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Roofing Safety

Distributor Fined $92K For Exposing Workers To Fall Hazards

The national supplier has appealed the citation
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 9, 2024
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A national roofing distribution company has been fined for exposing workers to fall hazards for the third time since July 2022 at Oregon job sites.


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Doing Good

Roofing Contractor is a Hero, Saves Helpless Kitten From Rooftop

Contractor saw family's post online and drove 20 minutes to help
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 9, 2024
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When a family in Buckingham, England posted about their kitten being trapped on their roof, a roofing contractor responded to help save the day.


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The cow that has stood atop the Top Spot eatery in Cedar City, Utah, came down for the last time in early August. Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News
Odd News Dispatch

'Top Spot' Cow Removed After 60 Years on Roof

Utah eatery bids farewell to beloved bovine
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
August 9, 2024
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Cedar City’s iconic fiberglass cow, perched atop the Top Spot Drive Inn since the 1960s, was taken down last week as the restaurant transitions into a new sports bar, DC Pub and Grill.


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Reckless Disregard

Chicago Contractor Flouts OSHA, Faces $300k-plus in New Fines

Chicago-area framing contractor continues to expose employees to deadly fall hazards as violations multiply, federal fines reach new heights
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
August 8, 2024
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Two federal investigations found a Chicago-area framing contractor — already owing over $100,000 in fines — continues exposing employees to deadly fall hazards without required protection, defying U.S. Department of Labor requests.


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Acquisitions

Beacon Scoops Up Passaic Metal & Building Supplies

Deal expands service for contractors in New Jersey and New York
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
August 8, 2024
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Beacon continues on the march, this time snapping up Passaic Metal & Building Supplies, or PAMPCO, furthering its footprint in the New York tri-state area. The PAMPCO purchase is the company's ninth acquisition so far in 2024.


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Manufacturer News

Polyglass Reveals Winners of the ADESO 20th Anniversary Social Media Contest

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
August 7, 2024
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Polyglass has named 10 contractors who showcased their work with ADESO products on social media, earning them free products and recognition from the manufacturer.


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Workforce

GAF Supports Free Third Annual Girls' Construction Camp in Northeast Ohio

Camp teaches practical skills in building trades
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
August 7, 2024
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The Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls returned for its third year at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center. The free, week-long camp for girls ages 12-17 gives kids exposure to the building trades through hands-on projects and workshops.


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ABC Supply Co. purchases America Building Materials (L.A. skyline pictured).
Acquisitions

ABC Supply Co. Inc. Acquires Assets of America Building Materials

The acquisition establishes the first ABC Supply location in Los Angeles
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
August 7, 2024
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With the acquisition of America Building Materials, ABC Supply has gone 'Hollywood,' establishing its beachhead in Los Angeles proper and its 10th branch in the region. 


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Owens Corning released its second quarter 2024 earnings.
Earnings Report

Despite Market Volatility, OC Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates

Riding high on net sales of $8.2 billion, net earnings of $285 million
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
August 7, 2024
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Owens Corning reported Q2 earnings of $4.64 per share, beating estimates and up 10% from the same period a year earlier.  


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The 2021 ARMA Gold Award was presented to West Michigan Roofing & Construction for Henderson Castle in Kalamazoo, Mich.
Awards News

2025 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program Now Accepting Submissions

Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association opens process; winners announced next February
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
August 6, 2024
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The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association is seeking submissions for the 2025 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards where contractors can showcase their top asphalt roofing projects from the past three years. 


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