It was another lively gathering of the Chicagoland roofing industry.

ASTM announced that it is conducting a series of Technical and Professional Training Seminars on roofing and roof insulation.

The ANSI/SPRI, ES 1-98 Standard was approved by the full ICC membership in December.

Contracting for new construction decreased 5 percent in November 2000.

Owens Corning promoted David T. Brown to chief operating officer.

Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. (BFS) announced the appointment of Robert J. McNally as president of the company's Diversified Products Group.

G-1 Holdings, Wayne, N.J., filed with the Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey.

Malarkey announced the issuance of the patent for its exclusive shingle design known as “The Zone.”

Bradco Supply Corp. announced the acquisition of Bak-A-Lum, a New Jersey-based distributor of residential building materials.

DeWalt Tools and Stonewood Capital Management Inc. have signed an agreement that provides for the acquisition of Emglo Air Compressors by DeWalt.