In spite of a growing economy and generally improving profits in American business, we are seeing some signs that may bear watching. Not worrying, just watching.
As a follow-up to our report from 2004, Roofing Contractor responded to another invitation from Mr. Bob Watler, owner of Watler's Metal Products, to visit Grand Cayman.
Commercial building owners and property managers are starting to expect that roofing systems not only provide thermal and moisture protection, but also perform in terms of reflectivity and emissivity.
Following acquisition by Republic Financial Corp. and Chapter 11 filing in May 2004, generalRoofing emerged from the bankruptcy filing in October of the same year. An astounding turn-around, but new owner Republic has displayed an uncommon ability in the area of taking sound, but troubled assets and turning them around.
It is great that the economy is improving and it looks like 2005 might be a pretty good year for the roofing business. The problem is that you have to be able to stay in the business to take advantage of it!
