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Judges of the New Product Pavilion’s “Best New Product” at the 2009 International Roofing Expo chose first, second and third place winners based on a selection of 21 products.

Sika Sarnafil has announced the winners of its 2008 Projects of the Year Competition. Twelve contractors were recognized for outstanding workmanship in completing a recent project utilizing a Sika Sarnafil thermoplastic membrane for roofing or waterproofing applications.

The Portland Concrete Association is calling on members of the building industry to submit nominations for the 2009 Sustainable Leadership Awards.

Carlisle SynTec announced Chris Thompson and Doug Foust of Waterguard Sales as Independent Representatives.

The 19th annual METALCON International Conference and Exhibition - the only resource offering all the products and ideas for designing and building with metal - will be held Oct. 6-8 at the Tampa Bay Convention Center in Tampa, Fla.

Responding to the desire for more hip and ridge accessory color blend options in the North and South Central regions of the United States, CertainTeed recently expanded the availability of its popular Mountain Ridge High-Profile Hip and Ridge Accessory.

EXCEPTIONAL Metals, a division of Duro-Last Roofing, Inc., announced the availability of a new reference manual at its recent National Sales Seminar in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Sika Sarnafil, a leading manufacturer of vinyl roofing and waterproofing systems, recognized three roofing consultant firms for outstanding design and specification work. A panel of eight independent roofing consultants evaluated 16 project entries submitted by consultants for consideration. The projects were evaluated on project design and complexity, design uniqueness, roof performance, and creative problem solving.

Englert Inc. has unveiled a new machine service program supported by a fleet of trucks that will visit customers to help with the installation of new equipment as well as service machines already in the field. Englert’s big red, white and black tractor-trailers are a familiar sight making deliveries to roofing and gutter contractors around the country.

DECRA Roofing Systems Inc. was a participant in the first international sustainable energy demonstration community in Beijing, China. The Future House community consisted of 10 homes, sponsored by countries from around the world, each designed and built with the common goal of bringing together the best building practices and materials demonstrating environmental responsibility.