Roofing Supplier News

Reed Minerals Acquires U.S. Minerals

Reed said the acquisition is expected to improve regional customer coverage and provide more flexibility in procurement, logistics and production planning

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 5, 2026

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Reed Minerals has completed its acquisition of U.S. Minerals, expanding its geographic reach and portfolio of mineral abrasives used in roofing, surface preparation and other industrial applications.

RoofMarketplace Launches Market-Based Roof Claim Pricing Tool

Total Roof Price uses competitive contractor bids to establish a guaranteed project price

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 5, 2026

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RoofMarketplace’s new Total Roof Price tool uses competitive contractor bids to give insurers a guaranteed, market-based price for roof replacements.9

Awards News

ASTM International Honors James Kirby with Roofing Award

Kirby was recognized for distinguished research contributions and outstanding dedication to committee D08

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 4, 2026

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Siplast architect James Kirby received ASTM International’s 2026 William C. Cullen Award for his roofing research, technical leadership and decades of industry service.

Consumer Financing

GoodLeap Launches HELOC-Backed Home Improvement Card

New financing product offers cash-back rewards and connects homeowners with contractors through the GoodLeap platform

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 4, 2026

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GoodLeap has introduced the GoodLeap Home Visa Signature Card, a home equity line of credit that functions like a credit card and is designed to finance home repairs, renovations and energy upgrades.

Awards News

ARMA Opens Entries for 2027 Asphalt Roofing Awards

Contractors can submit low- and steep-slope projects through Dec. 1

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 4, 2026

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The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association is accepting entries for its 2027 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program, which recognizes outstanding low- and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects completed within the past three years.

Technology News

Applause, TRUCE Add Driving Data to Field Scorecards

Integration targets technician safety

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 31, 2026

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The integration adds employee-specific driving metrics to technician scorecards, allowing field service companies to track safety performance and tie results to coaching and incentives.

Technology News

Plumb Roof Pro App Adds Offline Roofing Calculators

Tool combines pitch, takeoff and rafter functions

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 30, 2026

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The iOS and Android app combines seven roofing calculation tools, works offline and offers a trial followed by a one-time purchase.

Supplier News

Amrize Invests $1M in Georgia Manufacturing Facility

Norcross modernization expands production, quality assurance and R&D capabilities for GacoSeal and Tacky Tape products.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 29, 2026

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Amrize’s $1 million Norcross upgrade expands manufacturing and R&D capabilities for GacoSeal and Tacky Tape products serving metal construction and advanced markets.

People on the Move

Eagle Roofing Products Promotes Charles Schneider to Executive VP

Longtime manufacturing leader recognized for more than two decades of operational leadership and industry expertise

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 29, 2026

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Eagle Roofing Products has announced the promotion of Charles Schneider to executive vice president, recognizing his longstanding leadership and contributions to the company’s manufacturing operations and continued growth.