On July 19, 2001, Gregg Wallick closed a deal whereby he acquired Best Roofing, Pompano Beach, Fla.

CertainTeed Corp’s Unisul insulation blowing machine manufacturing facility has received a North American Safety Award for outstanding safety from parent company Saint-Gobain.

The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Mich., has agreed to purchase the assets of Celotex Corp.’s rigid foam insulation business.

Gladding McBean has been chosen as one of a select group of Masters of the Building Arts who will display their craftsmanship at a new Smithsonian Institute Exhibit.

A strong consumer sector in the U.S. economy will keep the nation from slipping into recession. But the construction industry should prepare for a significant slowdown as commercial occupancy rates tumble and the business sector continues to soften.

Beacon Roofing Supply Inc., Somerville, Mass., announced that it has finalized the purchase of The Roof Center, Gaithersburg, Md., and its subsidiary West End Lumber, Houston.

Building materials manufacturer USG Corp., Chicago, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to contain spiraling costs from asbestos lawsuits.

Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio, announced a new marketing campaign.

CertainTeed Corp. announced that it has partnered with NASCAR Winston Cup driver Ward Burton to promote the company’s residential and commercial roofing products, as well as Air Vent Inc.

Copper Sales Inc., Anoka, Minn., announced the acquisition of Delcoa Industries, Pompano Beach, Fla.