MANUFACTURER NEWS
ATAS International president honored
ATAS International Inc., Allentown, Pa., has announced its president, Dick Bus, received the Person of the Year award at the 31st annual Lehigh Valley Commercial and Industrial Real Estate awards breakfast.
Bus has supported the youth of Lehigh Valley and introduced them to potential careers within architecture, construction, engineering and manufacturing.
During his speech at the event, Bus said: “I owe my success to a lot of people throughout my life, starting with my parents—immigrants from Holland—who knew nothing about the construction or manufacturing industries, but had the nerve to start a business to feed eight kids.”
Additionally, ATAS International’s website was honored with the Award of Distinction by the Communicator Awards, a global awards program honoring creative excellence for marketing and communications professionals.
The award was submitted and received by Kraemer Schurman Advertising & Design, Allentown, Pa.
Siplast opens storm testing facility
Siplast, Dallas, has opened a storm testing facility in Arkadelphia, Ark. The company’s Research, Innovate, Support and Evolve (RISE) Center specializes in testing its premium roofing and waterproofing products under simulated storm conditions.
The 12,500-square-foot facility features a wind pressure testing unit with a 10,000-pound hoist and a high-velocity hail cannon.
“This state-of-the-art facility enables Siplast to accelerate product development; instill confidence among contractors, architects, specifiers and building owners; and reaffirm our commitment to innovation and delivering exceptional products at every stage,” says Kirk Goodrum, vice president and general manager of Siplast.
Westlake Royal Building Products™ enhances facilities
Westlake Royal Building Products, Woodbridge, Ontario, has announced a strategic investment initiative to enhance operations and capacity of Newpoint™ Concrete Roof Tile in Florida. The company will enhance two of its Florida manufacturing facilities to address demand, located in Lake Wales and Okeechobee. The Lake Wales facility enhancements aim to streamline operations and improve the quality and efficiencies of product and packaging processes; the Okeechobee facility enhancements focus on growing production capacity and output.
Additionally, Westlake Royal Building Products has improved its e-commerce platform and is enhancing key delivery and roof load services to enable reach to previously inaccessible areas of Florida.
GAF awards new roofs
GAF, Parsippany, N.J., has partnered with NRCA member 5 Star Roofing & Restoration, Greensboro, N.C., to award a new roof system to David Robinson, a North Carolina veteran. The collaboration and donation were made possible through 5 Star Roofing and Restoration’s Roofs of Honor campaign and GAF’s social impact initiative GAF Community Matters.
GAF donated the roofing materials, and 5 Star Roofing & Restoration donated the labor.
“Donating this roof to a hero who has faced unimaginable challenges is close to our hearts,” says Shannon Leiss, co-owner of 5 Star Roofing & Restoration. “This is all about giving back to those who have sacrificed so much for our country and our community.”
Additionally, as part of GAF Community Matters, GAF partnered with G. Fedale Roofing and Siding, Wilmington, Del., and Roofs from the Heart, Wilmington, to provide a new roof for a family in Newark, N.J.
GAF donated roofing materials, G. Fedale Roofing and Siding was the general contractor, and Roofs from the Heart covered labor and installation costs.
Sika celebrates recycling milestone
Sika, Canton, Mass., announced in November 2024 it surpassed 100 million pounds of processed PVC recycled membrane through its closed-loop Old Roof Take Back Program and pre-consumer recycling operation.
Sika started the program in 2008 to create a cost-neutral arrangement with roofing contractors to ease the burden on landfills while conserving natural resources.
Brava Roof Tile announces award winners
Brava Roof Tile, Washington, Iowa, has announced the winners of its 2024 Brava Excellence Awards, which recognizes the craftsmanship of roofing contractors who have used Brava roof tiles for their projects.
Recognized NRCA members include: American Custom Contractors Inc., Rockville, Md., for the use of cedar shake in Canyon Gray; Cedar Roofing Co. LLC, Lake Forest, Ill., for the uses of slate in Light Arendale, cedar shake in Natural and slate in custom Legacy Gray; Gunner Roofing, Greenwich, Conn., for the use of cedar shake in Aged Cedar; HD Roofing & Solar, Longwood, Fla., for the use of Spanish barrel tile in Antigua; JR & Co. Roofing, Kansas City, Mo., for the use of Spanish barrel tile; Smart Roofing Inc., Chicago, for the uses of cedar shake in Natural and slate in Sheridan 535; and TrueWorks Roofing, Houston, for the use of cedar shake in Natural.
A full list of award winners is available at bravarooftile.com/2024-brava-excellence-award-winners.
IKO joins Canada Green Building Council
IKO, Brampton, Ontario, has announced its membership with the Canada Green Building Council. The association aligns with IKO’s commitment to advancing sustainability initiatives, including new developments in waste reduction and energy efficiency.
“Joining the Canada Green Building Council is a natural next step in our sustainability journey,” says Darren Rafter, IKO’s director of sustainability. “This association will help us engage more deeply with the green building community and explore new opportunities to innovate while contributing to a sustainable future for our industry.”
CONTRACTOR NEWS
Roofing Corp of America acquires Dynamic National
Roofing Corp of America, Atlanta, has acquired Dynamic National, Denver.
Dynamic National will operate as a standalone entity within Roofing Corp of America and will continue to be led by its current team, including Jed Sybrowsky, founder and chief revenue officer; Seth Bedell, president; and Gary Kerley, chief operating officer.
The acquisition is Roofing Corp of America’s 13th since its founding in 2020.
Eskola Roofing & Waterproofing acquires three companies
Eskola Roofing & Waterproofing, Morristown, Tenn., has acquired NRCA member BBG Contracting Group Inc., Jacksonville, Fla.; Frontier Roofing, Sunland Park, N.M.; and NRCA member Keating Roofing and Sheet Metal, Charleston, S.C. The acquisitions support Eskola Roofing & Waterproofing’s commitment to delivering roofing and waterproofing services across essential sectors such as education, infrastructure and healthcare.
The company now operates 22 locations in 11 states.
UP THE LADDER
ABC Supply Co. Inc. has promoted Mike Jost to president.
OMG Roofing Inc. has named Noah Forrest its senior vice president and chief financial officer.
S-5! has promoted Shawn Haddock to vice president of operations.
Other news
METALCON announces Top Product Award winners
METALCON has announced the recipients of the METALCON Top Products Award. Winners were determined via an electronic voting process with more than 1,100 votes from industry professionals. Eligible products must have been introduced to the market after Jan. 1, 2023, and their manufacturers had to have been participants at METALCON 2024.
PPG, Pittsburgh, received first place for its PPG DuraNEXT™ Energy Curable Coil Coatings; Malco Tools, Inc., Annandale, Minn., received second place for its Power-Assisted Seamer/Cutter; and MetalForming LLC, Peachtree City, Ga., received third place for its Stolarczyk Coil Processing Solution.
RT3 announces 2024 Innovator of the Year
Roofing Technology Think Tank has presented the 2024 Innovator of the Year award to Paul Spies, co-founder of IronHead Roofing, Corvallis, Ore. The award was announced during the 2024 Best of Success Conference in Bonita Springs, Fla.
Spies was nominated for developing a unique solution that leverages technology and artificial intelligence to address safety issues he was experiencing in his roofing company. He invented an AI-powered camera system that uses real-time monitoring to detect whether workers’ harness ropes are properly secured, notifying site managers when a safety risk is identified. After finding success with the technology within his company, he created Smart Safety Solutions LLC to share the solution with the roofing industry.
“Spies is an innovator who leveraged the power of technology to help his workers stay safer,” says Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited, Angora, Minn., RT3 Award task team leader and past RT3 board president. “This technology represents a proactive approach that prioritizes workplace safety and ultimately reduces fatalities in our industry.”
NRCA NEW MEMBERS
Architects/Engineers/Consultants
Atlantic & Caribbean Roof Consulting, Sunrise, Fla.
Bear Engineers, Virginia Beach, Va.
EFI Global Inc., Tampa, Fla.
NOVA Engineering & Environmental, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Rimkus, Birmingham, Ala.
True North Construction Management Inc., Woodinville, Wash.
Contractors
Accredited Roofing presents Kangaroof, Caseyville, Ill.
Advanced Roofing Systems Inc., Signal Hill, Calif.
All Around Roofing & Waterproofing, Kailua, Hawaii
All House Group LLC, Louisville, Ky.
Celt Roofing General Contractors, Royse City, Texas
Conrad Roofing, Chicago
Craftline Construction Inc., Medinah, Ill.
Dakota Storm Roofing, Pierre, S.D.
Evans Roofing and Gutters, Pittsburgh
Fleming Construction Group LLC, Tulsa, Okla.
Green Pine Roofing & Construction, Houston
Gulf Coast Construction & Restoration LLC, Mandeville, La.
Gulf States Industries Inc., New Port Richey, Fla.
Homestar Solutions, Hot Springs Village, Ark.
L.E. Roofing LLC, Pueblo, Colo.
Liberty Roofworks, Tega Cay, S.C.
MAC Street Industrial, Shawnee, Kan.
P.D. Sheeley Contracting LLC, High Falls, N.Y.
Perfect Roofing Inc., Newark, Del.
Pitch Roofing LLC, Durango, Colo.
PMI Construction Group LLC (d.b.a. PMI Roofing & Renovations), Sumter, S.C.
R3 Commercial Roofing LLC, Davenport, Iowa
Ramsey Roofing Co. LLC, Burleson, Texas
Remove and Replace Roofing LLC, Atlanta
Responsive Roofing LLC, Dekalb, Ill.
Roof Solutions LLC, Cane Ridge, Tenn.
Roofing U.S.A., Mount Pleasant, S.C.
Warvet Industries, McLoud, Okla.
Westar Roofing LLC, Plano, Texas
Manufacturers
Ironman Metals LLC, Fort Myers, Fla.
Polimeros Adhesivos y Derivados SA de CV, San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico
Member Branch
Upstate Roofing & Painting Inc., Rochester, N.Y.
Service Providers
BizDog Payments, Santa Clarita, Calif.
G Four Marketing, Coral Gables, Fla.
Sales Transformation Group, Dallas
EVENTS
FEBRUARY
12
Virtual CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Online
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
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19-21
NRCA’s 138th Annual Convention
NRCA
San Antonio
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
19-21
International Roofing Expo®
Informa Markets
San Antonio
Contact: Informa Markets
(800) 684-5761 or info@theroofingexpo.com
MARCH
12
Virtual CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Online
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
13-14
NRCA’s Virtual Qualified Trainer Conference
NRCA
Online
Contact: Crystal Wukovits, manager of NRCA University
cwukovits@nrca.net
18-20
NERCA’s 96th Annual Convention & Trade Show
North/East Roofing Contractors Association
Atlantic City, N.J.
Contact: NERCA
(781) 849-0555
26-27
Fall-protection Trainer Course for Roofing
NRCA
Elgin, Ill.
Contact: Rich Trewyn, NRCA’s director of enterprise risk management
(847) 493-7575 or rtrewyn@nrca.net
APRIL
8-9
Roofing Day in D.C. 2025
NRCA
Washington, D.C.
Contact: NRCA’s Washington, D.C., office
(800) 338-5765
17
CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Elgin, Ill.
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
23-25
The Roofing Alliance Member Meeting
The Roofing Alliance
San Diego
Contact: The Roofing Alliance
roofingalliance@nrca.net
MAY
14
Virtual CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Online
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(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
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