Peak Roofing Partners Acquires Action Roofing in Strategic Growth Initiative

Peak Roofing Partners, a portfolio company of Exuma Capital Partners, announced the acquisition of Action Roofing, a leading South Florida-based roofing company. This acquisition marks Peak Roofing’s first platform acquisition, laying the foundation for significant expansion and growth in the roofing industry. Under the leadership of Managing Partner and Founder Anthony Perera, Exuma Capital Partners

Fabral Adds 17 New Colors for Metal Roof and Wall Panel Line

Metal materials manufacturer Fabral Metal Wall and Roof Systems introduced a new Sherwin-Williams WeatherXL color lineup, offering a “more robust finish” in 21 colors for wall and roof panels. In a June 21 news release, Fabral said Sherwin-Williams WeatherXL, a two-coat, silicone-modified polyester coating, delivers “durability and endurance during extreme conditions, offering resistance to chalking,

New GAF Polyiso Plant in Illinois Begins Production

GAF, the North American bellwether roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, started production on Thursday at its fifth polyisocyanurate insulation plant in Peru, Ill., two years after breaking ground.  “Bringing another world-class manufacturing plant online is a significant milestone that strengthens our ability to deliver best-in-class service and innovative solutions across the Midwest and beyond,” said John

Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems Opens New Facility in Salt Lake City

Elevate, a premier manufacturer of roofing, wall and lining systems, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new production and distribution facility in Salt Lake City.  This new plant is the latest in a series of capital investments that Elevate has made since its acquisition by Holcim in 2021, and the LEED-certified green

Tubos Expands Line to Include 5-Inch Diameter Vent Pipe Extension

Tubos Inc., manufacturer of the Tubos line of pre-engineered vent stack extensions, has extended its product line with a 5-inch diameter vent stack extension for commercial roofing applications.  “Adding the 5-inch extension to the line of Tubos Vent Stack Extensions effectively rounds out our line and provides options for 95% of the vent stacks on

Werner Introduces New ‘Self-Rescue’ Harness Add-On for Post-Fall Safety

Werner, the latter, climbing products and fall protection equipment manufacturer, unveiled a new device on Wednesday called the ProForm Switchpoint self-rescue system; the company says it is designed for professionals who want to “take control of their own rescue.” In a May 22 news release, Werner said the ProForm SP builds upon Werner’s patented “Chair

Polyglass Launches Modifleece, a Fleeceback SBS Base Sheet

Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of building envelope and waterproofing solutions, announces the launch of Modifleece, a fleece-backed Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene modified bitumen roofing membrane base sheet designed for the use in multi-ply low-slope roofing systems. Through an innovative laminating process, Modifleece integrates a specially formulated dual compound into the polyester fabric, creating a seamless bond

Werner Kicks Off Month of May with 500 Nationwide Safety Training Sessions

Werner, a manufacturer of ladders, climbing products and fall protection equipment, will once again partner with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on the annual National Safety Stand-Down Initiative.  Supporting site and safety leaders, these training events help raise awareness about fall hazards to help keep professionals’ safe on the work site. These events are

Topshield Launches New ‘CraftGrade Independence’ Underlayment

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

American Hydrotech Gets FM Approvals for its Garden Roof Assemblies

American Hydrotech, the Chicago-based manufacturer of waterproofing and roofing products and a Sika subsidiary, announced on Tuesday that its Garden Roof Assemblies have successfully passed a series of tests to meet FM Approvals.  FM Approvals is a third-party testing and certification service like Underwriters Laboratories. In a Feb. 13 news release, American Hydrotech said receiving FM