Univar Solutions and BASF Expand Distribution Agreement for Adhesive and Coating Ingredients

[ad_1] Univar Solutions and its Canadian affiliate, Univar Solutions Canada Ltd., (the Ingredients + Specialties division from Univar Solutions) have been appointed the exclusive distributors in the United States and Canada for select BASF specialty ingredients used in industrial applications. The expanded partnership between the two companies aims to provide customers access to Capromer™, 1,6-Hexanediol […]

Tecta America Acquires Christianson Roofing

[ad_1] Tecta America, the nation’s largest commercial roofing company, announced the acquisition of Christianson Roofing, a well-established contractor based in Riverside, Calif. The deal marks Tecta’s third acquisition of 2025 as the company continues its strategic expansion across key markets. The Christianson acquisition strengthens Tecta’s West Coast footprint while adding decades of local market expertise […]

James Barr, President of Barr Roofing Company, Dies at 72

[ad_1] The roofing industry is mourning the loss of James “Jim” Barr, president of Barr Roofing Company and a former president of the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association. He passed away Aug. 12, 2025 at the age of 72. Born March 30, 1953, in Abilene, Texas, Barr attended Cooper High School from 1967 to 1971. From […]