NanoTech Materials, Inc., a provider of climate-resilient materials, announced on Monday that it had moved into a 42,545-square-foot facility in the greater Houston area; a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on April 10. In an April 15 news release, the company said its expansion marks a “pivotal milestone” as it continues to experience strong customer demand…
S-5!, the Colorado-based metal roof solutions producer, announced on Monday that it hired Ricardo Barroso as director of research and development, adding new leadership to its Colorado Springs corporate office. As Director, Barroso is responsible for managing the product development, compliance and application engineering teams, ranging from implementing testing and product development procedures to deploying…
Beacon announced that it has opened new locations in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada and Spring Lake Park, Minn. to serve residential and commercial roofing contractors in the northern U.S. and southeastern Canada. The new branch in Dieppe, New Brunswick will serve the Atlantic Canada region. Charles Michaud, Beacon’s regional vice president, Canada, said this is…
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. — Best Roofing, RC‘s 2018 Commercial Roofing Contractor of the Year, announced a new partnership with Harkness Capital Partners. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but officials said it culminated six months of negotiations at a time when the company continues to experience rapid expansion. The partnership is an opportunity to…
GAF recently announced its new RUBEROID & GAFGLAS EnergyCap Bright White Granulated membranes. The new surfacing replaces the previous coated membrane version with a new premium bright white solar-reflective granule to help address cool roof initiatives across the country. It also combines the durability of modified bitumen with the aesthetics of a solar-reflective bright white-surfaced roof.…
The Roof Resource, a Michigan-based roofing company launched in 2023, announced a promotion last week called “Be The Hero,” which the company says helps groups raise funds and homeowners save thousands on roof replacement costs. In an April 4 news release, The Roof Resource said its “Be The Hero ” program reinvests funds into the…
Kraton Corporation, the producer of specialty polymers and bio-based products, announced two leadership moves last week: Rogier Roelen was appointed as Chief Sustainability Officer in addition to his existing role as vice president and general counsel, and Lopes was named vice president for Marketing & Product Management in the Polymers Organization. Rogier Roelen In an…
Topshield, a manufacturer of roofing and siding products, announced on Monday the launch of its CraftGrade Independence underlayment. The company said in an April 8 news release that it is designed to be “35-times stronger and eight times lighter than 30-pound felt.” CraftGrade, Topshield’s premium product line, added that the underlayment’s construction ensures durable weather…
GAF, a Standard Industries company, announced plans on Wednesday to build a new shingle plant in Newton, Kan., which the company says will enable it to add residential roofing manufacturing capacity to close to end markets and enhance service to customers nationwide. “This new facility allows us to meet growing customer demand for our market-leading…
If you’re a roofing contractor that uses subs, a new rule announced by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on Jan. 9 could impact the way you do business. This final rule is in keeping with the agency’s proposed rule from October 2022, and it aligns with the “totality of circumstances” parameters for classifying workers.…
