DALLAS — National Roofing Partners (NRP) announced the restructuring of its leadership team, which includes two veteran NRP leadership team members reporting directly to Steve Little, who remains CEO.

Kyrah Coker is promoted to the role of the company integrator along with continuing in her role as chief financial officer leading NRP’s service department, shared services, including risk management and partner relations. With five years of experience at NRP, she is instrumental in meeting the performance goals of the organization as well as NRP’s many partners and stakeholders. Coker also serves as the mentoring vice chair for National Women in Roofing, a director of D/FW Construction Financial Management Association and is currently on Diversity Equity and Inclusion along with Government Affairs committees with the National Roofing Contractors Association.

Tony Rader is promoted to chief operating officer. In addition to expanded operational and estimating department responsibilities, his continued oversight and direction to drive revenue will ensure continued growth for NRP. Rader continues his instrumental role in positioning NRP to meet the needs of the dynamically-evolving commercial roof services industry. Rader is also well known for his tenure in the construction industry, which includes current board member and past chair and executive committee roles with Associated Builders and Contractors, also serving on the NCCER board of directors.

“Two years ago, we established a succession plan and today the NRP Board of Directors and I are proud to promote Kyrah and Tony to these new leadership positions,” said Little.

NEWTON, Mass. — METALCON, the metal construction industry’s only global event for metal construction and design products, technologies and solutions, announces the METALCON Top Products Award winners.

This year’s exhibitors were invited to nominate their top metal products in one of 15 product categories. Products must have been introduced to the market after Jan. 1, 2021, and its manufacturer must be a 2022 METALCON exhibiting company. Winners were determined by an electronic vote.

The 2022 METALCON Top Products Award winners are:

• Accessories: Classic Gutter Systems LLC – Radius Gutter
  A custom seamless radius gutter is more aesthetically pleasing and worry-free — the perfect solution for both historical and new construction applications. The company’s proprietary process allows them to manufacture virtually seamless radius gutters in Aluminum, Copper and GALVALUME.
• Insulation and Weather Barriers: ADFAST – Adseal DWS 4580 Series
  Adseal DWS 4580 is a one-component adhesive sealant that vulcanizes into a durable, resilient rubber silicone when exposed to moisture and is used for caulking, sealing and electrical insulation applications. Recommended for window and door installations, it adheres to most materials and has very little odor.
• Paint and Coatings: Chemcoaters –  InterCoat^® ChemGuard-AG
  A hot dipped galvanized G40 substrate coated with ChemGuard-AG can out-perform a G235, while delivering savings of up to 50% on zinc extras. This revolutionary coating also allows steel to be formed dry in most cases, extends die life and offers cut-edge/self-healing protection.
• Rollforming Equipment: CIDAN Machinery Group – TD Double Folder
  This new technology addresses top issues facing the fabrication industry today. Together, CIDAN and Thalmann have made modular automation in architectural metals possible — this type of automation has never been on display before at METALCON.
• Roofs: Novagard – NovaFlex Metal Roof Repair and Patch Mastic
  NovaFlex Metal Roof Repair and Patch Mastic is an exceptionally versatile, tough yet flexible, mastic and roof sealer designed for repairs to metal panels, metal roof systems, gutters, and other metal buildings/structures. It cures quickly and provides immediate waterproofing for short-term, long-term, and emergency repairs.  
• Safety: Ridgeline Safety Systems – Ridgeline Safety Anchor
  This anchor system is a permanent roof anchor that fits under the ridge cap and under the metal. Used for both residential and commercial, it allows anyone who needs to be on a roof a place to tie off. A "hidden anchor version" is available with the TRIM 1st system for steel slopes – 6/12 and up.
• Structures: Roof Hugger – Roof Hugger Retrofit Sub-Purlins
  These sub-purlins represent the first structurally correct metal roof retrofit framing members specifically designed to conform with existing industry standards. They are made of the same thickness and tensile strength structural steel as the existing building, plus they have been tested as a system on typical metal building framing, providing proven performance for design and code compliance.
• Technology: RoofersCoffeeShop^® – MetalCoffeeShop™
  MetalCoffeeShop is an online community consisting of a progressive and informative website, podcasts, webinars, articles, classifieds and so much more that will engage the metal industry. Focusing on all metal, including roofing, walls, HVAC, gutters and more, the site delivers information that builds businesses while enabling ongoing conversation.
• Walls: ATAS International Inc. – Omawall PL with EVO™
  Omawall PL with EVO is an architectural plate panel, manufactured in .10 thick aluminum ─ a great choice for high-end application, and is made fully of non-combustible materials. EVO is a patented panel extrusion attachment developed by Carter Architectural. Panels are prefabricated and field-cut, saving on installation time and costs by avoiding field-fabrication.  
• Construction Tools & Equipment: Triangle Fastener Corporation – PANEL-TITE^® Burr Buster
  PANEL-TITE with patented Burr Buster thread is now available with the ZAC Zinc/Aluminum head. It is the most compatible metal-to-wood screw for attaching AZ55 coated steel panels. The performance of the patented thread and point benefits panel manufacturers, installers and building owners by minimizing burrs, which reduces corrosion and the potential for leaks along with increasing the resistance to back-out.

“We are very excited to announce our METALCON Top Products Award winners and showcase the industry’s top products and technologies at our show in Indianapolis,” says Judy Geller, METALCON’s vice president of tradeshows.

Award winners are invited to showcase their top products with special product recognition at their booths in Indianapolis. Attendees will be invited to vote on-site for their top three choice products at www.metalcon.com or via the METALCON mobile app. The METALCON People’s Choice Top Three award winners will be announced at “The Deck” on Friday, Oct. 14 at 12:30 p.m.

METALCON 2022 takes place at the Indiana Convention Center, Oct. 12–14, 2022 with pre-show workshops beginning on Oct. 11.  

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — O2 Investment Partners announced that its portfolio company, Capital Construction Holdings, a premier provider of roof replacement and repair and other exterior restoration services to residential customers across the U.S., has partnered with Options Exteriors.

"Options Exteriors has established itself as a premier roofing contractor in the Midwest and we couldn’t be more excited for them to partner with us at Capital Construction Holdings," said Mike Cotant of O2 Investment Partners. "Options is a crucial addition to the platform as we endeavor to expand our footprint and build a best-in-class residential roofing company."

Founded by Aaron and Christina Bible, Options Exteriors is a leading provider of residential roof replacement and repair services across the Midwest. The business is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minn., with three additional locations serving customers across Minnesota, Iowa, and surrounding states.

“We are extremely excited about the tremendous growth that our company has seen over the past several years, and we believe that partnering with Capital Construction Holdings and O2 Investment Partners is the right move to take the business to the next level," said Aaron Bible, CEO of Options Exteriors.

Andy Oakes, CEO of Capital Construction Holdings, said Aaron Bible and the team at Options have quickly established themselves as one of the top roofing companies in the Midwest.

"We couldn’t be more thrilled to link arms with them as partners moving forward. They bring a strong sales engine that will be a tremendous help as we continue to add scale and build out a national footprint," said Oakes.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — GAF, a Standard Industries company and one of North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturers, announced a commitment to build a new manufacturing plant in Valdosta, Ga. to support its commercial roofing operations.

GAF is bringing in 135 jobs to Lowndes County over the next six years, adding to its Georgia operations in Savannah, Statesboro, and Cumming that collectively employ 225 residents. GAF has signed an agreement to purchase 130 acres of land for the future home of a plant that will expand the company’s thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roofing manufacturing. Construction is expected to begin this fall with full production of the company’s EverGuard™ line of products to commence in the first quarter of 2024.

“GAF is committed to ensuring that our commercial roofing customers receive the highest quality service and adding another manufacturing plant in Georgia will help ensure that our customers get the GAF products they need as quickly and efficiently as possible,” said Jim Schnepper, CEO of GAF. “We’re a proud employer in the state of Georgia, Lowndes County and the city of Valdosta and are excited to continue our investment in the region to help drive economic development and bring more opportunities to residents.”

TPO is a single-ply roofing membrane that offers excellent performance at a cost-effective price. TPO is one of the most popular products for low-slope roofing, with over 2 billion square feet installed annually for their great value and strength. TPO's long-term heat and UV resistance, plus flexibility without need for plasticizers also make TPO a reliable low-slope roofing system. GAF’s EverGuard TPO products are proven to stand the test of time – a study of 20 GAF TPO roofs installed between eight and 16 years ago found that the membranes performed above ASTM standards for newly manufactured TPO in most instances.

“We’re excited to take this next step in expanding our manufacturing capacity, which is critical to continue delivering our best-in-class service and becoming a leader in the commercial roofing industry,” said John Altmeyer, executive chairman, GAF Commercial Roofing. “Valdosta is a great location for us to continue TPO production and we’re looking forward to establishing GAF as a committed member of this community.”

The company chose Valdosta because of its ideal location relative to other GAF operations, vicinity to major highways and railways, and pool of talented workforce across the region. The city and its residents bring a wealth of experience and capabilities in the manufacturing sector that will benefit both the region and GAF’s operations.  

This new plant will join the company’s four existing TPO operations in New Columbia, Pa.; Mount Vernon, Ind.; Gainesville, Texas; and Cedar City, Utah.

The Castagra Roofing Scholarship Program is now open for applications for its second year. The scholarship supports individuals pursuing a career in roofing or similar fields.

Scholarship recipients will receive a $1,000 award. The awards are not renewable, but applicants can reapply each year so long as they meet the eligibility requirements.

Applicants to the Castagra Roofing Scholarship Program must be:

• Pursuing a post-secondary education in college or vocational programs in roofing or a similar field. Similar fields must be applicable to the building industry (construction, waterproofing, etc.)
• Passionate about innovation and/or sustainability
• An American or Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Castagra Products Inc. employees and their family members are ineligible

Applications must include a 500 to 1,000 word essay detailing their educational and career goal objectives, and how they plan to contribute to the roofing industry. Special consideration is given to applicants who are passionate about innovation and/or sustainability.

The winner of the 2021 scholarship was Sarah Dalby, an architectural engineering student at the University of Texas. She is pursuing her degree to learn about structural methods and materials in order to design a sustainable solution to help the homeless. She is researching 3D printing technology and how it can be expanded in order to 3D-print houses with organic materials.

The deadline to apply for the program is Aug. 29. Recipients will be selected on Sept. 1. For more information and to apply, visit castagra.com/SCHOLARSHIP.