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20 Jul 2015

Amercanex is Revolutionizing Order and Efficiency in the Hemp Industry

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Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) May 21, 2015

Amercanex today announced that it is launching the American Hemp Exchange, the first fully electronic marketplace for industrial hemp and associated products. Amerhempex will provide a comprehensive electronic marketplace in which wholesale and retail distributors of hemp can buy, sell, or exchange their hemp-related inventories on a fully disclosed and transparent environment.

Amerhempex is able to meet this demand through a unique blend of cutting-edge infrastructure, tools, and needs-based solutions predicated on state-of-the-art technology and real world experience. Distribution will take place through the American Hemp Exchange marketplace, which requires strict adherence to centralized regulatory and reporting requirements as designated by local, regional and national governing authorities.

“We believe that the time has finally come for agribusiness to change their model significantly through new technology and capitalize on the advantages of e-business through Amerhempex in order to improve on the marketing and trading of their products. With industrial hemp now being approved in multiple jurisdictions for research and development, our vision is to provide a verifiable tested product to those companies seeking a consistent supply of industrial hemp needed to produce their products. We believe Amerhempex will help improve agricultural providers ability to confirm contracts, eliminate the issues of inferior products, and lessen the wait time from overseas and international markets”, stated Steve Janjic, CEO for Amercanex.

The Amerhempex solution is a central electronic platform that sets the standard for efficiency, regulatory reporting, and innovative technology.

Many benefits of the new American Hemp Exchange launched by Amercanex will include promotion of real time information flow and availability, market transparency and price discovery, facilitation of industry coordination with complete access over the Internet with fully managed Infrastructure. The new Amerhempex trading and e-commerce platform will provide greater transparency within the purchasing process since prices and stock levels will all be accessible in an open environment to approved buyers and sellers 24/7. Amerhempex does not directly grow, harvest, or distribute or sell cannabis or any substances that violate or contravene United States law or the Controlled Substances Act, nor does it intend to do so in the future.

About Amercanex

Amercanex (American Cannabis Exchange), the parent company of Amerhempex, is the web-based user-interface to the Electronic Cannabis Marketplace (ECM), offering a comprehensive suite of tools and solutions tailored to address a diverse client base. The proprietary platform ensures that only product, quantity, and best-available pricing are shown, thus ensuring a completely transparent, neutral and non-manipulated free-market where supply and demand are the only factors affecting price discovery. To learn more about Amercanex, please visit http://www.amercanex.com.

Amercanex contact:

Robert Ruiz, Chief Marketing Officer

Amercanex Inc.

720.360.1200

rruiz(at)amercanex(dot)com

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30 Jun 2015

Visionary Seneca Entrepreneur Ross John Signs Joint Venture Agreement To Develop First Cannabis Industry On Sovereign Seneca Indian Land

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Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) May 19, 2015

Visionary Seneca leader Ross John, Sr., announces today the formation of a joint venture agreement to research and develop complete and appropriate cannabis economic business models ideal for Native peoples and their territories. The joint venture is designed to use Native sovereign status as a unique development asset that can help streamline and nurture cannabis related projects and programs. “Sovereignty is an asset,” said Ross John Sr.

Longtime Seneca businessman and community leader Ross John is a Councillor for the Seneca Nation and is the former Chairman of the Seneca Economic Development Commission. John was appointed by past President Snyder and accepted by the Seneca Nation’s Council as the Commission’s first chairman. The Seneca Nation’s Economic Development Commission is seen by many as an important step in building a better economic relationship and building diversity.

“We want people to understand we’re Indian Country’s best chance for economic development,” John states. “Seneca sovereignty should be viewed as an asset for the entire region, and our job is to be out there and be active and available for a conversation with anybody and everybody on the topic of medical marijuana.”

It doesn’t end there. Also targeted are projects with ties to area universities and colleges and those with industry-specific backgrounds such as tourism, hospitality, medicine and technology. The focus will be on projects on sovereign lands in Salamanca, Buffalo and Niagara Falls.

“It’s about diversification. There’s a lot more to the Seneca Nation than casinos and cheap gas and cigarettes,” John said.

The commission’s roots go back to Seneca Nation past President Barry Snyder Sr., who said, “The Seneca Nation’s economy has grown significantly in the past several decades into a successful engine for regional economic growth.”

The focus of the joint venture is to use the Ross John’s private sector business experience and individual Seneca sovereign status to help evaluate and fast-track targeted business ventures in the cannabis space. All ventures will be vetted by the team including, Ross John, Lisa Sundberg and Cheryl Shuman. “We’re not your enemy,” Ross John said. “We’re here to be an asset. There’s nothing better than seeing Western New York benefit from our sovereign status.”

He said he could envision the joint venture using Native sovereign status to participate in the existing and emerging legal cannabis industry and help with medical tourism-based initiatives or developing companies to play off the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.

“We couldn’t have had this conversation a year ago,” John said. “With our on-going push to our assert sovereignty and the gains made in the shifts of federal policy, we can now exercise our sovereignty and lead Indian Country to create the ideal business models for cannabis economic development on our own lands. The Cole Memo issued by the Federal Government on December 11, 2014 provides guidelines for Indian Country to develop their own regulation business model. The direction points to a strategy employing the top cannabis policy experts lead by Lisa Sundberg and Cheryl Shuman to meet with both the U.S. District Attorney and Seneca leadership to implement best standards and practices from successful business models like Colorado’s Amendment 64. “With a coordinated and organized effort, we are 100% confident that we can develop a successful strategy for all Indian Nations for cannabis policy,” states Ross John.

Lisa Sundberg is Yurok and a member of the Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, located in Humboldt County along the Pacific Ocean. She comes from a medicine family and is active in her local native ceremonies, is a visionary, entrepreneur and advocate in her community, and serves on the legislative committee for her tribe and advocates for economic development and self-sustaining communities.

Her company helps companies that want to do business with Native people in North American. Having served as a former appointee to the Secretary of Interior under the Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Act, mandated to study and investigate tribes across the country, and being the daughter of one of the longest seated female Indian leaders in the country, she has amassed a network spanning over 30 years in her field. She keeps her ear to the ground for new waves of opportunity that can benefit Indian Country.

Cheryl and Lisa have signed a letter of Intent with Ross John, an individual member of the Seneca Nation, whose goal is to lead the way for his people and the country and to provide products and services his surrounding communities are begging for.

“Working with Cheryl and Lisa is historic and exciting, “ said John. “We are taking the lead to make sure that the hurdles that must be crossed be done in the proper way, and bringing the top industry leaders to provide best practices, so we can help the people in our communities.”

Ross John, is from the Seneca Nation and he makes it very clear that his territory is surrounded by the state of New York and NOT “in” the state of New York. Ross is an elected official and founder of the Seneca Economic Development Commission. A visionary in his own nation, he is no “front man” to any project. He is an active business person leading the way in innovation technologies, energy, hydroponics, and green energy etc.

Ross believes Seneca’s have a unique status as a sovereign nation and pushes the state and federal governments to stop fighting them and get behind them. “People don’t have to look to foreign county to find a sovereign nation, we are a nation and a neighbor with many of the distinct regulatory and other advantages sought after in outsourcing to foreign countries. We want to provide a place where true testing and research can be provided without having to go to a foreign country to do it.” As with any other things Senecas do, they can get things done a lot easier as things don’t get boxed up with outside party politics or special interest groups. The cannabis industry can have the necessary research it truly needs to help people instead of the Federal Government wanting oversight without humanity.

Cheryl Shuman brings her 25 years skills of public relations, media, product branding, and business development to the budding organization. Shuman was recently featured on the cover of Adweek as Pot’s First Marketer, in Elle Magazine as The Most Powerful Women in the Pot Industry, named The Cannabis Queen of Beverly Hills by The New York Times Sunday Magazine as well as gracing The Cannabis Queen of Beverly Hills in The London Times Magazine.

Ross John said, “Cheryl has accomplished so much extraordinary progress in Cannabis reform, reaching millions of families through the utilization of mainstream media. Cheryl is leading the entire cannabis movement making history in the media as well as developing successful cannabis businesses.”

Shuman said, “Working with Ross John and Lisa Sundberg, I have always been inspired by their vision and dedication to Indian Country. It’s an honor to lead such a dynamic and ambitious organization, with such a clear and focused mission—improving the lives of the world’s most vulnerable, women and children. Our partnership creates a wonderful opportunity for Native Nations around the world to follow in the visionary footsteps of Pauline Sabin from the 1930’s who led a group of dedicated women to overturn alcohol prohibition. Today, we are making history working towards the end of cannabis prohibition.”

Cheryl Shuman states, “Women are the secret to creating the ideal business model for cannabis legalization. We are the family decision makers and influencers in society. After all, women buy 85% of all household and consumer products, according to Adweek. Now we can use that influence to change laws, save lives, families and introduce parents to new possible careers in the green rush. As an entrepreneur, it’s exciting to be on the ground floor of the cutting edge of making news and witnessing the convergence of Seneca and cannabis development.”

“The right leadership team is everything. Working with Lisa Sundberg and Ross John, it was evident immediately that it was a perfect fit in terms of values, integrity and personality. The leadership executed with Ross John, Lisa Sundberg and our team elevates Seneca leadership stature in the cannabis industry, adding prestige and thus creating a positive ‘halo’ around the organization. The value of our combined teamwork’s ability to provide global celebrity and media exposure for our organization are priceless,” said Cheryl Shuman.

The possibilities are limitless from Cannabis Friendly resorts, medical clinics, clinical trials as well as laboratories. The cannabis industry is estimated to generate over $ 32 Billion in revenue by 2020 making it more valuable than the NFL, according to the Washington Post and GreenWave Advisors Research (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/10/24/the-marijuana-industry-could-be-bigger-than-the-nfl-by-2020/) “We plan on making certain that Indian Country can benefit from these revenues and are fully committed to making it happen,” exclaims Cheryl Shuman. Stay tuned for further announcements, event schedule and media tour.

About Ross John:

Ross L. John, Sr. is Seneca. Mr. John was born and raised on the Cattaraugus Territory of the Seneca Nation, where he continues to reside with his family and operate his businesses.

In 1983 Ross L. John, Sr., together with his family and community, began to establish a group of interrelated companies, now collectively referred to as Ross John Enterprises (“RJE”). RJE is 100% owned and operated by Mr. John, who serves as President and manages all aspects of its day-to-day operations. Today, RJE essentially serves as a holding company for more than 16 interrelated businesses: Each of which is majority owned and operated by Mr. John, who serves as President and manages all aspects of those companies’ day-to-day operations.

About Cheryl Shuman Inc. :

Cheryl Shuman’s TV reality started by age seventeen, she had made several television appearances and was offered to appear regularly on The Bob Braun Show on WLWT-TV in Cincinnati, which led to a national recurring segment on PM Magazine. At age twenty-three, Cheryl relocated to Los Angeles to become know as the “Optician to the Stars” and created a new business, Starry Eyes. As CEO of Starry Eyes, Cheryl worked on some of the biggest films, TV, and music properties generating multi-million dollar revenues. This success led to her own show on the QVC network and a mutually rewarding seven-year relationship that included product placement, production and branded entertainment divisions.

After years of following failed allopathic medicine treatments, she opted for medical cannabis in the form of raw juice and oils as an alternative. Her success using medical cannabis led her to found the Beverly Hills Cannabis Club. Today, Cheryl is the most visible and recognizable woman in the medical marijuana reform movement, recently receiving the 2013 Activist of the Year Award at Seattle Hempfest. Cheryl Shuman, Inc. has generated over $ 1 Billion worth of earned media worldwide while appearing on such mainstream shows as CNN’s Piers Morgan Live, The Katie Couric Show, The View, ABC’s 20/20, Good Morning America, Fox Business News and many other media outlets. Cheryl Shuman is represented by the prestigious William Morris Endeavor Agency in Beverly Hills. For more information, please visit http://www.CherylShuman.com and http://www.BHCClub.com.

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17 Jun 2015

Cannabis Career Institute arrives in Las Vegas December 14 as part of a nation-wide tour to promote jobs and business opportunities in the growing cannabis industry.

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Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) December 11, 2013

On Saturday, December 14th, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Las Vegas, Nevada, budding cannabis entrepreneurs are invited to attend a day-long Cannabis Career Institute seminar covering every sector of this evolving industry. Since 2009, CCI has helped hundreds of people start businesses and find jobs growing, selling, manufacturing and servicing the marijuana industry. Medical marijuana dispensary managers, lawyers, doctors and other specialists will be presenting their knowledge and expertise and be available for interviews.

Registration information can be found at http://www.cannabiscareerinstitute.com

As seen on NBC, FOX and CBS among others, the Cannabis Career Institute (CCI) of North Hollywood, California will continue on its nationwide tour with future stops per the following 2014 schedule:

Piscataway, NJ – January 11

Detroit — January 18

Cincinnati – January 19

Chicago — January 25

Los Angeles — February 8

Las Vegas — February 15

Sacramento – February22

Warwick, RI — March 1

Boston — March 2

Cannabis is an industry that shows robust promise in the current job market. It is estimated that job openings in the cannabis industry have grown over 3,000 percent since 2005. Cannabis-related business ownership has also shown massive growth over the last few years.

Eighteen states plus Washington D.C. have medical cannabis laws and two states have legalized the recreational use of cannabis. Eight additional states have medical laws pending. During a conference call with state governors on August 29th, Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the US Department of Justice would allow the marijuana legalization laws in Colorado and Washington to go into effect. This has launched a nationwide conversation about dismantling cannabis prohibition as many marijuana-friendly municipalities, counties and states are now generating enormous amounts of revenue from taxes and business licensing fees.

Since 2009 CCI has specialized in the business of cannabis, teaching would-be entrepreneurs how to navigate the often-murky waters of starting up a cannabis business. CCI presents students with an objective expanse of options with step-by-step instruction on the process of starting a business. Delivery, Dispensary Management, Law, Compliance, Marketing and Advertising, Cultivation, Extracts and Cooking are all discussed in detail, providing students with many choices to fit their career goals and lifestyle.

To register for the Las Vegas seminar, visit: https://cannabiscareerinstitute.com/events/las-vegas-nv-december-14th/

ROBERT F. CALKIN is the author of STARTING YOUR OWN MEDICAL MARIJUANA DELIVERY SERVICE: THE MOBILE CAREGIVER’S HANDBOOK. Mr. Calkin is also a much sought-after cannabis business consultant and a widely- respected lecturer on the subject of creating cannabis businesses. One of the most well-connected businessmen in the industry, Mr. Calkin has helped create literally hundreds of cannabis businesses throughout the continent. He also created his own Green Dot delivery service in Los Angeles in 1988. Mr. Calkin was also a chief organizer of attendees at one of the first Smoke-Ins on the Mall in Washington D.C. in 1976 as well as the Marijuana March to the White House in 1984. As one of the original members of the American Hemp Council in 1988 with Chris Conrad and Jack Herer, Mr. Calkin has always been at the forefront of cannabis advocacy. His band Rude Awakening has done numerous concerts benefitting the legalization of marijuana and actively promotes this message on their CDs and promotional materials. He was also asked to be a consultant on the TV show “WEEDS”. He is the professor of Delivery 102 at Oaksterdam University and his book is used as the definitive curriculum on the subject. He founded Cannabis Career Institute in 2009 and Cannabis State University in 2010 and is President and CEO of both. In 2011, Mr. Calkin created Cannajobs, a Monster.com for the Cannabis industry that has been featured on the Drudge Report, the Daily Mail and the New York Times. He is also the host of “Careers In Cannabis” a talk show that features the top names in cannabis business. . Robert Calkin has appeared on the NBC Nightly News, CBS News, Varney and Company and featured in articles on Yahoo, Associated Press, The Washington Post, The San Francisco Examiner, The Digital Journal, et al.

If you’d like more information or to schedule Robert Calkin for an interview:

call 818.515.7600 or email: Bob(at)cannajobs(dot)com

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14 Jun 2015

Cannabis Career Institute comes to South Florida to promote jobs and business opportunities in the growing cannabis industry

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Miami, FL (PRWEB) January 29, 2014

http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/Florida-Supreme-Court-Approves-Medical-Marijuana-Initiative-for-November-Ballot-242255311.html

The first CCI seminar in Florida has forced CCI organizers to expand the classroom facility as Floridians embrace the landmark Supreme Court ruling. As cannabis opportunities increase for individuals and small businesses, CCI plans to schedule more training seminars and events throughout Florida.

Robert Calkin, President and Founder of the Cannabis Career Institute, along with cultivation experts Jason “The Bud Whisperer” Scoby and Gary Maciel, will be in Miami this weekend to conduct a one day workshop about jobs and investment opportunities in the exploding cannabis industry.

On Saturday, February 1, at the Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel, 3900 North West 21st Street in Miami (33142), budding cannabis entrepreneurs are invited to attend a day-long Cannabis Career Institute seminar covering every sector of this evolving industry. Since 2009, CCI has helped hundreds of people start businesses and find jobs growing, selling, manufacturing and servicing the marijuana industry. A variety of marijuana specialists will be presenting their knowledge and expertise and be available for interviews.

“CCI Seminar interest from cannabis-minded businessmen and women all over the country has been tremendous,” said Calkin. “As the cannabis legalization movement continues to envelope the nation, more and more people are seeing the exciting and potentially lucrative business opportunities available. Helping people understand the industry and preparing them to pursue their goals is what we do.”

Registration information can be found at http://cannabiscareerinstitute.com

As seen on NBC, FOX, ABC and CBS among others, the Cannabis Career Institute (CCI) of North Hollywood, California will continue on its nationwide tour with future stops per the following schedule:

Miami – February 1

Los Angeles — February 8

New Hampshire – February 8

Las Vegas — February 15

Philadelphia – February 16

Sacramento – February22

Buffalo – February 22

New York – February 23

Warwick, RI — March 1

Boston — March 2

Piscataway, NJ – April 5&6

“There is no other industry on the planet right now that is growing as rapidly as the cannabis business,” said Gary Lane, CCI’s Sales and Marketing Director. “If someone is looking for a career in marijuana or wants to learn how the industry works, the one day CCI workshop is an excellent primer. Not only does one receive valuable instruction and information but what also usually happens is a “class-bonding” dynamic. More often than not, students of each of the classes form their networking and support group that turns into a valuable and life-long resource.”

JASON SCOBY

Known nationwide as “The Bud Whisperer”, Jason Scoby has opened and managed dozens of medical marijuana dispensaries. With his amazing ability to assess the quality and origin of any marijuana strain, Jason sets a standard that all dispensary personnel will want to emulate.

GARY MACIEL

Gary Maciel has been growing marijuana for over 40 years. An expert in energy efficiency and master of innovation, his ability to customize grow spaces is unrivaled.

From outdoor, green house, light deprivation green house, light deprivation supplemental green house controlled environment, indoor hydroponics, aireoponics, soil and soiless drip and flow systems, aquaponics ebb and flow, rockwool and soil, deep water culture, bubble flow, flood and drain, drain to waste and vertical grows – and using lighting and fertilizers of all types — Gary currently oversees more than 30 medical marijuana grow operations all over the United States.

He frequently lectures at Cannabis Career Institute seminars about advanced grow techniques. Ideal for the home closet grower or warehouse operations, Gary’s advice will help increase current yields or develop a strategy to diversify your yield.

Gary’s teaching philosophy is simple — make growing easy to do. Students can expect to learn how to improve yield, taste, potency, duration of effects and perpetual growing as well as valuable insights concerning harvesting, drying, curing and preparation for short and long term storage.

Gary Maciel, Grow Expert with the Cannabis Career Institute, is taking his decades of expertise in this field to the public in what is unquestionably a growth industry within our sluggish economy.

For more information, contact:

Gary Lane

Marketing Director

818.669.5363

glane(at)cannabiscareerinstitute(dot)com

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12 Jun 2015

Cannibus Industry Start-Up Reaches Profitability While Expanding Its Proprietary Ancillary Medical Marijuana Product IP Portfolio

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Phoenix, Arizona (PRWEB) May 06, 2015

Mesa, Arizona (PRWEB) May 6, 2015 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Med Ag Ventures, Inc. (MAV), an investor backed Colorado cannabis industry company, expanded manufacturing capacity of its Arizona based Phoenician Engineering subsidiary three times since first producing proprietary herb grinders last September. MAV recently achieved profitability from operations, within one year of start-up. MAV’s reseller network expanded from 100 at the end of 2014 to over 500 today through exposure at Cannabis trade shows like Champs, American Glass Exposition, and Cannabis Cups. MAV’s proprietary products have secured their place among the best of the best in the medical marijuana industry and lead in setting a medical grade standard for ancillary cannabis products.

Paving the way for continued growth, MAV expanded its intellectual property portfolio and now owns what is believed to be one of the most valuable and diverse portfolios of patents and patents pending protecting its innovative herb grinders and other products in its growing pipeline.

Justin Cifelli, CEO of MAV states, “We are deeply appreciative of our investors, our team and our customers who make our rapid growth and success possible. We are focused on delivering long-term value to both customers and shareholders.” VP and Director of Engineering Dane Dukat adds, “We listen to our customers and incorporate their feedback in new product launches. The metrics speak for themselves – demand has never been higher and is accelerating.” COO Colton Dukat adds, “We are staying humble and working hard to deliver the best products and the best customer experience. Our responsibility to effectively manage growth and demand goes well beyond our products, supply chain or capacity; it starts and ends with our growing strong team of dynamic and very talented individuals.”

ABOUT MAV:

Med Ag Ventures Inc. of Colorado is an emerging growth company part of the booming medical cannabis industry. We manufacture proprietary ancillary products for consumers, growers and marijuana dispensaries. The Cannabis industry is reported to be the fastest growing industry in the US.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Visit http://www.MedAg.Ventures

Tom Cifelli, CFO & General Counsel

602-677-7578

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19 May 2015

Global Roofing and Insulation Industry

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London (PRWEB) September 26, 2013

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Roofing and Insulation in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Roofing (Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing Tiles, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, & Others), and Insulation (Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and Others).

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

The report profiles 252 companies including many key and niche players such as American Hydrotech, Inc., Atlas Roofing Corporation, BASF, GAF, Icopal A/S, Johns Manville, Knauf Insulation, Monier Group Services GmbH, Owens Corning, Royal Group, Inc, Saint-Gobain Corporation, CertainTeed Corporation, Sika Sarnafil, Inc., SIG Plc, The Garland Company, Inc., and The Rockwool Group.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1

Disclaimers I-2

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3

Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3

Roofing I-4

Asphalt Shingles I-4

Metal Roofing I-4

Elastomeric Roofing I-4

Built-up Roofs I-4

Roofing Tiles I-4

Modified Bitumen I-5

Plastic Roofing I-5

Other Types of Roofing I-5

Wood I-5

Slate Roofs I-5

Cold-applied Roofing and Waterproofing Systems I-5

Liquid-Applied Monolithic Membrane Systems I-5

Single Ply Roofing I-5

Felts I-5

Polyurethane Roofing Systems I-6

Insulation I-6

Foamed Plastics I-6

Fiberglass I-6

Mineral Wool I-6

Other Types of Insulation Materials I-7

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1

Roofing & Insulation – An Introductory Prelude II-1

Impact of 2007-2009 Economic Recession on Roofing & Insulation

Markets in Retrospect II-1

US Market for Roofing & Insulation Especially Hit Hard by the

Impact of Economic Recession II-2

Global Market for Roofing & Insulation Products Posts Healthy

Recovery in 2011 II-2

Market in Europe and US Once Again Stands Tested Against the

Backdrop of Eurozone Crisis & US Fiscal Cliff Concerns II-3

Outlook II-4

Strong Construction Activity in Developing Countries to Lend

Traction to Global Market II-4

CIVETS to Replace BRICs as Growth Hotspots in the Coming Decade II-5

Building Renovations to Boost Demand II-5

Table 1: Global Roofing Market – Percentage Share Breakdown

of Major Reasons for Re-roofing as of the Year 2012 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-6

Pressing Need for Energy Efficiency Drives Demand for

Insulating Technologies II-6

Insulation Market to Gain from Green House Gas Emission Targets II-6

High Temperature Insulation Sector to Grow Worldwide II-7

Thermal and Acoustical Insulation Market Set to Grow II-7

Key Insulation Materials to Gain Market Share II-7

Foamed Plastic and Fiberglass – Highly Preferred Insulation

Materials II-7

Global Fiberglass Market – An Overview II-8

China – Largest Producer of Fiberglass II-8

Roofing Market II-8

Asphalt Shingles Maintain the Lead II-8

Metal Roofing Market – A Brief Review II-9

Training and Field Supervision Gain Importance II-9

Bituminous Roofing to Gain from Non-residential Construction II-9

Excellent Gains for Elastomeric and Plastic Roofing II-10

Built-Up Roofing Systems to Grow at a Slower Pace II-10

Cold Applied Roofing System – An Ideal Alternative II-11

Cold-Liquid-Applied Membranes – The Next Generation Roofing

Technology II-11

Recent Transformations in the Roofing Market II-11

Non-Wovens: Assuming an Increasingly Important Role II-12

Eco-Friendly Technologies – The Focal Point of Development II-13

Development of Smog Absorbing Shingles: A Long Awaited

Breakthrough in Roofing Technology II-13

Advent of Solar Roofing Shingles Heralds a Paradigm Shift

in Captive Renewable Energy Technology II-13

BIPV for Rooftops II-14

BIPV Industry Overview and Outlook II-14

BIPV Market to Gain Substantial Growth II-14

Leading Markets II-15

White Roofing Inching Up II-15

Wood Replacements II-15

Thermal Wood II-15

Compressed Wood II-16

Peeping Into the Future: Retailers and Building Owners’ Viewpoint II-17

Reflective Roofing Choices II-17

The Metal Option II-17

Building Contractors Prefer Upscale Products Flying High II-17

Consumer Trends: Best Buys II-18

Fixing the Asbestos Asphyxiation: Nations Ought to Wake Up to

the Alarming Problem II-18

Shingle Recycling Rolls On II-19

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-20

Roofing II-20

Types of Roofs II-20

Asphalt Shingles II-20

Production of Roofing Asphalt II-21

Roofing Asphalt is Produced in Three Grades II-21

Metal Roofing II-21

Advantages II-22

Types of Metal Roofs II-23

Standing Seam II-23

Advantages of Standing-Seam Steel Roofing II-23

Shingles- and Tiles-Alike Metal Roofing II-23

Comparative Evaluation of Metal Roofing II-24

Cost Concerns II-24

Installation Concerns II-24

Residential Applications II-25

Metal Roofing – The Past, The Present and The Future II-25

Metal Retrofit Roofing Concept II-25

Base Clip II-25

Variable Height Post II-26

Purlin II-26

Banding and Bracing II-26

Roof Panels II-26

Accessories II-26

Metal Retrofit Roofing Performance II-26

Future of Metal Retrofit Roofing II-26

Elastomeric Roofing II-26

Built-up Roofs II-27

Roofing Tiles II-27

Metal Tiles II-27

Concrete Tiles II-28

Clay Tiles II-28

Modified Bitumen II-28

Adhesive Application of Modified Bitumen II-29

“Phased Construction” of a Modified Bitumen System – A Concern II-29

Hot- Vs. Cold-Applied Modified Bitumen Systems II-29

Resistance Level of Modified Bitumen Membrane Systems II-29

Metal-Surfaced Modified Bitumen Cap Sheets – Point of

Application II-29

Plastic Roofing II-29

Other Types of Roofing II-30

Wood II-30

Slate Roofs II-30

Cold-Applied Roofing and Waterproofing Systems II-30

Historical Pattern II-31

The Road to Success II-31

Application Methods II-31

Types of Cold-Applied Roofing Systems II-32

Cold-Process Built-Up Roofing System II-32

Liquid-Applied Monolithic Membrane Systems II-32

Advantages II-32

Bituminous Roof Coatings and Cements II-33

Polymeric Roof Coatings and Cements II-33

Polymer Modified Roof Coatings and Cements II-33

Difference Between SBS and APP Modifiers II-33

Single Ply Roofing II-33

Felts II-34

Single-Ply Systems II-34

Polyurethane Roofing Systems II-35

Insulation II-35

Thermal Insulation and its Importance II-35

Insulation Methodology II-35

Different Forms of Insulation II-36

Foamed Plastics II-37

Fiberglass II-37

Substitutes for Fiberglass II-37

Mineral Wool II-37

Other Types of Insulation Materials II-38

Comparison of Thermal Performance of Polyiso and Polystyrene II-38

Thermoset and Thermoplastic Insulations – Identifying Vital

Differences II-39

Blowing Agents II-39

Advantages of Pre-Cut Polyiso Crickets II-39

Sloped Roof Insulation II-39

Synthetic Vitreous Fibers II-40

Thermal Shock II-40

Modern Approach to Measure the Long Term Thermal Resistance

(LTTR) II-41

Benefits of Using LTTR Method II-42

Energy Efficient Compulsion Inflates Emergence of Kiln

Lining Materials II-42

Insulating Firebricks (IFB) II-42

Uses II-42

Bubble Alumina IFB II-42

Ceramic Fiber Modules II-43

Alumina-Silica-Zirconia Composition Fiber modules II-43

Non-Ceramic Fiber Blankets and Modules II-43

Microporous Insulation II-43

3. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-44

PPG Fiber Glass Divests Stake in PPG-Devold to Hexagon Devold II-44

Jasper Contractors Takes Over SCL Roofing II-44

Huntsman Acquires Interest in Nippon Aqua II-44

Allrite Home & Remodeling Takes Over S&E Insulation II-44

Bradley Construction Establishes New Division II-45

Murus Establishes Production Line for Jumbo SIPs II-45

Knauf Insulation Inks Supply Agreement with NBG II-45

Sika Sarnafil Establishes New Distribution Center with Larger

Warehouse II-46

Rubber Research Acquires Manufacturing Plant in Minnesota II-46

CertainTeed to Invest in New Asphalt Roofing Shingle

Manufacturing and Distribution Plant II-46

Innovative Insulation Increases Production Capacity II-46

Quality Insulation Commences Office in Maine II-46

Sika Sarnafil Obtains FM Global Approval to Use Vegetated

Roofing System II-47

Garland Attains 3rd Party Certification from UL Environment

for Modified Membranes, Metal Roof and Wall Panels II-47

Charterhouse Capital Partners to Takeover Armacell

International Holding II-47

Trelleborg Acquires Ambler Technologies II-47

OpenGate Capital Takes Over Zodiac Recreational II-48

Roofing Supply Group Commences New Satellite Location in Colorado II-48

Karl Bachl Acquires Nikecell for Expanding Insulation Business II-48

Paroc Group to Expand Operations in Russia II-48

Guardian Industries and Intermolecular Expand CDP and

Technology Licensing Agreement II-49

Roofing Supply Group Acquires Intermountain Supply II-49

Reichel & Drews Acquires Reiser Technologies II-49

GrafTech International Takes Over Fiber Materials II-49

MGM Timber and Steico UK to Enter into Supply Partnership II-50

Industrial Nanotech Introduces New Clear Cool Roof Coating II-50

APM Buildings Enters into Partnership with McElroy Metal II-50

Johns Manville Takes Over Industrial Insulation Group II-50

Johns Manville Establishes New Facility for Commercial Roofing

Systems II-51

Applegate Insulation and Williams Sales Enter into Partnership II-51

Kingspan Acquires ThyssenKrupp’s Insulated Panel Division and

Rigidal Industries II-52

Beacon Roofing Supply Takes over Contractors Roofing & Supply II-52

Bradfords Group Takes over Aspect East Anglia II-52

Beacon Roofing Supply Acquires Structural Materials II-52

Graham Partners Acquires Henry II-53

Saint-Gobain Takes over Celotex Group II-53

RPM International Takes over Viapol II-53

PrimaLoft Acquires PrimaLoft Product Business of Albany

International II-53

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice to Take over Roofing Supply Group II-54

CertainTeed Roofing and Homes for Our Troops Collaborate II-54

National Hickman to Increase Roofing System Production II-54

Monier Group Acquires Bramac Group II-55

Owens Corning™ Forms Strategic Alliance with Earth911 II-55

Guardian Industries Expands Goole Float Glass Unit II-55

Rockwool International Purchases Fast II-55

Owens Corning Acquires Two FiberTEK Insulation Businesses II-56

Carlisle Companies Purchases PDT Phoenix II-56

RCR International Divests Jacobs & Thompson II-56

Kingspan Takes Over CRH Insulation Europe II-57

IKO Industries Takes Over Interest in Metrotile Europe II-57

CertainTeed Introduces Training Session with the Launch of

EnerGen™ PV System II-57

CertainTeed Expands Roofing Responsibility™ Program to

Connecticut II-57

One World Trade Center Deploys Impasse® Curtain Wall Hanger

System and Mineral Wool Insulation of Thermafiber II-58

Knauf Insulation Secures Formaldehyde-free Verification II-58

Vita Nonwovens Inks Distribution Agreement with Pacific

Insulation II-58

VTI Vintage’s Division Signs MoU with Terreal for Concrete

Roofing Tiles II-59

Saint-Gobain to Setup Glass Wool Manufacturing Facility in Kansai II-59

Saint-Gobain Acquires Linerock II-59

Allied Building Products Took Over Astro Building Supplies II-59

Everest Industries to Establish New Facility in Orissa II-59

Dow Chemical Signs Agreement with ORNL II-60

Insulfoam to Establish EPS Insulation Facility in Pennsylvania II-60

Safal Group Injects Capital into Joint Venture II-60

Insight Management Takes Over Exclusive Global Rights to

Innovative Solar Panel Technology II-61

4. INDUSTRY ACTIVITY IN RECENT PAST – A PERSPECTIVE BUILDE II-62

Premier Tech Takes Over Forberg II-62

CCC Globalcom to Take Over Stake in Safetight II-62

Bradco Supply Takes over Insulation Systems II-62

Staroba Plastics Re-acquires EcoStar Roofing Material Division

from Carlisle II-62

Axcel to Buy Trelleborg’s Roofing Operations II-63

Rockwool International to Take Over Linerock Stone Wool Plant II-63

Malarkey Roofing Products Acquires Former Rexam Manufacturing

Plant and Additional Land II-63

Solyndra Inks Multi-Year Sales Agreement with Sika Services II-63

Johns Manville Forms Alliance with SolarFrameWorks II-63

CertainTeed Expands ENERGY STAR®-Rated Roofing Product Offerings II-64

CertainTeed to Remodel Ennis Roofing Plant II-64

Falcon Foam Changes Name To Atlas EPS II-64

Beacon Roofing Acquires Independent Building Materials II-65

Bradco Supply Takes Over Insulation Systems II-65

Solyndra and Allied Building Ink Distribution Agreement II-65

Jeantex Group Signs Multiple Agreements II-66

Saint-Gobain Acquires Outstanding Stake in Solarwood Technologies II-66

Architectural Building and Woo Jung Sign Strategic Alliance II-66

Staroba Plastics Takes Over EcoStar Roofing Assets II-67

US LBM Completes Universal Supply Acquisition II-67

Beacon Roofing Acquires Lookout Supply Company II-67

Kingspan Acquires Air-Cell Innovations II-67

Englert Inc Forms an Alliance with Dawn Solar Systems II-68

Quercus Trust Acquires Applied Solar Inc II-68

Johns Manville Inks Partnership Agreement with Crossroads II-68

Owens Corning and The Home Depot Renew Alliance II-68

Saint-Gobain Solar Enters into Partnership with Solaire France II-69

Johns Manville Inks Agreement with Lowe’s Companies II-69

Superior Plus Acquires Specialty Products & Insulation II-69

Energy Conversion Devices and Solar Integrated Technologies Merge II-70

Johns Manville Takes Over Corbond Corporation II-70

Euronit Commences Operations at its New Factory Unit II-70

AZMEC Commences Production of Technical Rubber Insulation

Products II-71

Unifrax Takes Over Ceramic Fiber Paper Manufacturer, CRPL II-71

SRS Energy and US Tile Join Forces to Launch Curved Roofing

Solutions II-72

Knauf Insulation Takes Over Australian Building Foils II-72

NAI Forms Alliance with CentiMark II-72

Venture Tape Acquires Compac’s PSA Business II-73

NRCA, BuildSite Collaborate to Set Up Roofing Industry Database II-73

Petersen-Dean Takes Over OCR Solar and Roofing II-74

CertainTeed Insulation Acquires OFI II-74

5. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS II-75

HOUZE® Advanced Building Science and Lapolla Industries Launch

ZERO Foam™ II-75

Carlisle SynTec Systems Launches New Version of 725 TR Air &

Vapor Barrier/Temporary Roof II-75

Saudi Basic Industries Unveils LEXAN THERMOCLEAR Sheet Portfolio II-75

Innovative Insulation Extends Product Line II-76

RAUTARUUKKI Introduces Classic Solar Thermal Roof II-76

GAF MATERIALS and GreenOhm Unveil Crest Energy and

Sustainability Tool II-76

Polyglass U.S.A. Unveils Polyreflect Membrane II-77

Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt Extends Product Range II-77

Kingspan Insulated Panels Introduces New Insulation Panels II-77

HOUZE Introduces ZERO Foam II-78

Tremco Launches TremLock® T-238 Metal Roofing System II-78

Clopay Building Products Rolls Out Model 3724 Overhead

Sectional Steel Door II-78

CertainTeed Launches Patriot™ II-79

Atlas Roofing Introduces Select Your Roof App for Homeowners II-79

CertainTeed Launches Solstice™ Solar Roofing System II-79

CertainTeed Introduces Apollo® II Solar Roofing System II-80

Enviroshake® Introduces Enviroshingle® Roofing Shingles II-80

GAF Launches New High Density Cover Boards II-80

Johns Manville Launches JM PVC Profile™ II-81

IKO Develops New RoofViewer Software Application II-81

GAF Introduces iPad Virtual Home Remodeler Application II-81

GAF Launches New TruSlate Color Range Roofing System II-81

Polyglass® USA Introduces XtraFlex® Premium Modified Bitumen

Product Range II-82

Lindab Hungary Introduces New Production Line to Manufacture

Specialty Roofing Panels II-82

Founder of Austin 360 Roofing Establishes Entex Roof Systems II-82

Georgia-Pacific to Acquire Buckeye Technologies II-82

Johns Manville Introduces JM Insulation Project Guide for

Insulation Professionals and Homeowners II-82

CertainTeed Introduces New CertaCoat™ IC Intumescent Coating

Ignition Barrier II-83

Thermafiber Develops CW-D-1014 UL System for Curtain Wall

Industry II-83

IKO Unveils Enhanced Edition of ROOFViewer™ Visual Tool II-83

Iko Industries Launches Armourshield Shingles in Nigerian

Building Materials Market II-84

Imperial Sugar and SES Foam Launch SucraSeal Sucrose Based

Spray Foam Insulation II-84

Duro-Last® Unveils Duro-Guard™ Insulation Product Range II-84

Solarcentury Unveils New C21e Solar Electric Plain Roof Tile II-85

Ruukki to Introduce New Ruukki Life Panel II-85

Hunter Panels Introduces New Hunter Xci Product Range II-85

BASF Unveils WALLTITE® Airtight Polyurethane Insulation

Solution in Korea II-85

ACH Foam Technologies Unveils Foam-Control® Plus+™ II-86

Dr. Energy Saver® Westchester Unveils Spray Foam Insulation

Services II-86

Insulation Stop Introduces InfraStop™ Reflective Insulation II-86

Thermafiber Unveils RainBarrier HD Insulation Board II-86

Metal Roofing DE Introduces Cost-Effective Solar Metal Roofing II-87

Everlast Roofing and David Deschaine Roofing Partner to Launch

Everseam Metal Roofing Panel II-87

Bonded Logic and Lowe’s Collaborate to Introduce UltraTouch

Denim Insulation II-87

Insulation Stop Unveils Garage Door Insulation Kit II-88

Industrial Nanotech Introduces Nansulate® Diamond II-88

DaVinci Roofscapes® Unveils Bellaforté Shake Polymer Roofing

Tiles II-88

Pactiv Building Products Introduces PLYGOOD R-2 II-89

Insulation Stop Introduces Under Slab Insulation, Linear and

Spiral Pipe Wrap Insulation II-89

Paroc Technical Insulation Launches PAROC Pro Clad II-89

DaVinci Roofscapes Launches Bellaforte II-90

GAF Introduces Monaco™ Lifetime Designer Shingles II-90

CertainTeed Introduces Apollo® and PowerMax® Rooftop Solar

Technologies II-90

Saint-Gobain Construction to Introduce Expanded Polystyrene

and Fire, Sound and Thermal Insulation Materials II-91

Diamond Building Products and Hadley Launch Diamond UltraTruss

Range of Roofing Solutions II-91

Solyndra Introduces 200 Series Metal Roof Solution for

Commercial Rooftop Market II-91

Owens Corning Introduces EcoTouch™ PINK™ FIBERGLAS™ Insulation

Platform with PureFiber™ Technology II-92

IKO Industries Unveils Royal Estate Premium Shingles II-92

SlateTec Rolls Out SlateTec Lightweight Roof Assembly System II-92

Henry® Unveils Blueskin® Roof Low Temp Roofing Underlayment II-93

6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS IN RECENT PAST – A PERSPECTIVE BUILDE II-94

Henry® Introduces Single-Source Warranties for Entire

Vegetative Roof Assembly® Sytems II-94

CMG Introduces HYDROSTOP Premium Coat Roofing System in Chicago II-94

Huber Engineered Woods Unveils ZIP System® Radiant Barrier

Roof Panels in Texas II-94

Henry® Unveils Blueskin WB™ Window & Door Flashing Membrane II-95

Henry® Introduces Advanced Blueskin VP™ Membrane for

Residential and Commercial Buildings II-95

Icopal Introduces Eco-Activ Waterproofing Membranes II-96

American Hydrotech Unveils Hydrotech Hydrology Tool II-96

Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt Introduces Novel Asphalt and

roofing Solutions II-96

American Hydrotech Offers Garden Roof Technologies and Assemblies II-97

FiberAmerica Introduces Cellulose Fiber Insulation Products in

Several US States II-97

Johns Manville Launches JM Open-Cell Spray Foam Insulation II-97

Roofers Las Vegas Introduces Quality Roofing Solutions II-98

CertainTeed Launches Sustainable Insulation II-98

Ibstock and Rockwool to Introduce BrickShield® Wall Cladding

Solution II-99

Hemp Technology Rolls Out Breathe™ Fibre Insulation II-99

Celotex Unveils New Insulation Board for Flat Roofing

Applications II-100

Propex to Introduce Opus™ Roof Blanket II-101

Dow Chemicals Launches Cost Effective Solar Shingles II-101

ULE to Develop Sustainability Standards for Roof Covering and

Thermal Insulation Materials II-101

Thermafiber® Unveils VersaBoard™ II-102

Duro-Last Introduces Duro-Last Rock-Ply™ Roofing System II-102

Bradford Insulation Launches Ashgrid Spacer II-102

Industrial Nanotech Unveils Novel Roof Coating II-103

Duro-Last Launches Shingle-Ply™ Roofing System II-103

InterWrap Rolls out Synthetic Roofing Underlayment II-103

ACH FOAM Launches SecureTherm Composite Roof Insulation II-104

Thermafiber® Unveils Thermafiber Insolutions™ II-104

Carlisle Energy Services Launches SpectroFlex II-104

Knauf Insulation Unveils Cutting-Edge ECOSE Technology II-105

Owens Corning Launches TruLo® Max and TruLo® Lo Odor Asphalt II-105

Dow Introduces ROOFMATE™ MinK System II-106

Second Nature to Introduce Thermafleece PB20 II-106

IKO Introduces RoofGard-Cool Grey synthetic Underlayment II-107

Owens Corning Launches Duration® Designer Shingles II-107

BASF Showcases Innovative Green Construction Concepts II-107

7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS II-108

American Hydrotech, Inc. (US) II-108

Atlas Roofing Corporation (US) II-108

BASF (Germany) II-108

GAF (US) II-109

Icopal A/S (Denmark) II-109

Johns Manville (US) II-109

Knauf Insulation (US) II-110

MONIER Group Services GmbH (Germany) II-110

Owens Corning (US) II-110

Royal Group, Inc. (Canada) II-111

Saint-Gobain Corporation (US) II-111

CertainTeed Corporation (US) II-112

Sika Sarnafil, Inc. (US) II-112

SIG Plc. (UK) II-113

The Garland Company, Inc. (US) II-113

The Rockwool Group (Denmark) II-114

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-115

Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Roofing by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe,

Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-115

Table 3: World Historic Review for Roofing by Geographic

Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding

Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently

Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years

2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-116

Table 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Roofing by Geographic

Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada,

Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,

and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-117

Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Asphalt Shingles Roofing by Geographic Region – US, Canada,

Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,

and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-118

Table 6: World Historic Review for Asphalt Shingles Roofing by

Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-119

Table 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Asphalt Shingles

Roofing by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar

Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding

Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004,

2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-120

Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Metal Roofing by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan,

Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin

America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales

Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-121

Table 9: World Historic Review for Metal Roofing by Geographic

Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding

Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently

Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years

2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-122

Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Metal Roofing by

Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2013 &

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-123

Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Elastomeric Roofing by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan,

Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin

America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales

Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-124

Table 12: World Historic Review for Elastomeric Roofing by

Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-125

Table 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Elastomeric Roofing by

Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2013 &

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-126

Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Built-Up Roofing by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan,

Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin

America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales

Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-127

Table 15: World Historic Review for Built-Up Roofing by

Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-128

Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Built-Up Roofing by

Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2013 &

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-129

Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Roofing Tile by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe,

Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-130

Table 18: World Historic Review for Roofing Tile by Geographic

Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding

Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently

Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years

2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-131

Table 19: World 15-Year Perspective for Roofing Tile by

Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2013 &

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-132

Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Modified Bitumen Roofing by Geographic Region – US, Canada,

Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,

and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-133

Table 21: World Historic Review for Modified Bitumen Roofing

by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-134

Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Modified Bitumen

Roofing by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar

Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding

Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004,

2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-135

Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Plastic Roofing by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan,

Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin

America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales

Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-136

Table 24: World Historic Review for Plastic Roofing by

Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-137

Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Plastic Roofing by

Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2013 &

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-138

Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Other Roofing by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan,

Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin

America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales

Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-139

Table 27: World Historic Review for Other Roofing by

Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-140

Table 28: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Roofing by

Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2013 &

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-141

Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Insulation by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe,

Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-142

Table 30: World Historic Review for Insulation by Geographic

Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding

Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently

Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years

2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-143

Table 31: World 15-Year Perspective for Insulation by

Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2013 &

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-144

Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Foamed Plastics Insulation by Geographic Region – US, Canada,

Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,

and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-145

Table 33: World Historic Review for Foamed Plastics Insulation

by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-146

Table 34: World 15-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics

Insulation by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of

Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for

Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-147

Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Fiberglass Insulation by Geographic Region – US, Canada,

Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,

and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-148

Table 36: World Historic Review for Fiberglass Insulation by

Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-149

Table 37: World 15-Year Perspective for Fiberglass Insulation

by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales

for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2013 &

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-150

Table 38: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Mineral Wool Insulation by Geographic Region – US, Canada,

Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,

and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-151

Table 39: World Historic Review for Mineral Wool Insulation by

Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-152

Table 40: World 15-Year Perspective for Mineral Wool

Insulation by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of

Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for

Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-153

Table 41: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Other Insulation by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan,

Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin

America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales

Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-154

Table 42: World Historic Review for Other Insulation by

Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-155

Table 43: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Insulation by

Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2013 &

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-156

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES III-1

A.Market Analysis III-1

Current and Future Analysis III-1

American Taxpayer Relief Act 2012 to Drive Growth for Energy

Efficient Roofing & Insulation Products III-1

Natural Calamities Drive Demand for Reroofing III-1

Roofing Market – Positive Signs of Recovery in Construction

Sector Bodes Well III-2

Re-roofing Applications Dominate III-2

Western Region Offers the Best Potential III-2

Asphalt Shingles to Retain Market Dominance III-3

Laminated Shingles Keep Up Growth Momentum III-3

Other Roofing Options Too Gaining Prominence III-3

Metal Roofing – The Fastest Growing Roofing Product III-3

Metal Roofs – Expensive, Yet Preferred III-4

Design Transformation Contributing to Market Growth III-4

Steel as a Roofing Material – A US Scenario III-4

PVC and TPO Fuel Growth in Single Ply Low-Slope Roofing

Systems III-5

US EPDM Roofing Market Share Declines III-5

Eco-friendly Products to Back Growth in Roofing Market III-5

Vegetative Roofs on the Growth Path III-6

Green Roofing & PV Roofing Technologies Benefit from

Growing Focus on Environmental Friendly Products III-6

US Roofing Market ‘Coolly’ Moves On III-7

The Trickiest Part III-7

Hot Demand for Cool Roofs III-7

Insulation Market III-8

Insulation Market to Gain from Green House Gas Emission

Targets III-8

Energy Conservation Regulations Propel Insulation Materials

Market III-8

Implementation of Building Codes Drive Insulation Demand III-9

Thermal Insulation Market Poised to Grow in US III-9

Thermal Insulation Materials – Market Dynamics III-9

Increasing Focus on Energy Conservation Drives Thermal

Insulation Market III-9

Construction Market to Boost Demand for Foamed Plastics III-10

Insulation Materials Manufacturers – Key Challenges III-10

North American Roofing & Insulation Market III-11

North American Residential Roofing Industry – An Overview III-11

Laminate Shingles to Post Significant Growth III-11

North American Commercial Roofing Market – An Overview III-11

Commercial and Residential Insulation Market III-11

Leading Players III-12

Asphalt Shingle Market III-12

Insulation Market III-12

Strategic Corporate Developments III-12

Product Launches III-23

Key Players III-34

B.Market Analytics III-40

Table 44: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Roofing by Product Segment – Asphalt Shingles, Metal,

Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing Tile, Modified Bitumen,

Plastic, and Other Roofing Markets Independently Analyzed

with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010

Through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 45: US Historic Review for Roofing by Product Segment

Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing

Tile, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, and Other Roofing Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-41

Table 46: US 15-Year Perspective for Roofing by Product

Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Asphalt

Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing Tile,

Modified Bitumen, Plastic, and Other Roofing Markets for

Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42

Table 47: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Insulation by Product Segment – Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass,

Mineral Wool, and Other Insulation Markets Independently

Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years

2010 Through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

Table 48: US Historic Review for Insulation by Product

Segment – Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and

Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 Through 2009

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

Table 49: US 15-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product

Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed

Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and Other Insulation

Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-45

2. CANADA III-46

A.Market Analysis III-46

Current and Future Analysis III-46

Government Stimulus and New Regulatory Requirements to Boost

Growth III-46

Green Top Phenomenon Catching On III-46

Strategic Corporate Development III-46

Product Launch III-47

Key Players III-47

B.Market Analytics III-49

Table 50: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis

for Roofing by Product Segment – Asphalt Shingles, Metal,

Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing Tile, Modified Bitumen,

Plastic, and Other Roofing Markets Independently Analyzed

with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010

Through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 51: Canadian Historic Review for Roofing by Product

Segment – Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up,

Roofing Tile, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, and Other Roofing

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

US$ Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50

Table 52: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Roofing by

Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing

Tile, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, and Other Roofing Markets

for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-51

Table 53: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis

for Insulation by Product Segment – Foamed Plastics,

Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and Other Insulation Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2010 Through 2018 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-52

Table 54: Canadian Historic Review for Insulation by Product

Segment – Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and

Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 Through 2009

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53

Table 55: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Insulation by

Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and Other

Insulation Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-54

3. JAPAN III-55

A.Market Analysis III-55

Current and Future Analysis III-55

Disaster Recovery Efforts Drive Growth for Roofing Materials

in the Market III-55

Strategic Corporate Developments III-55

Key Players III-56

B.Market Analytics III-57

Table 56: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis

for Roofing by Product Segment – Asphalt Shingles, Metal,

Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing Tile, Modified Bitumen,

Plastic, and Other Roofing Markets Independently Analyzed

with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010

Through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57

Table 57: Japanese Historic Review for Roofing by Product

Segment – Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up,

Roofing Tile, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, and Other Roofing

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

US$ Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58

Table 58: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Roofing by

Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing

Tile, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, and Other Roofing Markets

for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-59

Table 59: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis

for Insulation by Product Segment – Foamed Plastics,

Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and Other Insulation Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2010 Through 2018 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-60

Table 60: Japanese Historic Review for Insulation by Product

Segment – Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and

Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 Through 2009

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61

Table 61: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Insulation by

Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and Other

Insulation Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

4. EUROPE III-63

A.Market Analysis III-63

Current and Future Analysis III-63

Housing Scenario in Europe III-63

New Energy Regulations: Opportunities Abound the Insulation

Market III-63

Energy Efficiency Regulations to Propel Growth III-64

New EU Legislation Brings Good News for Insulation Market III-64

Large Stock of Underinsulated Buildings to Trigger Demand

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17 May 2015

Finding a Career in the Marijuana Industry is Easier Than Ever Before

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) May 12, 2014

420careers.com (http://420careers.com), the preeminent online marijuana industry job board, has announced that the marijuana industry is expanding so rapidly it is creating an unprecedented demand for marijuana-related jobs throughout the country, making it easier than ever to find marijuana-related jobs.

Nearly half of the states in the US have medical marijuana laws implemented or pending. And Colorado and Washington State allow for recreational marijuana use for adults. It is presumed that five more states will have laws legalizing marijuana for adult recreational use by 2016.

“The rapid growth of the U.S. marijuana industry is generating thousands of new jobs. It is estimated that there are around 10,000 marijuana-related jobs in Colorado alone,” stated Dan Kingston, President of 420careers.com.

The marijuana industry is predicted to grow to over $ 2 billion in 2014. Reports also predict 14 more states will likely legalize marijuana for adult recreational use by 2018, potentially creating upwards of a $ 10 billion marijuana industry in the United States.

“Available marijuana industry jobs are predicted to quadruple in 2014 because so many states will be enacting recently passed legislation for medical marijuana programs” stated a spokesperson for Hemp American Media Group (http:/HempAmerican.com), who owns and operates 420careers.com.

420careers.com provides a free place where job-seekers can browse and directly apply for marijuana industry jobs, as well as post their resumes for employers to view. And businesses can post available marijuana industry jobs and browse job-seekers’ resumes. For $ 25, businesses can upgrade their job listing(s) with a Featured Job listing that is displayed and highlighted on 420careers.com’s homepage.

The most popular marijuana jobs currently offered in the marijuana industry are with dispensaries. These jobs typically consist of budtenders, cultivation experts, management, security, inventory and packaging, and various administrative positions. Presently, marijuana jobs are in the highest demand in Colorado, California, Washington, New Jersey, Arizona, and Canada.

10 May 2015

Hemp Horizons Again: US Farm Bill Hails New Industry

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) February 01, 2014

With this week’s widely reported passage of the hemp amendment to the US Farm Bill (Forbes, USA Today), Bryan W. Brickner, publisher of The Cannabis Papers: A citizen’s guide to cannabinoids (2011), points to our founding and the likes of George Washington (a noted hemp farmer) as the future of cannabis sativa begins to unfold (again) in the United States.

Numerous farm states and the US federal government are pursuing new approaches to hemp: for example, Illinois and Michigan have hemp bills pending in their legislatures; on Thursday, an Indiana Senate committee passed an industrial hemp bill; and in federal news, reported on Cannabis Culture as,US Farm Bill Allows Hemp Farming … in 10 States.

“Hemp’s not new to America,” noted Brickner, “As George Washington grew hemp in 1765 with a harvest of 5000 pounds of fiber and approximately 80 to 100 gallons of hemp oil from seeds.”

“China is today’s world leader in hemp,” Brickner closed, “And that’s okay I suppose; we don’t have to be is what I mean. American’s farming hemp again is the point – and it’s a growing industry.”

Brickner has a 1997 political science doctorate from Purdue University and is the author of several political theory books, to include The Promise Keepers (1999), Article the first of the Bill of Rights (2006), and The Book of the Is (2013).

The Cannabis Papers is available at online retailers and for free by download.

9 May 2015

Marijuana Business and Education EXPO to Provide Entrepreneur Networking in Las Vegas, June 22nd and 23rd with Marijuana Industry Training by Cannabis Career Institute

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Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) June 03, 2014

With the U.S. House of Representatives passing an amendment last week restricting the DEA from targeting and raiding medical marijuana operations in states where medical marijuana has been made legal (Steve Benen, Rachel Maddow Show, House votes to restrict DEA marijuana raids, June 30, 2014, MSNBC), entrepreneurs are starting to realize that the cannabis industry has finally started.

For the first time in history, Americans seem to be prepared to dive into this new industry with gusto. Gallup Polls showing 58% of the U.S. population surveyed were reported (Art Swift, Gallup Politics, For First Time, Americans Favor Legalizing Marijuana, October 22, 2013, Gallup.com) as supporting the actual legalization of marijuana in America. This seems to signify, on numbers alone, that the people across the nation are ready to embrace cannabis not only as a medicinal product, but also for recreational use. Business minded people are paving the way to make marijuana and cannabis products the newest and latest trending industry with creative and legal planning.

Entrepreneurs and politicians alike have been watching how Colorado’s state sales and tax revenues (Colorado The Official State Web Portal, Colorado Marijuana Tax Data, 2014-March, colorado.gov) have been playing out. As the Colorado government posts information monthly, with over 18 million dollars in reported revenue on their website, both politicians and entrepreneurs are choosing to expand their horizons by creating new ways to get into the marijuana business sector.

During the last few decades, only those who were considered drug dealers, were able to network or learn much about the industry. Those people were often jailed or ridiculed by society and placed within a stereotypical mold that consisted of tie-dyed “stoner” innuendos and even humorous movies like Cheech and Chong’s “Up In Smoke” (Movie, IMDB database, director Lou Adler, writers Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin, Released September 15, 1978, USA) or comedy skits. However, in today’s world, attorneys, brokers, insurance companies, product distribution companies, agriculture businesses, doctors and educational facilities are becoming the leaders who are making headway. Many of the business representatives in the cannabis industry often have college degrees, dress in business attire and make significant amounts of money by providing medical marijuana, cannabis products or hemp products in states where it has been legislated – or by some involvement in the cannabis business world that facilitates the industry as a whole.

This June, in Las Vegas, the International Cannabis Association will be putting on an Exposition that will not be like other conventional marijuana trade shows. The ICA was founded on the principle of helping interested people explore the idea of getting into the cannabis industry. The Mission goals are to establish a foundation network to help entrepreneurs actually get started by providing significant information, while helping to provide a framework for those people to grow and expand their own businesses by effectively learning, networking and communicating with other business professionals.

Cannabis Career Institute partnered up with the ICA for the educational portion of the EXPO and is expected to teach in-depth classes on topics that cover everything from the history of hemp, extraction processing, medical patient information, the endocannabinoid system – all the way to the legal systems currently in place and marijuana infrastructures for businesses within the United States.

Robert F. Calkin began the Cannabis Career Institute, in 2009, after teaching at Oaksterdam University and operating his own medical marijuana delivery service since 1988, in California. He is the author of a best selling cannabis industry handbook, “Starting Your Own Medical Marijuana Delivery Service: The Mobile Caregiver’s Handbook,” published in 2010 and was one of the original members of the American Hemp Council in 1988 with Jack Herer and Chris Conrad (Cannajobs, Meeting of the Minds PDF uploads, 2011, Seattle). Robert Calkin is one of the main speakers and instructors at the EXPO, where he will provide a wide variety of information to audience participants.

Cannabis Career Institute teaches full day classroom workshop seminars across the nation to students looking to get involved in the cannabis industry and has been noted by many news and media sources across the country. Many of CCI students have reportedly gone on to become successful business owners within the marijuana industry and some have even come back to CCI in order to share their experiences to help teach future students. The main focus of CCI is compliance and education in order to help individuals and businesses achieve the best practices and standards within the industry before government regulation begins.

The International Cannabis Association EXPO, in Las Vegas, Nevada, is expected to bring out thousands of interested people over the two day period.

Several highly anticipated Keynote speakers are on the roster, including: Steve Yastrow (Business advisor and author of “Brand Harmony”, “Ditch the Pitch” and “We: The Ideal Customer Relationship”), Barry Shamis (CEO of the management consulting firm; Selecting Winners and author of bestselling systems like “The Small Business Guide to Recruiting and Hiring Success”), Dan Riffle (Director of Federal Policies, MPP.org), Michale Julian (National Business Investigations, Inc. Security Solutions for the Cannabis Industry), Andy Joseph (Apeks Supercritical), Dean Guske (CPA), Kerry Blasdel (Coloradospringscannabiscenter.com), Dr. Gerry Bedore. PhD, MBA (Cannabis State University, author, Socrates Distance Learning Technology Group co-founder, Researcher, Educator and Horticulturist), Robert Calkin (Green Dot Delivery, Cannabis Consultant, Cannabis State University, Green Cures, Inc. and Cannabis Career Institute), Meki Cox (Marketing, Green Cures, Inc., Standards of Cannabis Business, Networking, Ydek.us, Event Facilitator and Instructor), Matthew Abel (Michigan NORML and Attorney of Cannabis Counsel), Casey Keith (Multiple Sclerosis Medical Marijuana Patient, Entrepreneur Activist and Cannabis Career Institute Instructor), Brian Pearson (Valuation Advisors, LLC), David Hargett (Innovative Extractions Owner and Cannabis Career Institute Instructor), Ryan Hurley (Rose Law Group), Lawrence Mishkin (Silver & Miskin Partner), Anthony Fiacchino (Transporting AeroStar Global Logistics, Inc.) and many more.

The International Cannabis Association EXPO will be focusing heavily on networking and business training, high level education and will include a casual cocktail opening where guests will be able to individually meet and greet with Industry Experts on Sunday evening. Dan Riffle of MPP.org as Director of Federal Policies will be available to speak with guests, NORML executives and speakers will be available to provide detailed information. Political Candidates and Representatives will be on hand to discuss their policies and opinions on the Cannabis Industry.

Monday will host a variety of Keynote Speakers in the Main Hall and also includes a large carefully selected group of cannabis business vendors situated in a very business oriented trade-show arena, where guests are invited to learn about these very successful business vendors in the industry and may ask questions of the vendors, purchase vendor products, discuss consulting projects and more. Vendors currently include such professional selections as THCBiz, MPS International, Green Cures, Inc., Intuitive Websites, Kaercher Insurance, Colorado Springs Cannabis Center, Gardening Unlimited, Innovative Extractions, Bulbulyan Consulting Group, CCI and many more.

For the educational portion guests will be able to choose their own classroom selections based on a first come, first served seating process. Cannabis Career Institute will have six individual rooms based on six different topics, and each class will last approximately one hour. These classroom sessions repeat every hour, so that guests can attend in any order they choose and can partake in each class, or repeat classes as desired. Topics include: The Cannabis Hemp Industry, Extractions, Cannabis – A Medicine, Starting a Cannabis/Hemp Business, Legal Environment and The History of Hemp – which cover a wide variety of information under each topic.

With new businesses entering into the cannabis industry daily, there are many companies that have not yet been seen in the public eye at any other convention or trade-show. The ICA would like to welcome Green Cures, Inc. who will be providing their first public display of products and more. Green Cures, Inc. provides botanical distribution of hemp products and expects to provide future CBD products online.

The ICA would also like to welcome the expected future giant of education, Cannabis State University. The people behind CSU are not new to the cannabis industry, however, this will be the first public viewing and the very first opportunity for the general public to discuss CSU with the founders. Cannabis State University is expected to be one of the first fully accredited college in this sector in the United States. Cannabis State University has a full board of educators (Dr. Gerry Bedore, Jr., Ph.D. MBA, “Online Student Success and Completion Rates”, publication Lambert Academic, 2010) who have detailed experience in quality educational facilities and student programs and CSU boasts plans to implement future degree programs for the medical industry, agriculture industry and business industries.

If you are considering joining the cannabis industry or just need to learn more, the ICA EXPO is one trade-show convention that you will not want to miss. The cannabis industry is, indeed, coming to the United States, if you’re paying attention to the data which appears to be backed by Gallup Polls and opinion. While medical marijuana for those who need it may be the first reason most people choose to get involved, the mass potential for job creation and a fresh influx of financial streams are what will keep this new industry going. Don’t fall behind on this industry, gain the information you need, meet the contacts you’ll be required to have and learn as much as you possibly can by attending this unique EXPO hosted at the Hard Rock Hotel, in Las Vegas on June 22nd and 23rd.

Discount coupons were provided to CCI for members of the Press, CCI students, Family members and friends. Special Code: CCi2014 offers guests $ 300.00 off the general entrance fee and Vendor Discount Code: CCibooth offers businesses a 35% discount on Vendor Booths.

Members of the Press who would like to interview specific members for educational or business information are requested to contact meki(at)cannabiscareerinstitute(dot)com at least three days in advance.

7 May 2015

Medical and Recreational Marijuana Growing in the US Industry Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld

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New York, NY (PRWEB) April 09, 2015

The Medical and Recreational Marijuana Growing industry has flourished over the five years to 2015. For decades, all marijuana transactions in the United States were conducted under implicit or explicit prohibition. However, states have increasingly moved to legalize nonprofit marijuana for medical purposes, as well as to implement regulations for organizations that sell cannabis. “The growing acceptance of medical marijuana is providing growers and investors with unprecedented opportunities,” says IBISWorld Industry Analyst Dmitry Diment. “There has been no shortage of demand in recent years, as the industry has benefited from increased acceptance of the legitimacy of medical marijuana products.”

Recently, the legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado and Washington has spurred additional demand for the industry. In 2014, the licensing of commercial recreational marijuana growers in these states contributed to industry revenue growth of 54.7%. In addition to the favorable regulatory environment in these states, medical marijuana growers have continued to benefit from the steadily aging population. Chronic illnesses have become more prevalent as the population continues to age, driving demand for medical marijuana. Overall, the industry is expected to experience annualized revenue growth of 30.2% to $ 1.9 billion in the five years to 2015, including growth of 25.1% during the current year.

According to Diment, however, “The industry will remain at risk until the federal government definitively changes its position on the legality of marijuana. Until then, a growing number of medical marijuana patients, as well as a burgeoning recreational cannabis legalization movement, will spur demand for the industry.” Rising demand is also forecast to widen profit margins, as is the success of the for-profit recreational marijuana business in Colorado and Washington. In particular, the next five years are expected to see the growth of large commercial cultivators, who will benefit from strong recreational demand across a number of states, including Alaska, Oregon and the District of Columbia.

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