Dan Piché has been named president of Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc., a supplier of premium-quality, high-performance, low-slope roofing products and systems. Piché brings nearly two decades of experience in the

Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Ian Bowles praised the industry-leading efforts of Sika Sarnafil, the first U.S.-based company to introduce a recycling program for commercial vinyl roofing membranes.

Evans Roofing Company announced it has incorporated new solar products into its business after training select team members in the renewable energy field. The company recently partnered with Earthsponse, an alternative energy firm and education center.

The Bilco Company was named a Continuing Education Systems (CES) registered provider by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

The W. P. Hickman Company has responded to the growing popularity of vegetative roof systems by developing essential metal components engineered to help with drainage and the retention of soil and growth medium. The product line includes the EcoEdge Drain Box and EcoEdge Soil Guard.

USG announced the availability of the 2009 Gypsum Construction Handbook. Designed to be a complete guide to the selection of building products, the handbook provides architects, contractors and other industry professionals the tools they need to ensure their work is the best it can be.

The Extruded Polystyrene Foam Association (XPSA), a trade association of the industry’s manufacturers, partnered with the NAHB Research Center to publish informative, online resources about extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation in foundation applications.

MIRO Industries has announced a new division that will concentrate on innovative, economical rooftop sleeper support products to provide support for conduit and condensate on commercial rooftops.

The Firestone Scholarship, as part of The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress’ annual Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship program, was awarded to Laura Stabile of Wolcott, Conn. The Firestone Platinum Scholarship, as part of the North East Roofing Educational Foundation (NEREF) scholarship program, was awarded to Britney Curtis of West Chester, Pa.

BNP Media, publishers of Roofing Contractor magazine, announced its participation in Web site traffic auditing offered by BPA Worldwide.