DALLAS, Sept. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Roofing Supply Group, LLC ("RSG"), a national leader in the wholesale distribution of roofing supplies and related materials, announced today that it has opened two new locations in Canton, OH and White Oak, PA. These branches will service the surrounding areas of Canton and Akron, as well as the Greater Eastern Pittsburgh communities including Allegheny, Fayette and Westmoreland counties.
These locations are the 18th and 19th branches in the Rocky Mountain/Midwest Region under the direction of Jeff Willis, Regional Senior Vice President and Pat Jennings, Midwest District Manager.
Willis said, "I am excited about the opportunities these new branches bring to our expansion into Northern Ohio and Southwestern Pennsylvania. Branch Manager, Dave Reece, has acquired top sales and operational talent to make the Canton branch key to the market in that area. And, the addition of our second Pittsburgh branch will extend our service platform to our valued customers north and east of the river. With easy access and room to grow, this beautiful new location should soon prove to be one of the top roofing distribution facilities in Pittsburgh. Led by the veteran team of Frank Sands, Tom Jewell and Barry Novosel, we have a motivated and talented crew in place there to serve the dynamic Pittsburgh roofing community."
Jennings added, "These new branches are a tremendous addition to the RSG family and will be led by top experts in the industry supported by their highly experienced sales team. We are enthusiastic about encouraging economic growth and development in these communities."
The opening of these latest branches in the Canton and Pittsburgh areas aligns strategically with RSG's overall expansion initiative which includes organic growth, opening of new locations and planned acquisitions.
About Roofing Supply GroupOwned by parent company Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC, Roofing Supply Group, LLC ("RSG") is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and is one of the largest wholesale distributors of roofing supplies and related materials in the United States. Through its network of 66 locations in 24 states nationwide, RSG provides one-step distribution services from roofing product manufacturers to roofing contractors and homebuilders. Each branch carries a complete line of roofing products for residential and commercial roofing, including composition asphalt shingles, underlayment and associated ancillary products. For more information regarding Greenfields & Acquisitions, please contact Mr. Jeff Clay at jclay@rsgroof.com | 214.956.5184 VP Strategic Planning & Corporate Development.
About Clayton, Dubilier & RiceFounded in 1978, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is a private equity firm with an investment strategy predicated on producing financial returns through building stronger, more profitable businesses. The Firm's partners and advisors include a combination of skilled investment decision-makers and seasoned corporate leaders from major global enterprises. Since inception, CD&R has managed the investment of more than $18 billion in 56 businesses with an aggregate transaction value of approximately $90 billion. The Firm has offices in New York and London. For more information, please visit http://www.cdr-inc.com.
