Beacon Buys 2 Florida Metal Fabricators, Expands New Offerings

Beacon, the specialty roofing and products distributor, announced on Monday the acquisition of Extreme Metal Fabricators, LLC, with locations in Key Largo and Palm City, Fla., and Integrity Metals, LLC, with locations in Gainesville and Vero Beach, Fla. “For over a decade, we have operated Extreme Metal with a team of craftspeople, estimators, and operators

Cornerstone Building Brands to Purchase Mueller Supply Company

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., the North American exterior building products manufacturer, announced plans on Monday to acquire Mueller Supply Company, Inc., a manufacturer of residential metal roofing, components, and steel buildings in Texas and the Southwest.  Mueller, founded more than 90 years ago and headquartered in Ballinger, Texas, has approximately 900 employees and a regional

NanoTech Unveils ‘Next Generation’ Cool Roof Coating

NanoTech, a Texas-based thermal materials manufacturer, has unveiled what it describes as a “groundbreaking Next Generation Cool Roof Coating” that the company says will redefine energy efficiency in roofing.  The company said in a June 17 news release that the coating combines traditional thermal properties with low thermal conductivity, achieving unprecedented energy reduction numbers. NanoTech

Eagle Roofing Products Announces North Las Vegas Expansion

Eagle Roofing Products announced the construction of a new satellite location in North Las Vegas. The new yard, warehouse, design center and office space will be located directly off Interstate 15, adjacent to Nellis Air Force Base. “Over the past several years, we have cultivated a strong following built on consistency, integrity and transparency throughout

125 Firearms Seized in Raid on South Dakota Roofing Business

Federal authorities last week again raided a roofing and siding company in Mitchell, S.D., which has been in the legal crosshairs of federal prosecutors since the end of 2023 after the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms executed a search warrant against Mitchell Roofing and Siding and its owner.  Last week’s bust by authorities is

VIDEO: Top 3 Hiring Tips for Roofing Contractors

As a fourth-generation contractor, Matt DiBara understands the importance of making the right decision when hiring employees. It’s an important decision given the labor shortage, let alone finding the right people to help your company succeed. That’s why DiBara, who runs The Contractor Consultants, took the time to share tips on how to get the

Roofing Technology 2024 Q&A: Jobba Trade Technologies

New products and innovations designed to help roofing contractors grow their businesses are always hitting the market. Yet, if it seems like a tidal wave of new technology has flooded the roofing industry over the past five years or so, roofing veterans are quick to note it’s been more like an evolutionary process.  If true,

New Report Finds Consumers Expect Single-Day Responses to Inquiries

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

Family Files Lawsuit After Son Falls Through Roof, Dies

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

GAF to Host ‘Latinos in Roofing’ Expo

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