Roofing Alliance Announces TRUFAST as Newest Regent Member

Roofing Alliance members help guide the initiatives that improve the roofing industry.

The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), announces Bryan, Ohio-based TRUFAST as its newest Regent Level member. Membership in the Roofing Alliance supports the efforts of the organization to secure the future excellence of the industry.

The Roofing Alliance was established within the National Roofing Foundation (NRF) to create a permanent endowment fund to serve as a highly focused resource for the roofing industry.  As the Foundation of NRCA, its objectives are to:

• Support the highest quality programs for the industry

• Ensure timely and forward-thinking industry responses to major economic and technological issues

• Initiate programs of outstanding benefit to the industry

• Enhance the long-term viability of the industry

Roofing Alliance members represent the best professionals in the roofing industry and include contractors, manufacturers and distributors. Their Roofing Alliance membership provides them with a meaningful voice in the industry as they meet twice a year to review initiatives and determine the best use of Roofing Alliance funds for the betterment of the industry overall.

Bennett Judson, Roofing Alliance Executive Director, remarked, “Our members are investing in the Roofing Alliance because of their commitment to securing the future strength and excellence of one of this country’s key industries. Each initiative that we fund would not be possible without the support and leadership of our members.”

About TRUFAST

Founded in 1981 in Bryan, Ohio, the TRUFAST Corporation began manufacturing and distributing unique and better performing fastening solutions for the commercial roofing industry.  As its product offering grew to include other engineered fastening solutions and accessories, the TRUFAST® brand developed a reputation for high-quality products and outstanding customer service.  TRUFAST® was acquired by Altenloh, Brinck & Co. US, Inc. in 2005 and remains a strong brand in the ABC US organization.

Today, TRUFAST® fasteners, adhesives and accessories continue to be sold through commercial roofing and building material distributors throughout North America, as well as supplied under the private labels of leading OEM commercial roofing systems manufacturers. TRUFAST®’s mission statement is to grow lasting relationships through innovative fastening solutions. Learn more at www.trufast.com.

About the Roofing Alliance

The Roofing Alliance is committed to shaping the industry’s future by funding education, research, scholarships and philanthropic initiatives, all for the purpose of securing the industry’s future excellence.  Composed of 171 members representing extraordinary leaders from the contracting, manufacturing, distribution and service provider communities, the Roofing Alliance has committed $13 million to enhance the performance and long-term viability of the industry and allocated more than $5 million to fund 48 research, education, technical and philanthropic programs and projects.  Serving as the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), Roofing Alliance members are focused on giving back and supporting high-quality educational programs and ensuring timely and forward-thinking industry responses to major economic and technological issues. For more information about Roofing Alliance initiatives, visit www.roofingalliance.net.