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Business Expansion

Owens Corning Picks Alabama for New Shingle Plant

Prattville plant to produce 6M squares of shingles annually with advanced automation
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
September 19, 2025
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Owens Corning will build a new shingle plant in Prattville, Ala., boosting capacity, adding 100 jobs, and enhancing service across its U.S. roofing network.



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Business Expansion

Palfinger Opens New North American Parts Hub

$15M Illinois facility boosts speed, service, and support for dealers and customers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
September 18, 2025
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Palfinger opens a $15 million parts distribution center in Huntley, Ill., set to handle 75,000 shipments annually and expand service across North America.



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Manufacturing News

Mark Bus of ATAS Receives Forty Under 40 Award

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
September 18, 2025
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Forty Under 40 honorees, like ATAS International's Mark Bus, are those who show achievements and professional excellence within their respective fields and make positive contributions to the Greater Lehigh Valley community.


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Technology News

Contractors Get New AI Sidekick with ServiceTitan

New AI tools automate back-office tasks, empower field techs, and give contractors real-time insights to boost efficiency and profitability
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Tanja Kern
September 18, 2025
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ServiceTitan launches Atlas, an AI-powered sidekick that automates workflows, empowers technicians, and delivers smarter insights for contractors.


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Roofing Technology

Reworked.ai Leverages Eagleview Property Analytics for Lead Generation

Partnership pairs Eagleview's geospatial data with Reworked.ai's AI platform
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
September 18, 2025
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A new AI-driven partnership promises to pinpoint which roofs — and homeowners — are primed for replacement before anyone knocks on a door.



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Technology and Finance

How QXO is Using AI to Streamline Distribution

QXO CEO Brad Jacobs says Beacon’s $200M pricing leakage proves why AI-powered systems are key to rebuilding supply chain strength
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Tanja Kern
September 17, 2025
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What looked like a $200M problem is becoming proof that tech-driven supply chains can redefine the building materials industry.


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Bargain Block stars Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas pose together at an Owens Corning “Roof the Block” event, standing beside the Pink Panther mascot and event signage.
Roof Colors

Bargain Block Stars Share Roof Color Design Insights

Owens Corning hosts duo on shingles, style and impact
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Tanja Kern
September 17, 2025
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Bargain Block’s Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas answer five key questions on roof color, offering contractors practical tips to guide homeowners with confidence.



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Economic Indicators

Contractor Backlog Sees Slight Dip in August; But Optimism Holds Steady, ABC Says

Infrastructure and heavy industrial work offset weakness in commercial and institutional sectors but index still falls
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
September 16, 2025
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Contractors report a shift in market momentum, with survey data showing signs of pressure in some sectors even as confidence holds above growth thresholds.


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Obituary

John Gooding, Chairman of GSM Roofing, Dies at 80

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
September 16, 2025
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The roofing industry mourns the loss of John Gooding, who served as NRCA chairman and received the association's J.A. Piper Award for his lifetime of service to the industry.


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Giving Back

Roofing Alliance 2024-25 Annual Report Released

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
September 16, 2025
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Roofing Alliance members have invested more than $17 million to advance the roofing industry, including supporting research and workforce training, funding scholarships, honoring workers and strengthening communities through philanthropic outreach.


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