Editor’s Note: The importance of family succession stories in the roofing business may be hard to measure but is undoubtedly formidable — regardless of specialty or market. Whether involved in installing, distributing or manufacturing roofing products and services, there are countless roofing professionals across the country in similar circumstances, each with vibrant and inspirational stories…
Crowther Roofing & Cooling, a large roofing and mechanical outfit based on Florida’s southern Gulf coast—celebrating its 50th anniversary this year—has joined Roofing Corp of America’s portfolio of contracting firms. The multi-generational, family-owned concern, founded in 1974 and based in Fort Myers, has since evolved its services, expanding into HVAC and mechanical contracting, lightweight insulating…
Guardian Roofing and Gutters, LLC, a Seattle-based roofing contractor serving homeowners in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Kitsap, and Thurston counties, announced last week it would become the ‘exclusive’ dealer of the K-Guard Leaf Free Gutter System. In a June 5 news release, Guardian Roofing and Gutters’ CEO, Lori Swanson, explained the importance of water diversion in…
ABC Supply Co., Inc., North America’s largest independent wholesale distributor of roofing and building products, announced on Thursday that 20 of its branch managers in the Northeast, Southeast and Canada would be promoted to managing partners. ABC said in a May 30 news release announcing the elevations that branch managers must meet “rigorous requirements in…
ABC Supply Co., Inc., North America’s largest independent wholesale distributor of roofing and building products, announced on Thursday that 31 of its branch managers will be promoted to managing partners. ABC said in a May 30 news release announcing the elevations that branch managers must meet “rigorous requirements in associate development, customer satisfaction, branch performance,…
Your browser does not support the audio element. Artificial intelligence remains one of the most talked about pieces of technology, and for good reason – it is reshaping how companies do business, including those in the roofing industry. In fact, it became the main topic of the 2024 International Roofing Expo’s keynote presentation. The Artificial…
As the industry dives into National Roofing Week, the editors have been skulking about social media to see what our readers have been posting so far to celebrate the trade that keeps America sheltered. It seems like X is the platform of choice and we’re happy to report roofing pride is strong, and the ethos…
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…
Apex Roofing & Restoration, a Birmingham, Ala.-based roofing contractor, announced Thursday its strategic expansion into three major cities: Atlanta, Chicago and Kansas City. The company described the move as a “significant milestone, solidifying its position as a regional roofing powerhouse.” Having completed more than 35,000 roofs nationwide, Apex earned recognition as the 17th-largest roofing contractor…
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…
