Power Home Remodeling, a national exterior home remodeler and Fortune magazine’s No. 14 ‘Best Company to Work For,’ has expanded into Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and Las Vegas, marking its 20th and 21st locations in the U.S., the company said in a news release. Fort Lauderdale is Power’s second location in the Sunshine State, following the…
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Duro-Last, a member of Holcim Building Envelope, announced the appointment of Darren Schulz as its new president. As a building products and roofing veteran, Schulz will lead strategic growth initiatives and operations for Duro-Last’s line of commercial roofing solutions. Born in Australia and holding dual U.S. citizenship, Duro-Last said in a news release that Schulz…
Apex Roofing & Restoration, a Birmingham, Ala.-based roofing contractor, announced Thursday its strategic expansion into three major cities: Atlanta, Chicago and Kansas City. The company described the move as a “significant milestone, solidifying its position as a regional roofing powerhouse.” Having completed more than 35,000 roofs nationwide, Apex earned recognition as the 17th-largest roofing contractor…
Oklahoma’s State Insurance Department announced this week that it would begin a grant program in 2025 to encourage people to install storm-resistant ‘Fortified’ roofs. The grants would help offset the more expensive roof systems by 10-15%. The program, first reported by KOTV in Tulsa, Okla., will require specific steps for the installation by roofers certified…
Owens Corning announced Tuesday that it completed its acquisition of Masonite International Corporation, a bellwether provider of interior and exterior doors and door systems, having acquired all outstanding Masonite common shares for $133.00 per share. The finalization, announced in a May 15 news release, has an implied transaction value of nearly $3.9 billion. “The addition…
Gulfeagle Supply had announced the appointment of Tyson Winfrey as the new regional manager for the Wisconsin and Illinois market. With over 14 years of experience in the building distribution industry, Gulfeagle says Winfrey brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role. In his capacity as regional manager, Winfrey will focus on supporting branch growth…
Infinity Home Services, a leader in the home exteriors sector, announced the acquisition of Ohio-based Ken’s Parkhill Roofing, a residential and commercial roofing service provider with over 70 years of industry expertise in Northeast Ohio. In a news release, Infinity Home Services said the addition complements its existing portfolio of roofing companies, bolstering its “already…
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule from its Occupational Safety and Health Administration updating the current Hazard Communication Standard to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. In a May 20 news release, the agency said the update would provide a common and coherent approach…
Roofing Corp of America announced last week the acquisition of Hamilton Roofing of Malabar, Fla., which is about 110 miles north of Palm Beach, along the state’s Atlantic coastline. In a May 2 news release, the company said that while RCA’s portfolio of businesses has long performed work for clients in Florida, the Hamilton purchase…
