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Business Expansion

Palfinger Opens New North American Parts Hub

$15M Illinois facility boosts speed, service, and support for dealers and customers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico

September 18, 2025

Palfinger opens a $15 million parts distribution center in Huntley, Ill., set to handle 75,000 shipments annually and expand service across North America.

Roofing Technology

How AI Is (and Isn’t) Impacting Roofing Jobs

Microsoft study shows blue-collar roofing jobs are safe, but office jobs are at risk

Chris Gray

August 5, 2025

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A new study from Microsoft shows artificial intelligence isn't about to replace roofing laborers, but sales and administrative jobs are vulnerable to AI.

Andy Stulc, founder and CEO of Renovate Robotics, works on the prototype of the Rufus roofing robot.

Distributor News

Beacon Announces Partnership with Renovate Robotics

"Rufus" the robot to launch in New Jersey and Pennsylvania later this year

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 12, 2025

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Beacon is partnering with Renovate Robotics with the goal of making roofing more efficient and safer by developing a robot that installs asphalt shingles on residential roofs.

Seegrid’s Lift CR1 AMR has been named Modern Material Handling’s 2024 Readers' Choice Product of the Year.

Awards News

Seegrid Lift CR1 AMR Named Modern Material Handling’s 2024 Readers' Choice ‘Product of the Year’

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 28, 2025

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Seegrid’s Lift CR1 AMR, a 2024 Readers' Choice Product of the Year, combines a 15-ft lift height, 4,000-lb capacity, and advanced safety, redefining autonomous material handling.

Roofing Technology

Introducing Rufus, the Automated Roofing Robot from Renovate Robotics

Robot capable of automated asphalt shingle installation with additional tasks planned for future versions

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 2, 2024

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Rufus is an automated roofing robot designed by Renovate Robotics to double productivity for asphalt shingle installation and improve safety for roofing contractors.

Legacy Restoration President Mike McComas and Founder Scott Mullins

A Legacy of Raising the Standard

Through a focus on company culture and elevating the industry, Top 100 contractor Legacy Restoration has set itself apart from the competition

Chris Gray

August 4, 2023

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Through a focus on company culture and elevating the industry, Top 100 contractor Legacy Restoration has set itself apart from the competition

Roofing Technology

Robotics in Roofing

Pilot program to test roofing robots slated for the fall

Chris Gray

July 10, 2023

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A tech startup seeks roofing contractors interested in testing a robot that can install asphalt shingles, potentially reducing labor concerns and improving productivity.

Gilbane Building Company, Nextera Robotics Partner to Automate Construction Management with Autonomous Robots

October 7, 2021

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The Gilbane-Nextera robotics platform, Didge, is designed to maximize reliability and safety, while minimizing the cost of operation using fully autonomous robots.