FAIRFAX, Va. - The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) has expanded its Web site to accommodate online registration for attendees at www.sprayfoam.org. Exhibitors will still be able to download the registration forms directly from the Web site.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Open Energy Corp. announced the signing of a national distribution agreement with DC Power Systems at the Solar Power 2006 Conference in San Jose, Calif. The agreement provides DC with SolarSave® roofing tiles and Balance of System products for distribution, and includes an aggressive consumer-oriented marketing campaign, dealer sales and installation training.
TAMPA, Fla. - Continuing its commitment to growth in Florida, Suncoast Roofers Supply opened three new branches in the state. Located in Hernando, Gainesville and Orlando, the new outlets bring the total number of Suncoast Florida branches to 15.
ST. LOUIS - Roofers’ Success International (RSI) will hold its next expo for residential roofing contractors in Dallas on Dec. 5-8. The expo begins with two days of Executive Perspective, during which attendees learn management expertise, turnkey marketing, training and buying power. The training includes Instafix®, a comprehensive guide to running and operating a profitable residential roofing company, and the RSI Sales System, which is designed to turn salespeople into top producers.
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. - Hanson Roof Tile Inc. has upgraded its 50-year limited product warranty to a limited lifetime product warranty for its concrete roof tile products. The warranty had previously been used only in California and Arizona.
CARLISLE, Pa. - Carlisle SynTec Inc. announced the sale of the one-billionth square foot of its Sure-Weld TPO membrane. Introduced in 1997, the record-setting membrane was installed at Beringer Vineyards in St. Helena, Calif.. Totaling 120,000 square feet, the project covered two buildings and was installed by Warren Construction & Roofing Inc. from nearby Santa Rosa.
FERNLEY, N.J. - Polyglass USA appointed Andy Hastings as the chief operating officer of the company. Hastings will assume responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the business and the strategic direction of the company. Hastings has over 25 years of experience in the roofing and building materials industry. Most recently Hastings was President/CEO of Padua, a consulting company specializing in business turnaround and business development.
INDIANAPOLIS - Firestone Building Products Co. announced two executive promotions to its senior management team. Former vice president of sales and marketing Bob Delaney was named chief operating officer, reporting directly to Mike Gorey, the company’s president. Delaney joined the company in 1994 and has worked in the roofing industry for 23 years.
NEWTON, Mass. - The 16th Annual METALCON event held Oct. 3-5 at the Tampa Convention Center filled 80,000 square feet of space and drew more than 7,300 design and construction professionals from 40 different countries. The three-day event featured 715 booths, a comprehensive 38-session conference program and new live-action demonstrations of field techniques. Twenty new programs focused on methods for creating energy-efficient buildings that can withstand extreme weather conditions.
TOLEDO, Ohio - Owens Corning announced its plan of reorganization is now effective, marking the company’s emergence from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection.
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