NanoTech Materials, Inc., a provider of climate-resilient materials, announced a collaboration with Cool Roof Coating Systems, LLC, a subsidiary of Tesson Roofing in the Grand Canyon State, to combat high indoor temperatures in the all-consuming heat that is summer in Arizona.

In a news release outlining the partnership, Cool Roof Coating Systems will provide NanoTech its heat-resistant coating to roof restoration customers in Arizona; NanoTech Cool Roof Coat has positioned itself as an alternative to capital-intensive roof replacement.

Based on the heat-rejection properties of the NanoTech Insulative Ceramic Particle, the company says its Cool Roof Coat product cuts indoor temperatures by 25-30 degrees Fahrenheit, slashing carbon emissions by 76 tons yearly in a 25,000-square-foot building. NanoTech added that its Cool Roof Coat provides waterproofing and resistance to hail and wind, delivering up to 96% cool roof performance after 10 years.

"Put simply, the heat-rejection performance of NanoTech Cool Roof Coat is so compelling that Tesson decided to form an Arizona-based company to tackle one of the hottest markets in the U.S. directly," said Brett Tesson, president at Cool Roof Coating Systems.

The joint endeavor also aims to reduce carbon emissions by “transforming traditional roofs into environmentally responsible and energy-efficient surfaces,” contributing to a greener future.

"[T]he team at Tesson is among the very best in the roof restoration market, which made a joint initiative in the extreme heat and intense Arizona sun a natural fit," said Mike Francis, CEO and founder at NanoTech Materials, Inc.

"As a direct-to-installer product, we [collaborate] with highly qualified contractors [and] I am delighted at the founding of Cool Roof Coating Systems to bring a new level of sustainability to Arizona,” Francis added. “Our vision at NanoTech is to transform sustainability in the built environment, starting with one of the biggest energy drains and sources of carbon emissions, one roof at a time."

For more information, visit nanotechmaterials.com.

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Duro-Last’s annual National Sales Seminar at JW Marriott Tampa and Tampa Marriott Water Street in Tampa, Fla., welcomed more than 1,900 guests representing more than 290 certified Duro-Last roofing contractor companies.

Many contractors were also celebrated for their outstanding work and accomplishments during 2023.

Duro-Last’s 2023 Contractor of the Year award was given to Coryell Roofing from Oklahoma City. Coryell was honored for its “exceptional work, attention to detail, customer service and outstanding sales” in 2023.

Additionally, Duro-Last Project Award winners in various categories were recognized, including:

Project of the Year Award

Recognizing the project that best uses all aspects of a Duro-Last Roofing System and demonstrates a dedication to outstanding workmanship, best practices, innovation, and customer service.

• Contractor: Merit Roofing Systems of Prosper, Texas
• Project: First Baptist Church of Odessa – Odessa, Texas

Custom-Fabrication Award

Recognizing the project that best uses Duro-Last’s custom-fabricated membrane and accessories throughout the roofing system.

• Contractor: Hi-Tech Roofing & Sheetmetal of Lake Worth Beach, Fla.
• Project: Hi-Tech Roofing Headquarters – Lake Worth Beach, Fla.

Edge-to-Edge & Deck-to-Sky Award

Recognizing the project that best uses Duro-Last products for the entire roofing system – from Edge-to-Edge & Deck-to-Sky.

• Contractor: Nelson Roofing of Pendleton, Ore.
• Project: Enterprise School District – Enterprise, Ore.

Metal Roofing Award

Recognizing the project that best uses EXCEPTIONAL Metals’ metal roofing and wall panels.

• Contractor: All Weather Systems of Hebron, Ohio
• Project: Utica High School – Utica, Ohio

Sustainability Award

Recognizing the project that best uses Duro-Last products or services to reduce the environmental impact of the building.

• Contractor: Damschroder Roofing of Freemont, Ohio
• Project: Athens Community Center – Athens, Ohio

Specialty Membrane Award

Recognizing the project that best utilizes Duro-Last roll good products.

• Contractor: Coryell Roofing of Oklahoma City, Okla.
• Project: Woodward Elementary Childhood Center – Woodward, Okla.

For more information, visit duro-last.com.

Texas Traditions Roofing, a family-owned, commercial, and residential roofing company serving Central Texas, announced that company President Michael Pickel and General Manager Bryan Chisholm had purchased the company from founders Mike Pickel and Gary Emory, who are retiring.

“This is an exciting step for myself, Bryan and the company,” Michael Pickel said. “We are looking forward to continuing to build the company with the same values of service and trust that were established by Mike and Gary when they started the business 10 years ago.”

Chisholm joined the team as general manager in 2023; when the opportunity to become an equity holder presented itself, he said he knew it was the right decision.

“Texas Traditions Roofing has built an incredible culture based upon faith in God and a dedication to excellence in roofing and providing exceptional service to our customers,” said Chisholm. “I am excited to be able to continue that culture of service and excellence in the role of an owner.”

For more information, visit texastraditionsroofing.com.

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EagleView, a leader in geospatial technology, and RapidSOS, an intelligent safety platform, announced an integration of EagleView's high-resolution orthogonal imagery into RapidSOS Premium, securely linking over 500 million devices to more than 16,000 first responder and 9-1-1 agencies.

The partnership incorporates EagleView technology, including aerial imagery, software and analytics, into RapidSOSi’s safety platform, which the companies say enhances the 9-1-1 response system by consolidating critical data such as real-time location, local GIS data, and caller profiles into a single, comprehensive mapping solution.

"Our collaboration is dedicated to one crucial goal: keeping field responders safe and saving lives," said Joe Oddi, director of Partner Strategies at EagleView. "By integrating EagleView imagery with RapidSOS Premium, we help public safety professionals respond most accurately and efficiently to citizens in distress.”

Both companies said the EagleView integration will enable RapidSOS users to access high-resolution aerial imagery directly in their workflow, offering unparalleled insights into emergency locations and streamlining decision-making for telecommunicators and field responders.

"Through this alliance with EagleView, telecommunicators can provide more accurate intelligence and directions to support their field responders," said Karin Marquez, chief public safety brand officer at RapidSOS.

“With high-resolution aerial imagery in RapidSOS, public safety officials can make faster, smarter, and safer decisions to aid those in the field,” Marquez added.

For more information, visit eagleview.com/government/public-safety/.

Beacon announced it has completed the acquisition of Metro Sealant & Waterproofing Supply, Inc., headquartered in Springfield, Va., with two additional Virginia branches located in Ashland and Virginia Beach and Linthicum, Md.

In a news release, Beacon said that Metro Sealant has a 35-year history of serving contractors, design professionals, and owners with tailored sealant and waterproofing solutions for commercial construction.

“We are proud to join the Beacon team and its growing waterproofing division, which is now nearly nationwide,” said Metro Sealant’s CEO Garth Viar. “We are confident that the customers and employees our family has worked with for over three decades will be fully served by Beacon with its added products and services and focus on the customer experience.”

Metro Sealant is Beacon’s second acquisition of 2024. The company says it continues to drive above-market growth and has become recognized as a national leader in specialty waterproofing. Beacon also noted that it had exceeded its Ambition 2025 revenue and shareholder return targets for 2023 and continues to advance on achieving its full Ambition 2025 plan.

“The Viars have built a strong business through dedication to expertise in waterproofing, restoration, glass, and glazing; their team’s technical know-how is at the top of the industry, and we are thrilled to welcome them,” said Martin Harrell, Beacon’s division president, Waterproofing.

“Resiliency in the built environment is a growing concern, and waterproofing products are a tool to guard against storms and extreme weather,” Harrell added. “Beacon’s continued investment in distributing these specialty products positions it to provide protection in communities across the country.”

For more information, visit becn.com.

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