Roofing Contractor Staff

Drexel Metals, the provider of engineered metal roofing systems, introduced new architectural wall panels and a comprehensive gutter system for residential and commercial projects to the marketplace.

Dick Bus, president of the Metal Roofing Alliance, has resigned from his post and vacated his position on the trade group’s executive board. He has been succeeded by Todd Miller, president of Isaiah Industries.

Werner, a leading manufacturer of ladders and fall protection systems, unveiled its new, lighter-weight Podium+ ladder and platform that boasts a 300-pound weight capacity. 

The new 20-year non-prorated, limited lifetime warranty covers Paramount and Cascade Signature Cut shingles, among others.

Westlake Royal Building Products has introduced a clear, protective film for its Kleer-brand PVC Trim and Sheet products to keep them “clean and pristine” on the jobsite. 

Beacon Roofing Supply has acquired Crossroads Roofing Supply, Inc., a mainstay operation for residential and commercial contractors in Oklahoma, for two decades. This acquisition is part of Beacon's Ambition 2025 goals, expanding its branch footprint through both acquisition and greenfield-built growth.

According to a news release, Stringfellow plans to retire this fall and help during the transition in leadership.

Registration is open for IIBEC’s 2023 Building Enclosure Symposium taking place Sept. 29-30, 2023, in Orlando, Fla., where cutting-edge presentations and real-world solutions for building enclosure challenges are on the agenda.

Saint-Gobain announced plans to invest $235 million in expanding its CertainTeed manufacturing facility in Palatka, Fla., doubling production capacity and installing high-efficiency equipment, further reducing its carbon footprint.  

Beacon announced an agreement to repurchase all outstanding shares of its Series A Cumulative Convertible Participating Preferred Stock held by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC; the company also provided a preview of its 2023 Q2 results, which will be announced after the market closes on August 3.