http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News Industry News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:17:53 -0500 en-us © 2007 BNP Media 60 http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000753628 Sika Sarnafil, a leader in sustainable long-term solutions for roofing and waterproofing, has made a management commitment to top environmental, sustainability and safety standards by the successful registration to Responsible Care 14001:2009 and ISO 14001:2004 standards.  http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000753628 http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000753625 Four additional companies have joined the Metal Construction Association (MCA), a growing association of member companies with specialties in the metal construction industry. MCA welcomes Advanced Exterior Systems of Raleigh, N.C.; Dura Coat Products of Riverside, Calif; and GSSI Sealants Inc. of Houston, Texas. http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000753625 http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000753622 The Bilco Company is pleased to announce that it now offers roof hatches that have received Miami-Dade County’s Notice of Acceptance (NOA). The NOA certifies that Bilco’s standard Type S and NB steel and aluminum roof hatches, including the Enhanced Performance roof hatch for green building applications, conform to high-velocity hurricane zone standards in Miami-Dade County in Florida.  http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000753622 http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000753614 GenFlex Roofing Systems, a leading, full-line supplier of high quality single-ply roofing products for the commercial roofing market, announced the inductees into its 2010 Winner’s Circle. http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000753614 http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000753612 DaVinci Roofscapes, the leader in synthetic roofing tile production, has renewed its commitment to support the non-profit organization, Homes for Our Troops. As a returning corporate sponsor for 2010, DaVinci will supply synthetic slate and shake roofing tiles for a variety of project homes for severely injured service people returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000753612 http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000753610 Garland/DBS, Inc. has been awarded a contract for Roofing Supplies and Related Products and Services by Cobb County, Ga., which will be administered as an offering within the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance program nationwide. http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000753610 http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000732784 Owens Corning Preferred Contractor R-Squared Roofing and Repair was hired by the building owner to spell out “GO CATS” in honor of the Kentucky Wildcats by using different Owens Corning Duration Series Shingles.  http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000732784 http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000732778 The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA), a regional association for residential and commercial roofing contractors, distributors, manufacturers and associates who maintain the highest industry standards, announced that it has joined forces with the Lumberman’s Association of Texas and Louisiana to create a task force with a mission to put a stop to the growing theft problem in Texas.  http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000732778 http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000729203 Bradco Supply Corporation announced that it has acquired Carlson Distributors Inc. of Rockford, Ill. Carlson has served the entire Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin area since 1947, providing local contractors with a wide variety of building materials including roofing, siding, windows and doors. http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000729203 http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000729195 Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. announced the introduction of the Duro-Last Vinyl Rib roofing system, part of the Duro-Last Designer Series of roofing products. http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000729195 http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000729193 The 3M Industrial Mineral Products Division has developed a patented, new breakthrough in energy efficient granule technology — next generation 3M Cool Roofing Granules. http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000729193 http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000729189 In response to the expansion Polyglass USA has experienced and to better serve its customers, Polyglass has increased its company sales force to maintain the company’s growth. http://www.roofingcontractor.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000729189