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Home » business development

Articles Tagged with ''business development''

Young Guns - Drake Gordon
2025 Young Guns

Executive Strength

Young Gun and high school dropout Drake Gordon is focused on professional growth and expanding his $32 million roofing enterprise in a robust market
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
October 3, 2025
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This high school dropout is focused on professional growth and expanding his $32 million roofing enterprise in a robust market.
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Young Guns - Aaron Christy
2025 Young Guns

Late Bloomer

Young Gun Aaron Christy
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
October 3, 2025
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Aaron Christy entered the roofing industry late in his entrepreneurial journey and has Indy Roof & Restoration on the rise.
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Gwen Olson RoofMarketplace
Hiring News

Gwen Olson Joins RoofMarketplace to Drive Roofing Claims Innovation

Insurance veteran brings 20+ years of claims innovation expertise to accelerate growth and digital transformation at RoofMarketplace.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
October 2, 2025
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RoofMarketplace appoints Gwen Olson as Chief Strategy Officer, leveraging her insurance leadership to drive growth and transform roofing claims.


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ribbon cutting
Business Expansion

Central States Opens Metal Manufacturing Plant in Utah

The new metal manufacturing plant, boosting production of panels, purlin, trim, and the Alpha Framing System.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
September 24, 2025
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Central States Inc. opens a new 100,000-sq.-ft. metal plant in Tooele, Utah—its 13th and westernmost site—creating over 90 jobs and expanding its innovative product offerings.



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BNP Media Unveils IgniteDemand: A Data-Driven Platform Redefining B2B Demand Generation

New always-on platform delivers prioritized leads, faster sales velocity, and measurable ROI
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
September 23, 2025
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New always-on platform delivers prioritized leads, faster sales velocity, and measurable ROI.


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Awards

Ridgeline Leader Josh Taber Honored in AGC 40 Under 40

Spanish Fort, Pensacola GM honored for industry leadership
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
September 22, 2025
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Ridgeline GM Josh Taber, 28, has been named to the 2025 Alabama AGC 40 Under 40 list for driving explosive Gulf Coast growth and shaping the future of construction leadership.


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Business Expansion

Owens Corning Picks Alabama for New Shingle Plant

Prattville plant to produce 6M squares of shingles annually with advanced automation
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
September 19, 2025
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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.



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ribbon cutting with executives
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
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.



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RAFTR and APEX logos
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
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.



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A large roof coating project
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.


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