Ask marketing experts what to do in a down economy and they’ll say it’s prime time to bump up your company’s sales and marketing plan and stay ahead of the competition. That doesn’t necessarily mean spending more, but it does mean being more creative with what you already have.
Col. Alvin B. “Al” Lee, the New Orleans District’s 60th commander and district engineer, will address the NDRExpo Conference attendees on Thursday, June 18, as the day’s opening speaker. As district engineer, Lee is responsible for a district, which, in tandem with the Hurricane Protection Office, is working on appropriations exceeding $7 billion for hurricane restoration.
The W. P. Hickman Company has announced a Quick Ship TerminEdge Program to ship its most popular fascias in 48 hours. This program responds to commercial roofing contractors’ need for quick roof edge delivery.
The National Disaster Reconstruction Conference & Expo announced registration for its educational programs is now available by visiting www.ndrexpo.com. The conference, which takes place June 17-18 in New Orleans, features experts who will address disaster preparation, response, repair, remediation, and restoration.
Duro-Last Roofing Inc. announced that CONEX Roofing Company, located at 2011 North Batavia Street in Orange, Calif., has been recognized as an “Elite Contractor” with the company.
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd., and Eagle Roofing Products, announced that they have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement for North America. Eagle will distribute SolarBlend roof tiles to its extensive network of roofing, solar, and electrical contractors as part of its popular Eagle Solar Roof - a roofing system that combines the aesthetics and performance of concrete tile with the functional beauty of solar.
Mapei Group and Polyglass Group have joined forces in a partnership designed to strengthen both companies. The deal was announced abroad at Italy’s Saie 2008 construction show and at the Las Vegas International Roofing Expo in February.
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.