Beacon announced it completed the acquisition of Chicago Metal Supply & Fabrication, Inc., located in the city’s Hanson Park neighborhood about 10 miles northwest of The Loop.

Founded in 2011, Chicago Metal Supply is a family-owned business specializing in custom architectural sheet metal fabrication. Beacon described the firm as having expertise spanning commercial, residential, and historical restoration and a skilled team of artists, design experts, and technicians who use cutting-edge machinery to deliver visually stunning and accurate metalwork.

“We are pleased to be joining forces with the Beacon team in Chicago to support our dedicated employees and long-standing customers,” Alina Bosak, president of Chicago Metal Supply, said. “Expanding our catalog and bringing digital platform options will enhance our ability to deliver top-quality service to customers who have trusted us for over a decade.”

Beacon’s North Central Vice President, Larry Augello, said the acquisition is another example of its growing metal solutions capabilities that will bolster the company’s commercial and residential metal offerings.

“The Bosak family has built a well-respected architectural sheet metal fabrication business that thrives because of their professionalism, attention to detail and imagination,” Augello said. “They genuinely care for their customer’s projects and have great pride in the results.”

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hris Oklahoma-based Coryell Roofing appointed Ken Wells as its new president and general manager, according to the company’s news release.

The announcement said Wells brings “a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to Coryell Roofing,” having previously served in significant leadership roles within the roofing industry. Founder and CEO Chris Coryell’s role has not changed, according to Janelle Nightingale, the company’s marketing and communications manager.

Coryell Roofing stands at a pivotal point of growth and innovation. In partnership with FM Global, Coryell’s founder has been traveling to states throughout the country’s heartland, advocating for a new standard for primary and secondary school roof systems that address the increasing damage several hailstorms have wrought.

Nightingale said Wells’ elevation to president was necessary to fill the role and was a net gain for the company.

"It’s all about maintaining our integrity and core values as we grow,” Wells said in the news release. “We don’t want to lose sight of what brought us here.”

Since 2008, Wells has cultivated a profound appreciation for the industry. Coryell Roofing described his leadership approach as “grounded in integrity and a hands-on” philosophy.

"I never ask anybody to do something I wouldn’t do myself. I believe in, trust, and love my team unconditionally," he said.

The company said Wells plans to capitalize on the technology innovation that has swept across the industry in the last few years. Chris Coryell will be a featured speaker at this year’s 20th anniversary Best of Success conference, which will take place Dec. 4-6 in Fort Myers, Fla.

S-5! and National Women in Roofing are partnering to sponsor a new scholarship program to empower women wishing to pursue educational opportunities in the skilled trades.

The initiative aims to identify an individual who aligns with the collective vision and supports her educational and professional aspirations toward successful careers in the trades and contributing to the overall advancement of the construction industry, the organizations said in a joint news release.

Part of S-5!’s vision is to educate and participate in the metal construction and roofing industries as contributors, thought provokers and leaders — to be catalysts for positive change and growth, impacting the community through service, leadership and charitable giving.

"We are pleased to partner with S-5! on this exciting initiative dedicated to advancing the career development of young women and highlighting the diverse opportunities available in the skilled trades,” said Katie Bodiford, NWiR executive director.

The scholarship offers a $2,500 financial award from S-5! to be applied toward the recipient’s chosen trade school. In addition, NWiR will provide a one-year association membership and personalized career mentorship from an experienced NWiR member.

To qualify for the NWiR and S-5! Scholarship, applicants must complete an application online, provide two recommendations, be willing to report on progress, maintain regular communication with NWiR, be accepted to a trade school, and be a United States citizen.

Applications are due by Dec. 1 and will be reviewed by the NWiR and S-5! Scholarship Committee.

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Action Roofing Services, a Peak Roofing Partners Family of Companies member, announced its partnership with the Miami Dolphins. This partnership includes game-day branding and promotional opportunities for Action Roofing Services at Hard Rock Stadium.

The partnership aligns with a shared mission of supporting the local community. Through their Football UNITES programs, Action Roofing Services and the Miami Dolphins will join forces for the Raise the Roof Initiative, a giveaway to benefit South Florida residents needing roofing services. Action Roofing Services signage will also be seen at all Dolphins home games, as will special co-branded digital content online.

"As a devoted fan of the Dolphins organization, I am extremely proud to invest in a team that has given so much to our region,” said Anthony Perera, founder of the Peak Roofing Family of Companies. "Partnering with the Dolphins allows us to extend our roofing services to those in need while joining forces with an organization that unites our community."

A long-time Dolphins fan, Perera is no stranger to supporting the NFL team. Air Pros USA, a business venture by Perera and a leading residential air conditioning company, has been an Official Air Conditioning Partner of the Miami Dolphins since 2020.

Texas-based IB Roof Systems, founded in 1978 by Larry Stanley and now helmed by his son, Jason, announced its acquisition by the multinational Kingspan Group.

The acquisition is Kingspan's first foray into the U.S. single-ply roofing space. The company said the IB purchase offers it an immediate and established position within the PVC membrane category. It coincides with Kingspan's independent investments in TPO membrane and polyiso insulation board manufacturing in Oklahoma and Maryland.

“I am proud of the legacy our family has built at IB and am truly excited about the next chapter,” Jason Stanley said. “The coming together of the two businesses opens up considerable opportunities to grow our PVC systems market share and to broaden our solutions offering.”

In the press release, Kingspan emphasized the companies’ synergies, highlighting the future potential for IB’s market growth and asserting its strategy to compete in the competitive U.S. market for complete roofing systems solutions.

“We are excited to make our first step into the U.S. single-ply roofing market,” said Donal Curtin, managing director of Kingspan’s Roofing & Waterproofing Division. “IB’s team has built a trusted reputation for delivering premium roof systems and gives us an excellent development platform.”

Kingspan's heft is significant and will give IB the resources to compete on a scale with companies like Sika and Duro-Last.

Based in Dublin, Kingspan derives about 70% of its revenue from Europe and less than 25% from the Americas. Nearly 60% of its 2023 revenue — €8 billion — came from its insulated panel manufacturing segment.

Its annual report showed that the company focuses two-thirds of its manufacturing effort in the commercial sector, with roughly 77% of sales generated by its insulated panel and insulation divisions. Stanley will continue running IB and retain 10% of its new shares.

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