The Garland Co. recently unveiled a new fire-blocking primer, FireTite, that the company says inhibits the spread of flame and smoke on a wood substrate and acts as a Class III vapor retardant.
Holcim, the multi-national building materials conglomerate with cash burning a hole in its pocket, announced recently it acquired INDAR, a leading hardware wholesaler in Mexico with 2022 net sales of US$71M.
Thermal Tech was founded in 1975 and will focus on distributing roofing, siding, windows, gutter and rainwear products, decking and railing, among other supplies.
The national Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants program will accept applications for two-year grants to help build a sustainable infrastructure of training programs for skilled tradespeople.
The Lowe's Foundation announced a $50 million commitment over the next five years to prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers through grants to community and technical colleges and community-based nonprofits.
Elite Roofing Supply, one of the largest locally owned independent distributors of roofing materials in the country, announced the promotion of Scott Sickles to the position of managing partner of its Colorado Springs, Colo., location. Sickles will be responsible for team and fleet operation and sales.