Bechtel served in top positions with multiple roofing associations, including the National Roofing Contractors Association and Miami Valley Roofing and Sheet Metal Association.
Gender started his career at Western in 1983 in its sealant division, working his way up to region manager to oversee the company's roofing and sheet metal branches.
The new E-brake allows for servo-electronic bending with an E for even bending and offers 30% higher productivity and up to 50% energy savings with lower CO2 emissions.
Located in a 30,000 square foot building in Mundelein, Ill., the last eight years, SMS completed the move into a state-of-the-art 80,000 square foot facility at 150 Pine Street on March 23.