VALLEY FORGE, Pa. - CertainTeed Corp. has released its new Flintglas® Mineral Surfaced Cap Sheet with CoolStar™ energy-saving reflective surface. Rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC), the product is compliant with California Title 24, Part 6, and meets initial Energy Star requirements as a cap sheet for use over inorganic and organic built-up roofing systems.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - BASF was the recipient of a New Jersey Clean Energy Leadership Awards for the company's "Better Home, Better Planet Initiative: Near-Zero Energy Home" in Paterson, N.J. The company built the prototype home with more than 150 strategic partners to demonstrate an affordable, sustainable, energy-efficient and disaster-resistant home to homeowners, builders and architects.
PHOENIX - A record number of roofing industry professionals attended the third annual Best of Success Conference, held Sept. 21-22. Hosted by Roofing Contractor magazine, the event drew more than 240 attendees to the Pointe South Mountain Resort in Phoenix.
CORONA, Calif. - DECRA Roofing Systems Inc. announced the upcoming 50th anniversary of DECRA Stone Coated Steel Roofing. "Decra's employees have exhibited a strong desire for our company's success," stated President and CEO Bo Hudson.
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. - CertainTeed Corp. was the primary sponsor of the Haas CNC Racing No. 66 Chevrolet car and driver Jeff Green for the Aug. 26 Sharpie 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup race at the Bristol Motor Speedway.
WARREN, N.J. - The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has enhanced its builders' risk policies to respond to the evolving risks and rising costs of commercial and residential construction.
ERLANGER, Ky. - ABC Supply will open a new branch location at 3 Floridian Drive, Erlanger, Ky., in October 2006. The new location will consist of a 3,000-square-foot showroom and a 60,000-square-foot warehouse.
VERONA, Wis. - Coated Metals Group (CMG) and its subsidiary, Architectural Metals Inc. (AMI), both formally located in Madison, Wis., have relocated to a new facility at 300 Yard Drive, Verona, Wis., 53953.
DALLAS - Elk Building Products Inc. announced the Elk Hybrid XP "Most Impressive Hybrid Roof" Photo Contest. A 2007 Chevrolet Silverado™ Hybrid truck valued at $40,000 will be awarded to the grand prize winner.