MANUFACTURER NEWS
MuleHide opens training center
MuleHide, Beloit, Wis., has opened a new MuleHide Training Center in Englewood, Colo. It is the company’s fourth location of regional training facilities and will provide in-depth instruction for the commercial roofing products and systems the company offers.
“Training is one of the most important things we do,” says Alisha Parker, training manager for MuleHide. “We offer industry-leading products, but they won’t perform that way if they’re installed incorrectly or used in a situation they’re not intended for. That’s where training comes in.”
MuleHide also has training centers in Avenel, N.J.; Beloit, Wis.; and Orlando, Fla.
Siplast welcomes local students
Siplast, Dallas, recently welcomed 11th- and 12th-grade Arkadelphia High School students to its RISE Center in Arkadelphia, Ark.
The RISE—Research, Innovate, Support and Evolve—Center specializes in testing Siplast’s roofing and waterproofing systems while providing educational experience in roofing science. During the visit, Siplast engineers led students through the facility and engaged them in demonstrations of the site’s equipment, including a wind-pressure testing unit.
The visit was part of Siplast’s efforts to support local youth and inspire the next generation of professionals in the roofing and building materials industry.
Brava Roof Tile partners with Lightbeans
Brava Roof Tile, Washington, Iowa, has announced its partnership with Lightbeans, a leader in material digitization and visualization technology. Through the collaboration, Brava Roof Tile’s full library of roofing textures and colors is now available to the architecture and design community directly through the Brava Roof Tile website and the Lightbeans platform.
Brava Roof Tile’s integration with Lightbeans also provides valuable data insights for future product development, revealing which colors, textures and regions drive the most engagement.
Additionally, Brava Roof Tile has announced the winners of the 2025 Architectural Awards. The awards honor remarkable roofing designs demonstrated by top architects who have chosen Brava Roof Tile for their projects.
The winners include: The Up Studio, Long Island, N.Y., for the installation of a cedar shake roof in the color Lake Forest; Dreambuilt, Greensboro, Ga., for the installation of a cedar shake roof in the color Lake Forest; Further Architecture, Wilton, Conn., for the installation of a cedar shake roof in the color Canyon Gray; and Still Architecture, Westfield, Ind., for the installation of a cedar shake roof in the color Canyon Gray.
Polyglass provides new roof to family
Polyglass U.S.A. Inc., Deerfield Beach, Fla., recently partnered with Brandon Roofing, Thonotosassa, Fla.; DH2 Building Associates, Parrish, Fla.; and SPEC Building Materials, Kansas City, Kan., to provide a new roof for a Florida Gold Star family.
The parents recently lost their Army Ranger son Josh in service to the country and faced hardship after a storm. Polyglass U.S.A. donated its Polystick IR-Xe underlayment. Brandon Roofing provided labor, DH2 Building Associates contributed asphalt shingles, and SPEC Building Materials provided distribution and logistics support.
The initiative was part of Polyglass U.S.A.’s ongoing Giving Back commitment to support communities, veterans and families affected by natural disasters.
VELUX wins Good Housekeeping Award
VELUX, Fort Mill, S.C., has won a prestigious Good Housekeeping 2026 Home Reno Award for its VELUX Skylight System.
Award recipients are chosen by scientists, engineers and analysts in the Good Housekeeping Institute and judged based on quality, performance, innovation, ease of use and assembly, and value.
Available in fixed and venting models, the VELUX Skylight System features a pre-installed, remote-controlled, solar-powered shade. More information about the product is available at veluxusa.com.
Georgia-Pacific donates to college
Atlanta-based Georgia-Pacific’s Clarendon oriented strand board facility in Alcolu, S.C., recently donated $5,000 to Central Carolina Technical College’s Foundation in support of the college’s mechatronics (a blend of computing and engineering) program, bringing the local manufacturer’s total donation to the program $15,000.
“This investment shows Georgia-Pacific’s commitment to the region and investing in the workforce of tomorrow,” says Jim Motes, plant manager for the Clarendon OSB facility. “Through partnerships like this, we are able to show our support for Central Carolina Technical College and the work they are doing to invest in the local student population.”
DISTRIBUTOR NEWS
ABC Supply acquires Roofing Supply—Houston
ABC Supply Co. Inc., Beloit, Wis., has acquired Roofing Supply—Houston Inc., Houston. The acquisition marks ABC Supply’s 58th location in Texas.
The location will operate under the ABC Supply name. Owners Darren Breaux and Jeff Smejkal will continue to hold leadership roles.
Additionally, ABC Supply has opened a new location in San Juan Capistrano, Calif.
UP THE LADDER
Brava Roof Tile has appointed Kevin Earnest east region vice president; Cory Garrison west region vice president; Rod Guanche southeast region vice president; and Brad Stalder central region vice president.
Charles Collins is now president of Malarkey Roofing Products.
MuleHide has made Judah Lindvall territory manager of North Florida and James Schlesiger territory manager of Nebraska and Iowa.
OTHER NEWS
Long-time friend of NRCA passes away
Walt Rossiter, research chemist and consultant in the roofing industry, passed away Nov. 10. He was 82.
Rossiter earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Boston College in 1964 and a doctorate in organic chemistry from the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 1968.
He spent more than 35 years as a research chemist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, where he worked with distinction until his retirement in 2006. His expertise centered on the performance of roofing materials and systems, building materials, thermal insulations, and the in-situ analysis of lead in paint and dust.
Rossiter also spearheaded NRCA’s technical conferences and symposia from 1977 to 2011.
After retiring, Rossiter established a consulting business and worked with the Roofing Consultants Institute (now IIBEC) until 2024. During his career, he authored technical papers, chaired and contributed to ASTM International subcommittees, and served as a respected leader in the field. Rossiter was a member of the RCI staff and foundation; the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction; and the International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures. He also served as past chair of the joint CIB/RILEM Committee on Roofing Materials and Systems.
Rossiter is survived by his wife, Marie; children, Paul (Jenny) and Anne; and grandchildren, Nick, Ben and Ella. He also is survived by his siblings, Robert Rossiter and Elaine Keeley, and was predeceased by brother Paul Rossiter.
The family requests donations be made to any of the following: Boston College High school at bchigh.edu; Children’s National Hospital Foundation E11ASTRONG at foundation.childrensnational.org; Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at dana-farber.org; or the RCI-IIBEC Foundation Scholarship at rci-iibecfoundation.org
RT3 announces 2025 Innovator of the Year
Roofing Technology Think Tank has awarded the 2025 Innovator of the Year award to Nick Zavala, president of American Home Contractors, Fulton, Md. The award was announced during the 2025 Best of Success Conference in Arlington, Texas.
Zavala was nominated for his role in adapting his company in the solar roofing industry by consistently embracing innovation, expanding product offerings and enhancing operational excellence. By leveraging technology for task management and customer engagement, he has created a process-driven design that simplifies project tracking, enhances communication and ensures quality delivery at scale.
“Innovation is more than just fancy technology. Nick looks at first principles and makes every part of the back end, installation and customer journey better,” says Ken Kelly, 2021 Innovator of the Year. “That’s what makes him a true innovator.”
MCA announces 2026 board
The Metal Construction Association has announced its new officers for 2026. The board will be led by the organization’s first female chair—Lee Ann Slattery, sales support manager of NRCA member ATAS International Inc., Allentown, Pa.
Slattery joins the following executive committee members:
- Vice chair Bill Hartford, sales director and marketing manager of NRCA member Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings, Pittsburgh
- Treasurer David Stermer, director of engineering for Metal Sales Manufacturing Corp., Sellersburg, Ind.
- Secretary Chandler Barden, president of CIDAN Machinery Group, Peachtree City, Ga.
- Past Chair Brian Partyka, vice president of business development for NRCA member Carlisle Companies Inc., Carlisle, Pa.
- Market Development Chair Jules Dekovics, director of sales for NRCA member OMG Building Products LLC, Agawam, Mass.
- MRA President Todd Miller, president of Isaiah Industries Inc., Piqua, Ohio
“I am excited about the upcoming growth and innovation for MCA, and I believe we will reach new milestones with such a talented team of industry leaders on the board and staff,” Slattery says.
NRCA NEW MEMBERS
Architects/Engineers/Consultants
2LABS AERIAL LLC, Ruckersville, Va.
Colby Baker, Charlotte, N.C.
Insurance Marshals PLLC, Gatlinburg, Tenn.
Jocelyn Roof Consultants, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Leon Shabott, Providence, R.I.
Progressive Companies, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Rimkus, Indianapolis
Roof Technical Services Inc., Fort Worth, Texas
Wheeler Keams Architects, Chicago
Contractors
3 Kings Roofing and Construction, Fishers, Ind.
Adair Contractors LLC, Loganville, Ga.
Alpha Roofing & Siding Inc., Millsboro, Del.
Ambrose Roofing, Houston
Armored Roofing Co., Wichita Falls, Texas
Arrow Design Services LLC, Verona, Wis.
B&B Specialties LLC, Henderson, Nev.
Buddys Roofing & Repairs Inc., Dover, Fla.
Channel Islands Roofing Inc., Oxnard, Calif.
Chicago Roofing Systems, Chicago
DDK Roofing LLC, Wesley Chapel, Fla.
Denver Roofing and Construction LLC, Denver
DKG Roofing & General Contractors, Aledo, Texas
EA Roofing Co., Lancaster, Pa.
Emberline Systems LLC, Orange, Calif.
Flores & Foley Roofing + Sheet Metal, Wilmington, N.C.
Giant Roofing, Sparks, Nev.
Harrington Construction Co. Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
IronRidge Roofing, Omaha, Neb.
Kore Roofing LLC, Tempe, Ariz.
Lonestar Roofing Services LLC, Clayton, N.C.
Luck Roofing LLC, Barling, Ariz.
Lynx Enterprises Inc., Federal Way, Wash.
Manjoa Roofing LLC, Indianapolis
National Building General Contracting Co., Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Raleigh Residential Exteriors, Raleigh, N.C.
Resilient Roofing and Repair, Pelion, S.C.
River Roofing LLC, Bend, Ore.
RMV Roofing Solutions Inc., Franklin Park, Ill.
Robert Stevens Roofing, Carmel, Ind.
Roof On Texas, Woodway, Texas
RoofZen LLC, Newton Square, Pa.
RTR Consulting LLC d.b.a. Rocky the Roofer, Alpharetta, Ga.
Skilled Roofing, Lynnwood, Wash.
Soncco Contracting, Meridian, Miss.
Stigs Roofing Solutions, Fairview, Tenn.
Summit Roofing & Construction Inc., Wilmington, N.C.
Summit Roofing and Restoration Inc., Atoka, Tenn.
TECTUM Roofing, A Moriarty Company, Colorado Springs, Colo.
THR Roofing Solutions, Austin, Texas
Titan Roofing, Kalispell, Mont.
Tri-State Roof Masters, South Point, Ohio
Zenith Construction, Santee, Calif.
Manufacturers
PolyCon, Houston
The Ruscoe Company, Akron, Ohio
Member branch
Skyline Roofing, a Tecta America Company LLC, Rockingham, Va
Service providers
Instant Roofer, Kula, Hawaii
Storm Law Partners PLLC, Houston
