With this acquisition LafargeHolcim will add 15 manufacturing facilities, 1,800 distribution points, and three R&D laboratories to its network.

Ford-Smith has been with Johns Manville for more than a decade, introducing innovative marketing strategies and developing customer-driven sales in B2B and B2C environments.

LafargeHolcim says the acquisition of Firestone Building Products will help it become a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions.

The Master Contractor designation is given to contractors that demonstrate a high quality of work and exemplify hard work, determination and entrepreneurial leadership.

Firestone's new solutions to its roofing and building product lines are set to provide a more complete offering for contractors and roofing professionals.