The W. P. Hickman Company announced a Quick Ship TerminEdge Program to ship its most popular fascias in 48 hours. The program responds to commercial roofing contractors’ need for quick roof edge delivery.

As a leading provider of non-residential and residential construction products, systems and services, Tremco Inc. has taken a significant step forward in helping customers manage their facilities for greater energy efficiency by acquiring Canam Building Envelope Specialists (Canam) of Mississauga, Ontario.

Mike Barton, 54, of he Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues, Inc. (RICOWI) died March 22, 2009, after a sailboat accident. He was born July 3, 1954.

The Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) will hold its 35th Annual Convention and Tradeshow in Reno, Nevada from June 14-17, 2009 at the Peppermill Resort & Casino.

Bradco Supply Corp., a national distributor of roofing, siding, windows and related building materials, announced that it has acquired Quality Roofing Supplies, Inc., of Schenectady, N.Y. Quality was founded in 1974 by Fred Bogdon, Sr. and has served the Greater Capital (Albany) region of Upstate New York for more than 30 years, supplying contractors and builders with commercial and residential roofing, siding and windows.

The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), announced that Daniel G. Mull, executive vice president of sales and marketing at ArcelorMittal USA, has been named to replace J. James Kutka, Jr. as chairman of the SMDI Board of Directors effective April 1, 2009. Kutka, senior vice president-strategic planning and business development at United States Steel Corporation, will be retiring from United States Steel Corporation on the same day.

As part of its continued commitment to growth and development, and to position itself for continued success, ABC Supply Co. Inc. has announced the following changes to its management team.

Suntech Power Holdings Co. and Eagle Roofing Products announced that they have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement for North America.

Mapei Group and Polyglass Group have joined forces in a partnership designed to strengthen both companies. The deal was announced at Italy’s Saie 2008 construction show and at the Las Vegas International Roofing Expo.

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 now distributors of Firestone products.