MANUFACTURER NEWS
GAF opens new facility
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GAF, Parsippany, N.J., has opened its new Timberline Solar™ manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas. The facility was built to meet growing demand for the company’s solar roof, Timberline Solar, and will increase its capacity by 500% and bring total production of its solar shingle to 300 megawatts annually.
Additionally, GAF recently partnered with Roofs from the Heart, Wilmington, Del., to install a new roof system on the home of a retired military teacher in Newark, Del. GAF donated roofing materials and Roofs from the Heart covered costs of labor and installation.
The collaboration was part of GAF’s social impact initiative, GAF Community Matters. To read more about philanthropy in the roofing industry, see "Giving every day.”
Elevate™ opens new facility
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Nashville, Tenn.-based Holcim Building Envelope’s Elevate brand has announced the grand opening of its new production and distribution facility in Salt Lake City. The facility has the potential to triple the production capacity of Elevate ISOGARD™ polyisocyanurate insulation in the region and adds a production line for Elevate UNA-CLAD™ metal products to better serve customers in the West.
Owens Corning announces award winners
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Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio, announced the recipients of its Top Performer, Pinnacle and Excellence awards during the 2024 Platinum Conference in San Diego. The awards recognize contractors’ business growth, product and service performance, as well as their success in achieving a safety culture, advancing environmental stewardship, supporting community and innovation.
“Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractors are renowned for driving improvements across the industry and in their communities,” says Mike Schneider, contractor program director at Owens Corning. “A can-do spirit and enduring commitment to customer success and community service are hallmarks of Platinum Preferred Contractors’ businesses.”
A full list of the 2024 Owens Corning Top Performer and Pinnacle award recipients is available at owenscorning.com.
CONTRACTOR NEWS
Highland Commercial Roofing acquires Fidelity Roof
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Highland Commercial Roofing, Baldwin Park, Calif., has acquired NRCA member Fidelity Roof Co., Oakland, Calif. The acquisition is Highland Commercial Roofing’s second since its initial platform investment.
“Fidelity Roof has a strong reputation in the industry for its commitment to craftsmanship, customer service and innovative roofing solutions,” says Rob Keen, president of Highland Commercial Roofing. “The combination of Fidelity Roof and Highland Commercial Roofing will enable us to bring new and expanded resources and capabilities to better serve our employees and customers.”
DISTRIBUTOR NEWS
Highland Commercial Roofing acquires Fidelity Roof
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Highland Commercial Roofing, ABC Supply Co. Inc., Beloit, Wis., presented Ken Hendricks Awards to Leon Clark, Mountain West District manager, and Kurt Smith, managing partner of ABC Supply’s Louisville, Ky., location. The award is presented annually to associates who demonstrate commitment to ABC Supply’s character and seven core values in honor of the company’s late co-founder.
Clark joined ABC Supply in 2002 as a branch manager and has since held the positions of managing partner and business manager for the West Region. He was inducted into the President’s Club in 2007 and was awarded Manager of the Year in 2009.
Smith joined the company in 1998 as branch manager at its Louisville, Ky., location. In 2006, he was inducted into the President’s Club. Two years later, he was made a managing partner and honored as Manager of the Year. Clark and Smith will be recognized at ABC Supply’s annual Founders’ Celebration picnic in September.
Additionally, ABC Supply has opened new branches in Ames, Iowa; Alvin, Texas; Georgetown, Texas; Dover, Del.; Avon Park, Fla.; and Delray Beach, Fla.
Beacon appoints chief financial officer
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Beacon, Herndon, Va., has appointed Prithvi Gandhi executive vice president and chief financial officer.
Before joining Beacon, Gandhi served in various senior finance roles at Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio, and held the position of CFO at Fast Radius. Most recently, he served as vice president of finance and CFO at TAMKO Building Products, Joplin, Mo.
“I am pleased to welcome Gandhi to the Beacon executive leadership team,” says Julian Francis, president and CEO of Beacon. “Gandhi’s strong growth orientation, extensive mergers and acquisitions experience, and capital markets expertise will strengthen Beacon. His proven track record in financial leadership will be invaluable.”
Additionally, Beacon has announced it has entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with Citibank N.A. to repurchase $225 million of Beacon’s common stock. Under the agreement, Beacon will make a pre-payment of $225 million to Citibank N.A. and will initially receive a prorated quantity of Beacon’s common stock. The final number of shares to be repurchased will be based on the daily volume-weighted average price of Beacon’s common stock during the term of the agreement. The final settlement is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2024.
NRCA NEWS
NRCA CFO Harry Ryder retires
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NRCA has announced Harry Ryder, NRCA’s chief financial officer, retired in July after 37 years of service to the association. During his tenure with NRCA, Ryder managed all finances for NRCA and the Roofing Alliance and presented a clean audit at the end of every fiscal year for both organizations.
During retirement, Ryder plans to travel, including going on an Alaskan cruise, with his wife, Caryn; enjoy fishing and boating; and spending time with Caryn and their three sons, Chris, Jason and Nick.
NRCA congratulates Ryder on his retirement and thanks him for his years of service and dedication to NRCA, the Roofing Alliance and the roofing industry.
UP THE LADDER
ABC Supply Co. Inc. has promoted Joe Cox to South Jersey/Delaware district manager.
John J. Campbell Co. Inc. has promoted Tim Williams to president.
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. has made Colleen Stuber-Zukanovic project director.
EVENTS
JULY
16-19
NRCA’s Midyear Committee Meetings
NRCA
Chicago
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service
Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722), or info@nrca.net
AUGUST
1
CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Elgin, Ill.
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service
Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722), or info@nrca.net
SEPTEMBER
4
Virtual CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Online
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service
Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722), or info@nrca.net
29-Oct.1
Western Roofing Expo
Western States Roofing Contractors Association
Las Vegas
Contact: WSRCA
(800) 725-0333 or info@wsrca.com
OCTOBER
9-11
LEGALCon Live 2024
NRCA
Clearwater Beach, Fla.
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service
Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722), or info@nrca.net
16
Virtual CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Online
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service
Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722), or info@nrca.net
21-23
2024 MRCA Conference & Expo
Midwest Roofing Contractors Association
St. Paul, Minn.
Contact: MRCA
(800) 497-6722 or mrca@mrca.org
NOVEMBER
7
CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Elgin, Ill.
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service
Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722), or info@nrca.net
12-15
NRCA’s Fall Committee Meetings and Roofing Alliance Member Meetings
NRCA
Austin, Texas
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service
Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722), or info@nrca.net
12-15
2024 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo
U.S. Green Building Council
Philadelphia
Contact: info@greenbuildexpo.com
13-15
IFD’s World Championship of Young Roofers
International Federation of the Roofing Trade
Innsbruck, Austria
Contact: IFD info@ifd-roof.com
DECEMBER
4
NRCA Foreman Leadership Training, Level 1
NRCA
Rosemont,, Ill.
Contact: Janice Davis, director of
NRCA University
jdavis@nrca.net
18
CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Online
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service
Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722), or info@nrca.net
NRCA NEW MEMBERS
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ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS/CONSULTANTS
AG Williams LLC, Jefferson City, Tenn.
Becht Engineering, Norton, Mass.
DesignGroup, Columbus, Ohio
Exterior Performance Consulting, Las Vegas
J.S. Held LLC, Waleska, Ga.
Reeves Young, Sugar Hill, Ga.
Roofing Technical Services, Stanwood, Wash.
CONTRACTORS
A Grade Construction Inc., Chicago
ACN Roofing and Services LLC, Doral, Fla.
ALCO Roofing, Georgetown, Texas
Allied Xteriors LLC, Slidell, La.
America’s Best Roofing Co., Tucson, Ariz.
Apex Roofing Solutions, Dallas, Ga.
Ariana Roofing, Watsonville, Calif.
Arrowhead Roofing, Tulsa, Okla.
Collins Roofing & Sheet Metal, Hermantown, Minn.
Commercial Roofing Contractor, Denver
Compass Builders, Moline, Ill.
Complete Construction of Mpls Inc., Medina, Minn.
Cuff Roofing, Sarasota, Fla.
Cupcake Home Improvements Inc., Austin, Texas
Edesa Inc., Detroit
Florida Elite Roofing & Home Improvement LLC, Saint Johns, Fla.
Fontenot & Sons Roofers Inc., Marksville, La.
Gomez Roofing LLC, Springfield, Ohio
GoodHands Construction Inc., Clayton, N.C.
Green Home Roofing Inc., Coral Gables, Fla.
Highland Roofing and Construction, Jamestown, Ohio
Hodges Brothers Roofing LLC, New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
Jag Roofing, Corpus Christi, Texas
Julio & Family Roofing Inc., San Jose, Calif.
Kyrgyz Construction, Mason, Ohio
Leo Contractor LLC, New Milford, Conn.
Liqui-Pro Industries Inc., League City, Texas
Local Roofing, Houston
Majestic Roofing and Restoration, Little Rock, Ariz.
McClung Roofing, Everman, Texas
Mountain Roofing Systems, Diamond Springs, Calif.
MRE Sheet Metal Inc. d.b.a. Metal Roofing Experts Inc., Bellmead, Texas
Olympic Roofing LLC, Federal Way, Wash.
Pinnacle Construction, Omaha, Neb.
Premier Roofing and Drywall, Helotes, Texas
Pressure Point Roofing, Central Point, Ore.
Prime Commercial Roofing, Akron, Ohio
Riley’s Roofing, Lakewood, Colo.
S&S Construction Services LLC, Aurora, Colo.
Sequoia Roofing Inc., Escondido, Calif.
SRS Roofing Co., Bellingham, Wash.
Strong Home LLC, Oklahoma City
Target Roofing, Fort Myers, Fla.
Whiting Roofing LLC, Palm City, Fla.
DISTRIBUTOR
Roofing World Inc., Smyrna, Ga.
INDUSTRIAL/INSTITUTIONAL
Contractor Training Center, Richmond, Va.
MANUFACTURERS
Tianjin Meiben Technology Co., Wuqing, China
MEMBER BRANCHES
Snyder Roofing of Oregon LLC, Tigard, Ore.
SERVICE PROVIDERS
10x Nerds, Avon Lake, Ohio
Roofers Going Digital, Austin, Texas
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