New Labor Dept. Rule Updates Hazard Communication Standard

On Monday, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule from its Occupational Safety and Health Administration updating the current Hazard Communication Standard to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. In a May 20 news release, the agency said the update would provide a common and coherent approach

Nanotech Materials, Inc. Expands Texas Operation to Meet Demand

NanoTech Materials, Inc., a provider of climate-resilient materials, announced on Monday that it had moved into a 42,545-square-foot facility in the greater Houston area; a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on April 10.  In an April 15 news release, the company said its expansion marks a “pivotal milestone” as it continues to experience strong customer demand

S-5! Adds New R&D Leadership to Manage Growth

S-5!, the Colorado-based metal roof solutions producer, announced on Monday that it hired Ricardo Barroso as director of research and development, adding new leadership to its Colorado Springs corporate office. As Director, Barroso is responsible for managing the product development, compliance and application engineering teams, ranging from implementing testing and product development procedures to deploying

Thieves Bore Through Strip Club Roof, Filch $250k Cash

News out of Atlanta on Monday night saw police investigating a brazen burglary at a popular but trouble-plagued strip club where two thieves absconded with $250,000 in cash after cutting a hole in the building’s roof.  WSB-TV first reported the news of the quarter-million-dollar heist at the Onyx Gentlemen’s Club on Cheshire Bridge Road in

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