Industry Updates Integrity Metals Hires Bo Copeland as Business Development Manager
Integrity Metals of Vero Beach, Fla. has named Bo Copeland as its new Business Development Manager, where he will play a critical role in the company’s growth plan. Copeland will focus on sales, service and market expansion through strategic partnerships with both key distributors and contractors throughout the state. “Bo comes to us with extensive knowledge of our industry, a deep understanding of the needs of our customers and employees and a record of proven success,” states Joe Keene, Owner of Integrity Metals. “I’ve been blessed to call Bo a friend for almost 15 years. I’ve watched him develop into a dedicated and effective leader as we worked side by side in the early days of our careers. More importantly, I’ve watched Bo become a devoted husband to his wife, Deborah, and a hero of a Dad to his three children, Kinley, Peyton and Reed. The values that go into leading and raising a family are the same principles we hold most dear at Integrity Metals, making Bo a natural fit here. Our customers can look forward to seeing and speaking with Bo very soon as he settles into his role.” Born into the construction industry, Copeland developed his love for the business from his father. His passion for customer service and building relationships was instilled by his mother who managed a beachside restaurant for nearly 25 years. Bo holds a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Florida, which led to his first outside sales position at Purina Animal Nutrition. He returned to his roots in the construction business when he joined Gulf Coast Supply as an outside salesperson, later becoming Inside Sales Manager. Since joining the roofing industry, Copeland has been active in his local roofing and sheet metal association NCFRSA and very active at the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) where he has chaired and co-chaired numerous committees and continues to remain a very active contributor. In 2018, Bo was awarded the Earl Blank Memorial Heart Award from FRSA for the dedication and passion he consistently demonstrates for the roofing industry. “I have fun each and every day in this business and love the people I get to meet, talk to, learn about, work 8
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with and serve,” shares Copeland, adding “sure, there are challenges that come and go, but with an industry like this and the team at Integrity Metals, it’s hard not to enjoy what we do. I am looking forward to this new chapter in my life and sharing it with the people who are part of it. The mission and core values that define Integrity bring me back to my roots of family and the traditional mindset of service, focusing on doing what’s right for our customers, being timely and doing it all with a smile. I am very excited and so very proud to join the strong and amazing team at Integrity Metals.”
Saint-Gobain Acquires Asphalt Shingle Recycling Technology
Saint-Gobain North America, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Roofing, has acquired the rights to technology from recycling partner Asphaltica, that will allow the company to recycle asphalt shingle waste, diverting it from landfills and furthering the company’s commitment to creating a circular economy in its production of roofing shingles. The proprietary technology from Asphaltica will allow Saint-Gobain to pelletize both post-industrial and post-consumer shingle waste. This process creates pellets out of ground shingles that blend well in hot mix asphalt and are an ideal component in an asphalt paving mix. In addition, the pellets are highly water resistant and can be used in variable climate conditions. The ambitious initiative comes as Saint-Gobain continues to implement its global Grow and Impact strategy, which includes reducing waste and increasing the circularity of raw materials in its production processes, allowing Saint-Gobain to achieve a net zero carbon footprint by 2050. “By taking an innovative approach and embracing new technologies, Saint-Gobain and CertainTeed Roofing are making strides to maximize our positive impact while minimizing our environmental footprint,” said Carmen Bodden, Vice President of CertainTeed Roofing. “CertainTeed takes our sustainability commitments seriously. The Asphaltica technology is proven and will help us achieve our goal of keeping shingle manufacturing waste across our network out of landfills.” Asphaltica principals Bill Dempsey, PE and Bill Bailey, PhD, experts in paving and bitumen with over 40 years of experience, will continue to support landfill diversion efforts with CertainTeed. “It was important to me personally, to partner with an organization that has the global vision and resources to do big things and that is why I am so proud to partner with Saint-Gobain and CertainTeed,” said Bill Bailey, CEO of Asphaltica. “Their commitment to sustainability is