractors from both EagleView and Renoworks. More information is available at eagleview.com/product/visualizer.
Holcim Building Envelope introduces new brand
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Holcim Building Envelope, Nashville, Tenn., has announced Enverge,® a sustainability-focused spray foam insulation brand that aims to create more energy-efficient buildings and healthier living environments. Enverge unites two spray foam brands, Gaco™ SprayFoam and SES™ Foam.
“We are proud to continue the legacy of excellence of Gaco SprayFoam and SES Foam under the Enverge brand name,” says Jamie Gentoso, president of Holcim Building Envelope and global head of Holcim Solutions & Products. “Alongside the portfolio of Holcim Building Envelope brands, Enverge provides high-performance insulating solutions to support Holcim Building Envelope’s mission of building progress for people and the planet.”
More information is available at envergesprayfoam.com.
DISTRIBUTOR NEWS
Beacon Building Products announces acquisition
Beacon Building Products , Herndon, Va., has announced its acquisition of Roofers Supply of Greenville, Greenville, S.C.
“This acquisition grows our service geography and design services in the Carolinas, particularly for commercial roofers,” says Munroe Best, Beacon Building Products’ south division president. “The Roofers Supply of Greenville team delivers unparalleled technical knowledge, product range and service reliability. We will leverage this foundation to drive above market growth for our customers."
ABC Supply opens new location
ABC Supply Co. Inc., Beloit, Wis., has opened a new branch in Phoenix; the branch is the company’s second location in Phoenix and 15th location in Arizona. ABC Supply operates more than 600 locations in the U.S.
OTHER NEWS
RoofersCoffeeShop® develops learning track in Spanish
RoofersCoffeeShop, Sisters, Ore., has expanded its educational series, Lunch & Learn, to include a Spanish-language track, developed in partnership with Para Latinos, a program by SRS Distribution, Madison, Wis. The series was created to help with continuing education to build Latino roofing businesses by offering training for individuals and teams and teaching relationship building using technology and networking tools.
The first three episodes are available online at rooferscoffeeshop.com/espanol-lunch-and-learn. Each 30-minute video contains a learning guide and objectives. Upon completion, individuals can take a short quiz to earn a certificate of completion.
Additionally, RoofersCoffeeShop has announced its 2024 RoofersCoffeeShop Influencers. Each month, the influencers respond to a current topic in their industries, and information is shared through articles, interviews and videos.
A full list of the 2024 RoofersCoffeeShop Influencers is available at rooferscoffeeshop.com/meet-rcs-influencers.
Beacon announces common stock shares offering
The Metal Construction Association, has presented its annual Larry A. Swaney Award to Tom Seitz, former director of strategic accounts for 3A Composites Americas. The Larry A. Swaney Award recognizes an industry professional for his or her contributions to the association’s success and the betterment of the metal construction industry.
Seitz served as an MCA board member from 2016 to 2020, and in January 2020, became the executive director of the Metal Composite Material Alliance.
“Seitz’s impact on the industry was already tremendous when he retired,” says Brian Partyka, MCA chair. “His decision to continue to work to accelerate the MCM panel system has been a gift to the industry.”
Additionally, MCA has presented its first Lifetime Achievement Award to Dick Bus, president of ATAS International. The Lifetime Achievement Award was created to recognize the recipient’s lifetime accomplishments and contributions to the association and metal construction industry.
Bus served on MCA’s board for 18 years, including as vice chair from 2000 to 2006 and chair from 2007 to 2009. He was also inducted into the Metal Roofing Hall of Fame in 2013 and was a recipient of the 2017 MCA Triumph Award.
“Bus persuaded the entire metal construction industry to work as allies and forge bonds,” Partyka says. “Working in the spirit of cooperation has allowed us all to accomplish more for ourselves, our companies and our industry. We are all lucky to have him as a leader.”
Kansas Roofing Association elects board of directors
The Kansas Roofing Association, has elected new officers and directors. Officers elected to serve two-year terms include:
Directors elected to serve three-year terms include:
Westlake Royal Building Products™ has launched its Material List Generator, an online tool aimed at simplifying the estimating process for Unified Steel Stone Coated Roofing and Westlake Royal Roofing Components. Users can insert project information and roof measurements into the generator to obtain a material list and quantities needed. The Material List Generator is available at westlakeroyalroofing.com/mlg.
UP THE LADDER
Holcim Building Envelope’s Elevate™ brand has named Frank Palmer senior vice president of sales.
Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. has named James Julian territory manager for the Arkansas/Louisiana/ Missouri territory.
EVENTS
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
25
The Roofing Alliance Member Meeting
The Roofing Alliance
St. Pete Beach, Fla.
Contact: The Roofing Alliance
roofingalliance@nrca.net
26
CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Charlotte, N.C.
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service
Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722), or info@nrca.net
MAY
22
CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Online
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service
Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722), or info@nrca.net
JUNE
5-7
FRSA’s 102nd Annual Convention and the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo
Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association
Kissimmee, Fla.
Contact: FRSA
(407) 671-3772
19
CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Online
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service
Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722), or info@nrca.net
26-30
2024 Carolinas Roofing Expo & Annual Meeting
Carolinas Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Contact: CRSMCA
(704) 556-1228
NRCA NEW MEMBERS
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ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS/CONSULTANTS
CCCM, Savage, Minn.
De Haan Associates Construction Consulting Inc., Alameda, Calif.
Hurst-Rosche Inc., Marion, Ill.
MTD and Associates LLC, Baltimore
Pacific Construction Analysts Inc., Temecula, Calif.
PHR Contracting LLC, Clinton, Ind.
RCI Engineering Inc., Lake Jackson, Texas
Sense Engineering, Markham, Ontario, Canada
Shepherd Consulting Services, Torrance, Calif.
CONTRACTORS
1 Valley 2 Peaks, Cortez, Colo.
1st Choice Roofing Co., Cleveland
2nd to None Construction LLC, Kingman, Ariz.
911 Roofing Solutions, Cheyenne, Wyo.
ABBA Construction, Wichita, Kan.
ABC Roofing, Fairmont, W.Va.
All Weather Exteriors LLC, Copperas Cove, Texas
Anchor Point Roofing, Chicago
Architectural Metals Inc., Portland, Mich.
Arkansas Roofing Kompany, Conway, Ariz.
AZ Home Technologies, Yuma, Ariz.
Bumble Roofing, Canoga Park, Calif.
C&E Wurzer Construction, Chippewa Falls, Wis.
Cabezon Roofing LLC, Placitas, N.M.
CanTex Roofing & Construction, Idalou, Texas
Carter Exteriors, Rochester, N.Y.
Cedar Valley Exteriors, Dayton, Minn.
Clark Roofing Inc., Sacramento
Colorado Construction and Restoration Inc., Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Connell’s Custom Exteriors Inc., Hastings, Minn.
Elite Roofing and Restoration, Wimberley, Texas
Encore Metal Roofing & Construction, South Tamworth, N.H.
Epic Roofing and Exterior Upgrades, Burbank, Calif.
Esh Builders, Elizabethville, Pa.
Fahey Roofing and Contracting LLC, South Point, Ohio
Forte Roofing, Boynton Beach, Fla.
GOAT Roofing & Construction, El Paso, Texas
Green Ladder Roofing, Pasadena, Calif.
Heintzelman Construction Roofing LLC, Oklahoma City
Hudson Roofing and Repairs LLC, Ruffin, S.C.
Integrity Roofing and Painting LLC, Colorado Springs, Colo.
JAM General Contractors, Sumiton, Ala.
JVP Construction Group Inc., Miami, Fla.
KMC Construction Inc. d.b.a. Vermont Construction Co., Colchester, Vt.
KSG Roofing, Quincy, Ill.
Lee Hoffman Roofing Inc., Tucson, Ariz.
Len Roofing, Northbrook, Ill.
Mars Restoration, Clinton, Md.
Max Roofing Corp., Addison, Ill.
Menards Roofing LLC, Westminister, Colo.
Mountain Roofing, Butte, Mont.
Naranjo Siding LLC, Mendham, N.J.
Perry Clark Roofing LLC, Morgan, Utah
Pickle Roofing Solutions, Allen, Texas
Precision Roofing of Lake County Inc., Beach Park, Ill.
Progressive Roofing Inc., Buffalo, N.Y.
Purépecha Home LLC, Brooks, Ky.
Rebuild, Indianapolis
Regio Contractors Management Corp., Peoria, Ill.
River City Pros LLC, Byhalia, Miss.
ROAM Roof & Solar, Belton, Texas
Romans 1:16 Roofing LLC, Bay Minette, Ala.
Skybird Roofing, New Port Richey, Fla.
South Crescent Construction, Lexington, S.C.
Texas Signature Roofing, Navasota, Texas
Tom and Jerrys Roofing LLC, Woodstock, Ga.
Top Service Renovations LLC, Austin, Texas
Troa Construction Group, Boeme, Texas
United Thermal Systems, Niagara Falls, N.Y.
WeatherPro Exteriors Inc., West Allis, Wis.
Your Choice Roofing LLC, Tomah, Wis.
DISTRIBUTORS
Global Decking Systems, Blaine, Wash.
Olmeck LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Tri-State Metals, Elmsford, N.Y.
MANUFACTURERS/MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVES
Delta Rep. Group, Saint Petersburg, Fla.
LAMILUX, Wakefield, Mass.
Tubos Inc., Largo, Fla.
WeatherLok Metal Roofing, Gildford, Mont.
MEMBER BRANCHES
Bumble Roofing of Greater Philadelphia, Newton Square, Pa.
LD Tebben Co. Inc., Austin, Texas
SERVICE PROVIDERS
Geospan Corp., Maple Grove, Minn.
Grant Cardone Enterprises, Aventura, Fla.
Insurance Office of America, Satellite Beach, Fla.
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