MANUFACTURER NEWS
Malarkey Roofing Products® acquires manufacturing facility
Malarkey Roofing Products, Portland, Ore., has acquired a fiberglass mat manufacturing facility in Williamsport, Md., from seller GlassTech Materials, Williamsport.
“Fiberglass mat is a primary component in the production of asphalt roofing shingles,” says Dale Rushing, president of Malarkey Roofing Products. “The acquisition not only expands Malarkey Roofing Products’ fiberglass mat production capabilities to better serve our customers, it also improves the vertical integration of our raw material supply to accelerate the growth of the company.”
As the foundation of each shingle, fiberglass mat is saturated with Malarkey Roofing Products’ NEX® Polymer Modified (Rubberized) Asphalt technology made with virgin rubber polymers and recycled rubber and plastic polymers to increase shingles’ tear strength. The shingles’ asphalt core provides all-weather resilience and reduces landfill waste.
Malarkey Roofing Products currently produces fiberglass mat at its Portland facility. Increased product and raw material demand initiated the company’s need to build additional capacity in its operations for fiberglass mat production. Malarkey Roofing Products intends to start production at the new facility later this year. The new facility also has the capability to produce coated glass facer used for premium polyisocyanurate boards.
TAMKO® Building Products donates to tornado relief
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TAMKO Building Products LLC, Galena, Kan., donated $250,000 to the Houston chapter of the American Red Cross for disaster relief efforts to help people affected by a devastating tornado in Deer Park and Pasadena, Texas. Jeff Beyer, TAMKO Building Products’ chief operating officer, presented a check to Red Cross officials Jan. 28.
The EF3 tornado ripped through swaths of the area around Houston Jan. 24. The tornado, estimated to be more than a half-mile wide with wind speeds up to 140 mph, carved a path on the ground for 18 miles.
In 2011, the Joplin, Mo., town where TAMKO Building Products was founded was ravaged by an EF5 tornado. Since then, the company has found ways to assist others whose lives have been affected by the tragic effects of deadly tornadoes.
“After living through a tornado, you will never be the same,” says David Humphreys, chairman and CEO of TAMKO Building Products. “I know all too well what tornadoes do to towns, businesses, homes and how they can destroy everything in a matter of moments. Rebuilding begins with helping the people, and our donation to Red Cross will go directly to those efforts in Houston.”
TAMKO Building Products has donated to the Red Cross many times for disaster recovery efforts, including $1 million in 2011 for Joplin tornado recovery; $100,000 in 2011 for Alabama tornado recovery; $100,000 after the 2014 tornadoes in Baxter Springs, Kan., and Quapaw, Okla.; $200,000 in 2017 for hurricanes Harvey and Maria relief efforts; and $100,000 in 2019 for tornado recovery in the southwest Missouri towns of Carl Junction, Golden City and Oronogo.
Saint-Gobain acquires shingle recycling technology
Saint-Gobain North America, Malvern, Pa., through its subsidiary CertainTeed Roofing, has acquired the rights to technology from recycling partner Asphaltica, Sheridan, Wyo., allowing the company to divert asphalt shingle waste from landfills via recycling.
The technology will allow Saint-Gobain to pelletize post-industrial and post-consumer shingle waste. The process creates pellets out of ground shingles that blend well in hot mix asphalt and are an ideal component in asphalt paving mix. In addition, the pellets are highly water-resistant and can be used in variable climate conditions.
The initiative comes as Saint-Gobain continues implementing its global Grow and Impact strategy, which includes reducing waste and increasing the circularity of raw materials in its production processes with a goal to achieve a net-zero carbon footprint by 2050. The technology also will help the company contribute to the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association’s goals to reduce landfill disposal of asphalt-based roofing materials to 50% by 2035 and approach 0% by 2050.
In addition, CertainTeed has unveiled its new brand identity intended to reinforce the company’s offerings of sustainable building solutions and systems and strengthen how the company supports and educates building professionals regarding its commercial and residential products. Elements created for the rebranding include a new logo, visual identity, market mission and Futurebuilt™ building solutions. Futurebuilt is the company’s resolve to building a more sustainable, comfortable and safe future. Learn more about CertainTeed’s Futurebuilt at certainteed.com/futurebuilt.
CONTRACTOR NEWS
NRCA board member passes away
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NRCA board member Kevin Gwaltney, president of Diamond Roofing, Dodge City, Kan., passed away Jan. 29. He was 45.
After playing NCAA Division I basketball for one season at Wichita State University and then for two years at Fort Hays State University, Gwaltney received a bachelor’s degree in business/finance from Kansas State University. After college, he returned to Dodge City to contribute his knowledge and experience to his family’s roofing business.
Gwaltney began running Diamond Roofing in Dodge City when his parents moved to Manhattan, Kan., to further serve the Kansas roofing market. He took the reins of the business when his father passed away in 2011 and continued its success.
During the past 16 years, Gwaltney continually served in leadership roles for the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association, including committees, the board of directors and serving as president in 2019. Most recently, he served on NRCA’s board of directors and on NRCA’s CTE/Workforce Development Committee, Manual Update Committee, Legal Resource Center Committee and NRCA University Operations Committee.
Gwaltney is survived by his wife of 19 years, Dr. Jordan Gwaltney; three daughters, Madison (16), Alyssa (13) and Raegan (8); mother, Patricia Gwaltney; sisters, Laura Gwaltney Mead, Monica Cameron (Marc) and Andrea Platt (Ryan); and several nieces and nephews.
Donations in Gwaltney’s memory made be made to Hospice of the Prairie in care of the funeral home, Swaim Funeral Chapels, swaimfuneralhome.com.
DISTRIBUTOR NEWS
ABC Supply to acquire wallboard divisions
ABC Supply Co. Inc., Beloit, Wis., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the standalone wallboard divisions of Buffalo Grove, Ill.-based US LBM Holdings Inc.: Coastal Roofing Supply, Feldman Lumber, Richardson Gypsum, Rosen Materials and Wallboard Supply Co. The stock transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and expected to close during the second quarter of this year.
ABC Supply also is expanding its business relationship with HOVER, a San Francisco-based technology company that transforms smartphone photos and blueprint property designs into scaled 3D models. ABC Supply’s customers now can access HOVER’s suite of solutions with preferred rates through myABCsupply and can bill HOVER jobs directly to an ABC Supply account, making it easier for contractors to place accurate roofing and siding material orders. Additional information is available at abcsupply.hover.to.
In addition, ABC Supply has opened a new location in Lawton, Okla. The location will supply roofing products and other exterior building products and materials to local contractors and is ABC Supply’s eighth location in Oklahoma.
OTHER NEWS
MCA announces award winners
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The Metal Construction Association presented its annual Patrick R. Bush Service Award to LeeAnn Slattery, sales support manager for ATAS International, and its Larry A. Swaney Award to Scott Kriner, MCA’s former technical consultant, in appreciation for their service to MCA and the industry. The winners were announced Jan. 24 during MCA’s 40th anniversary dinner and celebration in Clearwater, Fla.
The Patrick R. Bush Award recognizes an individual from an MCA member company who has made a significant volunteer contribution to MCA. Slattery’s contributions to the MCA development committee have led to significant improvements in MCA’s efforts, including launching the Metal Architecture Academy on Architectural Record’s Continuing Education Center, expanding MCA’s social media and reimagining the monthly MCA e-newsletter to attract more architects. Slattery also was named to the MCA board serving as secretary.
The Larry A. Swaney Award is bestowed upon an outstanding industry professional for contributions to the success of the association and the betterment of the industry. Kriner served as MCA’s technical consultant from 2017-19, planning and directing technical support for the association and overcoming obstacles regarding the use of metal in construction. Kriner was a dedicated advocate for the environment and the benefits of building green and played a key role in developing MCA’s environmental product declarations. He served as founding chairman of the Cool Metal Roof Coalition. Kriner suffered from Alzheimer’s disease in recent years and passed away days after the award was presented.
“To say Scott’s role in advancing the metal construction industry is indispensable is an understatement,” says MCA Chairman Brian Partyka. “His achievements and the success of the metal construction industry are one and the same. His vision and hard work helped bring MCA to the forefront and make our industry stronger. His memory and legacy will live on through those of us who knew him and through the Metal Construction Association’s commitment to furthering his work.”
ARMA announces Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards winners
The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association has announced the winning projects of the 2023 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program. The program recognizes low- and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects in North America based on four categories: reasons for selecting asphalt, performance, beauty and distinction.
KJN Restoration LLC, Hamden, Conn., received the gold award for 7th Day Adventist Church, New Haven, Conn. NRCA member Achten’s Quality Roofing, Tacoma, Wash., received the silver award for the Seaside Sequim Residence located in the coastal region of the Pacific Northwest. Smith Builders Roofing, Glenburn, Maine, received the bronze award for its work on Schooner Head, an 8,000-square-foot residence high on the rocky cliffs of coastal Maine.
Additionally, ARMA recognized four projects as honorable mentions: the North Georgia Equestrian Paradise by Greater American Roofing, Dawsonville, Ga.; the Cobourg Project, Cobourg, Ontario, by Penney’s Roofing & General Contracting, Port Hope, Ontario; the Scott Residence in northern California by NRCA member Wedge Roofing Inc., Petaluma, Calif.; and McNab Elementary School, Pompano Beach, Fla., by NRCA member Advanced Roofing Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
The winning projects can be viewed at asphaltroofing.org.
THE INDUSTRY ONLINE
Triangle Fastener Corp. has launched its new website, trianglefastener.com. The design provides easy access to product information, technical information and installation tips for fastening systems, product videos and a search tool.
NRCA NEW MEMBERS
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ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS/CONSULTANTS
Amento Group, Seattle
Blackberry Studios, Newark, N.J.
Browning Chapman LLC, Cincinnati
dC Engineering Inspections LLC, Lake Como, N.J.
Geohazards Forensic Engineering LLC, Gainesville, Fla.
Lets Roof, Orlando, Fla.
O & S Associates, Blue Bell, Pa.
O’Donnell Architects PC, Ocean Grove, N.J.
Pierce Engineering, Allenwood, N.J.
Roofing Resources Inc., Kennett Square, Pa.
Swift Public Adjusters, Story City, Iowa
Walker Consultants, Kalamazoo, Mich.
CONTRACTORS
A&C Exteriors of Georgia, Richmond Hill
AAA Roofing and Waterproofing, Caldwell, Idaho
AAA Roofing and Waterproofing, Milpitas, Calif.
AJ Exteriors & Roofing Inc., Orland Park, Ill.
Alpha Construction Services, Oklahoma City
AR Exteriors & Roofing, The Woodlands, Texas
Best Roofing Kansas City Inc., Overland Park, Kan.
Blue Hill Roofing & Construction, Fort Worth, Texas
Bruton Consulting LLC, Churchville, N.Y.
Crown Cap Roofing, Los Angeles
D Project Inc., Glen Burnie, Md.
Division 7 Building Contractors Inc., Kalamazoo, Mich.
Eric’s Roofing, Sun Valley, Calif.
Factory Direct Roofing LLC, Maricopa, Ariz.
Fisher Roofing of Kearney, Kearney, Neb.
Five Star Roofers, Hinesburg, Vt.
G & JDOM Co. LLC, Fort Worth, Texas
Global Roofing Group, Denver
Global Roofing Group, Las Vegas
Global Roofing Group, Tucson, Ariz.
Golden Tree Roofing and Construction LLC, Dallas
HPM Sheet Metal, Houston
Invicta Construction LLC, Elberton, Ga.
Jenkins Restorations, Chantilly, Va.
Landmark Roofing Systems Inc., Indianapolis
Layne Tech Roofing, Abilene, Texas
McCallum Roofing Ltd., Brandon, Manitoba
Metal Alliance Inc., Huntingdon Valley, Pa.
Osage Creek Exteriors LLC, Cave Springs, Ark.
Pebblestone GreenTek Property Solutions, Tampa, Fla.
Porter Roofing & Restoration, Indianapolis
Robles Roofing, Buellton, Calif.
Rock Roof LLC, Wilmington, Del.
Roof Solutions LLC, Cane Ridge, Tenn.
RST Roofing and Renovations, Decatur, Ga.
Ryckman Realty & Construction LLC, Keller, Texas
Schoendienst & Co LLC, d.b.a. St. Louis Exteriors, Cahokia, Ill.
Simplex Roof Repair LLC, Metairie, La.
Sunnyside Roofing Services, Clackamas, Ore. v
Tanner Roofing Inc., Belton, Texas
TSE Commercial Roofing, Gainesville, Ga.
U Name It Roofing and Construction, Byron, Ga.
Vartanian Home Improvement, Livonia, Mich.
DISTRIBUTOR
Green Shield Products LLC, Houston
MANUFACTURER
Best Metal, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
EVENTS
APRIL
12-13
Virtual Qualified Trainer ConferenceNRCA
Online
Contact: Jared Ribble, NRCA’s vice president of certifications
(847) 493-7526 or jribble@nrca.net
18-19
Roofing Day in D.C. 2023
NRCA
Washington, D.C.
Contact: NRCA’s Washington, D.C., office
(800) 338-5765
2o
CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Elgin, Ill.
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Departmen
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
26
Virtual Foreman Leadership
NRCA
Online
Contact: Jeff Jarvis, NRCA’s vice president of membership, sales and business development
(847) 493-7512 or jjarvis@nrca.net
MAY
24
CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Elgin, Ill.
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
JUNE
28
Virtual CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Online
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
JULY
11-14
NRCA’s Midyear Meetings
NRCA
Chicago
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
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