SAGINAW, MICHIGAN – Duro-Last, Inc.’s annual National Sales Seminar, held in San Antonio, Texas earlier this year, welcomed more than 1,300 guests representing over 200 companies. The highly-anticipated event, which also served as the official kickoff to Duro-Last’s year-long 40th Anniversary celebration, honored multiple contractors for their outstanding dedication and workmanship over the past year.

The top honor of 2017 Contractor of the Year was awarded to two longtime Duro-Last contractors during the annual Awards Banquet. Royalty Roofing from Seymour, Indiana, and Parson’s Commercial Roofing from Waco, Texas, each earned the Contractor of the Year distinction for their exceptional work on complex projects, attention to detail, customer service, and record-setting sales. Both Royalty Roofing and Parsons Commercial Roofing are recognized as Duro-Last Platinum contractors, have been installing Duro-Last Roofing Systems for more than 20 years, and reached over $9 million in sales throughout 2017.

Additionally, Duro-Last Project Awards were recognized throughout Seminar activities for the third year in a row. This category-specific competition honored contractors who completed outstanding projects in six unique divisions. Award winners and categories included:

Roof of the Year Award
Recognizing the project that best utilizes all aspects of a Duro-Last Roofing System and demonstrates a dedication to outstanding workmanship, best practices, innovation and customer service.
Contractor: Parsons Commercial Roofing of Waco, Texas
Project: Sonora Independent School District – Sutton County, Texas

Custom-Fabricated Award
Recognizing the project that best utilizes Duro-Last’s custom-fabricated membrane and accessories throughout the roofing system.
Contractor: Mid-Western Commercial Roofers, Inc. of Mobile, Alabama
Project: VT MAE Hangars 1 & 2 – Mobile, Alabama

Edge-to-Edge & Deck-to-Sky™ Award
Recognizing the project that best utilizes Duro-Last products for the entire roofing system – from Edge-to-Edge & Deck-to-Sky.
Contractor: Commonwealth Building Systems, LLC of Rockland, Massachusetts
Project: CBRE Commercial Building – Cambridge, Massachusetts

Metal Roofing Award
Recognizing the project that best utilizes EXCEPTIONAL® Metals metal roofing and wall panels.
Contractor: Premier Metalworks, LLC of Waco, Texas
Project: Potter’s House of North Dallas – Frisco, Texas

Contractor: The Core Construction Group, LLC of Decatur, Alabama
Project: Maximum Security Prison – Alabama

Sustainability Award
Recognizing the project that best utilizes Duro-Last products or services to reduce the environmental impact of the building.
Contractor: The Duerson Corporation of Altoona, Iowa
Project: Pella Regional Health Center – Pella, Iowa

Specialty Membrane Award
Recognizing the project that best utilizes Duro-Last roll good products, including Rock-Ply® and Shingle-Ply® prints.
Contractor: Jaco Roofing & Construction, Inc. of Angleton, Texas
Project: First United Methodist Church – Lake Jackson, Texas

“The continued growth and success of Duro-Last is largely due to the hard work and dedication that our authorized contractors demonstrate year after year,” said Duro-Last CEO Tom Saeli. “It’s an honor for us to take the time to recognize and celebrate their efforts.”

For more information on the projects that were recognized during the Duro-Last National Sales Seminar, visit the Duro-Last YouTube page at www.youtube.com/DuroLastRoofing to view the award videos.