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Chris Gray

Chris Gray

Chris Gray is the former editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro. He has worked in the fields of journalism and copywriting for nearly 20 years, ranging from local print newspapers to the multi-media promotion of international artists.

Reach him at 248-244-6498 or grayc@bnpmedia.com.

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ARTICLES

Roofing Safety Scaffold Fall

BLS Report Shows Roofing Fatalities Up by 15% in 2019

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 24, 2020
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In the newest National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries report, the data shows roofers accounted for 111 of the 5,333 fatal injuries that occurred in 2019.


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Beacon Announces Sale of Interior Products Business to American Securities for $850 Million

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 21, 2020
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Beacon is divesting its interior products business, which includes includes wallboard, acoustical ceilings, steel framing and insulation for both residential and commercial contractors.


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Mycocycle Aims to Improve Asphalt Roof Recycling with the Power of Mushrooms

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 21, 2020
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Mycocycle is proposing a unique solution that uses mushrooms to break down toxic chemicals in roofing materials and potentially create low-emission byproducts.


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NWIR Announces 4th Annual NWIR Day to Take Place at IRE 2021

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 17, 2020
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The NWIR is holding its annual networking and educational conference in conjunction with IRE 2021.


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Industry Q&A: Women in Roofing

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
December 16, 2020
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Whether it was the women of the first all-female roofing consortium or reality show contestants, this year continued to prove women are driving the betterment of the industry.


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FEI Group Announces Appointments of CEO, President

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 10, 2020
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Following the recent and unexpected passing of Dave Gheesling, the company’s founder, the FEI Group Board of Directors met to solidify management changes within the organization.


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Two suspects were arrested after allegedly stealing more than $100K in equipment.

Philadelphia Roofing Contractor, Police Help Woman Ripped Off by Scammer

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 10, 2020
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A Philadelphia roofing contractor and police officers came to the rescue of a senior woman who was ripped of by a roofing scammer.


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Best of Best of Success: Kelly Roofing's Ken Kelly on Improving Operations

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 9, 2020
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Ken Kelly of Kelly Roofing spoke about entrepreneurial operating systems and how contractors can follow this method to stand out from the competition.


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VIDEO: Fire Damages San Jose Roofing Business

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 8, 2020
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Firefighters in San Jose, Calif. fought a large fire on Dec. 4 that erupted at a roofing business.


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Florida, Ohio Roofing Scammers Faces Charges for Stealing from Victims

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 4, 2020
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A roofing contractor and a man posing as a contractor are facing charges of theft after taking money for roofing jobs but never completing the work.


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