GAF is expanding its commercial roofing operations with the start of production of a new facility in New Columbia, Pa. The facility will be GAF’s fourth polyisocyanurate (polyiso) insulation manufacturing plant for its EnergyGuard line of products.
“We’re thrilled to officially begin commercial polyiso insulation production in New Columbia,” John Altmeyer, executive chairman of GAF Commercial Roofing, said in a news release. “While supply chain issues worsened by the ongoing pandemic have created industry-wide shortages in the raw material needed to manufacture polyiso, our investment in this new facility enables GAF to maximize manufacturing capacity to meet demand and puts us in a prime position to increase capacity as soon as supply is restored.”
Production on the 250,000-square-foot facility will continue in the coming months and ramp up to full capacity as raw materials become more readily available, according to GAF.
“GAF has been part of the New Columbia community since 2017. This is an ideal location for the new polyiso insulation plant given the talented workforce in the area and its proximity to major highways and railways,” Michael Widerquist, plant manager for GAF-New Columbia, said. “The team and culture of innovation and growth we have here is the perfect match to not only succeed in starting up this new production line, but also to serve and support the community for many years to come.”
GAF New Columbia also manufactures commercial thermoplastic polyolefin products and Cobra Ridge Vent products for residential applications in a building adjacent to the new polyiso plant.
“As leaders in the roofing industry, GAF is investing in manufacturing capacity and capabilities to continue fulfilling our goal of protecting what matters most,” Jim Schnepper, CEO of GAF, said. “This added capacity will enable us to continue to expand our position in commercial roofing and deliver superior service to our customers.”
GAF also manufactures GAF EnergyGuard Polyiso Insulation at its Cedar City, Utah, Gainesville, Texas, and Statesboro, Ga., locations.
