Roofing Supplier News Check out the latest news and information impacting roofing supply and distribution. https://www.roofingcontractor.com/rss/5171-roofing-supplier-news en-us Roofing Alliance Names 2026-27 Melvin Kruger Scholarship Recipients Thirteen new recipients join 12 renewal scholars as the organization awards $114,000 for the academic year. Thirteen new recipients join 12 renewal scholars as the organization awards $114,000 for the academic year.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102543 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102543-roofing-alliance-names-2026-27-melvin-kruger-scholarship-recipients ContractorHUB, CompanyCam Launch Jobsite Photo Integration ContractorHUB and CompanyCam announced a software integration designed to turn jobsite photos and videos into automated business workflows for contractors. ContractorHUB and CompanyCam announced a software integration designed to turn jobsite photos and videos into automated business workflows for contractors.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102537 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102537-contractorhub-companycam-launch-jobsite-photo-integration Reed Minerals Acquires U.S. Minerals Reed Minerals has completed its acquisition of U.S. Minerals, expanding its geographic reach and portfolio of mineral abrasives used in roofing, surface preparation and other industrial applications. Reed Minerals has completed its acquisition of U.S. Minerals, expanding its geographic reach and portfolio of mineral abrasives used in roofing, surface preparation and other industrial applications.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102530 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102530-reed-minerals-acquires-us-minerals RoofMarketplace Launches Market-Based Roof Claim Pricing Tool RoofMarketplace’s new Total Roof Price tool uses competitive contractor bids to give insurers a guaranteed, market-based price for roof replacements.9

RoofMarketplace’s new Total Roof Price tool uses competitive contractor bids to give insurers a guaranteed, market-based price for roof replacements.9

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102520 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102520-roofmarketplace-launches-market-based-roof-claim-pricing-tool ASTM International Honors James Kirby with Roofing Award Siplast architect James Kirby received ASTM International’s 2026 William C. Cullen Award for his roofing research, technical leadership and decades of industry service. Siplast architect James Kirby received ASTM International’s 2026 William C. Cullen Award for his roofing research, technical leadership and decades of industry service.


]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102524 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102524-astm-international-honors-james-kirby-with-roofing-award GoodLeap Launches HELOC-Backed Home Improvement Card GoodLeap has introduced the GoodLeap Home Visa Signature Card, a home equity line of credit that functions like a credit card and is designed to finance home repairs, renovations and energy upgrades. GoodLeap has introduced the GoodLeap Home Visa Signature Card, a home equity line of credit that functions like a credit card and is designed to finance home repairs, renovations and energy upgrades.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102517 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102517-goodleap-launches-heloc-backed-home-improvement-card ARMA Opens Entries for 2027 Asphalt Roofing Awards The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association is accepting entries for its 2027 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program, which recognizes outstanding low- and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects completed within the past three years. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association is accepting entries for its 2027 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program, which recognizes outstanding low- and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects completed within the past three years.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102516 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102516-arma-opens-entries-for-2027-asphalt-roofing-awards Applause, TRUCE Add Driving Data to Field Scorecards The integration adds employee-specific driving metrics to technician scorecards, allowing field service companies to track safety performance and tie results to coaching and incentives. The integration adds employee-specific driving metrics to technician scorecards, allowing field service companies to track safety performance and tie results to coaching and incentives.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102507 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102507-applause-truce-add-driving-data-to-field-scorecards Plumb Roof Pro App Adds Offline Roofing Calculators The iOS and Android app combines seven roofing calculation tools, works offline and offers a trial followed by a one-time purchase. The iOS and Android app combines seven roofing calculation tools, works offline and offers a trial followed by a one-time purchase.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102508 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:30:45 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102508-plumb-roof-pro-app-adds-offline-roofing-calculators Amrize Invests $1M in Georgia Manufacturing Facility Amrize’s $1 million Norcross upgrade expands manufacturing and R&D capabilities for GacoSeal and Tacky Tape products serving metal construction and advanced markets. Amrize’s $1 million Norcross upgrade expands manufacturing and R&D capabilities for GacoSeal and Tacky Tape products serving metal construction and advanced markets.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102505 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102505-amrize-invests-1m-in-georgia-manufacturing-facility Eagle Roofing Products Promotes Charles Schneider to Executive VP Eagle Roofing Products has announced the promotion of Charles Schneider to executive vice president, recognizing his longstanding leadership and contributions to the company’s manufacturing operations and continued growth. Eagle Roofing Products has announced the promotion of Charles Schneider to executive vice president, recognizing his longstanding leadership and contributions to the company’s manufacturing operations and continued growth.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102502 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102502-eagle-roofing-products-promotes-charles-schneider-to-executive-vp Gulfeagle Supply Appoints Kevin Sims as Chief Operating Officer Gulfeagle Supply adds a chief operating officer to further strengthen growth trajectory. Gulfeagle Supply adds a chief operating officer to further strengthen growth trajectory.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102480 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:01:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102480-gulfeagle-supply-appoints-kevin-sims-as-chief-operating-ocer TopBuild le da a QXO una nueva ventaja en la distribución de roofing kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) QXO afirma que su siguiente fase consiste en demostrar la eficacia de su modelo operativo. Los contratistas de techos lo evaluarán en función de la disponibilidad de productos, la fiabilidad de las entregas, la rapidez en la elaboración de presupuestos y el mantenimiento de las relaciones con los clientes locales. QXO afirma que su siguiente fase consiste en demostrar la eficacia de su modelo operativo. Los contratistas de techos lo evaluarán en función de la disponibilidad de productos, la fiabilidad de las entregas, la rapidez en la elaboración de presupuestos y el mantenimiento de las relaciones con los clientes locales.


]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102487 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102487-topbuild-le-da-a-qxo-una-nueva-ventaja-en-la-distribucion-de-roofing RIMA to Lead Insulation Workshop at METALCON 2026 RIMA International will present a METALCON workshop on using reflective insulation and radiant barriers to address heat transfer, moisture and energy challenges. RIMA International will present a METALCON workshop on using reflective insulation and radiant barriers to address heat transfer, moisture and energy challenges.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102490 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102490-rima-to-lead-insulation-workshop-at-metalcon-2026 Trump Tariffs Reach Some Canadian Roofing Materials kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) New 50% tariffs on selected Canadian imports could raise costs for certain roofing coatings, tapes, panels and cement, prompting contractors to review bids and contracts. New 50% tariffs on selected Canadian imports could raise costs for certain roofing coatings, tapes, panels and cement, prompting contractors to review bids and contracts.


]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102492 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102492-trump-tariffs-reach-some-canadian-roofing-materials IKO Commercial Expands Sales Network Across Key U.S. Markets These appointments reflect IKO Commercial's continued focus on growing regional expertise, customer service and long-term growth across North America. These appointments reflect IKO Commercial's continued focus on growing regional expertise, customer service and long-term growth across North America.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102481 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102481-iko-commercial-expands-sales-network-across-key-us-markets ABC Supply Interiors Expands in Mississippi New Tupelo location strengthens ABC Supply Interiors' reach in Mississippi and the Mid-South. New Tupelo location strengthens ABC Supply Interiors' reach in Mississippi and the Mid-South.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102478 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102478-abc-supply-interiors-expands-in-mississippi Keene Launches Contractor Certification Center Keene’s new contractor training center combines technical instruction, hands-on installation practice and certification in one- and two-day courses. Keene’s new contractor training center combines technical instruction, hands-on installation practice and certification in one- and two-day courses.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102473 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:24:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102473-keene-launches-contractor-certification-center NRCA Safety Leader Cheryl Ambrose Dies at 63 The industry mourns Cheryl Ambrose, a respected safety advocate whose work helped protect roofing professionals and strengthen the industry’s safety culture. The industry mourns Cheryl Ambrose, a respected safety advocate whose work helped protect roofing professionals and strengthen the industry’s safety culture.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102472 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102472-nrca-safety-leader-cheryl-ambrose-dies-at-63 Capital City Roofing Builds In-House AI Workforce to Speed Up Roof Replacement Roughly 80 in-house AI agents across lead intake, scheduling, customer communication and back-office operations are part of a broader effort to compress quoting and response times. Roughly 80 in-house AI agents across lead intake, scheduling, customer communication and back-office operations are part of a broader effort to compress quoting and response times.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102468 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102468-capital-city-roofing-builds-in-house-ai-workforce-to-speed-up-roof-replacement New RoofScope–Leap CRM Integration Eliminates Manual Data Entry for Roofing Contractors The integration is designed to eliminate manual data entry, accelerate estimating, improve project accuracy, and streamline operations from measurement through project execution. The integration is designed to eliminate manual data entry, accelerate estimating, improve project accuracy, and streamline operations from measurement through project execution.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102466 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102466-new-roofscopeleap-crm-integration-eliminates-manual-data-entry-for-roofing-contractors Slate Capital Group Sells O'Donnell Metal Deck & Bar Joist to Clarendon Capital Under CEO Matt Weiss, OMD grew from one to 21 locations, combining company-operated facilities and third-party logistics sites nationwide. Under CEO Matt Weiss, OMD grew from one to 21 locations, combining company-operated facilities and third-party logistics sites nationwide.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102463 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:35:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102463-slate-capital-group-sells-odonnell-metal-deck-and-bar-joist-to-clarendon-capital Amrize to Acquire Rapid Redi-Mix With a network of modern batch plants and mixer fleet, Rapid Redi-Mix brings synergies with Amrize’s aggregates operations and cement network in the region. With a network of modern batch plants and mixer fleet, Rapid Redi-Mix brings synergies with Amrize’s aggregates operations and cement network in the region. 

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102462 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:30:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102462-amrize-to-acquire-rapid-redi-mix Foothill Medical Center Completes 300-kW Solar, Roof Upgrade The Foothill Ranch project pairs a 300-kW solar installation with full roof reconditioning under a zero-upfront-cost power purchase agreement. The Foothill Ranch project pairs a 300-kW solar installation with full roof reconditioning under a zero-upfront-cost power purchase agreement.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102459 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102459-foothill-medical-center-completes-300-kw-solar-roof-upgrade ABC Supply Announces 2026 Managing Partners The program recognizes managers who set the standard for outstanding leadership and branch success. The program recognizes managers who set the standard for outstanding leadership and branch success.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102458 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:20:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102458-abc-supply-announces-2026-managing-partners Roofr Joins National Women in Roofing as Official Technology Partner for 2026 Through the collaborative partnership, Roofr brings hands-on support, resources, and meaningful visibility directly to the NWIR community.  Through the collaborative partnership, Roofr brings hands-on support, resources, and meaningful visibility directly to the NWIR community.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102456 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102456-roofr-joins-national-women-in-roofing-as-official-technology-partner-for-2026 Lowe’s Renews Habitat Partnership to Fund 200 Home Repair Projects Lowe’s will fund roofing, HVAC, energy-efficiency and accessibility upgrades while helping Habitat for Humanity celebrate its 50th anniversary. Lowe’s will fund roofing, HVAC, energy-efficiency and accessibility upgrades while helping Habitat for Humanity celebrate its 50th anniversary.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102454 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102454-lowes-renews-habitat-partnership-to-fund-200-home-repair-projects Benjamin Obdyke Names George Caruso CEO as Dave Campbell Retires George Caruso succeeds longtime CEO Dave Campbell, who helped guide Benjamin Obdyke’s growth, innovation and transition to employee ownership. George Caruso succeeds longtime CEO Dave Campbell, who helped guide Benjamin Obdyke’s growth, innovation and transition to employee ownership.


]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102450 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:40:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102450-benjamin-obdyke-names-new-ceo-after-retirement DaveCampbell_Professional 780 x 439.jpg TopBuild Gives QXO New Edge in Roofing Distribution kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) QXO says its next phase is proving the operating model. Roofing contractors will judge that by product availability, delivery reliability, faster quotes and whether local relationships remain intact. QXO says its next phase is proving the operating model. Roofing contractors will judge that by product availability, delivery reliability, faster quotes and whether local relationships remain intact.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102447 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102447-topbuild-gives-qxo-new-edge-in-roofing-distribution How Owens Corning Develops New Shingle Colors An Owens Corning aesthetics engineer explains how shingle colors are developed, tested in natural light and matched across manufacturing plants. An Owens Corning aesthetics engineer explains how shingle colors are developed, tested in natural light and matched across manufacturing plants.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102445 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102445-how-owens-corning-develops-new-shingle-colors