MANUFACTURER NEWS
ATAS International honors sales team
ATAS International Inc., Allentown, Pa., has announced Andrew Seigel, CSI, product representative for Michigan and parts of Indiana and Ohio; Mark Oyer, inside technical salesperson; and Angel Colon, inside technical salesperson, received ATAS International’s Malan S. Parker Award. The annual award recognizes the company’s top sales team.
Seigel, Oyer and Colon have all been with the company for about two years.
Soprema wins IRE award
Soprema, Wadsworth, Ohio, won the Expert’s Choice award during the 2026 International Roofing Expo® in Las Vegas for its automated membrane-welding solution, the MINI MACADEN.® Winners were selected by a panel of industry experts who evaluated each entry based on the ability to improve performance, enhance safety, boost productivity, elevate user experience or introduce a new standard to the market.
Central States Manufacturing has leadership change
Central States Manufacturing, Tontitown, Ariz., announces a new executive chief officer of its parent company, Central States. Kurt Weaver will lead Central States Manufacturing, alongside Central States Building Works and Elevate Structures, to build relationships with employees, owners and customer suppliers. Weaver assumed the role June 1.
Current CEO Jim Sliker will fully transition into his role as chairman of the board, continuing to provide strategic leadership for the company’s long-term growth. Sliker will work closely with Weaver throughout 2026 to support onboarding and ensure a smooth transition.
Sherwin-Williams doubles capacity
Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings, Cleveland, announced its completion of a major expansion at its coil coatings manufacturing plant in Bowling Green, Ky. The expansion will align production of its popular products with an expected trajectory of growth in the metal roofing and construction markets.
The company significantly upgraded its 32-year-old facility with state-of-the-art technology, advanced automation, larger batch capabilities and expanded production capacity to meet accelerating demand in roofing, metal building and OEM manufacture markets. The expansion adds a 60% overall increase from 2025.
DISTRIBUTOR NEWS
North Country Slate announces winners
North Country Slate, Uxbridge, Ontario, has announced the winners of its Slated for Excellence Project of the Year Awards. Established in 2025 to celebrate and recognize outstanding craftsmanship, innovation and design for slate roofing projects, the awards will be issued annually to recognize roofing contractors, architects and builders whose exceptional work exemplifies the quality, durability and timeless beauty of natural slate roofing.
For the 2025 awards, projects had to be completed in 2025 and be natural slate roofing projects supplied by North Country Slate. For its first year, the company issued awards in seven categories with additional notable mentions in six categories.
NRCA member Kammerling Construction, Franklin, Ind., won the North Country Award (50-75 squares) for its work on Morris Butler House (61 squares) in Franklin, Ind.
For a complete list of winners, visit ncslate.com.
QXO acquires Kodiak Building Partners
QXO, Herndon, Va., has completed its acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners, Englewood, Colo., from Court Square Capital partners for $2.25 billion. The deal expands QXO’s addressable market to more than $200 billion.
“By acquiring Kodiak, we’re providing our customers with a wider range of product offerings and value-added services,” says Brad Jacobs, chairman and CEO of QXO. “In addition, we expect the deal to be highly accretive to 2026 earnings and we remain on track to achieve our goal of $50 billion in annual revenue.”
“Today marks a definitive capstone for Kodiak as we join QXO and become a part of the most exciting company in building products,” added Steve Swinney, co-founder of Kodiak and leader of QXO’s new LBM division.
UP THE LADDER
Amrize has appointed Baris Oran as chief financial officer and a member of the company’s Executive Committee.
The HCR Group has appointed Gina Kelley as vice president of marketing and John Temoyan as vice president of sales.
CONTRACTOR NEWS
Roofing contractor passes away
Timothy (Tim) Blue of Blue’s Roofing Co., Milpitas, Calif., passed away April 11. He was 78 years old.
A former NRCA director, Blue began his professional life at a software firm before answering his father’s request to join the family business in July 1974. He rose through the company to become president of Blue’s Roofing in 1988.
Blue was known for his steady guidance, practical leadership and warm heart. During his career, he also served as president of the Associated Roofing Contractors of the Bay Area Counties from 2000-05 and was inducted into the ARCBAC Hall of Fame. In addition, Blue held positions on a variety of local roofing and waterproofing trusts and committees.
He is survived by his wife, Cheri; his children, Patrick, Lauri, Robyn and Kaitlin; and four grandchildren.
Memorials and donations are not currentlybeing accepted per the family’s request.
New scholarships for WSU students
Rhoden Roofing LLC, Wichita, Kan., has partnered with GAF, Parsippany, N.J., to establish Rhoden Roofing & GAF Promise Scholarships to support students enrolled in Wichita State University’s Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Construction and Technology Program. The scholarships will help reduce financial barriers for students pursuing careers in roofing and construction, strengthening the pipeline of skilled professionals entering the industry.
Through the scholarships, four students pursuing careers in the construction industry will each receive $1,250. Students enrolled in Wichita State University’s Tech’s Construction Technology program receive hands-on training in safety, framing, blueprint reading, job estimating and other core construction skills to prepare them for residential and commercial construction careers.
Chamberlin Roofing acquires contractor
Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, Houston, has announced it has acquired Dixie Membrane Roofing, Lawrenceville, Ga.
Through the transaction, Dixie Membrane Roofing will gain access to Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing’s platform of waterproofing, building envelope restoration and service, creating new opportunities to provide comprehensive services to Dixie Membrane Roofing’s clients. Dixie Membrane Roofing will continue to operate under its established name and leadership.
NRCA NEW MEMBERS
Architects/Engineers/Consultants
Acutate Inspections, Paragould, Ariz.
BDS Architects, Anchorage
Building Management Consultants, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Design Support Services of Philadelphia LLC, Narberth, Pa.
Environmentors LLC, Linden, N.J.
Highland Engineering PC, Cary, Ill.
NEXUS GreenBuild LLC, Washington, D.C.
Redemption Claim Services, Azle, Texas
Tradewind Forensic Consulting LLC, Honolulu
Trenex LLC, Belvidere, Ill.
Trivers, St. Louis
Contractors
A&H Roofing and Contracting LLC, Edmond, Okla.
A.R.C. Exteriors LLC, Canton, Ohio
All One Exteriors, Valparaiso, Ind.
Anderson Roofing Inc., Issaquah, Wash.
Arrowhead Roofing and Construction, Crowley, Texas
Best Roofing Pros LLC, Chesterfield, Mo.
Brazos Commercial Roofing, Jones Creek, Texas
C&A Renovations Contractors LLC, Jackson, N.J.
Candor Construct & Roofing LLC, Lubbock, Texas
CB Chandler, Henrico, Va.
Divine Roofing and Restoration LLC, Pooler, Ga.
DSM Construction LLC, Middletown, Va.
E2 Roofing, Jacksonville, Fla.
East Fork Roofing, Reno, Nev.
Heroes Roofing & Construction LLC, El Paso, Texas
I.S. ENTERPRISES Inc., Washington, D.C.
Inspector Roofing and Restoration, Alpharetta, Ga.
iRestore Illinois Inc., Rolling Meadows, Ill.
KenServ/Roofguy.com, Durham, N.C.
Kerr Roofing and Sheetmetal, North Charleston, S.C.
Marina Bay Roofing, San Francisco
MarMac Roofing LLC, Arlington, Texas
Miami Valley Roofing, Waynesville, Ohio
MM Roofing and Construction Systems LLC, Aledo, Texas
Moss Boss Roofing, Salem, Ore.
Northland Roofing LLC, Bethel, Conn.
Palmetto Outdoor Solutions, York, S.C.
Pro Built Roofing LLC, Buford, Ga.
Quality Roofing and Siding, South Ryegate, Vt.
Red Rover Roofing, Spring Hill, Tenn.
Roof Top Innovations, LLC DBA RTI Construction, Tomball, Texas
Screw City Restoration, South Beloit, Ill.
Sentinel Roofing LLC, Mount Juliet, Tenn.
Shake Roofers LLC, Racine, Wis.
Spotlight Roofing Inc., San Mateo, Calif.
Storm Shield Restoration Group LLC, Oklahoma City
Structural-Builders and Restorations LLC, Opa-Locka, Fla.
Zajac Home Improvement Inc., Lindenhurst, N.Y.
Industrial/Institutional
ABC-NJ, Mount Laurel, N.J.
Member Branch
Great Lakes Systems Inc., Wyoming, Mich.
Texas Roofing, a Tecta America Company, Round Rock, Texas
Service Providers
Design Pro Roofing Systems Inc., Naples, Fla.
Proline, Atlanta
