GAF to expand roofing manufacturing
GAF, a Standard Industries company and roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, announced a commitment to build the company’s fifth polyisocyanurate (polyiso) insulation manufacturing plant in Peru, Illinois.
The company has signed an agreement to purchase more than 100 acres of land in Bureau County, Illinois, for the future home of a 450,000 square foot plant that will manufacture the company’s EnergyGuard line of products.
“GAF’s growth is fueled by a deep commitment to serving our customers with innovative products and outstanding service. This investment in Peru is a clear demonstration of this commitment,” said Jim Schnepper, CEO of GAF.
Construction is expected to break ground in the third quarter of this year with production beginning on the site in 2024. GAF expects to bring more than 70 advanced manufacturing and engineering jobs to the Peru community through this new plant.
“Peru’s proximity to our customer base, transportation infrastructure and access to outstanding manufacturing and engineering talent make it an ideal location for us to continue our growth,” said Schnepper.
The company chose Peru because of its ideal location with perfect I-80 East/West and I-39 North/South access and excellent access to railways to service all its Midwest customers.
“Expanding manufacturing capacity is critical to continue delivering best-in-class service for our customers. Peru is an ideal location for us to expand polyiso production and continue innovating to meet our customer’s current and future needs,” said John Altmeyer, executive chairman, GAF commercial roofing.
Polyiso is a versatile, high-performance insulation solution commonly used as continuous insulation for roofs and walls. It is often used in sustainable or green building applications, said the firm.
This new plant will join the company’s four existing polyiso operations in Cedar City, Utah; Gainesville, Texas; Statesboro, Georgia; and New Columbia, Pennsylvania.