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Pittsburgh-based Burns & Scalo Roofing Co. Inc. announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Voegele Roofing Co. Inc. in the first quarter of 2021.
Voegele Co. Inc. is an installer of industrial and commercial roofing products including metal roofing, single-ply rubber roofing, and single-ply thermoplastic roofing. A Pittsburgh-based family company much like Burns & Scalo, Voegele has operated since 1943 and serves the Greater Pittsburgh area and parts of central Pennsylvania.
“This is a strategic investment to continue growing our commercial roofing replacement and repair-maintenance business,” said Burns & Scalo CEO Jack Scalo.
Burns & Scalo will hire certain employees and acquire selected assets of Voegele. Although Voegele will discontinue its roofing business, it will continue other business operations and retain other assets. Voegele has endorsed Burns & Scalo to provide future services for its customers.
“Current customers of Voegele can expect the same great level of service and detail they’ve been receiving from the Voegele team for decades,” Scalo said. “We’re excited to offer them our entire suite of services including repair and maintenance, master service agreements, metal wall panels, sheet metal, and of course, solar rooftop and ground mount options.”
This news comes in the year that Burns & Scalo celebrates its 65th anniversary (1956-2021).
“This is continued investment and commitment to our long-term future,” Scalo said. “It supports the confidence we have in our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.”
Burns and Scalo Roofing Enters into Asset Purchase with Voegele Roofing Co.
Elite Roofing Supply Opens 19th Branch in Overland Park, Kansas
Elite Roofing Supply announced its 19th branch, located in Overland Park, Kan., will be opening on April 1 to serve Overland Park and the surrounding area.
The new branch consists of three acres and a fleet of three trucks, one mounted lift and two yard lifts. The branch will be led by Dave McCall and Travis Dye. They joined Elite in 2019 with many years of roofing industry experience. The duo spent the past year and a half co-managing Elite’s North Kansas City branch, and look forward to helping with Elite’s Midwestern expansion.
Chris Hammack, outside sales, and Dana Geisler, outside sales, have also joined the Overland Park team and look forward to showing their customers the Elite way come April 1. Hammack joined Elite earlier this year with 24 years of sales experience in the building materials industry. Geisler brings 15 years of roofing supply and distribution experience to his new role, and has a proven track record of sales and service excellence.
“The new Overland Park branch is a very exciting opening for Elite, as we remain committed to expanding our footprint in the Midwest," said Sarah Weiss, CEO and president of Elite. "We’re proud to see Dave and Travis expand our service platform in the metro Kansas City area and beyond in time. They are the epitome of the Elite spirit and are building a world-class team!”
Elite Roofing Supply announced its 18th branch earlier this year, opening in Southern California.
HERNDON, Va. — In honor of International Women’s Day, Beacon launched its first annual North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year competition, shining a spotlight on women in the roofing industry across the U.S. and Canada. Beacon encourages the public to nominate a female roofing professional who has faced adversity or gone above and beyond for a customer, co-worker, or her community.
Nominations are welcome through April 19 by visiting the contest website. Five finalists will be announced in May, and the public will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite finalists. Beacon will announce the winner and runners-up in June. The five winners will receive prize money to support further professional development such as attending the International Roofing Expo.
“Women are essential to the success of the roofing industry, and this contest is a way to recognize their contributions and attract more females to roofing careers,” said Julian Francis, president and CEO of Beacon. “Beacon believes in helping women reach their full potential. We are proud to honor these individuals who inspire others and help our communities build more.”
The public can nominate a female roofing professional on the contest website or by submitting an e-mail to FemaleRoofingContest@becn.com. Nominations must include why the nominee deserves to win the Female Roofing Professional of the Year contest as well as a short biography and photo.
To learn more, visit becn.com/female-roofing-professional-of-the-year-2021.
Beacon Launches North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year Competition
Matt Fogel Named Territory Manager of Southern Virginia at Mule-Hide Products Co.
BELOIT, Wis, — Matt Fogel has joined Mule-Hide Products Co. as territory manager for the newly created Southern Virginia territory.
In his new role, Fogel will be the company’s lead contact with area contractors. He will help ensure projects are completed efficiently and according to specification, work with contractors and distributor partners to develop the best solutions to meet property owners’ roofing needs, and provide ongoing product, technical and sales training for contractors and distributor partners.
A 10-year veteran of the roofing industry, Fogel most recently opened and managed the Roofing Supply Group (RSG) branch in Richmond, Va. Prior to that, he was a territory manager for GAF, with responsibility for such markets as Richmond, Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
“With his experience working for both a roofing manufacturer and a roofing supplier, Matt has deep knowledge of the roofing industry and understands the importance of providing outstanding customer service and the best customer experience,” said Rob Keating, regional director – Northeast region for Mule-Hide Products. “He knows what contractors need and enjoys being a partner in their success.”
Fogel has a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing from Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn.
Fogel will continue to be based in the Richmond area.
For more than 100 years, CertainTeed has delivered exceptional building products and service to roofing contractors. Further exemplifying its focus on service, the company has launched “Joe Knows,” a new video series created to educate contractors on the installation and benefits of low-slope commercial roofing.
The CertainTeed Contractor Support Network is deeply committed to listening to and responding to the needs of its customers, and the new video series is one of many elements designed to provide contractors with the tools they need to more effectively and efficiently install CertainTeed’s roofing products.
Industry veteran and CertainTeed associate, Joe Thompson, hosts the "Joe Knows" series, which launched on the CertainTeed website on Feb. 1. Thompson is a key member of the CertainTeed Commercial Roofing Technical Services team and serves as lead instructor for the Flintlastic SA commercial roofing installer training courses, which are held throughout the U.S. He is also a member in good standing of The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC).
Recognizing that a contractor’s time is precious, the video series is delivered in an easy-to-digest format detailing expert tips and tricks for swift and effective installation.
New episodes will be available on a bi-weekly basis through May 2021 and will include the following topics:
Feb. 1: Flashing a Pipe
- Feb. 15: Flashing a Pipe with Liquid-Applied Flashing
March 1: Flashing a Drain
- March 15: Flashing a Drain with Liquid-Applied Flashing
- March 29: Base Flashing on a Parapet Wall
- April 12: Base Flashing the Outside Corner of a Parapet Wall
- April 26: Base Flashing the Inside Corner of a Parapet Wall
- May 10: Installing Membrane End Laps
To view the Joe Knows video series, please visit CertainTeed's blog.
CertainTeed Supports Commercial Roofing Contractors With 'Joe Knows' Educational Video Series
Survey: Roofing Tops List for Home Improvement Stimulus Check Spending
With the Senate's approval of a $1.9 trillion COVID relief package, around 90% of Americans can anticipate receiving a stimulus check of $1,400 per person later this month. According to a new survey, more than half of homeowners anticipate spending some of that money on roofing projects.
Modernize.com, a leader in the home improvement and home services industry, recently surveyed more than 1,200 homeowners about their plans for using their anticipated stimulus funds. Their findings concluded that:
- 37.7% say they will definitely use their check on a home project
- 19.4% expect to put part of their check to use on home improvement
- 42.9% do not anticipate using their stimulus check on home renovations
Approximately 1,270 homeowners exploring HVAC, solar power, windows, roofing, and exterior siding projects were asked whether or not they expect to put stimulus funds to use on their upcoming projects. The largest proportion of roofing and window researchers indicate that stimulus funds will go toward the cost of that work:
- 82.8% of those with roofing projects expect to use stimulus funds to help cover the cost
- 69.9% of window replacement jobs are likely to tap into their stimulus check
"Roof replacements are one of the most important projects homeowners undertake. Depending on the materials needed, costs can range between $3,200 and $12,500. Stimulus checks can help make the difference in enabling homeowners to complete critical work," said Gregg Hicks, vice president for Modernize. "Given the strong interest in roofing repair or replacement, Modernize's checklist for hiring a roofing contractor may help consumers feel confident about getting started."
Since nearly 60% of respondents may use some or all of their stimulus funds on home improvement, it's possible that information on home renovation financing options may be needed.
For the 2019 calendar year, Modernize helped more than 2 million homeowners across the United States search for the contractors they needed. This marked the first time Modernize had 2 million inquiries.
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