Articles Tagged with ''trade organizations''

Gary Howes, COO of The Durable Slate Co., is the first American appointed to the International Federation of the Roofing Trade board. 

President Trump’s announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have fueled talk of economic uncertainty, disruption of supply chains and an escalation of global trade tensions.

With metal roofing’s market share rising to 18% in 2024, the Metal Roofing Alliance trade group capitalizes on Florida’s asphalt shingle debate, highlighting the material’s vulnerability in extreme weather.

The long list of awards includes recognition from Forbes and Plant Engineering, encompassing everything from trailblazers in the supply chain industry to being one of the country's bets mid-size employers in manufacturing and engineering.

SkillBuild, the U.K.’s top construction skills competition, concluded with Bolton College’s Joe Gallagher winning first place in roofing; like is American counterpart, SkillsUSA, it promotes trade excellence.

The Davis Memorial Foundation, a supporter of construction education since 1997, will expand its focus on roofing, raise scholarship awards to 15 at $5,000 each, and fund SkillsUSA grants.

The 26th Annual FEI Group National Conference, themed "Organizational Health," brought industry leaders together for networking, expert presentations, and discussions on market trends, sustainability and leadership.

Shepherd has contributed to the CRRC for over a decade, including the CRRC S100 Consensus Body since 2023 and 10 years as a Technical Committee member.

The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) introduced new team memberships offering professionals tools for operational efficiency, industry benchmarking, and collaborative learning.

Hytrol Conveyor Company has joined the Women in Manufacturing Association, providing its employees access to networking, events, and educational resources to support women in the industry.