Standard Industries

Standard Industries is a privately-held global industrial company headquartered in New York City. Standard is the parent company of a number of industrial manufacturers, roofing and solar companies, and related real estate and investment platforms.[1] David Millstone and David Winter are co-CEOs of the company.[1]

Standard Industries
Parent company
IndustryBuilding materials
Headquarters
New York City
,
United States
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
David Winter (Co-CEO), David Millstone (Co-CEO)
Productsbuilding materials
shingles
roofing systems
solar roofing systems
waterproofing systems
chemical aggregates
specialty granules
Number of employees
Over 15,000 (2018)
SubsidiariesGAF
GAF Energy
BMI
Siplast
SGI
Schiedel
Websitewww.standardindustries.com

Standard's operating companies include GAF, GAF Energy, BMI Group, Siplast, Schiedel, and Speciality Granules (SGI), along with related investment businesses 40 North, 40 North Ventures, and Winter Properties.[2][3][1]

History

Standard Industries' origins date back to 1886, with the founding of the Standard Paint Company.[4]

In January 2016, Standard purchased the Danish company Icopal for about €1 billion.[5] In December of the same year, the company acquired the German Braas Monier Building Group for €1.1 billion.[2]

In January 2019, Standard launched GAF Energy, a solar company which aims to increase the installations of residential solar roofs by working with regional installers.[3]

Operations

Standard Industries is led by co-CEOs David Millstone and David Winter.[1] The company has over 15,000 employees worldwide and operates 180 plants in over 80 countries.[6]

Operating companies

GAF Materials Corporation is the largest roofing company in North America which focuses on the manufacturing of roofing materials. Its projects include the Library of Congress and the Alamo.[1]

BMI is a manufacturer of building materials and roofing accessories.[7] It was formed in 2016 in the merger of Brass Monier and Icopal.[8][9] BMI’s projects include the, Louvre, the Maria Taferl, and the Lego House in Denmark.[10][11]

Siplast is a manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems.[12] Siplast's projects include the United Nations headquarters, the Library of Congress, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Washington DC Metro system, and the Jacob Javits Center.[13]

GAF Energy is a manufacturer of residential solar roofs. The company currently offers its solar product in nine states, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Florida, and California.[14][15][3][16]

Schiedel is a designer and manufacturer of chimney, stove, and ventilation systems in Europe.[17]

Specialty Granules (SGI) is a North American aggregates and mining company.[18]

40 North

Standard’s related investment business, 40 North, is a fundamentally-based investment platform that takes concentrated long-term positions across a range of sectors and leverages industrial knowledge to create value for all stakeholders. It is active in public equities, real estate, and venture capital.[19]

Winter Properties

Winter Properties is a related business of Standard Industries that owns multiple properties in New York City and nationally.[20] Winter Properties’ holdings are a mix of commercial and residential properties.[21]

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References
  1. Edgecliffe-Johnson, Andrew. "David Millstone and David Winter: Putting the business before family". www.ft.com. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
  2. Frankfurt, Ben Dummett in London and Natascha Divac in (2016-12-18). "Standard Industries to Buy Germany's Braas Monier for About $1.15 Billion". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
  3. Peters, Adele (2019-01-15). "The world's largest roofing company just launched a new solar startup". Fast Company. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
  4. Thurston, Charles (2019-01-19). "Solar Roofing Is The Focus Of Standard Industries' New GAF Energy Unit". CleanTechnica. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
  5. Uhlig, Patricia (2016-09-15). "Standard Industries makes $2.1 billion offer for Braas Monier". Reuters. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
  6. "A New Approach to Industrialism". Techonomy. November 19, 2018. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  7. Geiger, Friedrich (2014-06-24). "Braas Monier Sets IPO Price at €24". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
  8. Roumeliotis, Greg (2016-01-25). "U.S. roofing maker GAF to acquire Denmark's Icopal". Reuters. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
  9. McGee, Patrick (December 18, 2016). "TimesBraas Monier convinces Standard Industries to sweeten bid". www.ft.com. Archived from the original on May 14, 2020. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
  10. "LEGO House / BIG". ArchDaily. October 3, 2017. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
  11. "Icopal is honoured for its participation in the Building Project of the Year 2017". December 8, 2017.
  12. "Siplast Inc". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  13. "Siplast International - references". www.siplast-international.com. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
  14. Peters, Adele (2019-01-15). "The world's largest roofing company just launched a new solar startup". Fast Company. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  15. Kelly-Detwiler, Peter (October 16, 2019). "If You're Already Replacing Your Roof, Why Not Turn It Into A Power Plant?". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
  16. Eckhouse, Brian (March 16, 2019). "Tesla Has a New Rival in Quest to Make Solar Rooftops Happen". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
  17. "Facts & Figures of Schiedel › Schiedel Company". 2016-06-02. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
  18. Kuhar, Mark (26 September 2019). "From the Roof to the Road". rockproducts.com. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  19. Goldfisher, Alastair (2019-10-08). "40 North launches $200 mln venture capital effort". Venture Capital Journal. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  20. Gallun, Alby (2019-12-11). "Big change at Lakeshore East developer". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  21. "Former head of Ping An's real estate arm joins Winter Properties". The Real Deal New York. 2018-09-17. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
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