The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) announced that Robert
Swanda Jr. of Independent Roofing Co., Omaha,
Neb., is the recipient of the
association’s highest award.
D.C. Taylor Co., a nationwide
commercial and industrial roofing contractor headquartered in Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, announced a business expansion with the addition of two service
locations, one in Dallas and the other in Rogers, Ark.
John Makar, Area Vice President,
Steep Slope Southeast, for GAF Materials Corporation, died Dec. 13, 2008. He was
59.
Mr. Makar joined GAF in 1998 as Field Sales Manager for the
Florida District.
For several decades, Simpson Strong-Tie has made training customers a priority.
The company has eight training centers across North America and provides
hundreds of complimentary classes to engineers, architects, builders and code
officials each year.
A new chapter has been formed in Iowa to provide a local venue for education and
networking opportunities for those involved in the building envelope industry. The Iowa Chapter of RCI,
Inc. is a non-profit affiliate of RCI Inc., an international association of
professional consultants, architects, and engineers who specialize in the
specification and design of roofing, waterproofing and exterior wall systems.
Effective immediately 3M
Industrial Mineral Products Division is marketing 3M Scotchkote Roof Coatings
for commercial and public sector low slope roofs.
The Reflective
Insulation Manufacturers Association International recently held their
bi-annual membership meeting in Miami, Fla. Elections were held for a two-year
term for three Director positions on the Board of Directors with the following
being elected to serve beginning January 1, 2009.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has
awarded CertainTeed Corporation the 2008 Save Energy Now Award, applauding the
company’s efforts to reduce energy use at its manufacturing facility in
Shreveport, La.
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