Keen Utility, ‘outfitter’ to the trades, unveiled its new Evanston work boot, new for Spring 2024, noting that the Evanston offers “…the burly protection of a work boot with the athletic feel and flexibility of a sneaker.” In a news release, KEEN Utility said the Evanston boot’s product highlights include: A responsive KEEN.ReGEN cushioning provides…
The pace of mergers and acquisitions in the roofing industry continued through the first quarter of 2024 and culminated with the major news that Home Depot purchased SRS Distribution. The $18.25 billion deal sent a seismic ripple effect of reaction industrywide. Craig Webb is president of Webb Analytics, a research and consulting firm that reports…
As the first quarter of 2024 comes to a close, I’m reminded of the importance of timing in the roofing industry. Sure, capturing the right moment, the right set of circumstances and turning them to an asset is an advantage any business owner would want in any field. But in roofing, being in the right…
The roofing industry has largely left Las Vegas following the 2024 International Roofing Expo, making way for the biggest game in professional sports. Regardless of who wins, history will be made on Sunday as Las Vegas hosts the Super Bowl for the very first time. And it will all happen underneath one of the most…
The Oklahoma Chapter of National Women in Roofing [NWiR] has elected Brooke Laizure as its 2024 Chairperson. NWiR is a volunteer-based organization that supports and advances the careers of women roofing professionals. Laizure is the co-owner of Whirlwind Roofing and Construction, a local family-owned roofing contractor based in Bixby, Okla. The company specializes in residential…
ATAS International is continuing its popular metal wall panel installation seminars in 2024, announcing the dates and locations for upcoming sessions. Allentown, Pa. Feb. 13-14 (Tuesday and Wednesday) July 24-25 (Wednesday and Thursday) Oct. 15-16 (Tuesday and Wednesday) Mesa, Ariz. Jan. 10-11 (Wednesday and Thursday) May 15-16 (Wednesday and Thursday) September 18-19 (Wednesday and Thursday) University Park, Ill.…
