This guide is designed to provide access to a variety of manufacturers who offer equipment to the roofing industry. If you are interested in receiving additional information about a specific product or company, please circle the corresponding reader service number on the reader action card included in the magazine. Requests for information can also be made viaRoofing Contractor’s Web site, www.roofingcontractor.com.

Adrian Steel Co.

906 James St.

Adrian, MI 49221

800.677.2726; fax 517.265.5834

www.adriansteel.com

Accessories: commercial van and pick-up truck equipment

All Seasons Equipment

2170 Winston Park Drive

Oakville, Ontario, Canada L645R1

888.308.4763; fax 800.649.1803

www.asequip.com

Roof-mounted Hoists: hand hoists, ropes, cables, hooks, gas-powered, hydraulic

Cranes: accessories, buckets, forks, hoppers

Ladder Hoists: gas-powered

Towable Conveyors: hydraulic belted gravel conveyors (fixed and folding)

Roof Sweepers: gas-powered, hydraulic, wire brush for steel deck

Roof Cutters: single- and dual-blade, powered roof remover

Dewatering Pumps: gas-powered, high-volume

On-deck Equipment: felt layers, hot dispensers, adhesive spreaders

Gravel Spreaders: gas-engine powered, hydraulic powered, four-wheel cart

Hot Luggers: standard insulated, vertical insulated crane/hoist, non-insulated standard

EPDM Roll Hauler: wheeled

Hydraulic Material Handling System: with fork-lift attachment, with buckets

BUR Kettles: manual (skidded and towable), gas-engine powered pump, LP gas-engine powered pump, automatic controls, loading device, mounted afterburner, emission elimination system (afterburner type)

Safety Equipment: safety-line systems

Service Availability (depends on area): local service through authorized dealers, toll-free technical support line

Product Availability: (depends on area) local distribution (roofing wholesalers, equipment specialty), factory direct (phone and order)

All Seasons Equipment has one of the largest roofing equipment lines in North America. Our hydraulic equipment is more powerful and versatile than other equivalent equipment.

Ark-Seal Inc. International

2190 So. Klammath Street Denver, CO 80223 800.525.8992; fax 303.934.5240 www.arkseal.com

Insulation Equipment: blowing machines

The new Dual-Matic 2000 allows the insulation contractor to double the production rate for blowing or spraying loose fiber insulation. The newly patented feeding system has two heavy-duty feeders, which, if operated independently, create a double output, or if operated together, create a single, high-volume output.

ASC Machine Tools Inc.

P.O. Box 11619

Spokane, WA 99211

509.534.6600; fax 509-536.7952

www.ascmt.com

Metal Roofing Machinery: specialty stamping machines, slitters, shears

Bahco Tools Inc.

P.O. Box 2036

Scranton, PA 18501

800.828.9893; fax 800.877.5687

www.bahcotools.com/us

Hand Tools: snips, knives, blades, hand shears

Power Tools: circular blades

Sheet Metal and Metal Roofing: snips

Service Availability: local service through authorized dealers

Product Availability: industrial distribution

Bahco Tools offers a complete line of ergonomically designed hand tools including wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers and snips.

Big Rock Supply Roofing Products

1329 N. 31st Ave.

Melrose Park, IL 60160

800.859.4077; fax 888.289.3739

www.bigrocksupply.com

Hand Tools: hammers, brushes, brooms, slater’s stakes and tools, slater cutters, snips, gauges, hand spudders, slate rippers, tear-off spades, tool belts, measuring tapes, measuring wheels, knives, blades, accessories

Power Tools: circular blades, circular diamond blades

Power Tool Support Items: gas-powered generators

Heat Welding: hand-held electric heat welders, automatic self-propelled lap welders, seam rollers

Hand-held MB Torches: manual, automatic on/off, self-igniting, short-stem detail, long-stem full roll

Full-roll-laying Torches: manual, automatic on/off, self-igniting, propane tanks, hose assemblies, igniters, MB trowels, MB rollers

Ladders: aluminum extension, fiberglass extension, wood extension, estimators

Dewatering Pumps: gas-powered high-volume

Magnetic Nail Broom: hand-held, wheeled

Metal Roofing Hand Tools: snips, soldering equipment

Safety Equipment: safety-line systems, fall-protection devices, harnesses, rigging, retractable cable, gloves, hard hats, goggles, supplied-air masks, back protection, cold-weather protection, ear protection, hot-weather protection, knee pads, first-aid kits, burn spray, barrier fencing, caution tape, perimeter warning flags, danger tape, safety sandals, hazard flags, load binders, safety cones, gas cans, thermometers, safety ladder stopper

Service Availability: toll-free technical support line

Product Availability: factory direct (phone and Internet order), mail-order catalog

Quality roofing tools and products are available from catalog or a convenient Web site. Offerings include items for EPDM; hand tools; hoisting and on-deck products; personal protection; safety products; single-ply and torch requirements; and specialty items such as blue poly tarps, on-site clamping kits, cleanup bags and drum liners.

Capitol Machine & Equipment Co. LLC

702 Day St. Rd.

Montgomery, AL 36108

334.263.0570; fax 334.263.0577

www.capitolmachine.com

Insulation Equipment: insulation blowing machines, insulation removal machines

Product Availability: factory direct, phone order

Capitol’s equipment offers simplicity in design and is made of quality material. This results in reliability and dependability with the lowest possible price.

CHUTES International

4400 Austin Lane

White Plains, MD 20695

301.753.4100; fax 301.753.4108

www.chutesintl.com

Retrofit Equipment: trash chutes

Service Availability: local-service through authorized dealers, local service, toll-free technical support line, detailed installation manual

Product Availability: local distribution (equipment specialty), available nationwide

CHUTES International pioneered the debris chute market with its heavy-duty 3- by 3-foot steel construction debris chute. Then, in response to industry demand, CHUTES developed its own 32-inch blow-molded plastic debris chute system with numerous hanging devices, two winch sizes, dust gaiters, protective liners and steel-lined intake hoppers with safety flaps. To round out our line of specialty products, we added internal chutes, compactors, containers, metal and tenant-storage lockers, and postal specialties.

Com-Ten Industries

6405 49th St. North

Pinellas Park, FL 33781

727.520.1200; fax 727.520.0299

www.com-ten.com

Roof Testing Equipment: roofing fastener testers, foam insulation tester

Service Availability: factory-authorized service, return to factory

Product Availability: local distribution (roofing wholesalers), factory direct (Internet orders)

Com-Ten’s roofing fastener tester and foam insulation tester come with NIST traceable certification. The company’s tester is the only one approved for Miami-Dade County. They are available in eight capacities from 100 to 4,000 pounds.

Coxreels

6720 S. Clementine Ct.

Tempe, AZ 85283

800.COXREELS; fax 800.229.REEL

www.coxreels.com

Power Tool Support Items: portable hose reels, retractable cables

The Coxreels Cady is the solution for tangled, problem hoses. Lightweight and built to exceptional standards, these hand-crank reels get to and from the job fast, while keeping hoses stored safely while not in use. The product features 1-inch all-steel round tube frame construction, rigid 1-inch diameter round handle for easy carrying to job sites, and a hose control bar to keep the hose from slipping off side discs when pulling from an angle.

Delaware Valley Paint Co.

363 W. Glenside Ave

Glenside, PA 19038

800.776.7613; fax 800.776.0169

www.dvpaint.com

Hand Tools: brushes, brooms, knives, blades, hand shears, SPS membrane shears, trowels

Heat Welding: hand-held electric heat welder

Safety Equipment: safety-line systems, fall-protection devices, harnesses, gloves, hard hats, goggles, first-aid kits, fire extinguishers

Product Availability: direct to contractor by phone and Internet

Most orders received by noon are shipped the same day. The company has trained professionals who can recommend the best products for each job requirement. All products are tested for their intended use and have a liberal total-satisfaction guarantee.

DeWalt

701 E. Joppa Rd., TW395

Towson, MD 21286

410.716.2767; fax 410.716.7996

www.dewalt.com

Hand Tools: tool belts, accessories

Power Tools: chops saws, circular saws, jigsaws, hammer drills, electric drills, electric screw guns, circular blades, circular diamond blades, power sanders, electric nibblers, electric hand-held shears

Power Tool Support Items: gas-powered compressors, electric-powered compressors

Metal Roofing Power Tools: nibblers, shears, screw guns, circular cut-off saws, jigsaws, hand-held drills, hand-held grinders, bench grinders

Service Availability: local service through authorized dealers, local service, common nomenclature parts and service, toll-free technical support line, factory-authorized service, return to factory

Product Availability: local distribution (roofing wholesalers, equipment specialty), Internet e-tailers

DeWalt designs and builds all of it tools and accessories using feedback and testing from professional users. We spend an unprecedented amount of time speaking with users on and off the job site to identify key needs in order to design and build current tools that enable our customers to do their jobs easier and more efficiently.

Everhard Products Inc.

1016 Ninth St. SW

Canton, OH 44707

330.453.7786; fax 330.453.7449

www.everhard.com

Hand Tools: snips, awls, knives, blades, hand shears

Power Tools: circular blades, electric hand-held shears

Heat Welding: seam rollers

Sheet Metal and Metal Roofing Hand Tools: snips, shears

Product Availability: local distribution (roofing wholesalers)

Everhard Products Inc., manufacturer of hand rollers, hand and machine knives, and blades has been in business since 1911. Different roller head materials available include steel, aluminum, silicone, natural rubber, urethane and nylon. Rollers and roofing knives are designed with ergonomic handles. Hand rollers are available with longer handles – from 10 to 60 inches.

First Choice Tool Co./Midwest Snips

P.O. Box 670

Sturgis, MI 49091

800.782.4659; fax 616.651.4412

www.firstchoicetool.com

Hand Tools: snips, crimpers, hand shears

Sheet Metal and Metal Roofing Equipment: crimpers, snips and shears

Service Availability: local service through authorized dealers, toll-free technical support line

Product Availability: roofing wholesalers

Flame Engineering Inc.

P.O. Box 577

La Crosse, KS 67548

800.255.2469; fax 785.222.3619

www.flameengineering.com

Hand-held MB Torches: manual, self-igniting, short-stem detail, long-stem full roll

Full-roll-laying MB Torches: manual, hose assemblies, igniters, MB trowels, MB rollers

Service Availability: common nomenclature parts and service, toll-free technical support line, factory-authorized service, return to factory

Product Availability: local distribution (roofing wholesalers, equipment specialty), factory direct (Internet order)

Flame Engineering manufactures Red Dragon roofing torches and equipment. The Red Dragon product line includes 11 CSA International certified roofing torch kits. The roofing torch line includes stand-up, detail, soldering and self-igniting models ranging from 50,000 btu per hour to 600,000 btu per hour. Flame also manufactures modified-bitumen applicators, roof dryers, seamers, spud bars, cylinder dollies, replacement parts and many accessories. Red Dragon products are made in the United States.

Flex Membrane International

Bethlehem Drive

Morgantown, PA 19543

610.286.7788/800.969.0108; fax 610.286.7786

www.flexmembranes.com

Heat Welding: hand-held electric heat welders, automatic self-propelled lap welders, seam rollers

Service Availability: local service through authorized dealers

Product Availability: factory direct (phone order)

Garden State Engine & Equipment Co. Inc.

3509 Rte 22 East

Sommerville, N.J. 08876

908.534.5444; fax 908.534.5623

www.gsee-crane.com

Cranes: truck-mounted straight boom, lifting accessories (buckets, forks, hoppers)

The National 568D has a 16-ton capacity, a 68-foot telescoping boom and a 41-foot side-folding jib. This gives a total vertical boom height of 118 feet plus many more features.

Garlock Equipment Co.

2601 Niagara Lane

Plymouth, MN 55447

763.553.1935; fax 763.553.1093

www.garlockequip.com

Roof-mounted Hoists: telescoping towable elevators, hand hoists, ropes, cables, hooks, hydraulic hoists

Roof Sweeper: gas-powered self-propelled, hydraulic

Roof Cutter: single blade, dual blade, powered roof removers, trash chutes, trash chute staging equipment, two-wheel wheelbarrows, four-wheel trash dump carts

On-deck Equipment: felt layers, hot dispensers, adhesive spreaders, adhesive sprayers

Hot Lugger: standard insulated, vertical crane/hoist insulated, non-insulated standard

Gravel Spreaders: gas-engine powered, hydraulic powered, two-wheel wheelbarrows (modified pan or deck), four-wheel carts, ATV or tractor for towing carts

EPDM Roll Hauler: wheeled

Hydraulic Material Handling System: with fork-lift attachment

BUR Kettles: manual skidded, manual towable, gas-engine-powered pump, LP gas-engine-powered pump, automatic controls, loading device, emission elimination system (afterburner type)

BUR Tanker: truck mount, automatic temperature controls, mobile storage

Safety Equipment Sold or Manufactured: guard rail systems, safety line systems, hard hats

Service Availability: local service through authorized dealers, toll-free technical support line

Product Availability: local distribution (equipment specialty)

Garlock’s reputation for building the highest quality products on the market is the cornerstone of our success. Products that will stand the test of time reward the contractor with a return on investment value over the long haul. In addition, we place special emphasis on building cutting edge products that will help contractors compete more effectively and maximize the effectiveness of the labor resources available to them. In other words, by providing “quality, innovative tools” we can shift the majority of the back-breaking work in roofing to the machine instead of the employee. We feel is the key to helping contractors retain employees in this labor strapped market, and the key to improving corporate profitability.

GEI International Inc.

P.O. Box 6849

Syracuse, NY 13217

315.463.9261; fax 315.463.9034

www.geionline.com

Hand Tools: gauges, hand spudders

Product Availability: local distribution (roofing wholesalers, equipment specialty), factory direct (phone order)

Gusmer Corp.

One Gusmer Drive

Lakewood, NJ 08701

800.367.4767; fax 732.905.8968

www.gusmer.com

On-deck Equipment: adhesive sprayers, spray polyurethane foam dispensing equipment, complete turnkey spray rigs

Service Availability: local service through authorized dealers, local service, toll-free technical support line

Product Availability: local distribution (equipment specialty), factory direct (phone and Internet order)

Gusmer is the world’s leading supplier for plural-component spray equipment used in polyurethane foam and elastomeric coatings applications. Gusmer maintains a highly trained worldwide distribution network to handle sales, service and training. The company’s equipment is reputed for its high performance and low maintenance design and construction aspects. Many of its machines feature the opposed-piston pumping system for more uniform pressure and pattern control.

Guttermaker Inc.

6385 Dixie Hwy.

Erie, MI 48133

734.848.8865; fax 734.848.8933

www.guttermaker.com

Metal Roofing Machinery: roll-forming machines (in-plant and portable), curved-panel roll-forming machines

Service Availability: toll-free technical support line, factory-authorized service, return to factory

Product Availability: local distribution (roofing wholesalers, equipment specialty), factory direct (phone and Internet order)

Watertite is the market leader in seamless gutter roll formers. Watertite offers four high-quality, operator friendly models: Waterhawk 5-inch standard, 6-inch standard, 5-inch Shopman and the 5- and 6-inch combo. The machines are easy to adjust and maintain and offer easy access to all forming stations. They have removable top rollers, welded-frame construction and a double-accessory outlet.

Heat Seal Equipment

530 Westney Rd. S., #1

Ontario, Canada

800.828.1496; fax 905.683.7067

www.heatsealequipment.com

Insulation Equipment: blowing machines

Heat Seal Equipment has been making reasonably priced quality equipment for 23 years.

E.L. Hilts & Co.

P.O. Box 1789

Hickory, NC 28603

828.328.8141/800.354.4587; fax 828.328.2835

www.elhilts.com

Hand Tools: brushes, brooms, slater’s stake and tools, slate cutters, measuring wheels, knives, blades, hand spudders, slate ripper, tear-off spades, SPS membrane shears, trowels

Power-tool Support Items: gas- and diesel-powered generators, skidded and wheeled gang boxes

Heat Welding: hand-held electric heat welders, automatic self-propelled lap welders, seam rollers

Hand-held MB Torch Equipment: manual, automatic on/off, self-igniting, short-stem detail, long-stem full roll

MB Full-roll-laying Torches: manual, automatic on/off, self-igniting, hose assemblies, trowels, rollers

Ladders: aluminum and fiberglass extension, step

Scaffolds: component system

Roof-mounted Hoists: telescoping-towable and telescoping-truck-mounted elevators, hand hoists, ropes, cables, hooks, gas-powered, hydraulic, electric

Ladder Hoists: gas-powered, hydraulic, electric

Truck-mounted Conveyors: mechanical gas-engine powered, hydraulic, chain and flight tubular boom, belted tubular boom, belted fiberglass boom

Towable Conveyors: hydraulic-fixed-belted and hydraulic-folding-belted

Roof Sweepers: gas-powered, wire brush for steel decks

Roof Cutters: single blade, powered roof remover, fixed, on-trailer and roll-off dump bodies, trash chutes, trash chute staging equipment, two-wheel wheelbarrow, four-wheel trash dump cart

Dewatering Pumps: gas-powered high volume, electric-powered

Magnetic Nail Brooms: hand-held, wheeled and attached (to truck or fork lift)

On-deck Equipment: felt layers, hot dispensers, adhesive spreaders and layers

Gravel Spreaders: gas-engine powered, two-wheel wheelbarrow (modified pan or deck), four-wheel cart

Hot Lugger: standard insulated, vertical crane/hoist insulated

EPDM Roll Hauler: wheeled

BUR Kettles: manual skidded, manual towable, gas-engine-powered pump, dual-hydraulic pumping system, LP-gas-engine-powered pump, automatic controls, loading devices, mounted afterburner, afterburner- and filter-type emission elimination system

BUR Tankers: truck-mounted, trailer-mounted, automatic temperature controls, mobile storage, yard storage

Safety Equipment: guard-rail systems, safety-line systems, fall-protection devices, harnesses, rigging, retractable cable, gloves, hard hats, goggles, first-aid kits, burn spray/gel

Service Availability: local service through authorized dealers, common nomenclature parts and service, toll-free technical support line, factory-authorized service, return to factory

Product Availability: local distribution (roofing wholesalers, equipment specialty), factory-direct Internet orders

Hitachi Power Tools

3950 Steve Reynolds Blvd.

Norcross, GA 30093

800.829.4752; fax 800.830.7593

www.hitachi.com/powertools

Power Tools: chops saws, circular saws, jigsaws, hammer drills, electric drills, electric screw guns, circular blades, circular diamond blades, electric nibblers, electric hand-held shears

Power Tool Support Items: electric-powered compressors

Hitachi Power Tools manufactures, markets, distributes and services electrical and pneumatic power tools in the United States and Canada. Hitachi products include an extensive line of heavy-duty electric tools for woodworking, metalworking and concrete drilling and cutting, as well as pneumatic nailers, staplers, compressors and collated fasteners.

ITW Buildex

1349 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.

Itasca, IL 60143

800.323.0720; fax 630.787.3277

www.itwbuildex.com

Power Tools: insulation attachment system

Service Availability: local service through authorized dealers, toll-free technical support line

Product Availability: local distribution (roofing wholesalers)

AccuTrac Automated Insulation Attachment System saves time and labor costs to install plates and screws. This system is faster to install than loose plate and screw and uses less manpower to install preassembled. The system works with all types of insulation boards, including high-density wood fiber recovery board. It can use 2 1/4- to 6-inch hex or Phillips fasteners and is conveniently packaged, plates and fasteners together, in a handy reusable plastic bucket.

Kenco Industrial Equipment

1022 E. Newport Center Dr.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

954.427.2500; fax 954.427.1090

www.kenco-ind.com

Hand Tools: hammers, snips, measuring tapes, crimpers, hand shears

Power Tools: electric nibbler, electric hand-held shears

Metal Roofing Hand Tools: benders, crimpers, punch, snips, shears, hammers, rivet tools, soldering equipment

Metal Roofing Power Tools: nibblers, shears, circular cut-off saws, drill press, hand-held grinders, bench grinders

Metal Roofing Machinery: hand brakes, box & pan brake,s automated folding machines, specialty stamping machines, roll forming machines (in-plant and portable), slitters, shears, curved-panel roll-forming machines

Product Availability: local distribution (equipment specialty)

Kinshoffer Liftall Inc.

775 Pacific Rd., #29

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

888.888.4026; fax 905.827.5879

www.kinshoffer.com

Cranes: lifting accessories (buckets, forks, hoppers)

Service Availability: toll-free technical support line, factory-authorized service, return to factory

Product Availability: local distribution (equipment specialty)

Kinshoffer Liftall incorporates ISO 9001 certification into its manufacturing business. This allows the company to offer the best backed and built roofing equipment in the marketplace, i.e. clamshell buckets, pallet forks, roofing tear-off boxes, etc.

Kirby Fiberglass

652 E. Industrial

Pueblo West, CO 81007

719.547.3940; fax 719-547.3764

www.kirbyfiberglass.com

BUR Equipment: fiberglass roofing mops

Klenk Industries

20 Germay Dr.

Wilmington, DE 19804

800.327.5619; fax 302.652.7531

www.klenktools.com

Hand Tools: snips, awls, knives, crimpers, hand shears

Metal Roofing Hand Tools: crimpers, snips, hammers

Service Availability: toll-free technical support line, factory-authorized service, return to factory

Product Availability: local distribution (roofing wholesalers)

Since 1934, Klenk Industries has been serving the trade as the “quality” leader. We make three different lengths of snips and three different handle styles because we know hands come in different sizes. We have the simplest warranty on the market.

Knudson Manufacturing Inc.

10401 W. 120th, Ave.

Broomfield, CO 80021

303.469.2101; fax 303.469.7994

www.knudsonmfg.com

Metal Roofing Hand Tools: crimpers

Metal Roofing Machines: roll forming (portable and in-plant), automated folding machine

Service Availability: toll-free technical support line, factory-authorized service, return to factory

Product Availability: local distribution (equipment specialty), factory direct (phone and Internet order)

Krendl Machine Co. Inc.

1201 Spencerville Rd.

Delphos, OH 45833

419.692.3060; fax 419.695.5430

Insulation Equipment: all-fiber insulation blowing machines, parts, accessories

Service Availability: local service through authorized dealers, factory-authorized service, return to factory

Product Availability: local distribution (equipment specialty), factory direct (phone order)

Krendl’s equipment is designed for the heaviest duty of any in the industry. Along with its modular design, repair maintenance is very easy. Krendl leads the industry in custom-design applications.

Leister/Assembly Supplies

12225 World Trade Dr., Suite E

San Diego, CA 92128

800.694.1472; fax 888.694.4275

www.hotairtools.com

Power Tool Support Items: gas- and diesel-powered generators

Heat Welding: hand-held electric heat welders, automatic self-propelled lap welders

Service Availability: toll-free technical-support line, factory-authorized service, return to factory, on-site factory-trained technicians

Product Availability: local distribution (roofing wholesalers, equipment specialty), factory-authorized sales and service center, phone order, Internet order

The Leister automatic and hand-held welding tools are for roofing membranes made of TPO, CPA, EP, PVC and bitumen. The Varimat automatic welding machine has electronically controlled temperature and welding speed. The digital screen displays set and actual values. An independent suspension pressure roller guarantees even distribution of pressure on uneven surfaces. Welding speed is up to 16.4 feet per minute.

Lynn Ladder & Scaffolding Co. Inc.

162 Page Blvd.

Springville, MA 01104

800.338.0303; fax 413.739.5852

www.lynnladder.com

Ladders: aluminum extension, fiberglass extension, wood extension, estimators, multi-purpose, step

Scaffolds: component system, swing staging, mobility power assist, erect power assist

Lifts: roof-mounted hand-hoist

Safety Equipment: safety manuals and books, guard rail systems, safety line systems, fall-protection devices, rigging, first-aid kits, fire extinguishers

Service Availability: local-service through authorized dealers, toll-free technical support line

Product Availability: local distribution (equipment specialty), factory direct (phone and Internet order)

Makita USA Inc.

14930 Northam St.

La Mirada, CA 90638

800-4-MAKITA

www.makitatools.com

Power Tools: chops saws, circular saws, jigsaws, hammer drills, electric drills, electric screw guns, circular blades, circular diamond blades, power sanders, electric nibblers, electric hand-held shears

Power Tool Support Items: gas-powered generators, electric powered compressors

Metal Roofing Power Tools: nibblers, shears, screw guns, circular cut-off saws, jigsaws, hand-held drills, drill presses, hand-held grinders

Master Magnetics Inc.

607 S. Gilbert St.

Castle Rock, CO 80104

303.688.3966; fax 303.688.5303

www.magnetsource.com

Magnetic Nail Brooms: hand held, wheeled, attached (to truck or forklift)

Product Availability: factory direct (phone order)

Master Magnetics offers affordable magnetic sweepers in push type, hand type or trailer type, and in sizes from 8 inches to 8 feet wide. Durable construction and powerful permanent magnets allow for easy removal of harmful metal objects from many surfaces. Designed for hard-to-reach areas such as grass or sand, to large areas such as construction sites and parking lots. The best-selling 24-inch push-type sweeper features a quick-release lever for safe and easy cleanup.

Malco Products Inc.

1480 State Hwy 55 NW

Annandale, MN 55302

320.274.8246; fax 320.274.2269

www.malcotools.com

Hand Tools: hammers, brushes, brooms, snips, squares, tear-off spades, awls, tool belts, accessories, measuring tapes, measuring wheels, layout tapes, knives, blades

Service Availability: common nomenclature parts and service

Product Availability: local distribution (roofing wholesalers, equipment specialty)

Malco’s hand tools and accessories make tear-off, new shingle application and cleanup a snap. The “Beast” shingle-removal tools lift off even the heaviest loads and pull out nails in one easy motion. A Malco Shingle Pad is a comfort on hot days and protects the shingles too. And Malco Magnetic Sweeps pick up where the rooftop tools leave off.

MAX USA Corp.

585 Commercial Dr.

Garden City, NY 11530

516.222.2184; fax 516.222.1046

www.maxusacorp.com

Power Tools: pneumatic nailing tools

Service Availability: local service through authorized dealers

Product Availability: local distribution (roofing wholesalers)

Metal Forming Inc.

206 Smoke Rise Trace

Peachtree City, GA 30269

770.631.0002; fax 770.631.7776

www.metalforming-usa.com

Metal Roofing Machines: box & pan brakes, automated folding machines, roll-forming machines (in-plant and portable), slitters, shears, curved-panel roll forming machines

Metal Roofing Hand Tools: benders, crimpers, punches, snips, shears, hammers

Service Availability: local service through authorized dealers, factory authorized service, return to factory

Product Availability: local distribution (equipment specialty)

Factory Direct: (phone and Internet order)

MetalForming Inc. exclusively imports a variety of the world's leading automated metal folding products, covering the widest range of classes and needs. Drawing on the European design and engineering expertise of category leaders such as JORNS, Schechtl, Schlebach, Stubai and Rau, MetalForming delivers the latest generations of touch-screen technology, industrial-strength folding machines and hand tools to meet all manner of new challenges in the roofing industry — and provide profit-making solutions.

Wm. W. Meyer & Sons Inc.

8261 Elmwood Ave.

Skokie, IL 60076

847.673.0312; fax 847.673.5564

www.meyerinsulation.com

Insulation Equipment: insulation blowing machines, insulation vacuums

Meyer’s Insulation Blowing Equipment line includes the Series 1400, the Series 800 and the new Series 600. The New Meyer 601 is advanced in simplicity and value with enhanced quality and performance. Powered by a 20-horsepower air-cooled gasoline engine, fill the hopper, flip the clutch to ON and watch it blow. It delivers 57 pounds per minute of cellulose and 26 pounds per minute of fiberglass insulation with accuracy and complete coverage. The Series 600 can easily fit into a small cube van, trailer or truck.

MonierLifetile

7575 Irvine Center Dr. #100

Irvine, CA 92618

949.756.1605; fax 949.585.8490

www.monierlifetile.com

Hand Tools: accessories, layout tapes

Power Tools: electric screw guns

Since the 1960s, MonierLifetile has grown into an organization of national stature with 15 plants and service offices across the United States. To maintain its position as the leader in the U.S. roof tile industry, MonierLifetile continually introduces better and more efficient machinery and production methods. MonierLifetile’s R&D team brings new products to market on a regular basis, giving customers innovative yet time-tested options for their roofs.

The New England Slate Co.

1385 U.S. Route 7

Pittsford, VT 05763

802.247.8809, 888-NE-SLATE; fax 802.247.0089

www.neslate.com

Hand Tools: hammers, slater’s stakes and tools, slate cutters, slate rippers

Slate rippers from The New England Slate Co. are die-forged in one piece from high-grade carbon steel. A form-fitting handle with finger grips prevents hand-slip. The finely ground and polished blade is spring tempered for optimal strength and maximum flexibility.

New Tech Machinery Corp.

1300 40th St.

Denver, CO 80205

303.294.0538; fax 303.294.9407

www.newtechmachinery.com

Metal Roofing Machinery: portable roll-forming machines, seamless gutter machines, standing-seam roof panel machines

New Tech Machinery Corp. offers the most recognized portable panel forming equipment in the industry. Features include nine profiles, infinitely variable width from 12 to 24 inches and numerous options to customize architectural demands. The newest addition to the panel-forming line is the MULTIPRO Jr.™ featuring the EZE CHANGE™ profile system. The company also offers three gutter machines: 5 inch, 6 inch and the Mach II 5/6-inch combo.

North American Bocker

315 Capital Blvd.

Raleigh, NC 27603

919.832.8481; fax 919.832.2799

www.nabocker.com

Hand Tools: hammers, slate cutters, snips, crimpers, shears, soldering machines

MB Torches: hand-held, full-roll-laying

Scaffolds: power assist

Lifts: track hoist, roof-mounted, cranes

On-deck: hot lugger

Metal Roofing: bending machines

Service Availability: toll-free line, factory-authorized service, local service by authorized dealer

Paslode, An Illinois Tool Works Co.

888 Forest Edge Dr.

Vernon Hills, IL 60061

847.634.1900; fax 847.634.6602

www.paslode.com

Power Tools: pneumatic roofing coil nailer

Service Availability: local service through authorized dealers

Product Availability: local distribution (roofing wholesalers)

Paslode’s 3175 RCU Roofing Coil Nailer has a carbide tip work contact and hardened steel driver blades to provide durability. Wear plates protect tool components. It accepts all standard roofing coil nails, smooth and ring shank from 7/8 to 1 3/4 inch. It weighs just 5.5 pounds and has a rubber “comfort grip” to minimize worker fatigue and make bounce-firing virtually effortless. The magnetic feed system reduces jamming and ensures the last nail is driven accurately each time. Nails are also flushed consistently.

Porter-Cable Delta (Delta)

505 Southgate Dr.

Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1H7K2

519.767.4136; fax 519.836.9352

www.porter-cable.com

Power Tools: chop saws, circular saws, jigsaws, hammer drills, electric drills, electric screw guns, circular blades, power sander, electric nibbler

Power Tool Support Items: gas-powered generators, gas- and electric-powered compressors

Sheet Metal and Metal Roofing Equipment: nibblers, shears, screw guns, circular cut-off saws, jigsaws, hand-held drills, drill presses, hand-held grinders, bench grinders

Service Availability: toll-free technical support line, factory-authorized service, return to factory

Primus-Sievert Inc.

5255 Zenith Pkwy.

Loves Park, IL 61107

877.639.1319; fax 815.639.1320

www.primus-sievert.com

Heat Welding: hand-held electric heat welder

Hand-held MB Torches: manual, automatic on/off, self-igniting, short-stem detail, long-stem full roll

Full-roll-laying MB Torches: manual, hose assemblies, igniters

Metal Roofing Hand Tools: soldering equipment

Service: common nomenclature parts and service, toll-free technical support line, factory-authorized service, return to factory

Product Availability: local distribution (roofing wholesalers, equipment specialty), factory direct (phone and Internet order)

Primus-Sievert is a roofer’s one source for torches, hot-air and soldering equipment. We carry two lines of equipment. Our premium line features our Sievert Promatic handle with an electronic piezo ignition. This universal handle allows a person to perform a multitude of applications in a matter of second, by simply changing the burner at the end of the handle. Our economy line torches feature a dual-valve control for the main flame and pilot flame along with sold stainless steel and brass construction. Add a granule embedder for a versatile two-in-one torch.

Raytec Manufacturing

2500 Division highway

Ephrata, PA 17522

877.800.2500; fax 717.354.4306

Hand Tools: magnetic nut setters

Ladders: aluminum extension, fiberglass extension, multi-purpose

Metal Roofing Hand Tools: crimpers, rivet tools

Product Availability: factory direct (phone orders)

The PowerLink 30™ hand-operating riveting tool has an award-winning ergonomic design for easy use. It offers 50 percent reduction in the force needed to set a rivet. The shorter grip opening allows one-handed use. The soft Santoprene®-covered grips are contoured to fit your hand and specially designed to eliminate pinch points. Its compact nose housing enables back-pocket or tool-belt storage. The built-in latch design keeps handles closed without awkward chains or wires.

Reeves Roofing Equipment Co. Inc.

P.O. Box 720

Helotes, TX 78023

210.695.3567; fax 210.695.3554

www.reevesequipment.com

Hand Tools: hand spudders, slater ripper, tear-off spades

Roof-mounted Hoists: hand hoist, hoisting (ropes, cables, hooks), gas-powered, hydraulic, electric

Crane Accessories: buckets, forks, hoppers

Track Hoists: gas-powered, electric

Roof Sweepers: gas-powered, self-propelled

Roof Cutters: single blade, dual blade, powered roof remover

Magnetic Nail Broom: wheeled

Other Retrofit Equipment: trash chutes, trash chute staging equipment, two-wheel wheelbarrow, four-wheel trash dump cart

On-deck Equipment: felt layers, hot dispensers, adhesive spreaders

Gravel Spreaders: gas-engine powered, hydraulic powered, two-wheel wheelbarrow, four-wheel cart

Hot Lugger: standard insulated, vertical crane/hoist insulated, non-insulated standard

BUR Kettles: manual skidded, manual towable, gas-engine-powered pump, automatic controls, loading device, mounted after burner, after-burner-type emission elimination system

Safety equipment sold or manufactured: guard rail systems, safety line systems, fall-protection devices, harnesses

Service Availability: local service through authorized dealers, toll-free technical support line, factory-authorized service, return to factory

Product Availability: local distribution (roofing wholesalers and equipment specialty), factory direct (phone and Internet order)

Roll Former Corp.

2425 Maryland Rd.

Willow Grove, PA 19090

215.830.9757; fax 215.830.8761

www.rollformercorp.com

Metal Roofing Machinery: roll forming machines (in-plant and portable)

Roll Former Corp. offers over 20 standard machine profiles for the standing seam metal roofing industry – architectural and structural. We also design affordable custom machinery for the metal construction and fabrication industries.

Rooftop Equipment Inc.

4617 New Castle Rd.

New Wilmington, PA 16142

800.222.6454; fax 724.946.8888

www.rooftopequipment.com

On-deck Equipment: adhesive spreaders

Service Availability: local service, local service through authorized dealers, common nomenclature parts and service, toll-free technical-support line, factory authorized service, return to factory

Product Availability: local distribution (equipment specialty)

The Better Spreader allows you to adhere single-ply quickly and easily. It offers easy setup, cleanup and is affordable.

Roper Whitney

2833 Huffman Blvd.

Rockford, IL 61103

815.962.3011; fax 815.962.2227

www.roperwhitney.com

Metal Roofing Machinery: formers, shears, punches, presses, bending brakes, and notchers

Metal Roofing Hand Tools: benders, crimpers, punches, shears, rivet tools

Roto Zip Tool Corp.

1861 Ludden Drive

Cross Plains, WI 53528

608.798.3737; fax 608.798.3739

www.rotozip.com

Power Tools: rotary tools

Service Availability: toll-free technical support line, factory-authorized service, return to factory

Product Availability: retail hardware stores, home improvement centers

The Roto Zip Spiral Saw™ allows fast, clean, freehand cuts though virtually any commonly used building material, up to 1-inch thick. Using a variety of patented Zip® Bits, this spiral cutting action cleanly slices materials rather than the ripping action of traditional saws. No need for pilot holes – simply plunge the bit into the work surface and begin cutting in any direction.

Rustgo-Nelson King Inc.

P.O. Box 320287

Birmingham, AL 35232

800.448.4077 / 205.591.6875; fax 205.591.6876

www.rustgo.com

Scaffolds: assist, mobility

Safety Equipment: guard rail systems, fall-protection devices

Service Availability: toll-free technical support line

Product Availability: local distribution, factory direct (phone order)

Rustgo-Nelson King’s products are ideal for roof’s edge fall protection and allow access to soffit, gutter and trim-work application. Meets or exceeds OSHA requirements. Terrain adaptability feature maintains a safe, stable and level work surface. Mobility features allow contractors to do the whole job with one setup. Productivity will increase while cost will decrease.

S-B Power Tool Co. (BOSCH)

4300 W. Peterson

Chicago, IL 60646

773.286.7330/877.267.2499; fax 773.481.3688

www.boschtools.com

Power Tools: chop saws, circular saw, jigsaws, hammer drills, electric drills, electric screw guns, circular blades, circular diamond blades, power sanders, electric nibblers, electric hand-held shears

Metal Roofing Power Tools: nibblers, shears, screw guns, circular cut-off saws, jigsaws, hand-held drills, hand-held grinders

Service Availability: local service, local service through authorized dealers, toll-free technical support line, factory-authorized service, return to factory

Product Availability: local distribution (equipment specialty), home centers, other retailers

Bosch offers professionals high-quality power tools that reflect thoughtful engineering and design, delivering efficient, creative satisfying experiences with corded and cordless tools and accessories. Long known for the innovations it has brought to the worlds of carpentry, masonry, woodworking and metalworking, Bosch has always been a leader in power tool design and ergonomics to ensure not only long-lasting tools, but also more effective and safe operating practices throughout the trades.

SPAR Marathon Roofing Supplies

3689 Weston Rd.

Weston, Ontario, Canada

416.745.4111; fax 416.745.6773

www.spamarathonroofing.com

Hand Tools: hammers, brushes, brooms, slater’s stakes and tools, slate cutters, snips, gauges, squares, hand spudders, slate rippers, tear-off spades, punches, tool belts, accessories, measuring tapes, measuring wheels, layout tapes, knives, blades, crimpers, clamps, hand shears, trowels

Power Tools: chop saws, circular saw, jigsaws, hammer drills, electric drills, electric screw guns, circular blades, circular diamond blades, power sander, electric nibblers, electric hand-held shears

Power Tool Support Items: gas- and electric-powered compressors, wheeled gang boxes

Heat Welding: hand-held electric heat welders

Hand-held MB Torches: manual, automatic on/off, self-igniting, short-stem detail, long-stem full roll

Full-roll-laying MB Torches: propane tanks, hose assemblies, igniters, MB trowels, MB rollers

Ladders: aluminum extension, fiberglass extension, estimators, multi-purpose, step

Roof-mounted Hoists: telescoping semi-portable elevators, hand hoists, ropes, cables, hooks, gas-powered, hydraulic, electric

Track Hoists: gas-powered, hydraulic

Roof Sweepers: gas-powered self-propelled

Roof Cutters: single blade, dual blade, powered roof remover

Retrofit Equipment: trash chutes, two-wheel wheelbarrow, gas-powered high-volume dewatering pump

Magnetic Nail Broom: wheeled

On-deck Equipment: felt layers, hot dispensers, adhesive spreaders

Gravel Spreaders: gas-engine powered, hydraulic powered, two-wheel wheelbarrows (modified pan or deck), four-wheel carts

Hot Lugger: standard insulated, vertical insulated (crane hoist)

EPDM Roll Hauler: wheeled

Metal Roofing Hand Tools: benders, crimpers, punches, snips, shears, hammers, soldering equipment

Metal Roofing Power Tools: nibblers, shears, screw guns, circular cut-off saws, jigsaws, hand-held drills, hand-held grinders

Metal Roofing Machinery: hand brakes, box and pan brakes, slitters

BUR Kettles: manual skidded, manual towable, LP gas-engine-powered pump, automatic controls, loading device, mounted afterburner, emission elimination system (afterburner type)

Safety Equipment: guard rail systems, safety-line systems, fall-protection devices, harnesses, rigging, gloves, hard hats, goggles, supplied-air masks, first-aid kits, burn spray/gel, fire extinguishers

Service Availability: local service through authorized dealers, local service, toll-free technical support line, factory-authorized service, return to factory

Product Availability: local distribution (equipment specialty), factory direct (phone order)

Spar Marathon manufactures roofing, hoisting and sheet metal equipment, as well as specialty roofing tools. Our machining and fabricating shops manufacture the vast majority of parts and components that go into our equipment, which ensures complete quality control over the finished goods. We also distribute a full-line of industrial and residential roofing supplies.

Stamm Manufacturing

4850 Orange Ave.

Ft. Pierce, FL 34947

561.461.6056; fax 561.464.2716

stammmfg@aol.com

Power Tool Support Items: truck-mounted tool boxes, bodies

Scaffolds: power assist, erect

Lifts: scissor-type, truck-mounted

Cranes: truck-mounted straight boom, truck-mounted knuckle boom, lifting accessories (buckets, forks, hoppers)

Roof Vacuums: truck mounted, towable

Roof Cutters: dump bodies (fixed, on-trailer, roll-off)

Star Machine Ltd.

P.O. Box 510

Oxford, Nova Scotia, Canada

877.782.7883; fax 902.447.3260

www.starmachinelimited.com

Insulation Equipment: blowing machines

Service Availability: toll-free technical support lines

Product Availability: factory direct (phone order)

Tie Down Engineering

5901 Wheaton Dr.

Atlanta, GA 30336

404.344.0000; fax 404.349.0401

www.tiedown.com

Ladder Hoists: gas-powered, electric

Safety Equipment: safety line systems, roofing brackets

Service Availability: toll-free technical support line, factory-authorized service, return to factory

Thomas Industries

1419 Illinois Ave.

Sheboygan, WI 53082

920.451.4271; fax 920.451.4325

www.thomaspumps.com

Power Tool Support Items: gas- and electric-powered compressors

Service Availability: local service, local service through authorized dealers, toll-free technical support line

Product Availability: local distribution (roofing wholesalers, equipment specialty)

Thomas Compressors are ideally suited to the roofing professional. They are 100 percent American made and solidly built using steel and die-cast aluminum. They are the only compressors on the market that can truthfully claim to operate on 15-amp circuits and to run on extension cords. Their ability to start in cold weather and survive harsh job-site conditions is unmatched.

Tom Frakes Roofing & Insulation Inc.

5526 W. Hiawatha Ln.

Stevensville, MI 49127

616.429.5467

Hand Tools: ridge and shingle cutter

Service Availability: factory-authorized service, return to factory

Product Availability: factory direct (phone order)

Tramex

C/O Black Hawk Sales Inc.

28 Pin Oak Dr.

Littleton, CO 80127

303.972.7926, fax 303.972.7106

www.tramexltd.com

Moisture Meters and Scanners: hand-held moisture meters, non-destructive moisture meters, non-destructive moisture scanners

Tramex Moisture Meters are different from others because they are non-destructive. Available in hand-held or mobile units, the meters are specially developed for the roofing industry. Tramex meters work on the principle of electrical impedance, which offers many advantages over resistance or capacitance-only meters.

Triangle Fastener Corp.

4661 Hinckley Pkwy.

Cleveland, OH 44109

216.351.9933; fax 216.351.5008

www.trianglefastener.com

Hand Tools: hammers, brushes, brooms, snips, gauges, squares, tear-off spades, punches, awls, tool belts, accessories, measuring tapes, measuring wheels, layout tapes, knives, blades, crimpers, clamps, hand shears, SPS membrane shears, trowels

Power Tools: chop saws, circular saws, jigsaws, hammer drills, electric drills, electric screw guns, circular blades, circular diamond blades, power sanders, electric nibblers, electric hand-held shears

Power Tool Support Items: gas-powered generators, gas-powered compressors, electric-powered compressors, skidded gang-boxes, wheeled gang boxes, truck-mounted tool boxes

Heat Welding: hand-held electric heat welders, seam rollers

Ladders: aluminum extension, fiberglass extension, wood extension, multi-purpose, step

Scaffolds: component system, staging, swing

Roof Cutters: two-wheel wheelbarrows, four-wheel trash dump carts

On-Deck Equipment: adhesive spreaders, adhesive sprayers

Metal Roofing Hand Tools: benders, crimpers, punches, snips, shears, hammers, rivet tools

Metal Roofing Power Tools: nibblers, shears, screw guns, circular cut-off saws, jigsaws, hand-held drills, drill presses, hand-held grinders, bench grinders

Service Availability: local service, toll-free technical support line, factory-authorized service, return to factory, job pack programs

Product Availability: local distribution (equipment specialty), factory direct (phone order)

Vector Technologies Ltd.

6820 W. 43rd St.

Milwaukee, WI 53209

414.247.7100; fax 414.247.7110

www.vector-vacuums.com

Roof Vacuums: trailer-mounted, towable, accessories

Service Availability: local service

Product Availability: factory direct (phone order)

Yoder Manufacturing

4899 Commerce Pkwy.

Cleveland, OH 44128

800.631.0520/216.292.4460; fax 216.292.2898

www.yodermfg.com

Metal Roofing Machinery: in-plant roll-forming machines

Zimmerman Metals Inc.

201 East 58th Ave.

Denver, CO 80216

800.247.4202/303.294.0180

www.zimmerman-metals.com

Metal Roofing Machinery: roll-forming machines, curved-panel roll-forming machines