Roofing professionals participating in the 2010 International Roofing Expo are encouraged to arrive in New Orleans a day early and roll up their sleeves to give back to the New Orleans community.

The Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association announced that the name of its official publication, the Florida Forum Magazine, will change on January 2010 to Roofing Florida, A publication of the FRSA – Florida ’s Association of Roofing Professionals.

Allied Building Products Corp., a subsidiary of Oldcastle, Inc., the North American arm of CRH plc, and one of America’s largest distributors of residential and commercial roofing, siding, waterproofing and interior products, announced the expansion of its exterior products division through the opening of its two new Connecticut branch locations.

Roofing professionals participating in the 2010 International Roofing Expo are encouraged to arrive in New Orleans a day early and roll up their sleeves to give back to the New Orleans community.

The 19th annual METALCON International took place Oct. 6-8, and the conference and exhibition drew more than 5,600 architects, building owners, contractors, engineers, and municipal decision makers from 50 different countries to the Tampa Convention Center.

Tecta America Corp. announced Chuck Chapman has been named President of Central Roofing, a Tecta America company, based in Minneapolis, Minn.

Roofing professionals looking for customized educational sessions to make their roofing business more competitive, productive and profitable should plan to attend the 2010 International Roofing Expo, Feb. 22-24, in the D & E Halls at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La.

The Dow Chemical Company introduced its DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingles, photovoltaic solar panels in the form of solar shingles that can be integrated into rooftops with standard asphalt shingle materials.

Two continuing education courses offered by Sika Sarnafil have been approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and are now certified to fulfill the AIA’s new Sustainable Design continuing education requirements.

Englert Inc., a producer of rainware and metal roofing products and accessories, and Dawn Solar Systems Inc., a developer and manufacturer of solar thermal systems for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial structures, announced that Englert has become a stocking authorized distributor of Dawn Solar’s systems with installation and service being provided by a network of authorized Englert solar thermal installers.