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MANUFACTURER NEWS

Elevate™ announces Master Contractor recipients

Nashville, Tenn.-based Amrize’s Elevate brand has announced the 2026 recipients of its Master Contractor program, which honors contractors for excellence in commercial roofing.

All Elevate Red Shield™ licensed contractors are eligible for the program. For 2026, Elevate awarded Master Contractor status to 250 roofing contractors who accumulated the most Master Contractor quality points during the program year. Contractors earned quality points for installing Elevate RubberGard™ EPDM, UltraPly™ TPO, PVC, asphalt and metal roof systems.

The complete list of Elevate’s 2026 Master Contractor recipients is available at elevatecommercialbp.com/us-en/news.

GAF reaches FORTIFIED™ Roof milestone

GAF, Parsippany, N.J., has announced it has trained more than 1,000 roofing professionals in FORTIFIED Roof installation since launching its alliance with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety® a year ago.

GAF deployed its Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence training program that provides roofing contractors with industry-leading education. As a result, hundreds of individuals from more than 600 GAF Master Elite® roofing companies are now FORTIFIED-certified.

IBHS’ Fortified Roof is a voluntary construction and reroofing standard focused on reducing damage from high winds, heavy rain and hail.

In addition, GAF’s Timberline UHDZ® (Ultra High Definition) Shingles with UltraMat™ technology are now available nationwide.

Owens Corning® launches VR training

Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio, has expanded its digital training offerings with the launch of Owens Corning University virtual reality training.

The immersive experience is designed to help team members not only learn critical roofing skills but also apply and retain what they learn. Available in English and Spanish, the VR Headset Bundle enables crew members to learn, practice and master real-world roof system installations anytime, in any weather conditions, before first stepping foot on a roof.

Additional courses automatically will be added to the VR headsets as they become available. Platinum and Preferred Contractors have access to VR training through OCConnect. More information is available at owenscorning.com.

IKO spotlights winners

IKO Industries Inc., Wilmington, Del., celebrated winners of its 2025 ROOFPRO VIP Getaway during a retreat in Mexico in February. Eligible contractors at the Craftsman Premier level were invited to connect with industry leaders to share insights and celebrate their impact on the industry.

Peak Performance Award Winners were recognized for top IKO Dynasty and Nordic shingle purchases. Regional Contractor of the Year Awards were chosen by IKO’s sales teams for excellence and leadership. Additionally, Special Photo Awards were presented to contractors that captured visual storytelling. For a list of winners, visit iko.com.

In addition, IKO has appointed MPDL Associates, Manlius, N.Y., as its exclusive independent sales agency for the New England region.

Through MPDL Associates, contractors in the region will have access to IKO Commercial’s full portfolio, including IKO Innovi™ TPO, IKOTherm™ Polyiso and a full range of roofing accessories.

TAMKO® announces strategic alignment

TAMKO Building Products Inc., Joplin, Mo., has announced a strategic alignment with the Roofing and Solar Reform Alliance.

Through the partnership, TAMKO and Adam Bensman, founder of the Roofing and Solar Reform Alliance, will collaborate on industry education and contractor outreach; advocate for fair and ethical business practices; increase transparency and accountability; and strengthen efforts to build trust across the roofing and solar industries.

Westlake Royal Building Products™ names projects of the year

Westlake Royal Building Products, Lenexa, Kan., has honored seven standout roofing projects with a 2025 DaVinci® Masterpiece Contractor Project of the Year Award.

The annual award recognizes projects built with DaVinci Roofscapes composite roofing while demonstrating excellence in installation, outstanding visual impact and the ability to transform the look of a home or commercial space. This year’s winners comprise five residential projects and two commercial projects:

• Classic Construction and Consulting, Stillwater, Minn., for replacing an aging, hail-damaged cedar roof on a lakefront home with a DaVinci Multi-Width Shake roof in aged cedar
• Final Touch Construction and Design, Fontana, Calif., for adding DaVinci Multi-Width Slate tiles alongside solar panels on an expansive roof system
• Nitro Roofing and Construction, Columbus, Ohio, for a replacement roof on an 1890 Victorian-style home
• NRCA member Preferred Exterior Corp., New Hyde Park, N.Y., for the roof on a newly constructed showplace home using DaVinci Single-Width Slate in smokey gray
• Washington Roofing and Construction, Washington, Mo., for reroofing a home using DaVinci Select Shake in aged cedar
• NRCA member Burns and Scalo, Pittsburgh, for replacing a deteriorating roof on the administration building at Mount Aloysius College, Cresson, Pa.
• Weatherguard Inc., Omaha, Neb., for reroofing the storm-damaged Peter Kiewit Lodge at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park with DaVinci Single-Width Shake in custom forest green

Central States receives metal award

Central States Manufacturing, Tontitown, Ark., received a 2026 Metal of Honor Award from Shield Wall Media, publisher of Metal Roofing, Metal Builder and Roofing Elements. The award is driven by nominations and votes from customers and industry peers.

The 2026 award is the fourth time Central States Manufacturing has received a Metal of Honor Award.

DISTRIBUTOR NEWS

QXO awards roofs to veterans

QXO, Herndon, Va., has announced 13 grand-prize winners of its annual QXO for Veterans program, an initiative that honors veterans, Gold Star Families and organizations that serve veterans by providing essential home improvements.

Ten veterans and three organizations will each receive new roofs installed by local professionals using TRI-BUILT® products, QXO’s private label brand, and materials from GAF, Parsippany, N.J.

OTHER NEWS

MRA executive director receives award

The Metal Roofing Alliance has announced Renee Ramey, the organization’s executive director, has received the Metal Construction Association’s highest honor—the Larry A. Swaney Award.

Ramey was honored with the award for her leadership role working to grow the residential metal roofing market. The honor is bestowed upon an outstanding industry professional for their contributions to the success of the association and the betterment of the metal construction industry.

In addition, MCA also recognized long-time MRA member Rob Haddock, CEO and founder of S-5!, with the Patrick R. Bush Service Award. The award honors the outstanding volunteer contributions of an individual from an MCA member company.

NRCA NEW MEMBERS

Architects/Engineers/Consultants

Aaron A. Buckman Architect LLC, Bend, Ore.

Buddy Webb and Company Inc., Springfield, Mo.

DeFacto Consulting Inc., Euless, Texas

Elevar Design Group Inc., Cincinnati

EwingCole, Philadelphia

Halliwell, Marietta, Ga.

Hayes Engineering, Milwaukee

Moseley, Richmond, Va.

Mp Design Group, Biloxi, Miss.

Sam and Co. Consulting, Kihei, Hawaii

Terracon Consultants Inc., Cincinnati

Contractors

Ackerman Construction, Grand Forks, N.D.

All in One Home Improvement, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

All Seasons Contractor LLC, Windsor Locks, Conn.

Amarillo Installations Inc., Amarillo, Texas

Anvil Roofing Pro, Ballwin, Mo.

Apex Roofing and Home Solutions, Madison, Miss.

Blue Collar Exteriors, Bristol, Pa.

Bluegrass Roofing and Consulting, Georgetown, Ky.

Buildacres Roofing, Morgan, Pa.

C&R Roof Restoration PLLC, Sycamore, Ill.

Close to Home Construction, Rockford, Minn.

Commercial Roofing and Coating Systems, Mantua, Ohio

Denver Roof Pros LLC, Littleton, Colo.

DS Squared Interest d.b.a. All Phase Roofing and Construction, Birmingham, Ala.

Eads Roofing LLC, Zionsville, Ind.

Eskin Construction LLC d.b.a. Tatum’s Roofing, Holly Springs, Ga.

Excel Roofing Co., Wilmington, N.C.

First Edge Solar and Contracting, Rockford, Ill.

Florida Quality Roofing, Pompano Beach, Fla.

G&M Roofing Professionals, Fort Worth, Texas

General Sheet Metal, Clackamas, Ore.

GM Roofing, Stuart, Fla.

Golden Home Improvements, Morristown, N.J.

High Definition Home Remodeling Inc., Paramus, N.J.

Horn Brothers Roofing, Denver

Hull and Company Roofing, Denver

Infinity Roofers Inc., Simi Valley, Calif.

J.O. Roofing Inc., San Francisco

JJA Roofing and Construction, Lynwood, Ill.

JJP Contracting Unlimited Inc., Port Chester, N.Y.

JV Roofing and Construction Solution LLC, Burbank, Ill.

Long Hill Construction, Warren, Maine

Lux and Ladders Exterior Design LLC, Cleveland

MaxProRoofing, Crestwood, Ky.

Middle Creek Roofing, Newmanstown, Pa.

Miller Construction, Madisonville, Ky.

Nailed It Home Solutions LLC, Bloomington, Ill.

North Star Contracting LLC, Fargo, N.D.

Prairie Land Home Improvement, Girard, Ill.

Prime Property Roofing, Albuquerque, N.M.

Rafael Tovar Roofing, Tucson, Ariz.

RE Contracting LLC, Carrollton, Ga.

Ritchfield and Co., Nashville, Tenn.

Roof Pros Storm Division Inc., St. Augustine, Fla.

Roof Raiders, Brookland, Ark.

Roofing Knights, Los Angeles

Roofing Specialist LLC, Ellenwood, Ga.

Roofs Etc. Inc., Mamaroneck, N.Y.

S&B Quality Roofing LLC, Miami

Salinas Exteriors, Toledo, Ohio

Saul Roofing and Sheet Metal LLC, North Lauderdale, Fla.

Saybe Construction, Mobile, Ala.

Schultz Roofing and Construction LLC, Brevard, N.C.

Sheridan Sheet Metal Co., New Hope, Minn.

Smart Roofing and Restoration, San Diego

Solid Solutions Construction Services Inc., Modesto, Calif.

Spec7, Forth Worth, Texas

Stetson Roofing and Construction LLC, Ponder, Texas

Stone Roofing, Clovis, Calif.

Stout Exteriors, Danville, Ky.

Strong Contractors Inc., Parker, Colo.

TexPro Roofing, Conroe, Texas

The HCR Group, Baldwin Park, Calif.

Truline General Contracting, Beckley, W.Va.

TruPro Roofing and Renovations, Conroe, Texas

Trusted Roofing, Riverview, Mich.

Underdog Roofing, Brentwood, Tenn.

Upper Peninsula Roofing Co., Iron Mountain, Mich.

Valcourt Group, The Woodlands, Texas

Vesel Services, Caledonia, Wis.

Warren Roofing, Twain Harte, Calif.

Service providers

Cooper Belle Enterprises, Fairfield, Mt.

Mega AI, Brooklyn, N.Y.

RepCard, Mesa, Ariz.

Royal Roofing Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Safe Wrap LLC, Whitehall, Pa.

United Consumer Financial Services, Westlake, Ohio