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Aerial view of a large, modern house with multiple solar panel arrays on its metal roof

November 2025 Product Focus: Solar

November 26, 2025

These advanced solar-integrated roofing products combine durability, energy efficiency, and sleek design, giving homeowners a smarter way to save. Built to withstand the elements and engineered for maximum solar performance, this is roofing that works harder and shines brighter.

May 2025 Product Focus: Safety Tools and Equipment

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 7, 2025

Discover the products that provide your company with the extra security your field crews need on job sites to ensure everyone goes home safely.

Roofing Safety

KStrong Launches New Deadweight Rooftop Counterweight System

System designed for use when structural anchors are unavailable

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 12, 2025

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KStrong's new rooftop safety system is designed for use when structural anchors are unavailable.

Westlake Royal Building Products has rolled out its SwiftAnchor high-performance and mechanically fastened base or anchor sheet (pictured).

New Product News

Westlake Royal Introduces ‘SwiftAnchor’ Mechanically Fastened Base Sheet

Synthetic base or anchor sheet offers high grip backing and moisture resistance

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 30, 2024

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Westlake Royal Building Products launches SwiftAnchor, a high-performance base sheet with “superior moisture resistance and grip,” ideal for roofing contractors seeking a protective mechanically fastened option.

SPRI members elected Scott Carpenter (pictured) of Anchor Products as the organization’s new president.

Trade Organization News

SPRI Elects New Officers, Honors Others at Annual Conference

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 26, 2024

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SPRI's 42nd Annual Conference saw the election of new officers for a 2024-2025 term, including President Scott Carpenter, President-Elect Brian Chamberlain, and Secretary & Treasurer Mike Darsch.

Roofing Products

Anchor Products FM Approved Certification Status U-Anchor Product Lineup

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 25, 2023

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The FM Approvals’ audit process helps ensure that products like Anchor Products' U-Anchor continue to meet all the requirements of the test standard or specification.

New Werner Fall Protection Expansion Creates Future-Proof Safety Portfolio

June 25, 2021

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In addition to adding several key exclusive products to its fall protection line, Werner has expanded its current range of anchors.

OMG Roofing Products Introduces the PowerGrip Universal 7

April 13, 2020

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OMG Roofing Products' PowerGrip Universal 7 rooftop attachment anchor is designed to reduce or eliminate the need for ballast in solar racking systems, translating to less weight and labor.