MANUFACTURER NEWS
Atlas Roofing acquires Groupe Expan
Atlas Roofing Corp., Atlanta, has announced its acquisition of Groupe Expan and its subsidiaries Groupe Isolofoam, Le Groupe Légerlite and Foam Concept 2000. Groupe Expan is one of the three largest manufacturers of expanded polystyrene in Canada.
“We are proud to welcome Groupe Expan to Atlas Roofing,” says Ken Roberts, president of Atlas Roofing. “This acquisition allows us to expand our geographic footprint, enrich our product portfolio aligned with our strategic vision and strengthen our position as one of the largest molded polystyrene manufacturers in North America.”
SOPREMA launches mobile app translator
SOPREMA U.S., Wadsworth, Ohio, has launched the latest installment to its mobile app, Sop’Direct: a translation tool that can translate product resources and critical documents into 30 languages, including technical data sheets, product data sheets and safety data sheets.
“Our goal is to make it easier for our customers to do business with us,” says Jen Grisez, the company’s director of marketing. “This translation feature represents a big step forward in making sure that important product information always is available and understandable.”
More information about Sop’Direct is available at soprema.us.
GAF receives naming rights
GAF, Parsippany, N.J., has received the naming rights to a new community splash pad (waterpark) in Burgaw, N.C., by the Parks Foundation of Burgaw Inc. In addition to monetary donations from GAF, which has operated in the Burgaw community for more than 30 years, the company also is donating its StreetBond solar reflective coatings for the splash pad. This collaboration is part of GAF’s social impact initiative, GAF Community Matters, which is focused on making a positive difference as neighbors and partners in the community by leveraging roofing expertise, resources and products to help build resilient communities.
Construction of the GAF Community Splash Pad is expected to take place between 2026 and 2028.
In addition, GAF, in partnership with the city of Valdosta, Ga., recently celebrated the opening of its new GAF Valdosta TPO commercial roofing plant.
“Our community was greatly affected by Hurricane Idalia, but we saw this neighborhood rally together and help one another,” says Daniel Duston, GAF–Valdosta plant manager. “We were proud to support this city during that time and look forward to continuing to do so as members of the community.”
DISTRIBUTOR NEWS
ABC Supply presents Ken Hendricks awards
ABC Supply Co. Inc., Beloit, Wis., presented Ken Hendricks Awards to Matt Cooper, vice president of ABC Supply’s West Region, and Jeff Lee, managing partner of ABC Supply’s North Little Rock, Ark., location. The award is presented annually to associates who demonstrate commitment to ABC Supply’s character and seven core values in honor of the company’s late co-founder.
Cooper began his career with ABC Supply in 1991 as a warehouse roof stocker in California. He has since held various roles with the company, including inside sales representative to inventory and purchasing and branch manager. In 2001, he was inducted into the President’s Club.
Lee started his career as branch manager of the Bradco Supply North Little Rock location in 2002 and joined ABC Supply when it acquired the company in 2010. In 2015, he was inducted into the President’s Club and became a managing partner in 2016.
Cooper and Lee will be recognized at the annual Founders’ Celebration at ABC Supply’s National Support Center in Beloit, Wis., in August.
CRS expands board of directors
Commercial Roofing Specialties Inc., Atlanta, has expanded its board of directors. The initiative to expand the board and add outside directors began in 2024 and was led by the company’s founder, Larry Dale Burns, who passed away in December 2024 while serving as CEO.
The board of directors will set the long-range financial and strategic objectives of the business and provide critical counsel to the Burns family as the business transitions management from its founder.
Board members include:
- T.J. Coombs, president of Coombs & Associates LLC, Atlanta, will serve as board chair.
- Caroline Burns Richmond, executive director of strategy and planning for CRS, will serve as board secretary.
- Brett Burns, president of CRS, will serve as a board member.
- Ann Burns, Larry Burns’ wife, will serve as a board member.
- David Brush, former key accounts manager—independent distribution for IKO Industries, Wilmington, Del., will serve as a board member.
CONTRACTOR NEWS
Tilsen Roofing president retires
Dave Tilsen, president of Tilsen Roofing Co., Madison, Wis., will retire July 31. He served many roles for 36 years with the company, including estimator and project manager.
Tilsen also was active in the roofing industry; he served as past president of the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association, past president of the Wisconsin Roofing Contractors Association and past vice chairman of NRCA. He was the 2009 recipient of the James Q. McCawley Award, MRCA’s highest honor, for outstanding service to the roofing industry.
Tilsen Roofing employees Anson Staver, director of operations, and Graham Schroeder, general manager, will lead the company after Tilsen’s retirement.
Burns and Scalo Roofing opens new headquarters
Burns and Scalo Roofing Co., Pittsburgh, has opened its new headquarters in Gahanna, Ohio. Serving as a regional hub to fuel growth throughout Ohio and neighboring states, the company’s new headquarters is a 35,000-square-foot building on 9 acres.
“The new headquarters will allow us to serve our regional clients and partners more efficiently,” says John Scalo, the company’s senior vice president. “This is a historic time for the company and our legacy brand, as we celebrate our 70th anniversary next year. Our mission is to continue building our generational legacy as the safest, most reputable roofing, solar and wall cladding installer in the region, and this building is a monumental step in that direction.”
OTHER NEWS
SPRI and MCA to recanvass metal roofing standard
SPRI and the Metal Construction Association are working together to update and recanvass the ANSI/MCA FT-1 standard, “Test Method for Structural Performance of Flashings Used with Metal Roof Systems.”
The standard evaluates the structural performance of flashings associated with metal roof systems by testing the flashing and its attachment to the support material using line loads. The provisions of the test method apply to exposed flashings with a face of 4 inches or greater that are direct-fastened, and hem-and-cleat connections or other attachment methods with a face of 2 inches or greater.
Two methods of testing are provided: face load and face load and top load. The test method provides a standard procedure to demonstrate structural performance under uniform line load and is intended to represent the effects of uniform loading on exposed elements of the building surface.
MCA developed the test method in 2017; it was first approved as an American National Standard Institute standard in 2019.
UP THE LADDER
Benchmark Inc. has added Scott Kongable and Thomas E. Pientok to its board of directors.
Drew Buchanan is now MuleHide’s Blue Ridge territory manager.
ABC Supply Co. Inc. has promoted Patrick Bryan to district manager of its Houston District and Ryan Meditz to district manager of its Blue Ridge District.
NRCA NEW MEMBERS
Architects/Engineers/Consultants
Next Level Roofing Systems, Haslet, Texas
NextGen Construction Group, Plano, Texas
Nimbus Roofing and Sheet Metal LLC, Portland, Ore.
Norsemen Construction Co. LLC, Anoka, Minn.
PACC Solutions, Brookfield, Ill.
Pacific Standard Roofing, San Antonio
Peak to Peak Roofing & Exteriors LLC, Denver
Pink Construction Group, Plano, Texas
Restorex Inc., Gilberts, Ill.
Revive Exteriors, Traverse City, Mich.
Roof Maintenance Systems, Liberty Hills, Texas
Roof Rite Inc., Youngstown, Ohio
RoofWorks Northwest, Lake Stevens, Wash.
RTG Solutions, Lock Haven, Pa.
Sentry Roofing Inc., Covington, Ind.
Shearman Roofing & Construction,Wichita Falls, Texas
Shingle Hut LLC, Cypress, Texas
SQV Construction Services LLC, North Richland Hills, Texas
The Restoration Wizards, Frederick, Md.
The Right Season Roofing, Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Thoroughbred Roofs, Lexington, Ky.
Togala Contractor Builder, Parker, Colo.
Touchstone Roofing LLC, Frisco, Texas
Troyer Commercial Roofing, Sarasota, Fla.
United Roofing & Waterproofing LLC, Fayetteville, Ark.
Virginia Carolina Buildings Inc., Crewe, Va.
Westgate Roofing, Middletown, N.J.
Westmax Roofing Inc., Escondido, Calif.
Zenith Roofing, Gainesville, Ga.
Manufacturers
Building Chemical Range Ltd., London
VILPE, Mustasaari, Finland
Member Branch
Progressive Roofing, Tucson, Ariz.
Service Provider
Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
