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Young Contractors Finding the Right Manufacturer Part 2
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Titan XT® shingles perform for Maine roofing contractor. Looking at the next generation of roofing companies, RoofersCoffeeShop® is continuing to follow the story of James & Whitney Co. in Maine, a general contracting and roofing company. After learning about how they started roofing in the first ...
What You Need to Know About the 2023 FRSA Expo
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here are just a few of the important sessions and booths you should visit at this year’s FRSA Expo. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA)’s 101st Annual Convention is taking place this July 12-14, and we have a feeling that this event will be ...
The Future is Bright at SkillsUSA
By Karen Edwards. Thousands of youths looking to enter the trades compete at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta. The RoofersCoffeeShop® crew is representing the roofing industry for its first-time participating in the SkillsUSA Techspo and competitions. The National Roofing Contractors Association was instrumental in working with SkillsUSA ...
TAMKO Honored With Multiple Industry Safety Awards
National industry group, ARMA, presents TAMKO with 13 awards for company’s 2022 safety records. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has recognized TAMKO Building Products for its commitment to workplace safety with 13 prestigious awards for the company’s achievements in 2022. This includes the ARMA Perfect Employee Safety Certificate presented to ...
SkillsUSA 2023 is Right Around the Corner!
By Evelyn Witterholt. Join tens of thousands of students, teachers and education leaders for this annual conference that supports technical and career education. Since 1965, SkillsUSA has been a trailblazing organization when it comes to advocating for skilled trades. They offer resources for students who are looking to expand their ...
ARMA Announces Accident Prevention Contest Winners
Asphalt roofing facilities across North America recognized for workplace safety. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has completed its annual Accident Prevention Contest and is proud to recognize 66 asphalt roofing manufacturing facilities for their workplace safety, specifically low incident rates among workers. Facilities that entered the 2022 Accident Prevention Contest were ...
Hurricane Ian is no Match for Titan Shingles
By Cayden Wemple. Through the devastation of Hurricane Ian, TAMKO’s Titan XT® Shingles proved to be a leader in the industry. In September 2022, Hurricane Ian landed in Florida and made contact as a Category 4 hurricane. The storm absolutely wreaked havoc as winds were sustained at more than 150 ...
Not Every Roof is Created Equal
By Anna Lockhart. For homeowners located in regions with harsh weather conditions, choosing a sturdy roofing material for their homes is crucial. In a recent episode of Designing Spaces on Lifetime, the featured Florida-based homeowners wanted a roof that would withstand the high-powered winds and storms that are ...
Young Contractors Finding the Right Manufacturer Part 1
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Understand how the next generation of contractors is impacting the roofing industry and what they’re doing differently. The next generation of roofing contractors is making a big impact on the roofing industry, and they are doing things a little differently. A great example of this ...
Hurricane Ian Was no Match for the Dempsey’s Home
By Cass Jacoby. The TAMKO shingles on Laura and Justin Dempsey’s home withstood over 150 mph wind for 10 hours, allowing them to focus on helping others recover post hurricane rather than trying to repair their roof. Cape Coral, Florida was a direct hit for Hurricane Ian last September. Homeowners ...
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