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Press Release Inland Coatings Ken Schultz

Manufacturer News

Ken Schultz Promoted to President of Inland Coatings

Industry veteran held leadership positions at major roofing manufacturers

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 6, 2025

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Schultz brings more than 30 years of industry experience to his new role, previously holding leadership positions at companies like Owens Corning and MuleHide.

Gary Howes, COO of Columbus, Ohio-based The Durable Slate Co., was appointed as a board member of the International Federation of the Roofing Trade.

Trade Organization News

Gary Howes Appointed as Board Member to Int’l Federation of the Roofing Trade

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 19, 2025

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Gary Howes, COO of The Durable Slate Co., is the first American appointed to the International Federation of the Roofing Trade board.

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Roofing Products

Brava Releases New Cool Roof Colors for Optimized Energy Efficiency

The certified Cool Roof Tiles meet California’s Title 24 and Title 31 requirements

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 12, 2025

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Brava Roof Tile's new Cool Roof Colors meet the demands of Title 24 & Title 31 requirements, offering energy savings for homeowners by reducing the need for air conditioning.

Ken Kelly (center) with his wife, Jennifer, in Japan at a roofing company

International Roofing

What the U.S. Can Learn from Roofing in Japan

A trip to the Land of the Rising Sun reveals fascinating business practices and beliefs that could help improve roofing companies in America

Ken Kelly

November 15, 2024

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Roofing veteran Ken Kelly shares important insights from his visit to Japan to see what we can learn from their efficient production and installation practices.

Products

Brava Roof Tile Products Approved to Create Fire-Safe Homes

Certification is crucial for homes in wildfire-prone areas

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 4, 2024

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Brava Roof Tile's three product lines, Slate, Cedar Shake, and Spanish Barrel, comply for use as Class A or Class C roof assemblies, offering fire protection to homes in wildfire-prone areas.

Roofers in the U.K. found a scorpion inside a box of slate tile.

Odd News Dispatch

Surprised Roofers Found Scorpion in Box of Slate

Two roofers in the U.K. get a shock — but no sting

Bryan Gottlieb

July 25, 2024

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An English roofing team got a ‘proper fright’ after finding a live 0.4-inch European scorpion hidden in a box of Brazilian slate tiles.

Distributor Profile

Worth Roof’s Rob Miller Shows Untapped Potential in Luxury Roofing

Unearthing rare materials makes Worth Roofs a diamond in the rough for distributors

Chris Gray

June 25, 2024

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Rob Miller of Worth Roofs says don't fear the unique roof materials: his company has your back – and the material.

Roofing Suppliers

VIDEO: Worth Roofs Bringing Luxury Back

Supplier touts the benefits of offering products like slate, tile, and cedar to differentiate from the competition

Chris Gray

June 14, 2024

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Rob Miller of Worth Roofs shows distributors how the “luxury” roof market is ripe with opportunities.

Roofing Products

BRAVA Introduces Updated Slate Roof Tile Profile

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 13, 2024

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A2.0 version of the Slate Roof Tile is a notable upgrade to the existing composite slate tile with a distinct focus on the redesigned edge.

Slate Journey

Unearthing Centuries of Beauty and Resilience

Roofing contractors from North America tour the birthplace of Welsh roofing, witnessing how slate continues covering remarkable and resilient rooftops throughout Europe