The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association announced that its 2025 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program is now open for submissions. Roofing contractors across North America may submit their top low- and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects from the past three years by December 1 for a chance to win. ARMA’s award program offers roofing contractors a…
Nearly every product tracked by the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association saw major increases in shipments in Q2 2024, including record highs for some product types. The latest Quarterly Product Shipment Report from ARMA details the shipments of U.S. and Canadian shingles, BUR, and modified bitumen products in the second quarter of 2024. When compared to…
Home Genius Exteriors teamed up with roofing manufacturers and suppliers to ensure those staying in the Ronald McDonald House of Northern Virginia are safe and dry with a brand new roof. Installation of the new roof kicked off at the end of April. The morning was marked with a ceremonial “Signing of the Shingles and…
Manufacturers Reserve Supply (MRS), a leading supplier of roofing and construction materials based in New Jersey, announced a strategic partnership with BRAVA Roof Tile, a renowned innovator in sustainable roofing solutions. This collaboration will bring the premium BRAVA Roof Tile products in stock at MRS, ensuring efficient shipping to meet the demands of the construction industry.…
IKO, one of the largest manufacturers in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry, announced last Thursday plans to construct a new manufacturing facility in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. The new $45 million site will manufacture extruded polystyrene insulation, will employ about 30 people in the Brantford area, and will serve IKO customers throughout Canada and the…
The Vinyl Institute, America’s leading trade group representing vinyl product manufacturers, responded last week to an announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that vinyl chloride will be one of the next five chemicals selected for prioritization under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Below is a statement to be attributed to Ned Monroe, president and…
