American WeatherStar (AWS) has a great history of working with Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF), and in keeping with that tradition, a new Spray Foam division was created in July 2009 to meet the ever expanding supply needs of the spray foam insulation industry.

DECRA Roofing Systems Inc. announced the release of a new direct-to-deck stone coated steel roofing system, DECRA Shake XD. Emulating the classic beauty and architectural detail of a thick, rustic, handsplit wood shake, Shake XD features DECRA's proven “Cut & Tuck” technology and is available in two uniquely blended colors, Antique Chestnut and Pinnacle Grey.

BASF, the Chemical Company, is offering a new course called Sustainable Design: Eco-efficiency of Roofing Insulation Systems in its virtual classroom, the Online Campus for High-Performance Construction.

GeoEstimator announced its customers have the option to access all roof estimating services through a Web browser. Previously, GeoEstimator required the installation of a software program, but through this online offering, customers will have access to all of the same GeoEstimator features from any computer with a Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari.

Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics announced that both of their Glass Mat manufacturing plants have been awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification by the International Organization for Standardization. ISO 9001 is an international quality standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), a worldwide federation of national standards bodies representing some 130 countries.

Sealex, Inc., a manufacturer of pre-cured sealants and adhesives, announced that Inc. magazine has ranked the company as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

Owens Corning announced the appointment of Daniel T. Smith to the position of senior vice president, human resources. Mr. Smith will begin his new position with Owens Corning on Sept. 14.

Online registration is now open for the 2010 International Roofing Expo, which takes place Feb. 22-24, in the D&E Halls at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Online registration is available at www.TheRoofingExpo.com, where information is accessible 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

The polyurethanes industry, working together through the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) and the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), has launched an enhanced product stewardship program to support further understanding of the benefits of spray polyurethane foam and its continued safe use and handling.

MIRO Industries has announced a new division that will concentrate on innovative, economical rooftop sleeper support products to provide support for conduit and condensate on commercial rooftops.