THACKERVILLE, Okla. — Companies tied to the increasingly consolidating building envelope industry awoke in a new world Thursday after news broke that Texas-based IB Roof Systems, founded in 1978 by Larry Stanley, now helmed by his son, Jason, announced the company’s acquisition by the multinational Kingspan Group. Although the news, announced in a September 18…
MFM Building Products, an Ohio-based manufacturer of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, recently achieved a UL Class A Fire Rating for the company’s Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal underlayment. Ultra HT is a 45-mil, self-adhered roofing underlayment for steep-slope roofing and re-roofing installations. The product features a durable cross-laminated polyethylene…
It’s time for roofing contractors and other roofing industry professionals west of the Mississippi River to get ready for another action-packed Western Roofing Expo, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, at the Paris Las Vegas. Registration is open, and this year’s event offers roofers a chance to take their businesses to new heights with cutting-edge products, education and…
Everyone in the roofing industry knows it is a relationship-based business, but how does one succeed in making those authentic connections? Josh Sparks, CEO of Infinity Home Services, has the answers. The 20th annual Best of Success conference, set for Dec. 4-6 in Bonita Springs, Fla., will bring top talent from around the country to…
It’s time for roofing contractors and other roofing industry professionals west of the Mississippi River to get ready for another action-packed Western Roofing Expo, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, at the Paris Las Vegas. Registration is open, and this year’s event offers roofers a chance to take their businesses to new heights with cutting-edge products, education and…
Hundreds of millions of dollars in private equity (PE) is flooding the roofing industry today. If you haven’t been approached by a private equity company yet, it’s only a matter of time before you hear from one. If you have, you may wonder why a PE firm reached out and what to do next. …
ABC Supply Co., Inc., North America’s largest independent wholesale distributor of roofing and building products, announced on Thursday that 20 of its branch managers in the Northeast, Southeast and Canada would be promoted to managing partners. ABC said in a May 30 news release announcing the elevations that branch managers must meet “rigorous requirements in…
ABC Supply Co., Inc., North America’s largest independent wholesale distributor of roofing and building products, announced on Thursday that 31 of its branch managers will be promoted to managing partners. ABC said in a May 30 news release announcing the elevations that branch managers must meet “rigorous requirements in associate development, customer satisfaction, branch performance,…
Your browser does not support the audio element. Artificial intelligence remains one of the most talked about pieces of technology, and for good reason – it is reshaping how companies do business, including those in the roofing industry. In fact, it became the main topic of the 2024 International Roofing Expo’s keynote presentation. The Artificial…
As the industry dives into National Roofing Week, the editors have been skulking about social media to see what our readers have been posting so far to celebrate the trade that keeps America sheltered. It seems like X is the platform of choice and we’re happy to report roofing pride is strong, and the ethos…
