MANUFACTURER NEWS
Polyglass announces contest winners
Polyglass U.S.A. Inc., Deerfield Beach, Fla., has announced the winners of its ADESO 20th Anniversary Social Media Contest. The contest celebrates innovation and excellence in the roofing industry, highlighting the success and creativity of contractors who have used Polyglass U.S.A. ADESO products in their projects.
The contest invited roofing professionals to showcase their work featuring ADESO products on social media platforms, using the hashtag #ADESO20thAnniversary. Each winner will receive 20 rolls of ADESO self-adhering products of their choice and be showcased on Polyglass U.S.A. social media.
The full list of contest winners is available at polyglass.us.Eagleview launches podcast
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Eagleview, Bellevue, Wash., has launched “The Altitude Podcast from Eagleview,” hosted by Piers Dormeyer, the company’s CEO. Topics include the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act on the solar industry and what makes a good team culture.
“I believe in continuous learning, and there is no better way to learn than by having conversations with the leading thinkers in our fields,” Dormeyer says. “Learning how others have led transformations, turned around their businesses or are plotting for the future is insightful for me, employees, customers and business leaders.”
“The Altitude Podcast from Eagleview” can be found wherever you listen to podcasts.
ATAS International employee honored
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ATAS International Inc., Allentown, Pa., has announced Lee Ann M. Slattery, its sales support manager, was selected as a 2024 Women of Influence recipient and a Circle of Excellence honoree by Lehigh Valley Business.
Women of Influence awards honor high-achieving women for their career accomplishments. The honorees are selected based on professional experience, community involvement and commitment to mentoring. Circle of Excellence honorees are women of long-standing, notable success who lead the way for other women. Honorees are selected by a panel of judges comprised of previous years’ Women of Influence recipients and editors of Lehigh Valley Business.
Slattery was nominated for the award by Mark Bus, national sales manager of ATAS International.
“Slattery volunteers within the company for additional initiatives that improve company culture, recommends ideas for community involvement and will truly do any job that is needed,” Bus says.
IKO launches warranty portal
IKO, Wilmington, Del., has launched its Warranty Portal, designed to simplify and expedite the warranty process for commercial customers across the U.S. and Canada. The Warranty Portal provides IKO Approved Applicator Program Contractors with a user-friendly interface allowing them to submit warranty information online, track the progress of their submissions and receive timely updates.
More information is available at iko.com/comm.
DISTRIBUTOR NEWS
ABC Supply acquires America Building Materials assets
ABC Supply Co. Inc., Beloit, Wis., has acquired the assets of America Building Materials, Los Angeles. This acquisition establishes the first ABC Supply location in Los Angeles and the 10th within the surrounding market.
“We’re happy to welcome the America Building Materials team and customers to our family,” says Matt Cooper, vice president of ABC Supply’s West region. “This new location enables us to strengthen our relationships with contractors and provide enhanced service throughout our network of branches in the greater Los Angeles area.”
CONTRACTOR NEWS
Bone Dry Roofing appoints new leadership
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Bone Dry Roofing, Indianapolis, has appointed Tony Merlie as its new chief financial officer and Billy Smith as its chief operating officer. Merlie previously served as chief accounting officer for a premier global manufacturer. Smith’s most recent role was vice president of service and construction for an industrial and commercial solutions company.
“Bone Dry Roofing continues to grow, and that’s primarily due to our people,” says Gene Judd, Bone Dry Roofing’s CEO. “We’re gaining ample leadership and expertise by bringing on these two individuals who come with impressive careers that have exemplified a commitment to mentorship, leadership and strategic thinking.”
OTHER NEWS
SPRI to canvass wind design standard
SPRI, has announced it is revising ANSI/SPRI WD-1, “Wind Design Standard Practice for Roofing Assemblies,” and plans to canvass the document for reapproval as an American National Standard.
ANSI/SPRI WD-1 provides a methodology based on rational analysis to enhance securement for wind uplift resistance of nonballasted assemblies, and single-ply, polymer-modified bitumen and built-up roof system assemblies installed over any type of roof deck. The proposed revision will prepare the document for adoption into the International Building Code® with references to Florida Roofing Application Standards 117 and 137.
SPRI developed the ANSI/SPRI WD-1 standard as a reference for the design, specification and installation of ballasted single-ply roof systems. It was previously revised and reaffirmed in 2020.
ARMA calls for award entries
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The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association is accepting entries for its ARMA Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program, which recognizes the best steep- and low-slope asphalt roofing projects from throughout North America. The submission deadline is Dec. 1.
The entries will be judged according to four criteria: beauty, project challenges, distinction and why the submitter chose asphalt. Winners will receive a monetary prize as well as recognition in various media outlets.
Submission forms are available at asphaltroofing.org/excellence.
SPFA elects board of directors
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The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance has announced its newly elected board of directors.
The SPFA Executive Committee includes Ken Wells, president of SPFA and owner of Elite PolyPro LLC, Broadway, Va.; Corey Poepping, vice president of SPFA and president of Tri-County Foam Insulation, Alexandria, Minn.; Gary Harvey, secretary/treasurer of SPFA and president/CEO of NRCA member Wedge Roofing Inc., Petaluma, Calif.; and Bonnie Strickler, past president of SPFA and president of PUFF Inc., Charlottesville, Va.
A list of the directors is available at sprayfoam.org.
RoofersCoffeeShop® launches podcast
RoofersCoffeeShop®, Sisters, Ore., has announced a new podcast series on its AskARoofer site. The series is intended for homeowners and building owners to quickly receive answers about their roof systems through short episodes. Topics include basic maintenance, commercial roofing material choices, insulation, customer service and sustainability practices.
The AskARoofer Minisodes are available wherever you listen to podcasts.
NRCA NEWS
NRCA partners with NHCA
NRCA has partnered with the National Hispanic Construction Alliance to advance the Hispanic community within the construction and roofing industries.
Established with the mission to promote the economic advancement and professional growth of Hispanic-owned construction businesses, NHCA serves as a resource for Hispanic contractors, developers and trade workers in the U.S. Its primary focus is enhancing capacity and fostering business opportunities for its members.
NHCA complements the existing offerings of NRCA, providing networking opportunities across all trades in the construction industry, facilitating access to capital and supporting business development. It also offers the Construction Blueprint, a guide that addresses subjects including crew leadership, bidding and estimating, contract management, bonding capacity and development capital.
More information about NHCA is available at nhca.pro.
THE INDUSTRY ONLINE
IKO has launched its newly designed website for IKO Commercial. The website dynamically adapts to a user’s location through geotargeting to display product and information available in the user’s market. Key features include a user login section, mobile-friendly design, enhanced navigation and robust search options. Additionally, the website includes a Newsroom section for media partners.
The website is available at iko.com/comm.
UP THE LADDER
McElroy Metal has made Dustin Watkins Northeast sales manager.
EagleView has promoted Mark MacDonald to vice president of enterprise business development.
Steve Del’Nero is now Malarkey Roofing Products® national and major account manager.
Mule-Hide Products Co. has made Marshall Powell territory manager of central Florida.
EVENTS
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
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Virtual CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Online
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service
Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722), or info@nrca.net
20-23
2024 MRCA Conference & Expo
Midwest Roofing Contractors Association
St. Paul, Minn.
Contact: MRCA
(800) 497-6722 or mrca@mrca.org
29-30
CDRA’s 10th Shingle Recycling Forum
The Construction & Demolition Recycling Association
Louisville, Ky.
Contact: CDRA
(800) 497-6722 or conference@gie.net
30-Nov. 1
METALCON
Atlanta
Contact: METALCON
info@metalcon.com
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
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722), or jdavis@nrca.net
18
Virtual 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
Engineered Solutions PSC, Caguas, Puerto Rico
ESi, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Higgs Production Services, Broomfield, Colo.
Miami Curtain Wall Consultants Corp., Miami
PEGroup, Weston, Fla.
Contractors
Alexis Contracting Inc., Massapequa Park, N.Y.
Allen Roofing Co. Inc., Roswell, N.M.
Alpenglow Exteriors LLC, Kalispell, Mont.
Ballinger Construction Co., Jefferson City, Tenn.
Blackhorse Construction LLC, Tipton, Mich.
Branson/Springfield Roof Co., Branson, Mo.
BTYA Roofing Solutions LLC, Houston
C&C Construction of NWF LLC, Bonifay, Fla.
Chisholm Trail Roofing & Construction, Yukon, Okla.
CIM Roofing Inc., Dallas
Furoga Roofing Solutions, Greenville, S.C.
Glim Roofing LLC, Gaithersburg, Md.
Gotcha Covered Roofing, Rockledge, Fla.
Green Collar Roofing & Exteriors, Middletown, N.Y.
Hafling Roofing Service d.b.a. HRS Roofing,
Louisville, Ky.
Kennedy Roofing, Oklahoma City
Liberty Roofing and Construction LLC, Bixby, Okla.
North American Contractors, Indianapolis
Platinum Roofing Solutions Inc., Valdosta, Ga.
Prime Roofing & Construction, Hobbs, N.M.
Quality Roofing Solutions LLC, Pensacola, Fla.
Riley Hays Roofing & Construction, Little Rock, Ark.
RJM Roofing LLC, Lee Summit, Mo.
Roof Services LLC, Winchester, Ky.
Roof U.S.A., South Amboy, N.J.
Roofing Systems of Dallas LLC, Dallas
Spicer Bros Construction Inc., Salisbury, Md.
Steven Richard Homes, Sycamore, Ill.
Sustainable KW LLC, San Antonio
Techni Proof Foundation, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Third Estimate Corp., Solon, Ohio
The Velco Group, North Richland Hills, Texas
Tri-State Commercial Roofing Corp., Hillburn, N.Y.
Urbach Roofing Inc., San Marcos, Calif.
Verus Ventures LLC, Atlanta
Zee’s Roofing and Construction, Sanford, Fla.
INDUSTRIAL/INSTITUTIONAL
The Exam Pros, Coconut Creek, Fla.
MANUFACTURERS
CM3 Metals LLC, Cedar Hill, Texas
SERVICE PROVIDERS
Femme Home Builders, McKinney, Texas
Hendrick Phillips Salzman & Siegel, Atlanta
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