Eternit Slates With effect from 1 st January 2004 the marketing and sales of Eternit Fibre Cement and Natural Slates has transferred from Marley Building Materials to Eternit (UK) Limited. [for more information please click here]

	Eternit Decorates With Dry Ridge Tiles Eternit’s dry ventilated ridge system provides continuous roof space ventilation at the ridge, equivalent to not less than 5,000mm2/m combined with secure mechanical ridge fitting. The visible fittings are supplied in a neutral grey mortar colour. [for more information please click here]

	New Torch On From Ruberoid Adesso Torch is a range of polyester based, slate surfaced torch-on cap sheets, coated with a high softening point APP modified bitumen coating. The embossed backing helps rapid dispersion of the torching film, making application fast and secure. [for more information please click here]

	Marleys Capital Investment “Marley is dedicated to driving the quality and standard of the industry continually higher to ensure that our customers benefit from the very best in products…” [for more information please click here]

	Kingspan Goes Eco-Friendly Kingspan Insulation has announced that its range of Kooltherm premium performance rigid phenolic insulation products for walls, roofs and floors will have zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) as standard. [for more information please click here]

Success As Eternit Slates Secure BBA Certification Eternit Slates, can now offer peace-of-mind as well as aesthetic, lightweight and long-lasting roofing products, having recently renewed and extended its certification from the British Board of Agreement (BBA). The BBA has awarded its Technical Approval for Construction to all the products in the Eternit slate range. [for more information please click here]

	Asphaltic Roofing Supplies Helps Fight Cancer Asphaltic Roofing Supplies presented a cheque on Friday 21 st November to ‘Christie against cancer fund’ in honour of Ursula Morse, a former employee who died of cancer last year. [for more information please click here]

	Employees Excel Ensuring that customers receive the best service possible is of utmost importance to SIG Roofing Supplies Group. As such we take pride in the quality of staff and their level of knowledge and expertise. [for more information please click here]

	Spotlight On Formerton Sheet Sales This business originated from Formerton Ltd as a small subsidiary company selling plastic sheeting on a small scale. It wasn’t until the purchase of a Panel Upright Saw that gave them a competitive edge and thus Formerton Sheet Sales (FSS) was born. [for more information please click here]

	Spotlight On Asphalic Roofing Supplies The next trading company under the spotlight is Asphaltic Roofing Supplies. Asphaltic established itself in Kentish Town, London in 1946, initially servicing the flat roofing sector. [for more information please click here]

	Royal Visit Heralds Centenary Year For Sandtoft The invaluable contribution made by roof tile manufacturers to architecture and the built environment was seen at first hand by the HRH Prince of Wales during a factory visit in January to celebrate the centenary of Sandtoft Roof Tiles. [for more information please click here]

	Training Excellence in Scotland In partnership with Sandtoft Roof Tiles, we are building a brand new training centre at Asphaltic Roofing Supplies in Kirkcaldy. Fitted with a fully operational roofing rig, training sessions will be varied and hands on. [for more information please click here]

	Recognising Bituminous Excellence SIG Roofing Supplies Group was the major sponsor for the 2004 FRA National BUR Awards, held in February 2004. This is a scheme run by FRA (Flat Roofing Alliance) that recognises excellence in bituminous built-up roofing (BUR) and helps promote and encourage best practice for flat roofing and design. [for more information please click here]

	Branching Out As part of a major initiative to provide the best customer service, we are investing in our branch network to ensure that you are never far away from a store. We have recently added some new branches and refurbished others. [for more information please click here]

	Flush Fitting Danelaw In response to industry demands for an uncluttered finish to slate or tile roofs, Hambleside Danelaw have developed a flush fit fitting slate vents and tile vents in a range of colours and profiles to suit popular manufacturers products. [for more information please click here]

	Double The Success With Duo Marquess In recognition of roofing trends and customer requirements, Marley Roofing have launched the latest addition to their new Duo Range with the introduction of Duo Marquess interlocking slate. [for more information please click here]

	A Breath of Fresh Air - Tile Vents From Daniel Platt “With a beautiful range of natural clay roof tiles on offer, we wanted to provide a ventilation solution that would blend perfectly with the overall roofscape”, commented Daniel Platt Roofing Products Sales Manager, David Osborn. [for more information please click here]

	The Best In Britain In 2002 three apprentices from Lanarkshire College, Ross Monaghan, Brian James and Callum Hamilton won gold and bronze awards at the National Skillbuild Awards in Manchester. [for more information please click here]

	Small is Beautiful We have a diverse range of customers, from all parts of the country and from a variety of market sectors. Our aim is to offer excellent levels of service to all our customers and therefore recognise that they all have different needs and requirements. [for more information please click here]

	Sharing Knowledge With Lauder College SIG Scottish Regional Manager, Willie Wightman, is in discussions with Lauder College, Fife, in a bid to help develop the roofing contractors of the future. With a shortage of skilled labour in the industry SIG are keen to invest in new talent through awarding top students and offering free materials and specialist advice.

	Chimney Pots We stock a massive range of plain and decorative chimney pots in clay, terracotta and concrete from Red Bank. Ask in store now!

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Company News Autumn 2003

	Formerton For Kami Tile Effect Houses can already be seen being re-roofed throughout Britain in what appears to be clay, but it is actually tile-effect metal. However, you have to look closely, as the finish and profile really does look remarkably like a traditional roof. [for more information please click here]
	FDT Contractors` Awards FDT, one of Europe’s leading single ply membrane manufacturers, has announced the winners of their four annual contractor awards. Two new awards were unveiled along with partner Asphaltic Roofing Supplies, to identify Contractors of the Year for the north and south regions. [for more information please click here]
	Icopal Merges Into One Company The one company structure will now be simplified into two distinct divisions; Icopal Waterproofing and Icopal Building Products. Icopal Ireland which already operates as one company will remain unchanged. [for more information please click here]
	Rollfix New From Klober Roll Fix is an ideal product both for merchants and contractors who only have to stock and work with one system no matter which roof tiles have been specified”. [for more information please click her]
	Lite 'n' Long 'n' Very Strong The strength of Lite ‘n’ Long is its durability. The felt has a high resistance to tearing and fall through as well as excellent tensile strength. Lite ‘n’ Long is also suitable for use on the eaves with no need for eaves protection. [for more information please click here]
	Marley Duo Edgemere On the back of the recent success of the Edgemere Interlocking Slate, Marley Roofing Products have launched the Duo Edgemere. With it’s “mock bond” effect the product is a cost effective solution to applications where a slate look is required. [for more information please click here]
	PartL: Roof Windows Due to their position on a building, roof windows must not only deal with extreme exposure but also additional requirements for energy conservation – They lose energy to both the ground (as do vertical windows) and to the sky. Additionally, just as important, is to ensure that the roof window is insulated correctly [for more information please click here]
	Safe and Sound and More Besides Health and safety gear is just one range of accessories and ancillary items we stock to complement our roofing products range. We also stock tools, ladders, towers and nails offering you the most diverse array of roofing accessories available. [for more information please click here]
	Exciting New Products From Secure Plastics Two innovative new products have been introduced to selected branches around the country – door and porch canopies and a toughened version of Georgian Wired Glass. Both products are supplied by secure Plastics and give you security in different ways. [for more information please click here]
	SIG Market Leaders Through our partnership with ALM, Jamestown Metals, Royston Lead and British Lead Mills we are able to provide nationwide coverage. Whichever branch you visit you can access quality products. [for more information please click here]
	Spotlight on Cleveland Roofing Centre An important ingredient in Cleveland Roofing Centre’s success is their staff, with the majority having been with the company for years. Several have been awarded an SIG long service award which is recognised in the company as a great achievement. [for more information please click here]
	A Window Of Opportunity All Year Round As roofing specialists we like to give you the best choice in the market across our whole product range, but with an emphasis on quality. Fakro windows are designed to be equally effective whatever the season. [for more information please click here]

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Company News Spring 2003

	Agricultural Culture Converting old farm buildings is not always an easy process and will require expertise and the appropriate materials. The roof is often the most important feature as it helps protect the rest of the structure. [for more information please click here]
	Roberts & Burling Charity Jump Four employees from Roberts and Burling in Croydon have raised around £1000 for local charity The Garwood Foundation who work for people with conditions such as cerebral palsy. [for more information please click here]
	Improving Service With Key Supplier SIG Roofing Supplies has teamed up with flat roofing specialist Callenders Vulcanite to improve its customer service. [for more information please click here]
	Introducing Metroflex Flexible Pointing Compound Manufacturers and specifiers constantly seek more reliable, improved products that help lower the maintenance costs associated with roofing projects. [for more information please click here]
	New Association for Roofing Contractors  Primarily this association aims to offer information, support and advice to roofing contractors on a range of topics. [for more information please click here]
	Capital Roofing celebrates new Training Centre!  The training centre was made possible by Asphaltic Roofing Supplies, who are the major sponsors of the initiative. [for more information please click here]