GAF Materials Corp. (GAFMC) began in 1886 as the Standard Paint Company, with 18 people working in a remodeled sawmill. Today, it is one of the most fully integrated roofing manufacturers in the U.S., with sales over $1 billion and 3,300 employees working in 26 plants across the country. These plants are dispersed because of the high cost of shipping shingles.

GAFMC markets its diverse building materials products to contractors and distributors throughout the U.S. and in selected areas of the world. Its professional customer service representatives are trained to assist customers and coordinate a range of services.

GAFMC has built its success on the diversity of its building materials products, along with key corporate acquisitions, research and development, and customer service. Its integrated operations and self-sufficiency are the mainstay of the company's future growth.