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GAF Celebrates Golden Shovel Groundbreaking for State-of-the-Art Roofing Manufacturing Facility, Bringing 130+ Skilled Jobs to Newton, Kansas

  • GAF, North America's largest roofing manufacturer, began construction on a new shingle facility in Newton, Kansas, on June 5, 2025.
  • GAF decided to build in Kansas to meet growing customer demand and invest long-term in the community and local economy.
  • The facility will feature advanced manufacturing equipment, create over 130 skilled jobs, and start production in 2027 reaching full capacity by mid-2029.
  • John Barkhouse stated that the new location will enhance GAF's capacity to serve an increasing customer base, demonstrating the company's dedication to the Harvey County community.
  • The project marks a major economic development milestone in Newton and signals GAF’s dedication to community partnership and stable industry job growth.
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GAF Celebrates Golden Shovel Groundbreaking for State-of-the-Art Roofing Manufacturing Facility, Bringing 130+ Skilled Jobs to Newton, Kansas

New facility to boost local economy, expand GAF's national manufacturing footprint, and support long-term community partnerships in Harvey County

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The Kansan - Newton, KS broke the news in on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
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