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The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) has announced a new slate of officers and directors for the 2009 year. The officers and directors were elected at the recent MRCA National Conference.

Legendary NBA player Bill Walton will deliver the Keynote Address during the 2009 International Roofing Expo, Feb. 3-5, 2009, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Held immediately prior to the opening of the show, the Keynote Address, “Nothing but Net,” will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in the South Pacific Ballroom E. 

Firestone Building Products Company LLC recently added three new distributors to serve its customers in Georgia and Tennessee. Bradco Supply and JGA/Southern Roof Centers in Georgia and Metro Roofing Supply in Tennessee are the distributors of Firestone products effective immediately.

Building on a strong tradition of high-quality building products that maximize the energy efficiency of homes and buildings, CertainTeed has launched Landmark Solaris(TM), a new solar reflective roofing shingle that helps reduce energy costs while boosting a home’s curb appeal with vibrant, rich colors.

For the second year in a row, GAF-Elk Corporation has received the prestigious “Partners of Choice” award from David Weekley Homes, the nation's largest private-held homebuilder. Prior to the merger with GAF, Elk Corporation had also received the award in 2005 and 2006.

The MRCA’s motto is: A Commitment to Education is a Commitment to Your Company’s Future.” So it was no surprise that the estimated 1,000 people in attendance were treated to an array of educational programs and a trade floor full of the newest products in the roofing industry, including the continued push of advertising for “green” products.

Applicad launched RoofScape for Architects at the Interbuild trade show in Birmingham, England, in October, and it will be on display again at the rapidly approaching Big5 show in Dubai.

Carlisle SynTec recently announced that CRS Inc. and CRS Sales and Marketing, LLC will be the exclusive suppliers of Carlisle roofing materials in Georgia and eastern Tennessee beginning Dec. 1, 2008.

Hanson Building Products North America announced that it has combined its roof tile, hardscape and brick product lines into one division called Hanson Building Products – Lightside, which is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C.

CertainTeed Corporation has introduced enhancements to ColorView, the company’s online interactive exterior style and color selector. Homeowners can now visualize how CertainTeed’s high-end roofing, vinyl and fiber cement siding, trim, fencing, railing and decking products look on various home styles.