GAF Announces Plans to Build New Shingle Plant in Newton, Kansas
GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, announced plans to build a new shingle plant in Newton, Kansas. With one in four homes in the U.S. protected by a GAF roof, this investment enables GAF to add residential roofing manufacturing capacity to its network close to end markets and enhance best-in-class service to customers nationwide.
“This new facility allows us to meet growing customer demand for our market-leading roofing products and expands our ability to innovate as we look to the future,” said John Altmeyer, CEO of GAF. “We are excited to work with city and state officials throughout this process to build a state-of-the-art factory that will generate new, good paying jobs and support the greater Newton area through meaningful community involvement.”