MANUFACTURER NEWS
Owens Corning introduces Tech Stack resource
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Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio, has launched Tech Stack, a suite of resources designed to help contractors succeed in conducting business via interconnected technology. Tech Stack is available to contractors in the Owens Corning Roofing Contractor Network.
At the core of Tech Stack is a customer relationship management portal that connects roofing contractors to Owens Corning Business Service partners. From the portal, contractors can access tools to support sales and marketing initiatives; service leads; manage customer review requests; access inspection and measurement services; create presentation materials including estimates, quotes and contracts; and support accounting and administrative functions with partners including Art Unlimited, CompanyCam, Hover, Ingage, Job Nimbus, Leap and Podium.
Tech Stack resources are designed to meet contractors’ needs as their businesses grow and bring efficiency to sales. As a sales lead moves from a company website visit to a text message to an in-home presentation, contractors can use Tech Stack resources to manage leads and keep customers engaged.
Contractors can contact local Owens Corning area sales managers for more information about Tech Stack.
IKO announces new manufacturing facilities
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IKO, Wilmington, Del., has announced plans to build two manufacturing facilities in Chester County, S.C.
The projects will include the acquisition of a site on Lancaster Highway outside of Chester, which will become a new fiberglass manufacturing facility. The second project, located about a quarter of a mile away, will use the fiberglass plant’s output to manufacture fiberglass mat in a 325,000-square-foot state-of-the-art plant. Glass mat is a vital component in asphalt shingle production, and the mat plant will supply IKO’s growing network of shingle manufacturing sites in the U.S.
The two plants will represent more than a $360 million investment by IKO and create nearly 200 local jobs. IKO expects to complete construction of the facilities and commence production by late 2025.
Malarkey Roofing Products® announces brand changes
Malarkey Roofing Products, Portland, Ore., has announced changes to product impact ratings, wrap design and brand naming.
Effective on installations beginning Jan. 1, 2023, Highlander® NEX® and Vista® architectural shingles are classified UL 2218 Class 3 and 4 impact-rated, respectively. Labeling and packaging are being updated.
As a rolling change, all shingle wraps are being redesigned to include the Malarkey Roofing Products’ green brand color. Wraps also will continue to include the current color-coding system. This is only a wrap design change. Shingles with the old and new design can be color mixed.
As another rolling change, the NEX suffix will be dropped from the Highlander NEX and Ecoasis® NEX brand names. Highlander shingles can be color mixed with like-color Highlander NEX shingles and Ecoasis shingles can be color mixed with like-color Ecoasis NEX shingles.
APOC® products to feature new packaging
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ICP Group, Andover, Mass., the parent company of APOC, has announced updated packaging across all APOC roofing and waterproofing product lines. The new labeling convention delivers a more uniform experience to customers and calls attention to important features and benefits.
APOC-branded items now feature newly designed front panels with large product numbers and simplified descriptions. The brand’s black and yellow header and new tagline, “professional protection,” appear front and center above product application and background imagery. The addition of large warranty badges, where applicable, denotes the right products for specific applications, and QR codes redirect contractors to more in-depth product information, including videos and tech data sheets.
In addition, all featured graphics now include corresponding Spanish translations, and the color and number of coats required for each product to perform optimally are called out. And with all label components appearing in the same designated location regardless of product type, customers can spend less time searching for the appropriate products.
Holcim Building Envelope recognized by Newsweek
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Holcim Building Envelope, Nashville, Tenn., was recently recognized by Newsweek as a recipient of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2023.
Holcim Building Envelope received the inaugural America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 award, which recognizes workplaces in the U.S. that are committed to respecting and valuing a diverse workforce. The rankings are based on publicly available data, interviews with human resources professionals, and an anonymous online survey of employees at companies with 1,000 or more workers in the U.S. Criteria for employee surveys were based on corporate culture and working environment, among others.
Holcim Building Envelope earned the maximum equality score of five stars on the list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women, one of 13 U.S. companies categorized as Industrial Products/Industrial Machinery to receive the top score. The rankings come from a survey of more than 37,000 female employees on criteria such as compensation and benefits, work-life balance and proactive management of a diverse workforce.
“At Holcim Building Envelope, we are built by our people and enriched by the talent and diversity of a highly skilled workforce,” says Jamie Gentoso, president of Holcim Building Envelope. ”We draw our strength from hiring people from various backgrounds and experiences that help cultivate a culture of inclusion.”
Holcim Building Envelope shares the goal of Holcim, its parent company, to further increase gender inclusivity and diversity in its workforce. The 2025 target is for women to comprise at least 25% of senior management, an increase from 14% currently.
TAMKO® Building Products announces Titan XT® rating
TAMKO Building Products, Galena, Kan., has announced its Titan XT shingles now have a Class 3 Impact Rating as classified by Underwriters Laboratories’ UL 2218 testing and certification.
Titan XT asphalt shingles feature an expanded nailing zone and weather coating and are available in 22 colors. Additional information is available at tamko.com/titanxt.
DISTRIBUTOR NEWS
ABC Supply acquires businesses from US LBM
ABC Supply Co., Beloit, Wis., has acquired several specialty distribution businesses from Atlanta-based US LBM: Coastal Roofing Supply, Feldman Lumber, Richardson Gypsum, Rosen Materials and Wallboard Supply Company.
The interior product businesses of Feldman Lumber, Richardson Gypsum, Rosen Materials and Wallboard Supply Company will operate under L&W Supply, and Coastal Roofing Supply will operate under ABC Supply.
In addition, ABC Supply has opened new branches in Durango, Colo.; Pearl, Miss.; and San Bernardino, Calif., to offer roofing and other exterior building supplies to local contractors. This is the company’s tenth location in Colorado, third location in Mississippi and 47th location in California.
Gulfeagle Supply acquires Exterior Solutions
Gulfeagle Supply, Tampa, Fla., has acquired Exterior Solutions, a building materials supplier in Gulfport, Miss. The acquisition prompted a relocation of Gulfeagle Supply’s existing branch in Gulfport.
The acquisition expands Gulfeagle Supply’s product offerings in Gulfport to include siding, stucco, windows and doors, as well as roofing and building products. Gulfeagle Supply now has more than 110 locations in the U.S.
Elite Roofing Supply launches podcast
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Elite Roofing Supply, Glendale, Ariz., has launched a new biweekly podcast, “Roof Talk,” hosted by business consultant Derrick Mains, founder and CEO of The Process Fixer.
The contractor-centric podcast addresses the challenges many roofing businesses face in the changing economy. Mains will address topics such as time management, winning more bids and work-site safety.
“We wanted to create a resource for contractors and roofing professionals to get information and best practices to help them achieve their business goals,” says Sarah Weiss, Elite Roofing Supply’s CEO. “As a growing distributor celebrating a decade of relationship building and customer service, we felt it was our responsibility to share information on how to be successful.”
“Roof Talk” is available on all streaming websites, at eliteroofingsupply.com and on Elite Roofing Supply’s YouTube channel.
OTHER NEWS
ATAS International president makes Power 100 list
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ATAS International, Allentown, Pa., has announced Dick Bus, president of ATAS International, was recognized in the 2023 Lehigh Valley Business’ Power 100 list. The list includes 100 local leaders who shape their communities and influence the quality of life in the region.
Bus has served as president of ATAS International for 28 years and has been involved since his parents, Jack and Nel Bus, started the family business.
As a past chairman of the Metal Construction Association and current president of the Metal Roofing Alliance, Bus has assisted in the promotion and growth of design and construction with metal components within the industry. He also has served on the boards of NRCA, the Manufacturers Resource Center in Allentown and Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown.
For the complete 2023 Lehigh Valley Business Power 100 list, visit lvb.com/meet-the-2023-lehigh-valley-business-power-100.
NRCA has announced Cheryl Chapman, general manager for Empire Roofing Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, has replaced Randy Adams, president of R. Adams Roofing Inc., Indianapolis, on NRCA’s 2023-24 Executive Committee. Adams regrets he cannot serve, but he has other conflicting obligations. He looks forward to serving another time.
EagleView to collaborate with Mike Holmes
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EagleView, Bellevue, Wash., has announced a collaboration with Mike Holmes Inspections, a firm built by home improvement show host Mike Holmes. Mike Holmes Inspections will use EagleView Assess and its drone-based digital image capture technology and damage analysis to help improve the quality and efficiency of roof inspections for property insurance claims.
The collaboration between Mike Holmes Inspections and EagleView creates a network of qualified roof inspectors in Canada who are trained and equipped with EagleView technology.
EagleView Assess uses drone-based cameras to capture high-definition digital images. Hail, wind and other types of damage can be accurately identified from the safety of the ground and delivered through EagleView Cloud.
MCA announces new membership category
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The Metal Construction Association has created a new membership category to benefit regional distributors and regional roll formers, as well as underlayment and weather barrier manufacturers.
“Membership in MCA can help these companies reach the next level, and this new category is a clear invitation to join us,” says Bill Hartford, MCA Membership Committee chairman. “MCA is the go-to for all things in the metal construction industry, and we’re pleased to welcome new members so that we can show them the power of MCA.”
MCA brings together more than 100 member companies—including manufacturers, fabricators, distributors and others—that play a role in the use of metal in the building envelope. For more information, visit metalconstruction.org.
Roofing Alliance welcomes new member
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The Roofing Alliance has announced Beck Roofing Corp., Norfolk, Va., joined at the Governor level. The company is the foundation’s 189th member.
“We joined the Roofing Alliance for the purpose of furthering all of the Roofing Alliance’s excellent causes, particularly the industry’s increasingly critical workforce development initiatives,” says Dan Beck, president of Beck Roofing.
The Roofing Alliance has attracted some of the best roofing professionals in the industry. Together, they select and provide oversight of programs and funding for progressive research that shapes, improves and advances the roofing industry in education and training, technology, sustainability and philanthropy.
THE INDUSTRY ONLINE
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Polyglass has launched SPARC,™ a roof system configurator for Polyglass Preferred and Quantum Contactors. SPARC allows users to select, combine and add required documents for a submittal package in less than 15 minutes. Learn more at polyglass.us/sparc.
NRCA NEW MEMBERS
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ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS/CONSULTANTS
Edward Boylan and Associates, Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Gros Flores Positerry LLC, Thibodaux, La.
GVRA Construction LLC, Fort Worth, Texas
HTG Architects, Hopkins, Minn.
Lank Engineering, Boca Raton, Fla.
Miller Building Group LLC, Gainesville, Fla.
MW, Montgomery, Texas
Renteria Consulting, Dallas
CONTRACTORS
4 Seasons Roofing Co., Wall Township, N.J.
A5 Roofing, San Antonio
All Angels Roofing LLC, Naples, Fla.
Allstate Commercial Roofing Consultants LLC, Fort Worth, Texas
A.W. Kuettel & Sons Inc., Duluth, Minn.
AZ Roofing, Bristol, Conn.
Bar H Contractors, Stephenville, Texas
Bay Valley Roofing, Concord, Calif.
BEST Roofing & Waterproofing, Eugene, Ore.
Bison Roofing, San Antonio
CalPro Roofing LLC, Glendale, Ariz.
Carroll Consulting Group, Minneapolis
Castle Stone Homes, Frederick, Md.
Certified Roofers and General Contractors Inc., Valrico, Fla.
Cherico Construction Services LLC, Warner Robins, Ga.
Chicago Building Contractors LLC, Roselle, Ill.
Conejo, Rockford, Ill.
Connolly Construction Co., Lynnwood, Wash.
Craftsman Custom Builders LLC, Englewood, Fla.
Custom Rooftops of Iowa LLC, Ankeny
Dr. Roof Atlanta, Roswell, Ga.
Evans Roofing and Gutters, Pittsburgh
Florida Boys Roofing LLC, Jacksonville
Fusion Roof, Philadelphia
Galvaroof S.A. de C.V., Querétaro, Mexico
Gilday Construction, Shelbyville, Tenn.
GME PLLC, Shorewood, Ill.
GNP Inc., Forney, Texas
Guardian Roofing, Moses Lake, Wash.
Hell N’ High Water, Kingwood, Texas
Hilton Kennedy Co. Cincinnati, d/b/a HKC Roofing and Sheet Metal, Cincinnati
J&E Roofing LLC, Wichita Falls, Texas
JB Commercial Roofing LLC, Minerva, Ohio
LCR Roofing Inc., Flagstaff, Ariz.
LJ & Company Inc., Malden, Mass.
M&M Roofing, Prescott, Ariz.
Malachi Consulting, Cedar Park, Texas
Martins Sheetmetal Inc., Amarillo, Texas
Peak Roofing, Mansfield, Mass.
Polk Roofs LLC, Winter Haven, Fla.
Precision Roofing Services LLC, Fuquay Varina, N.C.
Professional Roofing LLC, Conway, S.C.
Quality Matters Roofing LLC, Ankeny, Iowa
Riley Hays Roofing & Construction, Little Rock, Ark.
Robinhood Roofing, Parma Heights, Ohio
Roof Master, Wolfforth, Texas
Roof Medics, Neenah, Wis.
Roof Solutions & Construction, El Paso, Texas
S.W.A.T. Roofing & Consulting, Akron, Ohio
Scandroli Roofing Co. Inc., Rockford, Ill.
Smith and Ramirez Roofing, El Paso, Texas
Soluciones Constructivas De Acero S.A. de C.V., Mexico City
Southeast Waterproofing and Coatings, Mims, Fla.
Summit Construction & Contracting, Teague, Texas
Summit Roofing Co. Inc., Roseville, Calif.
Superior Builders Inc., Ramsey, Minn.
T Franklin Builder LLC, Homewood, Ill.
Trademark Roofing and Gutter, Holly Springs, N.C.
Tru Roof Management LLC, Dallas
True North Roofing, Cottage Grove, Minn.
Vodika Roofing and Maintenance, Fremont, Ohio
Welter Construction LLC, Elk River, Minn.
MANUFACTURERS
Brava Roof Tile, Washington, Iowa
Van Boxel Building Supply, Chardon, Ohio
SERVICE PROVIDERS
BuildCreative Inc., Stouffville, Ontario
Creativate, Wooster, Ohio
Nusens USA, Tampa, Fla.
United Insurance Network, Arlington, Texas
EVENTS
JUNE
4-10
National Roofing Week
NRCA
Nationwide
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
22-25
CRSMCA 80th Annual Meeting & Summer Convention
Carolinas Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association Inc.
Asheville, N.C.
Contact: CRSMCA
(704) 556-1228
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CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Elgin, Ill.
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
JULY
11-14
NRCA’s Midyear Committee Meetings
NRCA
Chicago
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
12-14
FRSA’s 101st Annual Convention and the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo
Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association Inc.
Kissimmee, Fla.
Contact: FRSA
(407) 671-3772, ext. 100, or frsa@floridaroof.com
AUGUST
2
CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Elgin, Ill.
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
SEPTEMBER
23-25
Western Roofing Expo
Western States Roofing Contractors Association
Las Vegas
Contact: WSRCA
(800) 725-0333 or info@wsrca.com
27
CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Elgin, Ill.
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
29-30
IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium
IIBEC
Orlando, Fla.
Contact: IIBEC
(800) 828-1902 or info@iibec.org
OCTOBER
4-6
2023 Texas Roofing Conference
Roofing Contractors Association of Texas
Houston
Contact: RCAT
(800) 997-6631
11-13
LEGALCon Live 2023
NRCA
Chicago
Contact: Anne Schroeder, NRCA’s director of legal and volunteer leadership administration
(847) 493-7547 or aschroeder@nrca.net
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