Lynchburg, Va. (January 6, 2009)— N.B. Handy Company of Lynchburg, Va., one of the nation’s leading distributors of commercial roofing products, as well as architectural metals and sheet metal fabricating equipment, announces that it has entered into an agreement with GAF to become a distributor of low-slope roofing materials in Florida and Georgia.

According to Mike Landry, VP Sales and Marketing of N.B. Handy Co., “The opportunity for us to distribute GAF is exciting for both our customers and our sales staff. The GAF product line is a great addition to our product portfolio in this territory. GAF’s diverse product line enables us to better serve our current and future customers with the products they demand.”

Bill Coughlin, Regional Manager of N.B. Handy covering Florida and Georgia, added, “GAF is a leader in low slope commercial roofing product innovation and customer focus. Our focus on providing quality service and representation is a perfect fit for the GAF product line. N.B. Handy and GAF are excited to work together to achieve new levels of success.”

“N.B. Handy is well known throughout the Southeast for its commitment to excellent service. With this new full line offering, N.B. Handy will be well positioned to join GAF in its commitment to help supportive contractors build their business with quality products and service,” said Lee Ramsey, Area VP of GAF for low slope products.

GAF low slope roofing products include EverGuard® TPO and PVC single-ply membrane systems, GAFGLAS® Built-up roofing, and Ruberoid® modified bitumen APP and SBS membranes.

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About N.B. Handy
N.B. Handy is one of the country’s largest independent wholesale distributors of HVAC Equipment and Supplies for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial use, Commercial Roofing and Waterproofing supplies, and Precision Metal Fabricating Machinery, including on-site repair and service. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va. and privately held since 1891, the company has 18 strategically located, full service sales and distribution facilities in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee. For more information about N.B. Handy Company sales and service, call 800-274-6244 or log on to www.nbhandy.com.