Articles by Art Aisner

Taking over the reins of an established roofing company with strong name recognition, a long history of success and a satisfied customer base with high expectations is no easy feat.

Timing can be a funny, unpredictable attribute both in life and in business.

This year's Young Guns feature shares the stories of Caleb Strickler, Dustin Guess, and Chris Perry.

When German Duarte and Stella Amador took the stage at the 94th Annual Convention and Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo in Orlando last June, they did so with a high level of gratitude and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.

CertainTeed's message is that building in America matters now — and will continue to matter in the future, particularly in the roofing industry.

Selling always came easy to Ed Dunlap. That much he knew — and held onto as a backup — if his plans for starting his own janitorial supply business fell through.

It was 1985 and a major hail storm ravaged the communities in and around Lincoln, Neb. Mike Hansen and a friend, Steve Beigert, did very well that summer reroofing affected homes, and before long started their own roofing company, White Castle Roofing.

Roughly 500 employees, Roofing Industry Leaders and local government officials tour new $100 million facility.