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RPM announces acquisition of Volteco
Acquisition strengthens RPM's portfolio of waterproofing solutions RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today announced that a definitive agreement has been signed for the acquisition of Volteco S.p.A. (Volteco), an Italy-based leading supplier of below-grade waterproofing solutions, for its Tremco Construction Products Group (Tremco CPG). This strategic acquisition brings a unique and ...
Memorial notice for David Taylor Griffin
David Taylor Griffin, 52, of Murrells Inlet, SC, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, with his loving family by his side. David was born in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Shirley Louise Carmichael and Robert Gilmer Griffin. David is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly Morgan Griffin; two sons, Dylan (Kyndal ...
Elderly couple receives new roof
By Emma Richardson. Grandel's Roofing and Construction is just what the doctor ordered for this couple. For one Nebraskan couple, the sky falling was nothing new. Rick and Glenda Roasch have spent years overcoming one medical challenge after another. When their roof began leaking, it was just another downpour of ...
Drone U brings professional engineering continuing education to flight training
The only known flight school offering RCEP-recognized professional development hours through FAA Part 107 training is helping engineers master the "tape measure of the sky." Drone U, a Colorado-based professional drone flight school, is bridging aviation education and professional engineering through its Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP) participation. The program enables ...
Drowsy driving prevention week
Hettrick Cyr & Associates advocates saftey in shipping and transportation. November 1–7 is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. Fatigue can impair reaction time, judgment and attention, increasing the risk of serious crashes. As days shorten and holiday schedules become busier, remind employees who drive for work to recognize fatigue. Warning signs include ...
Skilled Trades Advisory Council launches national contest to award $20,000 in tools and equipment
STAC Skilled Trades Champions will support schools, businesses and organizations helping Americans begin careers in the skilled trades. The Skilled Trades Advisory Council (STAC) today announced STAC Skilled Trades Champions, a national contest awarding two winners $10,000 each toward tools and equipment to help more people begin careers in the skilled ...
Tando Composites’ CEO Ralph Bruno discusses “Building billion-dollar brands” on RoofersCoffeeShop® podcast
Tando Composites President and CEO Ralph Bruno appeared on a recent RoofersCoffeeShop® podcast to discuss composite cladding technology and how it fits into today’s roofing professionals' business strategy. Hosted by Heidi Ellsworth, CEO and president of RoofersCoffeeShop®, the Roofing Road Trips® episode explores the world of roofing, offering tips, expertise, ...
Top October articles: Business boosters and contractor training
By Emma Peterson. We’re counting down the 10 most-read stories from The Coffee Shops® to help you stay on top of the latest industry conversations. Though it may be hard to believe, October is already coming to a close. And if your month has been anything like ours here at The Coffee ...
Building a business customers can trust
By Emma Peterson. Heidi J. Ellsworth joins Duct Tape Marketing to explore how community, content and authentic relationships can help small businesses thrive in the age of AI. In 2005, Duct Tape Marketing launched a podcast. The goal was to “help small business owners and the marketers who serve them build clear ...
A decade of roofing trends
By Emma Peterson. This report showcases the trends shaping roofing and gives unique insights into how the industry has grown in the last ten years. Over the last 10 years, the RoofersCoffeeShop® Trends Report, sponsored by QXO since 2022, has provided key insights into what contractors are seeing and ...









