The 3M Industrial Mineral Products Division has developed a patented, new breakthrough in energy efficient granule technology - next generation 3M Cool Roofing Granules.

In response to the expansion Polyglass USA has experienced and to better serve its customers, Polyglass has increased its company sales force to maintain the company’s growth.

Roofing professionals seeking the most up-to-date show information have more options than ever with the additions of social media pages on Facebook, Twitter ad LinkedIn. 

The Bilco Company is pleased to announce that it now offers roof hatches that have received Miami-Dade County’s Notice of Acceptance (NOA). The NOA certifies that Bilco’s standard Type S and NB steel and aluminum roof hatches, including the Enhanced Performance roof hatch for green building applications, conform to high-velocity hurricane zone standards in Miami-Dade County in Florida.  

Four additional companies have joined the Metal Construction Association (MCA), a growing association of member companies with specialties in the metal construction industry. MCA welcomes Advanced Exterior Systems of Raleigh, N.C.; Dura Coat Products of Riverside, Calif; and GSSI Sealants Inc. of Houston, Texas. The Dow Chemical Company of Marietta, Ga. is a returning member.  

Bradco Supply announced that it has appointed Larry Stoddard as its Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Tom Karol, who continues to serve as Executive Chairman. 

DECRA Roofing Systems, Inc., the leading manufacturer of stone coated steel roofing, announced that the company recently fulfilled a significant milestone in their commitment to the environment by earning ISO 14001:2004 certification at the Corona California facility.  

The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA), a regional association for residential and commercial roofing contractors, distributors, manufacturers and associates who maintain the highest industry standards, announced that it has joined forces with the Lumberman’s Association of Texas and Louisiana to create a task force with a mission to put a stop to the growing theft problem in Texas.

The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) has moved its headquarters to Association Management Center (AMC) in Glenview, Ill., for full-service management. 

Bradco Supply Corporation of Avenel, N.J. announced that it has acquired Carlson Distributors, Inc. of Rockford, Ill.Carlson has served the entire Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin area since 1947, providing local contractors with a wide variety of building materials including roofing, siding, windows and doors.