VaproShield has unveiled BlockShield SA Plus for roofs, a self-adhered air, water and vapor barrier underlayment.

Shelley J. Bausch, senior vice president of Global Industrial Coatings at Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., has been elected to the board of directors of GATX Corporation, where she will also serve on the board's Audit and Governance Committees, bringing the total number of board members to nine, including eight independent directors.

SPRI, Inc., the trade group representing single-ply roofing manufacturers, has introduced an Environmental Product Declarations section on its website, providing standardized information about the environmental impact of TPO and EPDM roofing materials from various member companies.

Drexel Metals, the provider of engineered metal roofing systems, introduced new architectural wall panels and a comprehensive gutter system for residential and commercial projects to the marketplace.

The plant, which produces energy-efficient insulation products, was built with the goal of achieving LEED Platinum status.

The metal-roofed housing concept aims to spark a national conversation on access to permanent, affordable and quality disaster relief housing.

Carlisle Companies, the diversified behemoth whose construction materials division is a major player in the roofing and building industries, reported lower-than-expected earnings for the first quarter of 2023.

During the month of February, Carlisle collected socks at 28 facilities around the United States to donate to youth organizations and emergency shelters.

This month's Product Focus takes a look at cover board products available to roofing contractors.

Metal Roofing Alliances announces new members that strengthen its reach into the Pacific Northwest and Southwest, which follows on the heels of two national firms joining the trade group earlier this year.