Roofing Industry News

Where roofing lands in the economic landscape

July 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. From labor challenges to lead opportunities, Gene Marks shares insights on roofing economics. In the first episode of the Contractor Outlook newscast, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Gene Marks to talk about how economics intersect with the roofing industry. Gene is the CEO and president of the ...

Beat the heat at one of Texas’s premier roofing events

July 18, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Discover the latest trends and innovations in roofing at NTRCA’s Not So Mini Trade Show. The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) is gearing up for its highly anticipated annual event, the Not So Mini Trade Show, on August 8, 2024, at the Hilton DFW Lakes in ...

Sharing knowledge and technology

July 17, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. As KARNAK celebrates their 90th anniversary, learn how they continue to build powerful contractor relationships and innovative tools. From its origins with Martin Jelin in 1933, the KARNAK Corporation has been known for innovative products and outstanding customer service. Over the decades they have been trailblazers. In ...

Sika builds new state-of-the-art warehouse in Marion, Ohio

July 17, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

Sika is expanding U.S. Operations with a high-tech Distribution Center in Ohio grounds. Sika, the world leader in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protection in the building sector and automotive industry, has announced the opening of a state-of-the-art automated warehouse in Marion, ...

Advocacy in action

July 16, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Impactful initiatives and collaboration drive change in the roofing industry. Find out how MRA is creating meaningful progress for Montana roofers. The Montana Roofing Association (MRA) has taken significant steps to advocate for its members and the broader Montana roofing community since their start in 1988. The ...

Beacon announces acquisition of Roofers Mart of southern California

July 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

This acquisition expands service for commercial contractors in Los Angeles, California. Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Roofers Mart of Southern California, Inc. (“Roofers Mart”) located in Walnut, California. Roofers Mart has a 40-year history serving roofing contractors in the Los Angeles metro market. “We are ...

Eagle Roofing Products partners with Hyphen Solutions and Supply Pro

July 9, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Throughout its 35 years of business in the roofing and building industry, Eagle Roofing Products has implemented various initiatives to enhance its communication with customers and partners from top to bottom. Throughout its 35 years of business in the roofing and building industry, Eagle Roofing Products has implemented various initiatives to ...

Tecta America Commercial Roofing acquires Sterling Commercial Roofing

July 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Tecta America. The national leader in commercial roofing acquires a leading company performing commercial roofing in Sterling, Illinois. Tecta America, the national leader in commercial roofing, announces the acquisition of Sterling Commercial Roofing, based in Sterling, Illinois. Sterling Commercial Roofing has served businesses and organizations of all sizes across Northern Illinois, ...

Beacon announces two Florida acquisitions extending service for metal roofing contractors

July 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Bringing together the Beacon and Integrity Metals teams in Florida will be advantageous for employees, customers and suppliers. Beacon, the only publicly traded specialty roofing and complementary products distributor, announced the acquisition of Extreme Metal Fabricators, LLC (“Extreme Metal”) with locations in Key Largo and Palm City, Florida and Integrity Metals, ...

Mission accomplished! Over $5.2 million raised for homes for our troops

June 28, 2024 at 10:00 p.m.

The third year of ABC Supply and AJ Foyt Racing partnership breaks records! For the third straight year, ABC Supply teamed up with AJ Foyt Racing to raise awareness and support for Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) and its critically important mission to build specially adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 ...