| July, 2009 | Portals Plus has introduced a new style of ReRoof Drain which incorporates a mechanically activated rubber seal. Now, in addition to the tried and proven expanding tape seal and the rubber seal, another choice is available with the Premier SealTM ReRoof Drain. Read more about the new Premier SealTM ReRoof Drain here... |
| July, 2009 | We are very excited to finally be in our new location in Carol Stream, Illinois. Our new facility is 500,000 square feet in size and gave us the opportunity to consolidate our Chicago area operations as well as space to manufacture additional new products. Our new address is 815 Kimberly Drive, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. Our toll-free numbers remain the same- Tel: 800-624-8642 and Fax: 866-466-9335. Read more about our move here... |
| June, 2009 | The June issue of our monthly newsletter, "Vision", is now available for viewing or download- read the June, 2009, issue here... |
| June, 2009 | Ward Industries introduces Quick
Flange- a revolutionary new J and H Flange improvement which allows
installation in half the time of conventional flange designs-
see the proof here... The J and H Class duct connection systems manufactured by Ward Industries were already unique in the industry with an integral reinforcement rib for a stronger connection, often allowing the use a lighter gauge of metal ductwork for significant material savings; three times the butyl pocket depth for security of sealing against leakage at the end of the metal ductwork; and tighter pockets for receiving the corner reinforcement resulting in a more rigid and stronger assembly. |
| May, 2009 | The premier issue of our monthly newsletter, "Vision", is now available for viewing or download- read the premier May, 2009, issue here... |
| January, 2009 | Myths seem to abound in the green building arena. See the "SNIPS" magazine article about how the Commercial Products Group works to dispel those myths through the many "green" details incorporated into the manufacture of its diverse range of accessory products for HVACR, roofing, and interior construction- read the article here... |
| November, 2008 | The Commercial Products Group is featured in "Manufacturing Today" magazine with a focus on the quality manufacturing that goes into our well-known brands- read the article here... |
| October 7, 2008 | Milcor completes the transition of all rooftop products available with white low-VOC painted finish, including the UL-SEE and UL-SKY Heat & Smoke Vents which have flat panel or domed covers which allow natural light to enter interior spaces. In addition to the highly-reflective white finish, Milcor uses steel manufactured from 90% recycled content in all rooftop product manufacturing to help designers meet LEED requirements. |
| September 8, 2008 | Commercial Products Group becomes the USA authorized representative for Selkirk Commercial & Industrial Piping Systems. |
| July 18, 2008 | Milcor transitions all roof access hatches and rooftop heat & smoke vents to the low-VOC water-based white paint to help designers meet current LEED requirements. |
| June 26, 2008 | Milcor introduces Heat and Smoke Vents with a highly reflective pre-painted baked enamel white finish to help designers meet current LEED requirements. In addition to the highly-reflective white enamel finish, Milcor uses steel manufactured from 90% recycled content in all rooftop product manufacturing. Other Milcor products that can help designers achieve their LEED requirements are the UL-SEE and UL-SKY Heat and Smoke Vents which have flat panel or domed covers which allow natural light to enter interior spaces. |
| June 19- 21, 2008 | See us in Booth 1017 at the Southeast Roofing & Sheet Metal Spectacular Trade Show at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida |
| June 4- 6, 2008 | See us in Booth 1022 at the Construct 2008 Trade Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| June 1, 2008 | In response to requests, Roof Products & Systems (RPS) now manufacturing a full line of custom-manufactured roof curbs and supports in Sanger, California for easy availability in the western US |
| May 8, 2008 | CPG receives award of excellence from Tomkins Building Products |
| May 1, 2008 | New expanded CPG website now available |
| February 6, 2008 | Roof Products & Systems (RPS) has always been known as the Roof Curb Specialist so it is no surprise that when the Trane Company needed a roof curb for a monumental-sized rooftop unit they turned to RPS. Read more and see photos . . . |
| February 1, 2008 | New CD of all CPG brands and information (including CAD details) now available |
| January 1, 2008 | Portals Plus now shipping from Mira Loma, California, in addition to Huntsville, Alabama, and Bensenville, Illinois |
| November 1, 2007 | Portals Plus now shipping from Huntsville, Alabama, and Bensenville, Illinois |
| October, 2007 | CPG in the news in "Construction Today" magazine- read the article here |