Elevate, a premier manufacturer of roofing, wall and lining systems, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new production and distribution facility in Salt Lake City. 

This new plant is the latest in a series of capital investments that Elevate has made since its acquisition by Holcim in 2021, and the LEED-certified green facility incorporates materials across the Holcim and Elevate portfolio in its construction and design. The state-of-the-art plant has the potential to triple the production capacity of Elevate ISOGARD polyiso insulation in the region and adds a production line for Elevate UNA-CLAD metal products — all to better serve customers in the West.

“The opening of this new facility is an exciting milestone as we continue to grow and focus on our valued customers, as well as a testament to the capabilities of our high-performing, innovative and sustainable products,” says Kristin Beck, president, Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems & Lining. “Our customers and people are at the heart of our business, and we are committed to providing positive experiences and quality products.

"This combined plant and distribution center represents the Elevate commitment to using our own premium and sustainable solutions in the construction of a new facility to enhance the services we provide to our customers.” 

Prioritizing Customer Needs in the West

According to Elevate, the new facility streamlines operations in the Western region, with connections to the local rail system for optimized distribution, reduced impact on the local community and its roads and a reduced carbon footprint. The company says this integration will result in "shorter wait times and better product availability for Elevate customers in the region."

The roof was installed by Utah-based Redd Roofing, an Elevate Platinum Council and Hall of Fame member, two of the highest recognitions available for Elevate contractors. 

Sustainable from Foundation to Roof 

The design of the plant prioritizes sustainability at every stage and includes a variety of Holcim’s innovative building solutions, starting with the foundation. Holcim's FortiCem, part of the ECOPlanet low-carbon cement portfolio, was used to significantly reduce the CO₂ footprint in the footings, foundation, floors, and tilt panels of this new facility. This was the first and largest commercial project incorporating this new lower-impact cement in the Salt Lake City area.

The roofing comprises Elevate UltraPly TPO roofing membrane, Elevate ISOGARD insulation, and Elevate SunWave skylights. Walkways and loading docks throughout the plant were installed with anti-slip coatings from American Safety Technologies and PolySpec THIOKOL primer, both part of the Holcim portfolio of building solutions. The plant is a certified LEED green building, establishing its status as a local benchmark for excellence in sustainable construction. 

The Salt Lake City plant replaces the prior Elevate polyiso plant in West Valley City, Utah. To reduce waste and divert equipment from landfills, all existing equipment will be repurposed, sold, or recycled.

To reinforce its support of the Salt Lake community, Elevate says it is making a monetary donation to The Road Home, a nonprofit agency that assists local individuals and families experiencing homelessness.