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Our summary: Malco introduced a fast, versatile, drill-powered Rotary Panel Cutter Kit as part of its TurboShear lineup, designed for cutting roofing panels.
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Our summary: Workplace safety, especially for workers at height, is driving growth in the fall-protection equipment market across construction, manufacturing, mining, telecommunications and other sectors.
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Our summary: MorKlad is a new single-source through-wall product that aims to simplify specification, coordination and installation while providing high-performance thermal, structural and air protection.
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Our summary: ATAS International launched the Homestead Rib, a new metal wall cladding panel in its building envelope product line.
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Our summary: Roofers share the strange and unexpected items they have discovered beneath old roofs, ranging from hidden objects to unsettling finds on the job site.
Summary by The Job Jacket, based on Roofing Contractor - Roofing News's report
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Our summary: A Connecticut roofing contractor was sentenced after underreporting more than $1.3 million in receipts, resulting in a $368,334 loss for the IRS.
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Our summary: Sherwin-Williams' data-center guide recommends considering roofing and long-term maintenance early in project planning as AI data centers grow.
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Our summary: A roofing article discusses flashing solutions for vulnerable building-envelope points like windows, doors, and wall penetrations.
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Our summary: IKO Midwest marked its 20-year anniversary with a gala celebrating its staff contributions.
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Our summary: The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association released its Q3 2026 product shipment report, detailing asphalt roofing output for the quarter.
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Our summary: MorKlad, a single-source through-wall product, was launched to simplify specification, coordination and installation while providing high-performance thermal, structural and air protection.
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Our summary: The courthouse roof renovation saved $76,000 by using specialized equipment to move slate and other debris from the historic Illinois project.
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Our summary: JobNimbus introduces AI analytics, homeowner financing, and enterprise tools to help roofing firms manage multi-site operations.
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Our summary: Roofr has launched an AI receptionist feature and expanded its roofing CRM with updates to estimating, proposals, and website tools.
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Our summary: Oatey Co launches a versatile 5-in-1 roof flashing that simplifies product selection for roof installers.
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