CertainTeed Corporation is helping the traditional roofing contractors in the Northeast transition into participating in the solar roofing market, through a series of solar roofing training sessions.
LiveRoof, LLC, a horticultural science company, announced the appointment of Michael R. Selleck as architectural specialist to provide sales support in the Chicago area. Selleck is responsible for providing technical and consultative support to architects, developers and building owners who are planning green roof projects.
The Reflective Roof Coatings Institute shared the results of its 3-year solar reflectance field study June 22, 2011, at the Mid-Year Technical Meeting in Orlando, Fla.
Sika Sarnafil, a manufacturer of thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing membranes, announced the opening of a new 50,000-square-foot distribution center in Kansas City, Mo. that will improve product supply to customers in the central United States.
MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, announced that the firm has reached an agreement with SMS Group, LLC to represent MFM in North and South Carolina.
Trico Lift, a full-service aerial work platform provider, announced the appointment of Chris Carmolingo, of Mullica Hill, N.J., to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer.
IMETCO (Innovative Metals Company Inc.), manufacturer of commercial metal roofing and building envelope products, announced that it is moving its corporate headquarters and primary manufacturing plant to its newly remodeled facility in Norcross, Ga.
BNP Media, a parent company of Roofing Contractor, has entered into a partnership with Mike Rowe, host of cable show Dirty Jobs, to supply blogs for his Website Trades Hub.
Allied Building Products Corp., a division of Oldcastle, Inc., announced that it has completed its acquisition of Astro Building Supplies, Inc., a privately held wholesale building material supplier based in Taylor, Mich.