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      <![CDATA[Made in the USA is an ongoing series that showcases companies that are committed to investing in American manufacturing, new technology and improved roofing products. It also details how companies are working to elevate the entire industry — and help contractors and their clients in the process. The series spotlights investments in manufacturing infrastructure, including new plants, new lines, new products and state-of-the-art technology.]]>
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      <title>Made in the USA: Equipter</title>
      <author>aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner)</author>
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        <![CDATA[Revolutionary tool takes roofing contractor professionalism to a higher level.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Made in the U.S.A.: Novagard Solutions</title>
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        <![CDATA[Michael Sylvester and his team at Novagard Solutions uncovered a way to create an internally and externally successful business for four decades. 
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/92307</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2017 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain">Employee photos courtesy of Victoria Standbridge.</media:description>
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        <media:description type="plain">Novagard products are used on many unique roofing projects, including those seen here. All of the company’s products are manufactured in the U.S.A. Photos courtesy of Novagard.
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        <media:description type="plain">Novagard products are used on many unique roofing projects, including those seen here. All of the company’s products are manufactured in the U.S.A. Photos courtesy of Novagard.</media:description>
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      <title>Made in the U.S.A: Duro-Last</title>
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        <![CDATA[Family owned and operated since 1978, Duro-Last Roofing has fulfilled a pledge to both customers and tradition since its inception.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/91578</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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	Duro-Last showcases its history and the company’s emphasis on tradition and quality control in a new Welcome Center dedicated to late founder John R. Burt at headquarters in Saginaw, Mich. The company is also proud of its achievements in recycling and aims to be 100 percent sustainable in the future. Photos courtesy of Duro-Last Inc.
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      <title>Made in the USA: IKO Invests in U.S. Infrastructure and Long-term Growth Strategy</title>
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        <![CDATA[IKO believes the roofing market in the United States has a lot of untapped potential.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/90930</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/90930-made-in-the-usa-iko-invests-in-us-infrastructure-and-long-term-growth-strategy</link>
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      <title>Made in the USA: Carlisle's Culture of Innovation Drives New Capital Investments</title>
      <author>kingc@bnpmedia.com (Chris King)</author>
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        <![CDATA[Recent capital investments by Carlisle Construction Materials include a new insulation plant in Washington, a new polyiso plant in New York, a new TPO line in Pennsylvania and a new PVC line in Illinois.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/90691</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Made in the USA: CertainTeed Invests in Infrastructure to Keep Contractors on the Cutting Edge</title>
      <author>kingc@bnpmedia.com (Chris King)</author>
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        <![CDATA[In June, CertainTeed Corporation commemorated the opening of a new, state-of-the-art roofing product warehouse.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/90644</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/90644-made-in-the-usa-certainteed-invests-in-infrastructure-to-keep-contractors-on-the-cutting-edge</link>
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      <title>Overcoming the Perfect Storm: After Superstorm Sandy, Owens Corning Rebuilt Plant as it Helped Customers</title>
      <author>kingc@bnpmedia.com (Chris King)</author>
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        <![CDATA[After Superstorm Sandy, Owens Corning rebuilt plant as it helped customers]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/90426</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2014 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/90426-overcoming-the-perfect-storm-after-superstorm-sandy-owens-corning-rebuilt-plant-as-it-helped-customers</link>
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      <title>Made in the USA: GAF's Investment in New Plants Demonstrates the Company's Commitment to the Industry</title>
      <author>kingc@bnpmedia.com (Chris King)</author>
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        <![CDATA[Despite a soft economy, several major manufacturers of roofing materials have made major investments in their infrastructure.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/90392</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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