Polyglass USA announced one of its product lines, Polybrite elastomeric coatings, was recently tested by Factory Mutual and achieved FM 4470 Class 1 approval.
In the latest update of its ongoing recycling program, the EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) announced that more than five million square feet of EPDM membrane has been recycled since the program’s inception. That total is the largest recorded figure for a recycled commercial roofing product in North America. In all, roughly 1.25 million pounds of reclaimed EPDM membrane has been diverted from landfills in the past three years.
Kemper System held the grand opening of two new
facilities, one in West Seneca, N.Y., and the other in Closter, N.J. “Due to
our continued market expansion and increase in product demand we are able to
expand our investment in North America which will benefit our community, our
industry and our customers,” said Steven Cortazzo, President of Kemper System,
Inc., the marketing and sales arm of Kemper System in America.
CertainTeed Corporation and its sister Saint-Gobain companies in North America are honored to be selected for the second straight year as a 2010 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Energy Management by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The 2011 International Roofing Expo is seeking researchers, educators, consultants, technical experts and industry leaders to share their knowledge and business expertise as presenters for the educational conference program.
The Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association will be holding their 88th Annual Convention and Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Expo June 16-19 in Orlando, Fla. Both events will be held at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort and Convention Center.
The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) has updated its Web site to include new sections devoted to EPDM's vital role in recycling, green roofing and cool roofing.
Polyglass USA recently published its Polyschool schedule through the second quarter of 2010. Located in Winter Haven, Fla., this state-of-the-art Polyschool facility provides classroom based lectures and hands-on opportunities to learn more about the entire Polyglass product line of roofing membranes, cements, and coatings.
The Aluminum Association has released its 2010 Aluminum Design Manual. Essential for all professionals who work with aluminum in structural applications, this comprehensive, up-to-date resource includes...