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New Staff Appointments
New staff to join D. C. Taylor Co. is Tina Margellos as customer relations manager for the Cedar Rapids office.

July 2008 - William W. Taylor named to The Roofing Industry Progress for Alliance board of trustees
William W. Taylor, chairman and CEO of D. C. Taylor Co., has been named to the 2008-09 Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress board of trustees. Click here for more information (MS Doc 64KB).

July 2008 - D. C. Taylor Co. is Founding Member of Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing
D. C. Taylor Co. is one of 15 founding members of the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing, an organization established to draw together the entire roofing industry into the common cause of promoting and increasing the knowledge base of environmentally friendly roofing systems. Click here for more information (MS Doc 66KB).

July 2008 - Manufacturers Award D. C. Taylor Co. for Performance, Workmanship
ERSystems and GAF Materials have given recognition to D. C. Taylor Co. GAF awarded for superior workmanship; ERSystems for a commitment to excellence. Click here for more information (MS Doc 62KB).

June 2008 - D. C. Taylor Co. Receives Another IISC Safety Award
D. C. Taylor Co. received a safety award from the Iowa-Illinois Safety Council (IISC) for outstanding achievement in accident prevention during the 2007 calendar year. Click here for more information (MS Doc 62.5KB).

June 2008 - Material Price Increase White Paper: How to Endure the Increases, Maintain Your Budget
Costs for roofing construction and repair are on the rise again. Find money-saving strategies to help you survive increasing roof material prices. Click here to visit the "Roofing White Papers and Presentations" page and download the paper.

May 2008 - Oilseeds Plant Project Profile Demonstrates D. C. Taylor Co.'s Abilities
Nearly 200 pipes, steel beams and other equipment penetrates the roof's surface. It also serves as a work platform. Learn how D. C. Taylor Co. handled a challenging project. Click here to visit the "Project Profiles" page and download the report.

March 2008 - D. C. Taylor Co. Gives Safety Awards
Staff and crew members are recognized for their commitment to safety in 2007. Click here for more information (MS Doc 62K).

March 2008 - Bin Roof Maintenance White Paper Now Available
Taking the out-of-sight, out-of-mind approach to grain-bin roofing is a bad idea. When roofs leak or fail, easily-spotted and expensive trouble is probably not far behind. Find out the best approaches to keeping bin roofs in good condition with roof-top evaluation strategies and techniques, as well as regular maintenance and repair, and how to get the work done safely. Click here to visit the "Roofing White Papers and Presentations" page and download the paper.

February 2008 - Project Manager Named 'Most Valuable Player' Finalist
Raymundo Jimenez, project manager for D. C. Taylor Co.'s Concord office, was named a finalist for the 2008 Most Valuable Player Awards, sponsored by the Roofing Industry Progress for Alliance. Click here for more information (MS Doc 913KB).

February 2008 - Crew Leader Honored With MVP Awards' Certificate of Merit
Luke King, a national crew leader for D. C. Taylor Co., was honored with a certificate of merit for the 2008 Most Valuable Player Awards. Click here for more information (MS Doc 913KB).

February 2008 - Safety Director Earns Certified Safety Professional Status
Brad Richardson, director of environmental health and safety for D. C. Taylor Co., has completed all requirements for certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP). Click here for more information (MS Doc 913KB).

September 2007 - D. C. Taylor Co. Produces White Paper on Roof Coatings/Roof Restoration
An informational paper has been issued to explain roof coatings, benefits of coatings, and when and where to apply coatings. The decision-making process in considering a roof coating is outlined in this paper. Click here to visit the "Roofing White Papers and Presentations" page and download the paper.