The MRCA’s motto is: A Commitment to Education is a
Commitment to Your Company’s Future.” So it was no surprise that the estimated
1,000 people in attendance were treated to an array of educational programs and
a trade floor full of the newest products in the roofing industry, including
the continued push of advertising for “green” products.
Applicad launched RoofScape for Architects at the Interbuild trade show in Birmingham,
England, in October, and it will be on display again at the rapidly approaching
Big5 show in Dubai.
Carlisle SynTec recently announced that CRS
Inc. and CRS Sales and Marketing, LLC will be the exclusive suppliers of
Carlisle roofing materials in Georgia and eastern Tennessee beginning Dec. 1,
2008.
Hanson Building Products North America announced that it has combined its
roof tile, hardscape and brick product lines into one division called Hanson
Building Products – Lightside, which is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C.
CertainTeed Corporation has introduced enhancements to ColorView, the
company’s online interactive exterior style and color selector. Homeowners can
now visualize how CertainTeed’s high-end roofing, vinyl and fiber cement
siding, trim, fencing, railing and decking products look on various home
styles.
In the third quarter of 2008,
The Garland Company Inc., Cleveland, Ohio-based manufacturer and
distributor of high-performance solutions for the building envelope, was the
recipient of two regional and one national awards honoring its contributions in
a variety of areas.
Firestone Building Products Company
recently announced that Mike Gorey will be leaving his positions as Chairman, President
and CEO of Bridgestone Firestone Diversified Products (BFDP) and President of
Firestone Building Products Company, LLC (FSBP) to accept the new position of
President, U.S. & Canada Consumer Tire Sales Division at Bridgestone
Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT).
Stephen B. Powers, Executive Vice President of Powers
Fasteners Inc., the nation’s leading marketer of concrete anchoring systems,
died in a motorcycle accident on Oct. 5, 2008. He was 45.
S&K Roofing, Siding and Windows
announced that the company would kick off their 5th Annual Holiday Food Drive
to benefit the Maryland Food Bank.
Last year, S&K collected 2,222 pounds of food, which was
delivered to the Maryland Food Bank.
Sika Sarnafil, a leading
manufacturer of vinyl roofing and waterproofing systems, recently recognized
three roofing consultant firms for outstanding design and specification work.
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