MANUFACTURER NEWS
S-5! contributes to white paper series
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S-5!, Colorado Springs, Colo., has contributed to a three-part white paper series about solar photovoltaics and metal roof systems with members of the Metal Construction Association.
Part 1, Service Life Comparisons, focuses on solar and roof service life compatibility; Part 2, Mounting System Methods, explains common types of PV mounting systems for metal roof systems and associated risks; and Part 3, Mounting System Installation, details critical technical factors for solar PV systems specific to mounting on metal roof systems.
The white paper series can be downloaded at metalconstruction.org.
TAMKO® Building Products offers rewards promotion
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TAMKO Building Products, Galena, Kan., invites roofing contractors to try Titan XT™ architectural asphalt shingles as part of a rewards promotion.
Through June 30, contractors can receive an additional $2/SSQ reward on qualifying purchases of Titan XT shingles in addition to Edge Rewards or Pro Rewards per square cash-back for Titan XT purchases through the “Experience Titan XT” promotion. There is no minimum purchase requirement. The promotion coincides with the one-year launch anniversary of Titan XT shingles.
Additional information is available at tamko.com/experiencetitan.
Malarkey Roofing Products president retires
 Malarkey
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Malarkey Roofing Products,® Portland, Ore., has announced the retirement of its president, Gregory B. Malarkey. Dale Rushing, formerly COO, has been named president of the company.
“Malarkey Roofing Products has long maintained a focus on sustainability in terms of our products, the planet and our people,” Malarkey says. “As president, my company stewardship involved succession planning for future generations. Now, after four decades in the roofing industry and several years providing leadership, I believe the company is positioned, staffed and supported to excel beyond my own vision.”
Malarkey is a veteran of the roofing industry and has held leadership roles within the Asphalt Institute, Asphalt Roofing Environmental Council and Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association. He is the only two-time winner of the Outstanding Service Award from the Western States Roofing Contractors Association.
Rushing joined Malarkey Roofing Products as COO in 2020. He came to the company with more than 20 years of experience in roofing products and leadership roles overseeing operations, finance and administration.
“The Malarkey family has established a strong foundation in the roofing industry,” Rushing says. “Greg’s leadership is evidence of that strength, dedication and innovation. It has been a remarkable opportunity to work with and learn from Greg directly over the past few years. Despite how challenging those years may have been, our team has propelled the company into new realms of success. With our recent acquisition by Holcim, we are positioned to grow even faster and further than ever before. I am honored to be at the helm as it happens.”
The BILCO Co. prioritizes sustainability
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The BILCO Co., New Haven, Conn., is taking steps to prioritize environmental sustainability by improving processes at its facilities.
Reducing waste by making packaging recyclable, developing returnable packaging and regrinding scrap to use in products are among the company’s sustainable initiatives. The improved processes reduce waste within the supply chain, save money and contribute to a more sustainable future.
The BILCO Co. implemented 100% recyclable packaging for its Bil-Guard® 2.0 roof hatch railing system at its facilities. The packaging now is made solely of cardboard, which is completely recyclable. In addition, by redesigning large boxes and reconfiguring the way the product fits in the box, the company eliminated foam from its packaging materials.
Sarnafil® brand turns 60
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Sika Sarnafil, Canton, Mass., is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its flagship Sarnafil-branded membrane.
In 1958, a company called Sarna was formed in Switzerland to develop polymeric products, and in 1962, company chemists developed the first PVC membrane reinforced with fabric, leading to several industrial applications that included a growing roofing and waterproofing membrane market. This tear-resistant PVC membrane was patented and trademarked “Sarnafil.”
“Sixty years ago, we started with one mission in mind, to produce the industry’s longest lasting, most resilient PVC roofing and waterproofing membrane around,” says Sebastien Godard, executive vice president of Sika Sarnafil USA. “Today that mission is stronger than ever!”
Owens Corning receives award
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Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio, has received the Women’s Choice Award® for a fifth consecutive year. Recognizing Owens Corning as “America’s Most Recommended™” shingle manufacturer, the award and accompanying seal are based on a national survey asking American women to select brands they would highly recommend to family and friends.
The award reflects Owens Corning’s ongoing efforts to support women in making the best roofing choices for themselves and their families. As home improvement decision makers and style influencers, women value the recommendations and referrals of other women. According to the Women’s Choice Award organization, more than 90% of female consumers value the opinion of others when making purchasing decisions. The Women’s Choice seal represents a trusted, third-party validation reflecting the confidence of women to choose Owens Corning Roofing products for their homes.
“It’s important to note the findings come from women respondents selected by an independent, third-party source and not from an Owens Corning customer list. The respondents objectively judged our brand based on the resources and the wide range of beautiful shingles we make available to them,” says Sue Burkett, market manager for Owens Corning. “Owens Corning Roofing recognizes and celebrates the influence of women when it comes to exterior style decisions, and this award tells us the breadth of design tools we offer are helping inspire women in their shingle selection process.”
OTHER NEWS
Leap acquires JobProgress
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Leap, Columbia, Md., a provider of home contractor sales enablement software, has acquired JobProgress, a leading workflow and CRM product for home contractors. The acquisition better positions Leap to expand its field services solutions to meet the needs of large and small contractors. Together, Leap and JobProgress will serve more than 2,400 home contractors in North America.
JobProgress’ product suite offers CRM, project management, scheduling and employee management tools to exterior and interior residential contractors.
As part of Leap, home contractors will be able to access more tools to manage, estimate, record and close deals on a single platform.
“We are thrilled to announce our acquisition of JobProgress,” says Patrick Fingles, Leap’s CEO. “Leap already enables home contractors to provide real-time bids to customers on the spot. With the addition of JobProgress, the Leap platform will offer even more robust workflow offerings, which we know will be game-changing for our end customers.”
THE INDUSTRY ONLINE
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A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply has launched its redesigned website, www.metaldecksupply.com. The website features Metal Deck 101 videos, online metal deck proposal requests, branch locations and upcoming industry events.
UP THE LADDER
ABC Supply Co. Inc. has named the following branch managers:
Benchmark Inc. has named Vince Ellison COO.
Gulfeagle Supply has named Joe Knippel southeast regional manager and Billy Quinley Gulf Coast regional manager.
EVENTS
MAY
24-25
NRCA’s Virtual Qualified Trainer Conference
Online
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
26
Virtual CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Online
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
JUNE
5-11
National Roofing Week 2022
NRCA
Nationwide
Contact: Krista Berns, an NRCA director of communications
(847) 493-7531 or kberns@nrca.net
JULY
6
Virtual CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Online
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
12-16
NRCA’s Midyear Meetings
NRCA
Chicago
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
20-22
FRSA’s 100th Annual Convention and the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo
Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association Inc.
Orlando, Fla.
Contact: FRSA
(407) 671-3772, ext. 100, or frsa@floridaroof.com
AUGUST
11
CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Chicago
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
OCTOBER
12
Virutal CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Online
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
12-14
METALCON 2022
Metal Construction Association
Indianapolis
Contact: PSMJ Resources Inc.
(617) 965-0055 or info@metalcon.com
26-29
NRCA’s Annual Legal Conference — Roofing Issues: Decks to Dockets
NRCA
Austin, Texas
Contact: Alison L. LaValley, NRCA’s vice president of strategic initiatives and partnerships
(800) 323-9545, ext. 7573, or alavalley@nrca.net
NOVEMBER
8-11
NRCA’s Fall Meetings
NRCA
Chicago
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
17
CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Elgin, Ill.
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
NRCA new members
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ABC Roofing, a Tecta America Company LLC, Portland, Ore.
Advanced Roof Technologies Inc., Salem, Ohio
Best Roofing of Virginia, Virginia Beach
Blue Monkey Roofing, Lafayette, La.
Blue Oak LLC, Chicago
Bo Lacey Construction, Mansfield, Ohio
Bright Side Roofing and Siding Inc., Dover, Del.
Code Engineered Systems Inc., Tampa, Fla.
Delmarva Facility Maintenance Services LLC, Selbyville, Del.
Denver Commercial Property Services Inc., Commerce City, Colo.
Deschutes Roofing, Bend, Ore.
FCA Construction LLC, Harahan, La.
Forest Historical and Specialty Roofing, Bath, Ohio
Franco Roofing LLC, Oklahoma City
Georgia Roof LLC, Braselton
Green Earth Roofing Solutions LLC, Ludlow, Mass.
Guardian Home Improvements, Milwaukee
Hale Associates LLC, North Chesterfield, Va.
Hernandez Roofing, New Berlin, Wis.
IES Roofing Services, Greenville, S.C.
Integrating Successful Projects (ISP) Roofing & Construction, Highlands Ranch, Colo.
J.S. Held, Madisonville, La.
Leap, Columbia, Md.
Magnolia Roofing and Construction LLC, Laurel, Miss.
Mary Amber Jorgensen, Canoga Park, Calif.
Northpoint Roofing Systems, Woodstock, Ga.
Pacific Roof Design, Dana Point, Calif.
Paramount Commercial Roofing Systems, Hillsboro, Ohio
Performance Roofing & Restoration, Old Hickory, Tenn.
Pinnacle Construction, Omaha, Neb.
Platinum Roofing Atlanta Inc., Kennesaw, Ga.
R&M Roofing and Gutter Solutions, Katy, Texas
Remodeland LLC, Houston
Right Choice Roofing, Dallas
Riverside Roofing 2020, Windsor, Ontario
Roadrunner Roofing Supply, Arlington, Texas
Rocky Ridge Roofing LLC, Shippensburg, Pa.
RoofTech Systems Ltd., Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador
S. Olson, Architect, LLC, New Orleans
Seal Tight Exteriors, Steger, Ill.
Shain Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc., Livonia, Mich.
Signature Roof Service LLC, Kent, Wash.
SIWIN (Sudish’s Institute of Waterproofing and Insulation), Bangalore, India
SME, Plymouth, Mich.
The Barrett Co., Cleveland
The Queen Team General Contractor, Atlantic City, N.J.
The Roofing Dudes, Hoover, Ala.
Tuggle Roofing, Catoosa, Okla.
Worner Roofing Co., Ontario, Ohio
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