LAKEWOOD, N.J.-Gusmer and LCC/Decker, two companies in the reaction injection molding (RIM) equipment market, have combined to become Gusmer l Decker. The new corporation will maintain the existing technical support and services of both brands, while moving forward to develop cutting-edge metering machines and mixing heads for processing multi-component polyurethane and hybrid urethane chemicals.

DALLAS-Economist Dr. Barry Asmus will provide the keynote address during the 2006 International Roofing Expo, Feb. 14-16 in Las Vegas. Kicking-off the event, the keynote address, "The Best is Yet to Come," will take place on Tuesday, February 14, from 10:45 am to 11:45 am in the South Seas Ballroom at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

Polyglass U.S.A. Inc. announced the opening of a new regional warehouse and manufacturing center located in the Winter Haven area of central Florida.

Sarnafil Inc. was presented with an Environmental Merit Award.

Tecta America Corp. announced the acquisition of a majority of generalRoofing's operating assets.

Tidewater Roofing & Exteriors recently led an aggressive drive to raise money for the American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life."

Englert Inc. announced the opening of new offices at its New Jersey branch.

Suncoast Roofers Supply recently opened its 13th location in Jacksonville, Fla.

When completed in the first quarter of 2006, the new line will approximately double the company's current TPO roofing membrane capacity.

"This new design better reflects our company's strength and leadership in the architectural sheet metal business," says Geoff Stone, president of Metalforming.