Tecta America, the largest U.S. commercial roofing firm, acquired Sterling Commercial Roofing, which operates in northern Illinois, eastern Iowa, and southern Wisconsin; Sterling's president and team will remain in place.
An ABC Supply Co. employee in Hot Springs, Ark., identified stolen shingles in a pickup truck, leading to the arrest of a 60-year-old woman who was found with methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
Donna Maloney, a widow from Lenoir City, Tenn., received a new metal roof for free from McGuire Roofing and Construction, based in nearby Knoxville after her original contractor went bankrupt.
Roofing materials continue to be a target for thieves, and a recent rash of robberies are hurting productivity and the bottom line for contractors and suppliers alike.
Craftsman Contractors of Lexington, Ky. and GAF teamed up to provide a new roof for a community center offering literacy and after-school programs for local students.