Roofing Industry News

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The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) is seeking submissions for its 2021 ELITE Safety Award program.

The program recognizes MRCA member companies that demonstrate a commitment to improving jobsite safety through the development, implementation and enforcement of a safety and risk management program.

Sika 2020 Project of the Year

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Sika Sarnafil honored 15 roofing contractors for completing exceptional work on commercial projects in 2020 during its first-ever virtual Project of the Year award ceremony.

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The roofing industry is making progress in becoming more female-friendly and welcoming more women into the fold, but there is still a long way to go.

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New guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as well as a tax credit that assists employers giving paid time off for COVID-19-related leave could help roofing contractors get back to normal.

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Roll of Splendid White Tedlar®-laminated aluminum produced by Metal Alliance. Photo by DuPont.

WILMINGTON, Del. — DuPont announced the 60th anniversary of DuPont™ Tedlar®, a unique brand of polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) film that has become a golden standard, synonymous with superior protection, durability and reliability in a wide variety of industries and applications, from photovoltaics and aerospace to transportation, Irving TX Roof building and construction, and wallcoverings.

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CLEVELAND — Standard Industries announced that it was acquiring W.R. Grace, a leading supplier of specialty chemicals, for $7 billion. Subsequent to the completion of the transaction, which is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2021, W.R.

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President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday that will raise the minimum wage for federal contractors and subcontractors to $15 an hour.

Cornerstone Building Brands Home for Good 2021

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CARY, N.C. — With the global pandemic intensifying the affordable housing crisis, Cornerstone Building Brands Inc. announced its Home for Good project will provide $525,000 in product and financial support to Habitat for Humanity International through 2021.

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Vinny Abbondanza, seen here with Jennifer Ford-Smith (left) and Melissa Walker.

Vincent Abbondanza, who worked for OMG Irving TX Roofing Products for the past 37 years, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2021 at the age of 63.