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a rendering of the new Prattville, Ala., plant

Business Expansion

Owens Corning Picks Alabama for New Shingle Plant

Prattville plant to produce 6M squares of shingles annually with advanced automation

September 19, 2025

Owens Corning will build a new shingle plant in Prattville, Ala., boosting capacity, adding 100 jobs, and enhancing service across its U.S. roofing network.

Business Expansion

Palfinger Opens New North American Parts Hub

$15M Illinois facility boosts speed, service, and support for dealers and customers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 18, 2025

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Palfinger opens a $15 million parts distribution center in Huntley, Ill., set to handle 75,000 shipments annually and expand service across North America.

Private Equity

RAFTRx Acquires Apex to Expand Midwest Roofing Reach

The acquisition expands the RAFTRx platform to eight brands operating in 15 states

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 9, 2025

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RAFTR Roofing + Exteriors acquires Apex General Contracting, expanding into Illinois and Wisconsin while strengthening its insurance restoration expertise.

Coatings Special Section 2025

Getting Into Roof Coatings

Bridging the information gap about roof coatings for roofing contractors looking to explore the opportunity

Luis Ramos and Nick Doran

September 8, 2025

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Now might be the ideal time to expand into roof coatings as the barriers to getting in are low, and the potential return is high.

Headshots of Justin Dulap and Abdallah Simaika

Business Expansion

GAF Launches Specialty Products Unit to Streamline Supply Chain

New division combines SGI, logistics, and glass mat operations under unified leadership.

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 3, 2025

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GAF launched its Specialty Products and Services unit, uniting SGI, logistics, and glass mat operations, with new leadership driving growth and alignment.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Roof Revivers Merges With Top Armour in Raleigh Expansion

New chapter combines expertise, technology, and customer-first values.

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 31, 2025

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Roof Revivers merges with Raleigh’s Top Armour Contracting, expanding its footprint while enhancing service and support for homeowners and businesses in the region.

Latite Roofing & Sheet Metal has been purchased by an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners.

Private Equity

Latite Roofing Partners with Roof Management

Together, the company have locations in Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee, creating a strong footprint across the Southeastern U.S.

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 26, 2025

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Latite Roofing and Roof Management unite to strengthen commercial and residential roofing services, combining resources, expertise, and customer-focused values.

Exterior of Exterior Home Products in Mississippi

ABC Supply Grows in Mississippi with New Acquisition

ABC Supply Adds Exterior Home Products as its Fourth Mississippi Branch

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 25, 2025

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ABC Supply adds its fourth Mississippi branch with the acquisition of Exterior Home Products, preserving local expertise while strengthening its Southeast regional footprint.

Novedades del Evento

Primera Cumbre Pantera Pros Empodera a Contratistas Latinos

Evento en Dallas Marca la Primera Reunión de Profesionales Latinos de Techado de Owens Corning

Tanja Kern

August 23, 2025

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Contratistas latinos de techado se reunieron en la cumbre inaugural Pantera Pros de Owens Corning, celebrando a una comunidad que está creando el 36% de todos los nuevos negocios en EE.UU.

Business Expansion

Home Genius Expands with New Divisions Nationwide

The home improvement company its footprint with new locations, doubling down on customer-first service and community investment.

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 21, 2025

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Home Genius Exteriors expands with new divisions in Greenville, Detroit, and Harrisburg, strengthening its national reach while staying rooted in local communities.