Rosemont, Ill.—The National Roofing Contractors Association has announced Tropical Roofing Products, Hallandale, Fla., has joined NRCA's One Voice initiative as a partner member.

In 2017, NRCA launched its One Voice initiative to unite the roofing industry and speak with one voice about matters critical to the roofing industry's continued success.

To ensure all industry sectors are given an opportunity to participate, NRCA amended its bylaws to allow manufacturers, distributors, architects, engineers and consultants that choose to participate to become full members of the association, meaning they will be granted voting rights and eligible for leadership roles within the association. Previously, such rights were reserved only for contractor members.

“NRCA’s One Voice initiative offers a unique opportunity for the roofing industry to address the major issues we face,” says Reid Ribble, NRCA’s CEO. “However, our work can only be accomplished with commitments from leaders from all sectors of this great industry. Only together as a roofing community can we take this transformational approach to address our issues and concerns and achieve success in the future.”

Issues currently affecting the roofing industry include workforce development and certification; advancing the industry’s public policy agenda; building codes and insurance; and increasing professionalism throughout the industry.

“As a long-standing member of NRCA and an advocate for the professional roofing industry, Tropical Roofing Products is thrilled to join with NRCA, contractors and other affiliated industry leaders working collectively to advance our goals,” said Richard Oliva, COO of Tropical Roofing Products.

“This is a sea-change for NRCA, and a united industry will benefit all of its stakeholders,” added Richard Zegelbone, CEO of Tropical Roofing Products.

For more information about NRCA and its One Voice initiative, visit www.nrca.net/onevoice.

Since 1886, the National Roofing Contractors Association has been the home for generations of entrepreneurial craftsmen and enterprises who shelter and protect America's families and businesses and each other. Our vision is the recognition of our members as professionals and to unite the industry to that purpose. NRCA is one of the construction industry's most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors; manufacturers; distributors; architects; consultants; engineers; building owners; and city, state and government agencies. For information about NRCA and its services and offerings, visit www.nrca.net.

Tropical Roofing Products is a trusted American manufacturer of quality roof coatings and adhesives serving the professional contractor trade with innovative products and peerless customer support. We are a true partner of the professional roofing and building trade providing quality products, technical expertise and collaboration ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction and confidence on roof repair, restoration and maintenance projects. For more information, visit www.tropicalroofingproducts.com or call 800-432-2855.