CDA announced the retirement of President and CEO Andrew Kireta Sr. after 36 years with the organization.  

 AES Raptor LLC and Premier Rail Systems Inc. have announced the merging of their two companies to create Leading Edge Safety LLC. 

 The company’s RoofViewer software tool is now available as a free download from the Google Play store. 

 AAA Roofing Co. Inc., Indianapolis; Blues Roofing Co., Milpitas, Calif.; Bone Dry Roofing Co., Bogart, Ga.; and Roofing Solutions LLC, Prairieville, La., have joined The Alliance.

The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association and the Reflective Roof Coatings Institute have merged into one industry association.

Tarco has announced the launch of its in-house printing capabilities to provide multi-color printing for its EasyLay UDL synthetic underlayment products.

 Solatube International has announced that its SkyVault Series received the Most Innovative New Product Award at the 2014 CONNECT MIP Awards. 

 GAF has partnered with NRCA and WSRCA to launch www.gaf.com/safety.  

 A new partnership between CertainTeed and advanced weather forensics company HailStrike^™ is a boon to contractors looking to strengthen their re-roof business in regions prone to stormy weather. 

 ABC Supply Co. Inc.has acquired the assets of Siding World, a distributor of siding and other exterior building products.