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Manufacturer News

Owens Corning Announces New Presidents of Roofing, Insulation

Nico Del Monaco to succeed Gunner Smith as OC's roofing president

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

July 22, 2025

Owens Corning has appointed Nico Del Monaco, formerly president of insulation, to succeed Gunner Smith as the company's president of roofing.

Avoiding the Mediocrity Trap of "It's Fine" in Roofing

Don’t settle for less when it comes to your business, as it could cost you jobs, people and your reputation

Ricardo González

April 11, 2025

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Settling for "It's Fine" can lead to unforeseen consequences when it comes to roofing, including your reputation. Ricardo Gonález shows how to avoid the snare of "It's Fine."

A chart of the roofing materials outlook for the domestic and global markets.

Economic Indicators

New: Roofing Material Market to Increase 57% by 2034

Analytics firm projects market growth of 4.6% CAGR over the next decade; domestic market projected to hit $29 billion

Bryan Gottlieb

August 22, 2024

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A new report from Future Market Insights reveals the domestic roofing material market will reach $29 billion by 2034, with a 3.4% CAGR.

Legally Speaking

Rewards and Risks of Alternative Roofing Materials

Roofing contractors sought alternatives during the recent supply chain challenges followed by record inflation. Was it at a price?

Slawomir Platta

August 16, 2024

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Roofing contractors sought alternatives during a spate of challenges, a pandemic followed by supply chain disruptions and capped by a spike in inflation. But was it at a price?

Crime Blotter

Rash of Robberies Across the Nation Plaguing Roofing Companies

Roofing contractors and suppliers alike have been the victims of thieves targeting roofing materials

Chris Gray

July 18, 2024

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Roofing materials continue to be a target for thieves, and a recent rash of robberies are hurting productivity and the bottom line for contractors and suppliers alike.

Distributor Profile

Worth Roof’s Rob Miller Shows Untapped Potential in Luxury Roofing

Unearthing rare materials makes Worth Roofs a diamond in the rough for distributors

Chris Gray

June 25, 2024

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Rob Miller of Worth Roofs says don't fear the unique roof materials: his company has your back – and the material.

Rogier Roelen appointed CSO to lead sustainability efforts at Aton Corp. Pedro Lopes named VP of marketing and operations in Polymers.

Hiring News

Kraton GC to Get C-Suite Role, New Polymers VP Appointed

Rogier Roelen, vice president and general counsel, was named Chief Sustainability Officer; Pedro Lopes was appointed vice president of marketing and operations

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 10, 2024

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Kraton Corporation appoints Rogier Roelen as Chief Sustainability Officer & Pedro Lopes as vice president for marketing and product management in Polymers.