Metal Roofing News

General news relevant to the metal roofing industry.

NRCA releases material handling training program

The National Roofing Contractors Association has introduced NRCA Material Handling Series: Overhead and Understood, a comprehensive training program with five modules designed to provide a thorough explanation and illustration of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s rules related to a … Read more »

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ABC Supply acquires inventory, select equipment from JB Supply Company

Building products distributor ABC Supply Co. Inc. has acquired the inventory and select equipment previously owned by JB Supply Company, a distributor of roofing, siding and other exterior building products in Flint, Mich. JB Supply had one location at 3497 … Read more »

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ATAS honors company projects of the year

Annual customer event held at Allentown, Pa., headquarters   /   ATAS International Inc., a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, wall and ceiling panels for commercial and residential applications, held its annual Customer Appreciation Day events May 6-7. ATAS invited customers to … Read more »

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TAMKO adds ‘River Rock Brown’ to MetalWorks color options

TAMKO Building Products, Inc. has taken the trusted strength and growing popularity of MetalWorks steel shingles one step further with the addition of a new color. StoneCrest Slate is now available in River Rock Brown in addition to the popular … Read more »

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Sno Gem has new national sales manager

Crystal Lake native Terry “Alan” Mercer is promoted by McHenry-based Corporation On Monday, June 3rd 2013, Sno Gem, Inc., a McHenry-based corporation that is a world-renowned leader in the manufacturing and distribution of cutting-edge snow retention systems for all types … Read more »

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TAMKO offers EagleView Technologies roof measurement tool

TAMKO Building Products Inc. has teamed up with EagleView Technologies to offer a new aerial measurement tool to contractors enrolled in TAMKO’s Pro Certified Contractor program. Contractors will now be able to offer professional and customized roof measurement reports to … Read more »

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International Roofing Expo show floor filling up

Momentum for the 2014 International Roofing Expo is rapidly growing as evidenced by the success of its annual early space draw, where 78 percent of the total show floor was assigned. “A total of 275 companies were assigned 814 booths during … Read more »

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MRA Update: Adopting a focus on larger — and growing — audience

Believe it or not, television no longer commands our full attention. Television has become one of the most common devices used simultaneously with other screens. Smartphones, the backbone of our daily media interactions, have the highest number of user interactions … Read more »

Posted in Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Metal Roofing News, MR-June/July 2013 | Tagged digital marketing, marketing strategy, Metal Roofing Alliance | Leave a comment

Metal vs. Mother Nature (Fire)

Some of the most unbelievable scenes are what’s left standing after wildfires go through a neighborhood  /  Metal roofing stands up to the forces of nature as well as or better than any type of roofing material and you should … Read more »

Posted in Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Metal Roofing News, MR-June/July 2013 | Tagged fire, Metal vs. Mother Nature, wild fires | Leave a comment

FRSA show concentrates more value in fewer days

Contractors and exhibitors attending FRSA’s 91st Annual Convention and the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Expo will experience greater value in every event — in less time. This year’s Expo, the premier regional roofing trade show set for July 18-20, … Read more »

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