Roofing Industry News

RCMA Welcomes ICP Group as Association’s Newest Member

May 12, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.

The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) is proud to announce that Innovative Chemical Products (ICP Group), a leading manufacturers of coatings, adhesives and sealants, has become the association’s newest member. “RCMA is pleased to welcome ICP Group as a member, and we look forward to seeing how they can contribute to ...

American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc. Commences Cash Tender Offer for Its Outstanding 5.875% Senior Notes Due 2026

May 11, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.

The Company intends to purchase the 2026 Notes in the Tender Offer using a portion of the proceeds from the Company's concurrently announced private placement. American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc. ("ABC" or the "Company") announced today the commencement of a cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase any ...

SRS Expands its Presence in the Midwest Through the Acquisition of Arrowhead Building Supply

May 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

The company is one of the largest independent roofing distributors in the Midwest. SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”) announced that it has acquired Arrowhead Building Supply (“Arrowhead” or the “Company”), a distributor of residential and commercial roofing, siding, and other related products. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Headquartered in St. Peters, ...

ABC Supply Co. Inc. Opens Location in Port St. Lucie, Florida

May 10, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.

The new location will help meet the growing demand in Florida. ABC Supply Co. Inc., the nation’s largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding and other select exterior building products, has opened a new location at 460 NW Enterprise Drive in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Dylan Zweifel manages the new location. He ...

Registration is Live for the much anticipated 2021 International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas

May 4, 2021 at 10:38 a.m.

The roofing and exterior construction industry is connecting in-person August 10-12. Excitement has been building in anticipation of the in-person event in Las Vegas for the International Roofing Expo® (IRE), an Informa Markets event. The show is taking place August 10-12, 2021 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, and registration for ...

SRS Distribution Opens Nine New Greenfield Locations

April 29, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.

The opening of nine new branches in eight different states reflects SRS’ continued focus on expanding the company’s footprint across the country. SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”) announced that it has opened nine new greenfield locations – eight within its Building Products Division and one within its Landscape Supply Division. The Building Products ...

International Roofing Expo Opens Its Call for Presentations 2022

April 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

Share your knowledge with the industry at the premier roofing and exterior construction event The International Roofing Expo (IRE), the premier conference and trade show for the roofing and exterior construction industries, announced today its call for presentations for the 2022 event is now open. IRE 2022 will take place February ...

Owens Corning Virtual Business Building Day Education Available for Download on Demand

April 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

The 25-minute educational sessions on training, new tools and ideas for roofing professionals to grow their businesses are now available on-demand. Attracting more than 4,200 expo booth visits, the Owens Corning Virtual Business Building Day on Thursday, April 7, offered roofers a day of travel-free training, new tools and ideas to ...

SRS Distribution Announced as New Title Sponsor of Las Vegas Bowl

April 22, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.

The SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl will make its debut in its new home at Allegiant Stadium this December. SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”), a leader in the building products distribution market, and ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, today announced SRS Distribution as the new title sponsor for the Las Vegas ...

Material Shortages & Price Increases

April 21, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.

By Trent Cotney, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. The industry experienced significant material shortages last year resulting in delayed schedules and price increases. As 2021 progresses, many contractors are seeing an uptick in work, and they are optimistic about the months ahead. However, the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic are continuing in ...