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Carlisle SynTec bestows awards

Carlisle SynTec Inc., Carlisle, Pa., recently honored manufacturers, distributors and representatives with awards at its annual sales meeting. The awards were for top performers in categories such as sales organization of the year, highest sales growth, outstanding sales performance, greatest sales over quota and highest volume.

Winners included Commercial Roofing Solutions, Philadelphia, for Sales Organization of the Year; North Coast Commercial Roofing Systems, Twinsburg, Ohio, for Highest Sales Growth; and Beacon Sales Co./Quality Roofing Supply, Somerville, Mass., and Enercorp, Toronto, for Outstanding Sales Performance.

Atlas recognizes salesperson

Atlas Roofing Corp., Atlanta, has announced Greg Sagorski, Midwest region tapered specialist for Atlas Roofing, is its 2004 Commercial Products Salesperson of the Year. Sagorski had the highest sales volume for Atlas Roofing and also re-engineered the Gemini Cricket product; promoted Atlas Roofing's Certified Drainage Program; and invented the Gemini Drain Set.

Garland acquires roof system brand

Cleveland-based The Garland Co. Inc. has acquired the Millennium® coal-tar roof system patent, trademark and technology from Honeywell International Inc., Morristown, N.J. The Millennium product is a multi-ply membrane system consisting of a combination of polyester and fiberglass reinforcements encapsulated with a polymer-modified coal-tar compound. As a result of the acquisition, purchasers of Millennium products now receive services offered by The Garland Co.

"With the addition of the Millennium product line, customers can get all the benefits of a high-performance, coal-tar-modified system with local, comprehensive service support to help them manage their roofing assets," says David Sokol, president of The Garland Co.

Firestone moves its headquarters

Firestone Building Products Co., Indianapolis, has relocated its headquarters to Indianapolis—3 miles (5 km) south of its previous location in Carmel, Ind. The company now is in the same building as five other divisions of BFS Diversified Products, Firestone Building Products' parent company.

"Being located in one building allows us to combine synergies and tap into the strengths of multiple divisions, several of which have long histories rooted in rubber polymer technology," says Michael Gorey, president of Firestone Building Products and chief executive officer of BFS Diversified Products.

Duro-Last awards contractor

Duro-Last Roofing Inc., Saginaw, Mich., has presented NRCA member Jaco Construction Inc., Clute, Texas, with its "Contractor of the Year" award, as well as its John R. Burt award, during the 23rd Annual Duro-Last National Sales Seminar in Clearwater Beach, Fla. Jaco Construction also won the Contractor of the Year award in 1996 and 2003 and the John R. Burt award 10 times.

"Winning an award named after the founder of Duro-Last and earning the title 'Contractor of the Year' is the ultimate Duro-Last honor," says Bennie Clawson, vice president of operations at Jaco Construction. "Nothing compares to the honor of being recognized by your peers. The entire Jaco staff takes tremendous pride in these awards."

Jaco Construction has completed 1,035 Duro-Last roofing projects and installed more than 16 million square feet (1.5 million m²) of Duro-Last membranes since 1989.

Englert opens new office

Perth Amboy, N.J.-based Englert Inc. has opened a new branch office in Plantation, Fla. The 17,500-square-foot (1626-m²) facility includes an office, warehouse and showroom and features Englert's complete product line. The new office was opened to meet product demand, which increased after the company provided materials and installations during hurricane season.

CertainTeed donates materials

Valley Forge, Pa.-based CertainTeed Corp. donated 40 squares (360 m²) of Landmark™ 30 asphalt shingles to "The Larry Elder Show," which was surprising an Arizona family with a new home. The episode aired Feb. 25.

"All 12 family members were living in a two-bedroom, one-bathroom home when we surprised them with the news," says Donna Lee, production associate for "The Larry Elder Show." "Two closets had been converted into bedrooms for the children, and the Rodriguez family was desperate for additional space. Thanks to donations like those from CertainTeed, their wish was granted with a new 3,100-square-foot (288-m²) home."

"We wanted to help give the Rodriguezes a chance to enjoy a family home without constantly worrying about the size and upkeep," says John Donaldson, president of CertainTeed's Roofing Products Group. "By donating Landmark 30 shingles, we are helping provide a low-maintenance roof that will last throughout the years."

The company's Chester, Pa., roofing production facility also donated roofing materials to God's House of Glory, Haven of Peace nondenominational church. The church roof system suffered from water damage and leaks and needed to be completely torn off.

In addition, CertainTeed was honored as one of the 100 best companies to work for in Oregon for the second consecutive year, according to Oregon Business Magazine. The annual list recognizes Oregon companies for excellence in categories such as attraction, retention and compensation; career development and learning; and work environment.

Johns Manville honors contractors

Johns Manville Roofing Systems Group, Denver, has announced 28 roofing contractors have met its standards of quality and performance and qualified for membership in the Johns Manville Pinnacle Council.™ Council members receive recognition, enhanced benefits and rewards and serve as advisers to the Johns Manville Roofing Systems Group.

Qualified contractors are chosen based on their dedication and knowledge of Johns Manville roof systems, as well as their track record for serving building owners and providing quality. Council members are chosen from the Johns Manville Peak Advantage™ contractor program.

Up the ladder

APOC,® the roofing products division of Gardner-Gibson Inc., has named Gordy Amhaus national sales director; Greg Pender Western region sales manager; Mike Sullivan Eastern regional sales manager; and Dan White technical product manager.

National Coatings Corp. has appointed Jim Calkins Central regional sales manager.

Other news

SPRI elects new officers

SPRI has elected the following officers for the 2005-06 term: president—Steve Moskowitz, vice president of technical and warranty services for Stevens Roofing Systems, Holyoke, Mass.; president-elect—Paul Larson, area manager for ITW Buildex, Itasca, Ill.; and secretary/treasurer—Mark DeFreitas, national accounts manager for Siplast/Icopal, Irving, Texas.

MCA raises program awareness

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has announced it is expanding awareness of its Roofing Certification Program to promote more participation and understanding of metal roofing products. Members of MCA, the Metal Roofing Alliance and National Coil Coating Association developed the program, and products certified in this program need to meet specific criteria for paint and base metal that are consistent with industry standards.

For a product to be accepted in the certification program, it not only must pass product testing and field performance but also must have third-party verification of quality-control procedures, as well as undergo an audit process.