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Industry Loss

January 29, 2008 | Filed under: Miscellanous Articles,Uncategorized

We mourn the loss of Jacobus “Jack” Bus who passed away earlier this week. Jack was the founder of what is now known as ATAS International, a major manufacturer of commercial and residential metal roof and wall panels. Having immigrated here from the Netherlands, Jack had a fascinating life story. The business he started in… read more

Green Team

January 14, 2008 | Filed under: Miscellanous Articles,Uncategorized

We are very proud of the”green” benefits of our products here at Classic. Things like high recycled content, energy efficiency, low weight (for installation over existing shingles) and sustainability are benefits that are uniquely ours. They offer homeowners a way to make a roofing choice that is beautiful, durable and environmentally friendly. But we feel… read more

The Value of Metal

January 10, 2008 | Filed under: Miscellanous Articles,Uncategorized

Metal roofing has been in the news a great deal in recent months. And it’s not necessarily for a “good” reason but certainly a noteworthy reason and something to consider. Metal roofing has been in the news because, particularly on older “public” buildings such as churches, often in very metropolitan areas, it is showing up… read more

Aluminum Shakes Recognized

January 6, 2008 | Filed under: Miscellanous Articles,Uncategorized

In the January 5, 2008 edition of the Chicago Daily Herald, someone posed a question to their Home and Gardens editor considering roofing options. This person wanted the look of wood shakes on their home but they were concerned about the ultimate durability of those products. In answering their question, the editor went through a… read more

Merry Christmas

December 22, 2007 | Filed under: Miscellanous Articles,Uncategorized

On behalf of Team Classic, I want to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas. This time of year, our hearts seem to naturally turn to those less fortunate and in need. My prayer this Christmas is that we can carry those thoughts — an more importantly act upon those thoughts — throughout the… read more

A Sad Day

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Our thoughts, hearts, prayers, and deepest sympathy go out to the family of Ken Hendricks. Ken died Thursday evening this week as the result of injuries suffered in a tragic accident at his home. Ken changed the roofing industry forever 25 years ago when he established ABC Supply, now the largest roofing distributor in the… read more