GAF-Elk has announced the addition of two new colors to its popular Camelot Lifetime Designer Shingle series. In an effort to keep up with current trends and meet customer demands, GAF-Elk has added Riverstone Grey and Sunset Slate to the nine existing color choices.

Global Green Expo is an online event designed to place information, peers and solution providers at your fingertips.

The United States Department of Energy has awarded $1.2 million to Dow Corning Corporation to develop an insulating facade system that may significantly increase the energy efficiency of commercial buildings.

Alco Products LLC announced it has teamed up with Prairie Roofing Technologies, an ITW company. 

Kemper System held the grand opening of two new facilities, one in West Seneca, N.Y., and the other in Closter, N.J. 

Carlisle SynTec, a manufacturer of single-ply roofing materials, recently announced the launch of a new micro-site that provides information about improving a building’s efficiency with an EPDM roof. 

A new application of Microsoft technology will help MetalForming Inc. (MFI) roofing customers improve their efficiencies and their communications. 

The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress has awarded a $750,000 grant to the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing to co-sponsor the development of RoofPoint, a new guideline and rating system for the selection of roof systems that maximize energy efficiency and minimize environmental impact. 

The Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association will be holding its 88th Annual Convention and Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Expo June 16-19 in Orlando, Fla. Both events will be held at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort and Convention Center.

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) strongly supports the recently introduced Building STAR legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.