Roofing Students Excel at SkillsUSA 2024 Competition

After learning Roofing Contractor planned to cover the 59th annual National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta — commonly known as SkillsUSA — last June, I admittedly had no idea what I’d be attending.  Considering the talent displayed throughout the week in practically every skilled trade, I’m embarrassed to acknowledge that oversight. From culinary arts

Owens Corning Named 2024 Manufacturing Leadership Award Winner for Operational Excellence

Owens Corning has been named the 2024 Manufacturing Leadership Award winner in the category of Operational Excellence. Selected by the Manufacturing Leadership Council, a division of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), Owens Corning was one of 27 finalists for the award chosen from a pool of applicants from across the country. This recognition was

Kraton GC to Get C-Suite Role, New Polymers VP Appointed

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

Built Strong Exteriors: Roofing Built to be Bold

Tony Flattum and the leadership team at Built Strong Exteriors have more than two decades of experience in roofing within Minnesota’s Twin Cities metropolitan area with varying degrees of profitability, so forgive his response when asked if he’s “surprised” by a recent surge of success. “Of course!” he exclaimed. “We just got out of high