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Buchanan Elementary School in Grand Rapids, Michigan Wins Duro-Last® 2018 Sustainability Award

August 5, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

Originally opened in 1915 and reconstructed in 1962, the growing student population at the school created logistical challenges that the existing facility could no longer meet. Utilizing bond funding through the Grand Rapids School District, portions of the existing structure were slated for renovation while construction for a new facility broke ...

Give Yourself the Competitive Advantage with Custom Fabrication

July 24, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

By Don Garno, Custom-Fabrication Product Manager, Duro-Last. For over 40 years, Duro-Last® has been a leader in custom-fabricated roofing membranes and accessories. Our unique roofing solutions improve installation efficiencies, reduce labor, and provide competitive advantages that other roofing systems just can’t match. If you haven’t explored all of Duro-Last’s custom-fabricated solutions, now ...

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Stop Replacing and Start Restoring with Duro-Last Duro-Shield™ Coatings

July 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

By Duro-Last. Duro-Last offers Duro-Shield™ Coatings to protect and revitalize the lifecycle of just about any roof. With constant exposure to heat, cold, UV radiation, rain, snow, hail, high winds and possible mechanical damage, a roof can be the most vulnerable component of a building’s exterior. However, a roof’s long-term performance ...

Building Your Brand to Grow Your Business

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

By Melissa Lee, Communications Manager, Duro-Last. Follow these key strategies for creating and building your company brand. With the ever-changing landscape of marketing and branding, it can be difficult for business owners to develop a strategy that builds recognition and drives growth. Add to that the labor challenges facing the roofing industry ...

Sustainability Continues to Propel Duro-Last Innovation and Growth

June 4, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

By Katie Chapman, Duro-Last Sustainability Specialist Earlier this year, Duro-Last® expanded our comprehensive line of roofing system solutions by launching two new innovative products – Duro-Last® Roof Pavers and Duro-Last® ProTerm™, both made out of recycled roofing material. Sustainability has been a part of the Duro-Last culture for more than 20 years, ...

Have You Seen the Duro-Last® Designer Series Lately?

May 31, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

By Roseann George, Director of Procurement, Duro-Last. Technological advances have allowed for development of new patterns for an even more realistic appearance. Our Designer Series products, including Rock-Ply®and Shingle-Ply®membrane options, were developed for roofing projects where building appearance is important, but conventional shingles or roofing ballast may not be practical. While these unique ...

Duro-Last®, Inc. Iowa Facility Earns Prestigious VPP Star Site Recognition from OSHA

May 21, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.

The achievement strengthens Duro-Last’s continued commitment to the highest standards of workplace safety. Duro-Last, Inc. is pleased to announce that its Sigourney, Iowa manufacturing facility was recently awarded Star Site status from the Occupational Safety & Health Organization’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). This prestigious recognition joins the VPP Star Site renewal ...

Duro-Last Brandon Schember Regional Sales

Duro-Last®, Inc. Promotes Brandon Schember to Regional Sales Manager

May 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

Brandon will oversee sales and business development in his territory. Duro-Last, Inc. is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Brandon Schember to the position of Regional Sales Manager for the states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Missouri. In this role, Brandon will oversee ...

Cutting Through the Clutter: TV Advertising Best Practices

May 4, 2019 at 5:45 p.m.

By Melissa Lee, Duro-Last. While traditional advertising practices are trending out in favor of digital engagement opportunities, a variety of business owners still find value in television spots in their local markets. If you’re interested in developing a television campaign with your local stations, be sure to follow the guidelines below for ...

Addressing Unsafe Behaviors: Why Do They Still Happen?

April 23, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

By Michael Matthews, Safety Director. In this day and age where safety is a core value for most successful companies and most high-performing individuals, why do unsafe behaviors still occur? While there are a variety of factors that contribute to safety challenges and unplanned events, the issue boils down to two distinct ...