Manufacturer news
Atlas Roofing donates materials
Atlas Roofing Corp., Atlanta, has donated roofing materials to help repair several roof systems at Children's Mansion, Tupelo, Miss.
A subsidiary of the United Pentecostal Church, the Children's Mansion assists abused, abandoned and neglected children from across the U.S. The home currently houses about 40 children and teens and operates exclusively on donations and receives no assistance from local or national government.
Most of the buildings that comprise Children's Mansion were built in the 1970s and were leaking and in need of roofing repairs. Atlas Roofing donated 15,000 square feet of shingles, an estimated $42,000, to the project. Summit Building and Roofing Co., Groveport, Ohio, donated the labor.
GAF renovates new headquarters
GAF, Parsippany, N.J., has completed renovations to its new corporate headquarters. The company is in the process of relocating from its previous headquarters in Wayne, N.J., to the new facility in Parsippany.
As part of the renovations, GAF installed a new roof system incorporating its RUBEROID® HW 25 Smooth Membrane, EnergyGuard™ Polyiso Insulation and EnergyGuard HD Cover Board.
Western Colloid honors veteran
Western Colloid Inc., Los Angeles, has donated a Trackchair to a U.S. military veteran through the Independence Fund, an organization that provides specialized wheelchairs to veterans. Trackchairs are all-terrain wheelchairs that allow users to enjoy a variety of activities such as going to the beach and climbing mountains.
Additionally, Western Colloid is establishing a distribution center in the Dallas/Fort Worth area to meet increased demand for products.
The Garland Co. receives awards
The Garland Co. Inc., Cleveland, has received the NEO Success Award for financial performance, and the NorthCoast 99 award and The Plain Dealer Top Workplaces award for unique workplace culture that fosters creativity, flexibility and a strong work-life balance.
The awards were presented by the Employers Resource Council, northeast Ohio's largest professional organization dedicated to human resource practices, programs and services. The Garland Co. has received the NEO Success Award seven times and has been awarded the NorthCoast 99 award 15 times.
In addition, The Garland Co. was among 100 companies and organizations recognized by the organization as a Top Workplace in 2014. The recognition is based solely on surveys completed by employees and is the third year The Garland Co. has received the award.
Contractor news
Former NRCA president passes away
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Former NRCA President Mike Promen, former owner of Clark Roofing Co., Broadview, Ill., passed away Feb. 2 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 72.
He was a graduate of Loyola University, Chicago, and also a co-owner of the Elbow Room Restaurant and the Funny Firm, a comedy club.
Promen served as NRCA president from 2001-02 and chaired several committees and task forces during his NRCA tenure, including the Membership Committee; Insurance Board of Governors; Education Operating Committee; Public Relations Committee; Headquarters Building Task Force; Audit, Budget and Finance Committee; Convention Committee and Exhibitor Advisory Committee; Affiliate Relations Committee; Energy and Environment Task Force; and Factory Mutual Contractor Approval Standard Task Force. In 2010, he was awarded the J.A. Piper Award, the roofing industry's highest honor.
He is survived by two daughters, Michele Hernandez (wife of NRCA Director Alex Hernandez) and Jennifer Nielsen; four grandchildren, Christopher, Kara, Patrick and Peter; and former wife, Judy Promen.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or online at givalike.org/dm/Michael%20Promen/R/2634377/Nonprofit-Directory/Nonprofit/133039601/Alzheimers-Association?eqg=2.
Cole Roofing president recognized
William R. Cole, president of Cole Roofing Co. Inc., Baltimore, has been named one of 2014's Top 40 Under 40 by Baltimore Business Journal.
Cole is a fourth-generation president of Cole Roofing and recently helped launch Hawthorne, N.J.-based Pfister Energy, an organization dedicated to delivering wind, solar and other renewable energy solutions.
Distributor news
American Roofing Supply opens showroom
American Roofing Supply Inc., Denver, has opened a new showroom and warehouse in Metairie, La. The new facility includes a large showroom and design center for homeowners and contractors.
ABC Supply relocates branches
ABC Supply Co. Inc., Beloit, Wis., has relocated three branches. The Bloomington, Ind., store has moved to 1600 N. Curry Pike; the East Peoria, Ill., branch has moved to 399 Truck Haven Road; and the Oklahoma City facility now is located at 1500 W. Reno Ave. All three locations carry steep- and low-slope roof systems and products, as well as siding, windows, doors and related supplies.
ABC Supply also has acquired the assets of Wameling Drywall Corp. (doing business as Gilbert Supply Co.), Marcy, N.Y., a distributor of exterior building products, wallboard and insulation. The branch is ABC Supply's first location in the Marcy/Utica area.
Other news
Labs approved for QualityMarkCM program
The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) has announced four accredited testing laboratories have been approved for use by participating PIMA QualityMark manufacturers. The testing laboratories include Architectural Testing Inc., York, Pa.; Exova, Edinburgh, Scotland; R&D Services, Cookeville, Tenn.; and QAI Laboratories, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
PIMA's QualityMark certification program is a voluntary program administered by FM Global that allows polyisocyanurate manufacturers to obtain independent, third-party certifications for long-term thermal resistance values of polyisocyanurate insulation products.
ARMA celebrates 100th anniversary
The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) celebrated its 100th anniversary by unveiling a new logo design to represent steep- and low-slope roof systems. The new logo reflects the association's commitment to innovations and advancement in the roofing industry.
ARMA will promote its centennial celebration throughout 2015 with an anniversary banner that reads: "ARMA: Celebrating a Century of Roofing Excellence."
In addition, ARMA has announced the winners of its 2015 Quality Asphalt Roofing Case Study. NRCA member D&D Roofing Inc., Commerce City, Colo., received a Gold Award for its work on Thomas Jefferson High School, Denver. IronClad Exteriors Inc., Park City, Utah, received a Silver Award for its work on The Grand Lodge at Deer Valley, Park City, Utah. And Tom Goldston Roofing, Gardnerville, Nev., received a Bronze Award for its work on the Rosenthal Residence, Glennbrook, Nev.
New EPD developed
The Vinyl Roofing Division of the Chemical Fabrics and Film Association (CFFA) has completed an environmental product declaration (EPD) detailing the vinyl roofing industry's environmental footprint based on a life cycle assessment verified by ASTM International in conformance with ISO 14025, "Environmental Labels and Declarations."
The vinyl roofing EPD was based on a cradle-to-building with end-of-life stage scenario, addressing areas the roofing industry has direct control. Development of the EPD was the third phase in an ongoing effort by the Vinyl Roofing Division to achieve transparency with respect to the environmental performance of its products. In 2013, CFFA's membership collaborated with ASTM International and SPRI to publish product category rules for single-ply roof membranes made with thermoplastic or thermoset materials.
To read the EPD, visit vinylroofs.org/documents/Environmental-Product-Declaration.pdf.
Alliance welcomes new member
The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress welcomes Christopher Adler, president of Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc., Joliet, Ill., as its newest Governor member.
Governor membership is reserved for those who commit $50,000 to the Alliance during a three- to five-year period. Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal's commitment entitles it to participate in the project task forces established to guide the Alliance's agenda and to attend the semiannual meetings of the full Alliance.
Up the ladder
Atlas Roofing Corp. has named Tom Robertson business unit manager, Wall CI Board Polyiso Division.
The Copper Development Association has named Thomas S. Passek president of the organization.
Drexel Metals Inc. has named Geoff Elliott national architectural manager.
IKO Industries Ltd. has named Rob Abbott director of national accounts.
The Metal Roofing Alliance has appointed Bill Hippard executive director of the organization.
National Coatings Corp. has named David Baez independent sales representative for the Gulf States Region Team.
NCFI Polyurethanes has appointed Chip Holton president of the company.
Roxul® Inc. has appointed Jason Burns vice president-supply chain.
Western Colloid Inc. has named Rick Boyce territory sales manager for Texas and the Midwest.
Events
March
5-6
Roofing Safety: OSHA 10-hour Program
NRCA
Orange, Calif.
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
www.nrca.net
9-10
PV America
Solar Energy Industries Association and Solar Electric Power Association
Boston
Contact: (703) 738-9460 or helpdesk@pvamericaexpo.com
www.pvamericaexpo.com
11
Roofing Industry Fall Protection from A to Z
NRCA
Kansas City, Mo.
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
www.nrca.net
12
For Foremen Only, Level 1
NRCA
Kansas City, Mo.
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
www.nrca.net
19
Roofing Industry Fall Protection from A to Z
NRCA
Kansas City, Mo.
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
www.nrca.net
26
CERTA Train-the-trainer Authorization
NRCA
Chicago
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
www.nrca.net
27
CERTA Train-the-trainer Authorization
NRCA
Chicago
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
www.nrca.net
April
9
Roofing Industry Fall Protection from A to Z
NRCA
Dallas
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
www.nrca.net
9
Roofing Industry Fall Protection from A to Z in Spanish
NRCA
Dallas
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
www.nrca.net
16
Roofing Industry Fall Protection from A to Z
NRCA
San Jose, Calif.
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
www.nrca.net
16
Roofing Industry Fall Protection from A to Z in Spanish
NRCA
San Jose, Calif.
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
www.nrca.net
16-18
The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress Annual Member Meeting
NRCA
San Francisco
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
www.nrca.net
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