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By: Ryan VanWert, Director of Engineering, Duro-Last. Al Janni, Duro-Last® veteran and familiar face to many, was recently recognized with the President’s Award during the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) Annual Conference in Tucson, Arizona. The President’s Award was created by SPRI to recognize the service and leadership of an exemplary volunteer ...

The Science of Innovation: Moving the Roofing Industry Forward

November 25, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

By Duro-Last®. These four women are making strides in R&D at Duro-Last. According to the National Science Board’s Science and Engineering Indicators 2018 report, women make up half of the total U.S. college-educated workforce but only 28% of the science and engineering workforce. When evaluating these numbers within the roofing industry, that ...

From the Rooftop to the Boardroom

November 11, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

By Duro-Last. Local manufacturing leader empowers others to make their mark. Mid-Michigan native Jill Palm Lynch has worked hard to achieve her accomplishments and is proud to help others in the region reach their goals as well. With a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northwood University, she serves as the vice ...

Make Sure You Attend the MRCA Conference and Expo This Year

November 7, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Don’t miss out on the Monte Carlo fundraiser, Roofer Olympics, and a dance through the decades November 20 through November 22. The 70th Annual MRCA Conference and Expo is coming up! Mark your calendars for November 20-22, 2019. The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association is hosting ...

Duro-Last® is Solar Ready

November 1, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

By Katie Chapman, Duro-Last. Solar energy is rapidly growing in the United States and Duro-Last is ready for it. In 2010, there were fewer than 500 Megawatts (MW) of non-residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems installed in the U.S. This grew to over 2,000 MW by 2018. It is also now cheaper than ...

Erica Grell Knows Roofing

October 26, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Grell Roofing continues to be a family business. Grell Roofing will remain in the family now that Erica Grell is the sole owner. Having been involved in the business since 2008, she became manager by 2012, and just last year in 2018 took over the company. ...

Duro-Last Helps Building Qualify for Toronto Grants

Duro-Last® Helps Buildings Qualify for Toronto Grants

October 18, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

Contractors can help their customers earn money toward installing an eco-friendly Duro-Last cool roof. The city of Toronto now offers grant incentives for eco-friendly roofing systems, including cool roofs, on commercial buildings. Cool roofs are designed to reflect the sun’s rays and reduce heat build-up, mitigating dangerous urban heat islands that ...

Cold Weather Installation with Duro-Last® Custom-Fabrication

October 9, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

By: Don Garno, Custom-Fabrication Product Manager, Duro-Last. Weather can play a significant role in productivity during the colder months of the year in Northern climates. Between frigid temperatures, unpredictable rooftop conditions, and hard to handle materials, contractors can find it difficult to continue their projects into the winter months. Custom-fabricated Duro-Last deck ...

Ensuring Quality with ASTM Standards

October 2, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

By Mary Koutras, Research & Development Technical Leader, Duro-Last. Members of the Duro-Last Research and Development team are actively involved in ASTM and represented the company at the annual Committee Week. Have you ever looked at a package or tag on a product and seen the statement “Conforms to ASTM X-XXXX”? ...