Florida's Largest Roofing Company Acquires Roof System Services of Pompano Beach

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - July 6, 2016 - PRLog -- Advanced Roofing Inc, Florida's largest commercial re-roofing contractor and solar contractor, has acquired Pompano Beach-based Roof System Services (RSS), a leading company in South Florida's roofing industry since its founding in 1995.

The acquisition is the latest step in Advanced Roofing's expansion in South Florida and statewide. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Advanced Roofing has offices in Miami, Jupiter, Fort Myers, Sanford, and St. Augustine and entered the Tampa Bay market by acquiring Roth Bros. of Florida in summer 2015.

Advanced Roofing CEO Rob Kornahrens said that with Florida's strong statewide demand, he expects his company's 2016 revenues will exceed $76 million. Increasing roofing repair and maintenance business is one facet of the company's strategy.

"Roof System Services founder Jeff Fazenbaker and his team built an active portfolio of roofing service and maintenance clients, with a customer-focused approach and quality craftsmanship that align with our core values and operations," said Kornahrens. He and Fazenbaker had volunteered in many of the same industry and community organizations for years. After Fazenbaker had lost his battle with cancer this spring, his estate approached Kornahrens.

"The acquisition brings us a terrifically skilled team, plus opportunities to serve a wider group of roofing service clients," according to Kornahrens, who said many RSS employees have joined Advanced Roofing's staff. In addition to commercial re-roofing, maintenance, and sheet metal services, Advanced Roofing's vertically integrated scope brings RSS clients new access to wide-ranging services. Among those services are commercial HVAC installation and repair, award-winning solar energy design/build solutions, lightning protection services and the benefits of advanced construction technology and volume pricing.

Finding the right talent is a key priority to fuel Advanced Roofing's planned growth in 2016 and beyond, Kornahrens said. He anticipates that his company's current staff of 315 will grow to about 335 by year-end.

In honor of Fazenbaker, and to help ensure excellence in the next generation of roofing professionals, Kornahrens noted that Advanced Roofing is making a donation to the

ABC Cares Foundation Established by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Florida East Coast Chapter, the foundation provides grants, scholarships, awards, training supplies and other assistance to individuals, organizations or families who pursue knowledge and skill in the construction industry.

Among those eligible to benefit from the foundation are apprentices at various companies participating in the region's Roofing Registered Apprentice program. Advanced Roofing Vice President Kevin Kornahrens spearheaded the apprentice program's creation in 2014, in cooperation with the ABC Florida East Coast Chapter.  It's a national industry model and a valuable work-study feeder program that streamlines training for apprentices employed at participating local roofing companies.

Learn more at www.advancedroofing.com