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Philanthropic News

Action Roofing Services Helps 100 Students Start Strong

100 Marion County children received essential school supplies at community event

August 12, 2025

Action Roofing Services teamed up with Boys & Girls Club of Marion County to provide 100 children with school supplies, helping families save on back-to-school costs.

Manufacturer News

MuleHide Territory Manager Ed Kochanek Shifts to New York Metro Territory

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 12, 2025

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Ed Kochanek, has relocated to MuleHide’s New York Metro territory, having previously overseen the company’s South New Jersey/Delaware territory since January 2023.

Awards

Burns & Scalo Wins Carlisle M1LEstone Roofing Award

The M1LEstone Award is presented to fewer than 1% of Carlisle's Authorized Applicators

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 11, 2025

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Burns & Scalo Roofing Company receives Carlisle's M1LEstone Award for installing one square mile of warranted roofing systems—an honor achieved by only 1% of applicators.

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Giving Back

Roofing Good Deeds: Uplifting Stories from Across the Industry (Aug. 11, 2025)

Chris Gray

August 11, 2025

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From granting wishes and free roofs to supporting a local family with a wheelchair ramp, here are some of the positive stories that recently made headlines in the roofing industry.

Awards

O'Donnell Roofing Honored for 100+ Years of Family Legacy

Century-old company recognized for generational leadership and community commitment

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 11, 2025

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O'Donnell Roofing Co., founded in 1924, receives prestigious Family-Owned Business Award from Philadelphia Business Journal for legacy and community impact.

Sustainability

Japanese Companies Develop Lightweight Solar Cells for Industrial Roofs

Chris Gray

August 8, 2025

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Japanese companies are testing a thin solar cell that could be used on low-load-bearing roofs, opening a new avenue for solar on industrial rooftops.

Distribution

Metal Roof Expert S-5! Expands with Krannich Deal

Solar attachment leader adds major distributor to expand market reach across four U.S. locations

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 8, 2025

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S-5! announces distribution partnership with Krannich Solar USA to expand solar mounting solutions nationwide through four branch locations.

Mergers and Acquisitions

NECC Acquires Ducks Roofing, Expanding Platform Across Mid-Atlantic

Announcement marks first acquisition since NECC received an investment from Rap Equity Partners in 2024

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 8, 2025

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Northeast Contracting Company has acquired Virginia-based Ducks Roofing, a roofing contractor known for its expertise in healthcare, government and commercial facilities.

Giving Back

SMRCA Announces Winner of 2025 Scholarship Program

Applicants earn scholarship based on essays about roofing safety, technology or ethics

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 8, 2025

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The Southeastern Michigan Roofing Contractors Association has named the winner of its 2025 scholarship grant, giving a local student the opportunity to further their education.

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Skilled Trades

Labor Department Announces $30M Skills Training Fund for Trades

Grant program prioritizes skilled trades, shipbuilding, and advanced manufacturing workforce development

Tanja Kern

August 7, 2025

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The Department of Labor announces $30 million in grants for state agencies to partner with employers on skills training in trades, shipbuilding, and emerging industries.