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Manufacturing News

GAF Energy Relocating HQ from California to Texas

Shutting down the San Jose plant will result in nearly 140 layoffs

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

October 17, 2025

In light of ongoing changes in the solar industry, GAF Energy is shutting down operations at its San Jose, Calif., headquarters and relocating to its Georgetown, Texas, facility.

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Giving Back

S-5! Strengthens Support for Breast Cancer Patients

The company continues its partnership with the Woody and Millie Ingram Guest House, providing comfort, connection, and hope to those facing critical health challenges

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 17, 2025

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S-5! reaffirmed its commitment to the Colorado Springs community with financial and volunteer support for the Woody and Millie Ingram Guest House, which provides affordable lodging for cancer patients and families. The company also marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its annual walk and fundraising campaign.

Private Equity

Aligned Exteriors Adds Leading Illinois Roofing Company to Its Portfolio

Partnership with Whitney Roofing strengthens AEG’s growing network of residential roofing companies across the Midwest

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 16, 2025

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Aligned Exteriors Group, a platform specializing in residential roofing and other exterior services, announced a partnership with Whitney Roofing, a leading residential roofing services company serving the Illinois market.

Giving Back

GAF Volunteers Support Habitat Build in Baltimore

Employees help build affordable homes, donate 27 roofs

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 16, 2025

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Employees from GAF’s Baltimore plant joined Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake to help build affordable housing in Baltimore’s Orchard Ridge community. In addition to volunteering, GAF is donating roofs for all 27 homes, supporting Habitat’s mission to strengthen local neighborhoods.

Business Expansion

Owens Corning Opens New Foamular NGX Plant in Arkansas

New Russellville facility brings jobs, innovation

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 15, 2025

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Owens Corning celebrated the grand opening of its new 150,000-sq.-ft. Foamular NGX plant in Russellville, Ark., creating more than 50 jobs and boosting sustainable insulation production.

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Distributor News

Cameron Ashley Opens New California Distribution Center

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 15, 2025

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The Ontario, Calif. location is among the latest Cameron Ashley Building Products has opened this month, including a new center in Florida.

Construction Data

U.S. Commercial Construction Backlogs Stay Strong Despite Shutdown

Private indicators reveal mixed trends across sectors

Tanja Kern

October 15, 2025

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Commercial construction contractors are ending 2025 with stable backlogs and measured optimism. With the federal shutdown halting official economic data, private indicators point to steady activity but uneven growth across sectors heading into 2026.

Crime Blotter

Illinois Man Posing as Roofing Contractor Charged with Burglary

Man worked with two others to rob homeowners while claiming to check for leaks

Chris Gray

October 15, 2025

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Three Illinois men, known as a traveling burglary crew, posed as roofing contractors last May to enter homes in Minnesota and rob people of their cash and valuables, according to court records.

Construction Data

Residential Remodeling Confidence Rebounds in Q4

Renovation and remodeling activity surges as contractors close 2025 on a high note, even amid data gaps from the ongoing federal shutdown.

Tanja Kern

October 15, 2025

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Residential construction pros are entering the year’s final quarter with renewed confidence, fueled by a strong rebound in renovation inquiries and project commitments.

Private Equity

Google Veteran Ted Buell Joins Skyline Roofing Board

Buell’s appointment brings deep expertise in AI, data strategy, and digital transformation to support Skyline’s continued national expansion

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 14, 2025

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Skyline Roofing Partners appointed former Google exec Ted Buell to its board, adding nearly 20 years of tech and AI expertise to support the company’s national growth.