Holcim’s Malarkey Roofing Products broke ground on a 350,000 sq. ft. facility in Franklin, Ind., set to open in 2026, which is expected to create 200 jobs producing recycled-material asphalt shingles.

Holcim and the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority received a U.S. EPA Clean Ports grant to support zero-emission tech at Detroit Port, funding electric equipment and solar arrays for decarbonization.

Holcim plans to acquire OX Engineered Products, an insulation and weather wrapping manufacturer with 2024 sales estimated at $136M, further expanding its North American building envelope business.

Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems appointed Kim Eckerman as vice president, Marketing and Communications, Americas, leveraging her 17 years of industry expertise to lead marketing across multiple brands.

Holcim Building Envelope plans to build a new Malarkey Roofing Products plant in Franklin, Ind., adding 200 jobs and focusing on green growth; groundbreaking is anticipated later this year.

Loftus will be responsible for customer interfacing roles, with a focus on sales, customer service, and technical service for brands such as Enverge Spray Foam and Gaco.

Lauren Pagano, who previously served as senior vice president of the Adhesives, Coatings, & Sealants business unit, will also oversee the Spray Foam business unit.

Previously serving in key leadership roles within the Boral group of companies, Schulz brings a wealth of building products and roofing knowledge to Duro-Last as its new president.

The Elevate plant is a certified LEED green building, establishing its status as a local benchmark for sustainable construction while streamlining operations in the Western region.