CMI NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dear Valued Customer, As we have shared over the last weeks, new and/or additional tariffs on many products entering the United States from other countries have been announced and also implemented. On 2/1/25 President Trump announced new tariffs of 25% for most products from Mexico and Canada (which have now been delayed by 30 days), and an additional 10% for most products from China and other countries, on top of the previous 25% 301 tariffs on steel products from China. Tariff Update Announcement President Trump has announced changes to the current tariff policy on many products coming into the US. Regarding nails and steel products from […]

TERRITORIES: NATIONWIDEMARCH 3, 2025 and MAY 5, 2025 Dear Valued Customer, Please be advised that due to rising asphalt, transportation, packaging, and other costs, the price of all Continental Materials roofing asphalt products will increase between 3% and 5% nationwide effective with shipments March 3, 2025 regardless of order placement date. Additionally, there is another 3% – 5% increase expected on or around May 5th, 2025. Any material that ships after an increase date will be at the new price, please plan accordingly.    You will receive your new delivered pricing from your local CMI Sales Rep or you can […]

Dear Valued Customer, Abington, PA (2/3/2025) – Continental Materials, Inc. (CMI) is excited to welcome Tyler Williams as the Director of Business Development and Strategic Accounts. He will have responsibility for opening new channels of distribution, managing OEM partners, private brands, and contractor enhancement. Tyler brings decades of experience in the building materials industry, with an extensive background in sales, management, and national accounts. Having worked on both the distribution and manufacturing sides of the business Tyler brings a well-rounded understanding of how our partners operate and how to lead and drive mutual success. “This recent addition to our team positions […]

Dear Valued Customer, As previously shared in December 2024, new and/or additional tariffs on many products entering the United States from other countries are expected in early 2025. On 2/1/25 President Trump announced new tariffs of 25% for most products from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10% for most products from China, on top of the pre-existing 25% on steel products from China. Tariff Update Announcement President Trump has announced changes to the current tariff policy on many products coming into the US. Regarding nails and steel products from China, all products coming into the US from China had […]

Dear Valued Customer, Abington, PA (January 11, 2025) – Continental Materials, Inc. (CMI) is pleased to announce the promotion of four key members of its sales and corporate management team. These promotions were announced at the company’s 2025 Leadership Summit held recently in Orlando, Florida. “At CMI, we believe it’s vital to recognize and reward our people for exceptional service,” said Mike DiStefano, COO of CMI. “We define exceptional service not just by sales results, but also by serving customers and providing the best solutions. CMI will continue to offer opportunities for our employees to learn and grow, ensuring that […]

Dear Valued Customer, Abington, PA (01/25) – Just in! The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year master contract, narrowly avoiding a potentially crippling strike at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts. This last-minute deal, announced late Wednesday evening (January 8, 2025), comes after months of tense negotiations, a brief strike in October 2024, and a looming contract extension deadline of January 15th. Details of the agreement are not yet public, but it reportedly includes provisions on wages, benefits, automation, and job security – key issues that […]

Dear Valued Customer, Abington, PA (01/25) – Continental Materials, Inc. (CMI) is pleased to announce the addition of CMI SecureGrip AeroTech15™ Synthetic Roof Underlayment as a ‘breathable’ option when installing roofing shingles on your new construction and re-roofing jobs. AeroTech15™ – 10 squares, 48” wide, meets/exceeds requirements of ASTM D8257, UV stabilized propylene construction – exposure 90-days, meets/exceeds physical requirements of ASTM D226 Type II and ASTM D4869 Type IV, meets/exceeds ICC Acceptance Criteria AC-188, used as a water-resistant secondary barrier under all roofing types. “This is an exciting addition to our mechanically-attached underlayment offering,” says Mike DiStefano, CMI Executive […]

Dear Valued Customer, Abington, PA (01/25) – Continental Materials, Inc. (CMI) is pleased to announce that in addition to the SecureGrip PS/MAX™ SBS modified self-adhered products already used and requested throughout the United States, CMI is now introducing premium butyl adhesive roof underlayments with enhanced S/A performance. The initial line-up under the SecureGrip Ultima™ trade name includes: SecureGrip Ultima HTB™ – 2 squares, 36” wide butyl self-adhesive membrane with a high strength woven polymer scrim, wide temperature range performance, ASTM D1970 compliance, highly walkable surface and 180-day weather exposure for use as a secondary water barrier under all types of […]

Dear Valued Customer, Abington, PA (12/27/24) – Please be advised that due to increased administrative costs, our warehouse pickup fee will be adjusted from $75 to $95, effective with pickups starting January 1st, 2025 regardless of order date. We appreciate your continued support. Continental Materials, Inc. (CMI) is a leading national supplier of roofing system component materials.  As the largest importer of roofing fasteners into the US, our roofing fasteners go on 2.2 million homes every year and our construction fasteners frame another quarter million homes.  CMI is the exclusive supplier of top-of-the-line SecureGrip synthetic underlayments in both mechanically attached […]