A tragic accident on Tuesday at the Great Bend Municipal Airport in Barton County, Kan., claimed the life of a 16-year-old who was working on a roof with a second man when the aerial boom bucket they were using made contact with a high-voltage power line. According to the Barton County Sheriff’s Office, emergency personnel…
After a highly active 2023, deal activity in the roofing space continues at a rapid pace with no signs of slowing. Despite high interest rates, inflation and economic uncertainty hampering deal-making activity in most of the building products market, investors continue to aggressively chase roofing contractors for deals, attracted by the robust demand outlook, size…
Holcim Building Envelope announced on Tuesday plans for the construction of a new Malarkey Roofing Products plant in Franklin, Ind., about 20 miles south of Indianapolis, on a 135-acre campus that will hold a 300,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and warehouse. In an August 13 news release, Holcim Building Envelope said the new facility is expected to…
Coshocton, Ohio-based MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products, broke ground on a new warehouse expansion project last week on a 33,000-square-foot expansion project at its Brewer Lane warehouse. In an August 8 news release, MFM said the new building will adjoin the existing facility, provide the…
Trevelino/Keller, an Atlanta-based marketing and public relations agency with national reach, announced on Monday its partnership with RAFTR Roofing + Exteriors, a recently launched roofing and outdoor exterior solutions provider specializing in the insurance-claim sector. Trevelino/Keller said in an August 12 news release that it had been engaged to support RAFTRx with growth marketing, public…
Residents in North Carolina have a new tool to use when unscrupulous contractors swoop in to take advantage of people in need of roofing work after storms. As Hurricane Debby swept through North Carolina, thousands still endured floods and thunderstorms on Sunday despite the powerful storm making landfall on Aug. 5 in Florida. With the…
Peak Roofing Partners, a portfolio company of Exuma Capital Partners, recently announced that Bruce Bessire has been brought on as the company’s chief operating officer. Peak Roofing said Bessire will lead the company’s daily operations and report directly to founder Anthony Perera. “Bruce’s more than twenty years history of guiding companies towards sustainable growth…
The commitment to excellence at Carlisle SynTec Systems is not just about delivering products but about the relationships and trust built with customers. This belief is mirrored in the work of CRS Sales & Marketing LLC, the exclusive representative of Carlisle SynTec Systems in Georgia, renowned for its exceptional service in the commercial roofing industry. At…
