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Giving Back

GAF Volunteers Help Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity Build Home for Local Family

May 14, 2024

Members of GAF's Veteran Involvement Brings Excellence employee resource group helped build the roofing foundations for a local mother of two in North Carolina.

Wisconsin-based Allen Bontrager Carpentry has expanded its service footprint by opening a branch in Muncie, Ind.

Expansion News

Allen Bontrager Carpentry Expand Footprint, Enters Indiana Market

Full-service roofing, siding, and construction services contractor lays stakes in Northeast Indiana

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 14, 2024

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Allen Bontrager Carpentry expands its reach with a new location in Muncie, Ind., offering services to east central Indiana.

A roofer from Victor’s Home Solutions stands on a roof the company is replacing in coordination with Habitat for Humanity..

Philanthropy News

Victors Partners with Habitat for Humanity, Helps Local Vet

The Canton, Mich.-based roofing company and Habitat for Humanity provide a new roof for Kevin Hill, a local Detroiter and Coast Guard veteran.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 14, 2024

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Victors Home Solutions, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Detroit, provides a new roof for Detroit resident and Coast Guard veteran Kevin Hill.

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Manufacturer News

GAF Opens New Texas Timberline Solar Facility

New manufacturing facility will increase its capacity by 500%

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 13, 2024

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Community and company leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at GAF Energy's new 450,000-square-foot Timberline Solar manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas.

Training Resources

Updated Owens Corning University 2.0 Includes Spanish, Solar Content

OCU 2.0 embraces Latino roofing contractors and need for solar education with new content

Chris Gray

May 13, 2024

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Updates to the OCU 2.0 online education platform include customization, progress tracking and content specifically for Spanish speakers and those interested in solar roofing.

2024 Homeowner Roofing Survey

New research highlights the roofing customer’s journey, and where their expectations align with roofing contractors — and where they don’t

Art Aisner

May 13, 2024

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Struggling with an uncertain housing market? This report shows how savvy roofers can still thrive in 2024 with insights into their customers.

A roofer hooked onto a harness working on a steep slope roof.

Are Blanket Safety Rules for Roofers a Good Idea?

Controls implemented to reduce hazards must not only be feasible, they also can’t create a greater threat

Tammy Clark

May 10, 2024

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Industry trends show a rise in 'blanket safety measures' by contractors, risking greater hazards; understanding roles is crucial to avoid such risks and educating on safety principles is vital.

A picture of Toyota’s 80V Electric Pneumatic Forklift, which won a 2023 ‘GOOD DESIGN’ award.

Awards News

Toyota’s 80V Electric Forklift Earns 2023 ‘GOOD DESIGN’ Award

May 9, 2024

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Toyota Material Handling's 80V Electric Pneumatic Forklift wins the 2023 ‘GOOD DESIGN’ Award, showcasing engineering and innovation and aligning with Toyota's culture of continuous improvement.

The Onyx Gentlemen’s Club in Atlanta’s Morningside/Lenox Park neighborhood was the scene of a bold crime after two thieves cut a hole in the building’s roof and then stole $250,000 in cash. (Onyx club, pictured.)

Crime Blotter

Thieves Bore Through Strip Club Roof, Filch $250k Cash

Bold crooks cut a hole into the roof of the Onyx Gentlemen’s Club before absconding with a quarter-million dollars

Bryan Gottlieb

May 8, 2024

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Thieves in Atlanta broke into a strip club by cutting a hole in the building’s low-slope roof before absconding with $250,000 in cash.

Podcast

Dear Anna: What Can I Do to Increase Social Posts?

Level up your social media game with these tips from marketing expert Anna Anderson

Chris Gray

May 8, 2024

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Social media is a powerful tool to not only advertise your business but show potential customers who you are. Marketing expert Anna Anderson of Art Unlimited shares how to elevate your social media content.