Central States, the producer of metal building components, roofing, and building systems, has named Jered Chandler the first plant manager for its new Tooele, Utah, manufacturing plant. In a September 4 news release, Central States said the state-of-the-art manufacturing plant will also be the only metal company in the U.S. West with direct rail access…
A new report from Scorpion, a digital marketing and technology solutions firm, shows that with advancements in technology, especially generative AI, consumers expect businesses to give timely, same-day responses and transparency in pricing. The “Scorpion Pulse” report showed that 70% of consumers favor home services companies that accommodate multiple contact options, such as phone, text…
Last fall, a 20-year-old worker fell 30 feet through the roof of Glencliff High School in South Nashville, Tenn., and died from his injuries. Now, his family in Central America has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Nashville Metro Government, the school system, the construction companies involved, and an insurance company. In a 20-page…
Roofing contractors are invited to join GAF for the 2024 Latinos in Roofing Summit and Expo June 21-22 at the Omni Los Angeles. Attendees will be immersed in multiple classes and product demos — all conducted in Spanish. Whatever their level of experience in the roofing industry, roofing contractors will gain valuable insights from industry…
As hurricane season begins, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) has recognized 44 FORTIFIED service providers and nonprofits helping to prepare communities for severe weather with its annual FORTIFIED Awards. The awards recognize those who have contributed to the record-setting number of FORTIFIED Home designations, helping thousands of homeowners strengthen their homes…
JW Aluminum, a South Carolina-based producer of high-quality flat-rolled aluminum products, announced earlier this month that it had achieved Aluminum Stewardship Initiative Performance Standard Certification across its entire operations. JW Aluminum announced in a June 4 news release that its South Carolina and Arkansas plants are the first continuous cast rolling facilities in the U.S.…
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…
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…
How a Roofing Contractor and Materials Producer Conquered a Large Undertaking The Kia Forum, located in the Los Angeles suburb of Inglewood, Calif., is now the only arena-sized venue in the country dedicated to music and entertainment. The iconic venue, past home to the NBA’s Lakers and the NHL’s Kings, was operating under a solid…
