Garland Co. Introduces Smog-Reducing ‘Cool Gray’ Roofing Granule

The Garland Company, Inc., the Cleveland-based roofing and building envelope manufacturer, has introduced a smog-reducing cool roofing granule called StressPly Legacy FR Mineral.  “We are ecstatic to lead the industry, yet again, in innovation and sustainability,” said Matt McDermott, president of Garland’s U.S. roofing division. “It is crucial that any addition to our StressPly product

Owens Corning Roofing Offers Customized Referral App

Owens Corning has partnered with business technology solutions company Get The Referral to offer a customized referral app, including exclusive resources for Owens Corning Roofing Contractor Network members.  In a news release, OC said the fully branded GTR app features content resources designed to help contractors “educate, enlighten, and engage” existing customers while helping source

Snyder Celebrates Feat of Tech with Undulating Barrel Roof at PDX

Snyder, a leading commercial roofing and waterproofing company in the Pacific Northwest, is celebrating the completion of the main terminal at Portland International Airport, or PDX, as part of an ambitious “PDX Next” redesign and expansion project.  Completion of the main terminal is one of Oregon’s largest public works projects since statehood, according to a

N.C. Roofing CEO Arrested, Made Gun Threats at Candy Store

The CEO of a roofing company in Greensboro, N.C., was arrested and jailed in Myrtle Beach, S.C., after being charged with multiple felonies for allegedly threatening to shoot two employees of a candy store who refused to give him a refund on candy. According to Horry County officials, 36-year-old Joshua Kim, listed as CEO of

Power Home Remodeling Opens New Branch in Orlando, Fla.

Power Home Remodeling, a leading exterior home remodeler and Fortune’s No. 14 “Best Company to Work For,” has expanded into Orlando, Fla., marking the company’s 22nd office location in the country and Power’s third location in the Sunshine State. Power, which entered the Florida market in 2017, also has offices in Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale. 

Klauer Unveils Steel Siding Color Palette for 2025

Steel siding manufacturer Klauer Manufacturing Company unveiled its 2025 color palette for Klauer Classic, Prestige and Elite steel siding lines in an August 28 news release, saying the curated collections offer” a diverse range of hues,” from light to dark. “One of my favorites in the collection is Deep Ocean Blue, which is one of

Omnia Exterior Solutions Welcomes Great Roofing and Restoration

Omnia Exterior Solutions, a CCMP Growth Advisors, LP portfolio company, announced last week that it had acquired Great Roofing and Restoration LLC, based in Westerville, Ohio.  According to an August 22 news release, Great Roofing provides roofing, siding, gutter and general contracting services in the Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, markets, as well as Denver,

S.C. Roofing CEO Arrested, Made Gun Threats at Candy Store

The CEO of a roofing company in Greensboro, S.C., was arrested and jailed in Myrtle Beach after being charged with multiple felonies for allegedly threatening to shoot two employees of a candy store who refused to give him a refund on candy. According to Horry County officials, 36-year-old Joshua Kim, who is listed as CEO

Peak Roofing Partners Names New Chief Operating Officer

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

GAF Energy Makes Timberline Solar Roof Available in Minnesota

GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company and a leading provider of solar roofing in North America announced the launch of its Timberline Solar roof for sale in Minnesota.  Timberline Solar, a system that directly integrates solar technology into traditional roofing processes and materials, will initially be available in the Twin Cities metro area for purchase