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GAF Manufactures Industry's First Asphalt Shingles Containing Recycled Waste Shingles

April 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

This breakthrough represents an important milestone in delivering more sustainable, affordable roofing materials. GAF, a Standard Industries company and the largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America, announced a new patented shingle recycling process that has successfully produced the industry's first asphalt roofing shingles containing recycled material from post-consumer and ...

North Texas Roofing Contractors Association Announces 2021 Award Winners and Board of Directors

April 6, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.

Industry Leader of the Year, Associate of the Year and Golden Hammer Award winners honored at NTRCA Awards Banquet, March 26, 2021. The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) – a regional association for professional residential and commercial roofing contractors, distributors, manufacturers and associates who maintain the highest industry standards – ...

NWIR Announces Changes to Board of Directors

March 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Several changes have been made to the association's leadership. National Women in Roofing (NWiR) is pleased to announce several changes to the association’s leadership on the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is the governing body of the organization and is responsible for overseeing the implementation of NWiR’s mission, strategy ...

GAF Taps Alma Garnett to Lead Commercial Roofing Sales

March 4, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

Alma Garnett will drive the strategic management and growth of the commercial sales organization. GAF, a Standard Industries company and the largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America, announced the appointment of Alma Garnett as senior vice president, commercial roofing sales. Reporting to John Altmeyer, executive chairman, GAF Commercial Roofing, ...

ARMA Announces Winners of 2021 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards

March 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

This program recognizes low and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects from across North America. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) announced the winning projects in the 2021 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards. This program recognizes low and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects from across North America based on four categories: Reasons for Selecting Asphalt, ...

Attend IRE Virtually

February 24, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Log in March 2-4, 2021 for educational sessions, a virtual tradeshow, whiskey and cigar pairings and more! No matter where you are in the world, make sure you’re near your computer March 2-4, 2021 for the virtual portion of the International Roofing Expo (IRE). ...

John Altmeyer Named Executive Chairman, GAF Commercial Roofing

January 26, 2021 at 12:10 p.m.

GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, today announced the appointment of John Altmeyer as Executive Chairman, GAF Commercial Roofing, effective February 1. Altmeyer previously served for 21 years as President of Carlisle Construction Materials, which he grew to be the largest and most profitable of Carlisle’s ...

Veteran Founds Roof Rescue Program in North Carolina

January 3, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Roof Rescue plans to donate one roof every year to a deserving member of the community. Army veteran Jordan Cox is the owner of Roof Medic in Charlotte, North Carolina. He served as an army combat medic where he developed a passion for helping others. He ...

Scholarship Programs Support the Future of the Industry

December 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Consider supporting an organization that gives back to the roofing industry. This is the time of year that many students are receiving their acceptance letters to different colleges and trade schools. Many of them may be facing challenges securing the money for ...