{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"159448","rtpr_id":"nPn4gYCk2a-20261002","ticker":"GIHLI","exchange":"","all_tickers":["GIHLI"],"title":"GAF Expands SkillBridge Partnership with New Hands-On Manufacturing Training for Transitioning Service Members","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-02T13:00:06.618Z","article_body":"GAF Expands SkillBridge Partnership with New Hands-On Manufacturing Training for Transitioning Service Members\nPR Newswire\n\nPARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 2, 2026\n\nPARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=1844251526&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaf.com%2F&a=GAF)\n, a Standard Industries company and North America's largest roofing and\nwaterproofing manufacturer, announced today the expansion of its partnership\nwith the\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=2577884363&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skillbridge.mil%2F&a=%C2%A0)\nDoW SkillBridge program\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=1344844831&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skillbridge.mil%2F&a=DoW+SkillBridge+program)\n to include a no-cost, six-month GAF manufacturing training opportunity for\ntransitioning service members. Through this unique program\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=3732657605&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaf.com%2Fen-us%2Fabout-us%2Fcareers%2Fgaf-skillbridge-program&a=program)\n, created specifically by GAF with transitioning service members in mind,\nqualified participants can gain hands-on experience at GAF manufacturing\nfacilities as they prepare for civilian careers after military service.\n\nThe program comes as manufacturers across the country face a persistent\nshortage of skilled workers. By 2033, the U.S. manufacturing industry could\nneed to fill as many as 3.8 million positions, with nearly half at risk of\ngoing unfilled if workforce challenges are not addressed, according\nto Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=3248801659&u=https%3A%2F%2Fthemanufacturinginstitute.org%2Fstudy-manufacturing-in-u-s-could-need-up-to-3-8-million-workers%2F&a=%C2%A0Deloitte+and+The+Manufacturing+Institute)\n. Industrial maintenance technicians are among the skilled roles expected to\nbe in high demand.\n\nAs part of the program, participants train alongside GAF manufacturing teams\nand learn the company's equipment, maintenance processes, and standards for\nsafety and quality. The program is currently offered at GAF facilities in\nMyerstown, Pennsylvania; Michigan City, Indiana; Mount Vernon, Indiana;\nNewton, Kansas, and Ennis, Texas. The program is designed to help participants\nbuild valuable civilian career skills while creating a pipeline of qualified\ntalent. Participants will be considered for open roles across GAF's\nmanufacturing network.\n\n\"Service members bring technical expertise, disciplined problem-solving,\nadaptability, and teamwork that translate naturally to modern manufacturing,\"\nsaid John Barkhouse, CEO and President at GAF. \"This program gives them the\nopportunity to apply those strengths in a working GAF facility, gain\nexperience with advanced manufacturing, and prepare for their next career. It\nalso allows us to invest in the skilled maintenance talent that will be\nessential to the future of GAF and American manufacturing.\"\n\nThe manufacturing program builds on GAF's existing work to help service\nmembers transition into careers in the skilled trades. Last year, the\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=2144596075&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaf.com%2Fen-us%2Ffor-pros%2Fcare-training%2Froofing-academy&a=%C2%A0)\nGAF Roofing Academy\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=1127409240&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaf.com%2Fen-us%2Ffor-pros%2Fcare-training%2Froofing-academy&a=GAF+Roofing+Academy)\n also earned accreditation to participate in SkillBridge. Since launching in\n2020, the program, which provides tuition-free classroom and hands-on training\nin residential and commercial roofing, has trained hundreds of\nservice-affiliated participants, with half securing roofing jobs following the\ntraining.\n\nGAF has also partnered with several organizations to bring Roofing Academy\ntraining and employment opportunities to service members across the country,\nincluding:\n\n * Army Career Skills Program\n * Medical Evaluation Board Career Skills Program\n * NextOp\n * Work for Warriors\n * U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs\n * Colorado Veterans Project\n * Team Rubicon\n * Hiring Our Heroes\nGAF also supports the military community beyond career training through\nprograms including:\n\n * GAF Community Contractor Program\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=2613131397&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaf.com%2Fen-us%2Ffor-pros%2Fcontractors%2Fcommunity-contractors&a=GAF+Community+Contractor+Program)\n\n: which enables contractors certified by GAF to partner with nonprofit\norganizations to provide roof repairs or replacements for deserving families,\nincluding veterans and other community heroes. Through the program,\ncontractors donate their labor while GAF donates approved roofing materials\nand a qualifying warranty.\n * GAF Roofs for Troops\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=2154252180&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gafroofsfortroops.com%2F&a=GAF+Roofs+for+Troops)\n\n: which provides a rebate to eligible active-duty service members, honorably\ndischarged veterans, and military retirees who install a qualifying GAF\nroofing system and purchase an Enhanced Warranty.\nFor additional information on the manufacturing program, eligibility\nrequirements and participating locations, visit the www.GAF.com/SkillBridge\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=2462724680&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaf.com%2FSkillBridge&a=www.GAF.com%2FSkillBridge)\n.\n\nAbout GAF\nGAF, a Standard Industries company, is the leading roofing and waterproofing\nmanufacturer in North America. For more than 135 years, GAF has been trusted\nto protect what matters most for families, business owners and roofing\nprofessionals with its innovative solutions and focus on exceptional service.\nGAF's leadership extends to its commitment to strengthen its communities and\nindustry through investments in career development, sustainable products, and\nlocal community resilience. Learn more at\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=2893118245&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaf.com%2Fen-us&a=%C2%A0)\nwww.GAF.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=1311166750&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaf.com%2Fen-us&a=www.GAF.com)\n.\n\nAbout SkillBridge\nThe DoW SkillBridge program connects service members with civilian work\nexperience opportunities during their last 180 days of service. Through\nindustry training, apprenticeships, and internships, SkillBridge enables\nservice members to gain valuable civilian work experience while still\nreceiving military compensation and benefits. The program provides employers\nwith access to a highly skilled, disciplined, and dedicated talent pool,\nhelping service members successfully transition into civilian careers. Learn\nmore at\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=276590606&u=http%3A%2F%2Fskillbridge.osd.mil%2F&a=%C2%A0)\nskillbridge.osd.mil\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=526782900&u=http%3A%2F%2Fskillbridge.osd.mil%2F&a=skillbridge.osd.mil)\n.\n\nContact:\npress@gaf.com (mailto:press@gaf.com)\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gaf-expands-skillbridge-partnership-with-new-hands-on-manufacturing-training-for-transitioning-service-members-302896714.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gaf-expands-skillbridge-partnership-with-new-hands-on-manufacturing-training-for-transitioning-service-members-302896714.html)\n\nSOURCE GAF\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2001221/GAF-expansion-of-its-partnership-with-the-DoW-SkillBridge-program.jpg?id=OA2983849\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1288239/GAF-Logo.jpg?id=OA2983843\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn4gYCk2a-20261002","title":"GAF Expands SkillBridge Partnership with New Hands-On Manufacturing Training for Transitioning Service Members","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"GIHLI","created":"2026-10-02T13:00:06.618Z","tickers":["GIHLI"],"exchange":"","article_body":"GAF Expands SkillBridge Partnership with New Hands-On Manufacturing Training for Transitioning Service Members\nPR Newswire\n\nPARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 2, 2026\n\nPARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=1844251526&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaf.com%2F&a=GAF)\n, a Standard Industries company and North America's largest roofing and\nwaterproofing manufacturer, announced today the expansion of its partnership\nwith the\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=2577884363&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skillbridge.mil%2F&a=%C2%A0)\nDoW SkillBridge program\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=1344844831&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skillbridge.mil%2F&a=DoW+SkillBridge+program)\n to include a no-cost, six-month GAF manufacturing training opportunity for\ntransitioning service members. Through this unique program\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=3732657605&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaf.com%2Fen-us%2Fabout-us%2Fcareers%2Fgaf-skillbridge-program&a=program)\n, created specifically by GAF with transitioning service members in mind,\nqualified participants can gain hands-on experience at GAF manufacturing\nfacilities as they prepare for civilian careers after military service.\n\nThe program comes as manufacturers across the country face a persistent\nshortage of skilled workers. By 2033, the U.S. manufacturing industry could\nneed to fill as many as 3.8 million positions, with nearly half at risk of\ngoing unfilled if workforce challenges are not addressed, according\nto Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=3248801659&u=https%3A%2F%2Fthemanufacturinginstitute.org%2Fstudy-manufacturing-in-u-s-could-need-up-to-3-8-million-workers%2F&a=%C2%A0Deloitte+and+The+Manufacturing+Institute)\n. Industrial maintenance technicians are among the skilled roles expected to\nbe in high demand.\n\nAs part of the program, participants train alongside GAF manufacturing teams\nand learn the company's equipment, maintenance processes, and standards for\nsafety and quality. The program is currently offered at GAF facilities in\nMyerstown, Pennsylvania; Michigan City, Indiana; Mount Vernon, Indiana;\nNewton, Kansas, and Ennis, Texas. The program is designed to help participants\nbuild valuable civilian career skills while creating a pipeline of qualified\ntalent. Participants will be considered for open roles across GAF's\nmanufacturing network.\n\n\"Service members bring technical expertise, disciplined problem-solving,\nadaptability, and teamwork that translate naturally to modern manufacturing,\"\nsaid John Barkhouse, CEO and President at GAF. \"This program gives them the\nopportunity to apply those strengths in a working GAF facility, gain\nexperience with advanced manufacturing, and prepare for their next career. It\nalso allows us to invest in the skilled maintenance talent that will be\nessential to the future of GAF and American manufacturing.\"\n\nThe manufacturing program builds on GAF's existing work to help service\nmembers transition into careers in the skilled trades. Last year, the\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=2144596075&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaf.com%2Fen-us%2Ffor-pros%2Fcare-training%2Froofing-academy&a=%C2%A0)\nGAF Roofing Academy\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=1127409240&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaf.com%2Fen-us%2Ffor-pros%2Fcare-training%2Froofing-academy&a=GAF+Roofing+Academy)\n also earned accreditation to participate in SkillBridge. Since launching in\n2020, the program, which provides tuition-free classroom and hands-on training\nin residential and commercial roofing, has trained hundreds of\nservice-affiliated participants, with half securing roofing jobs following the\ntraining.\n\nGAF has also partnered with several organizations to bring Roofing Academy\ntraining and employment opportunities to service members across the country,\nincluding:\n\n * Army Career Skills Program\n * Medical Evaluation Board Career Skills Program\n * NextOp\n * Work for Warriors\n * U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs\n * Colorado Veterans Project\n * Team Rubicon\n * Hiring Our Heroes\nGAF also supports the military community beyond career training through\nprograms including:\n\n * GAF Community Contractor Program\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=2613131397&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaf.com%2Fen-us%2Ffor-pros%2Fcontractors%2Fcommunity-contractors&a=GAF+Community+Contractor+Program)\n\n: which enables contractors certified by GAF to partner with nonprofit\norganizations to provide roof repairs or replacements for deserving families,\nincluding veterans and other community heroes. Through the program,\ncontractors donate their labor while GAF donates approved roofing materials\nand a qualifying warranty.\n * GAF Roofs for Troops\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=2154252180&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gafroofsfortroops.com%2F&a=GAF+Roofs+for+Troops)\n\n: which provides a rebate to eligible active-duty service members, honorably\ndischarged veterans, and military retirees who install a qualifying GAF\nroofing system and purchase an Enhanced Warranty.\nFor additional information on the manufacturing program, eligibility\nrequirements and participating locations, visit the www.GAF.com/SkillBridge\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=2462724680&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaf.com%2FSkillBridge&a=www.GAF.com%2FSkillBridge)\n.\n\nAbout GAF\nGAF, a Standard Industries company, is the leading roofing and waterproofing\nmanufacturer in North America. For more than 135 years, GAF has been trusted\nto protect what matters most for families, business owners and roofing\nprofessionals with its innovative solutions and focus on exceptional service.\nGAF's leadership extends to its commitment to strengthen its communities and\nindustry through investments in career development, sustainable products, and\nlocal community resilience. Learn more at\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=2893118245&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaf.com%2Fen-us&a=%C2%A0)\nwww.GAF.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=1311166750&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaf.com%2Fen-us&a=www.GAF.com)\n.\n\nAbout SkillBridge\nThe DoW SkillBridge program connects service members with civilian work\nexperience opportunities during their last 180 days of service. Through\nindustry training, apprenticeships, and internships, SkillBridge enables\nservice members to gain valuable civilian work experience while still\nreceiving military compensation and benefits. The program provides employers\nwith access to a highly skilled, disciplined, and dedicated talent pool,\nhelping service members successfully transition into civilian careers. Learn\nmore at\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=276590606&u=http%3A%2F%2Fskillbridge.osd.mil%2F&a=%C2%A0)\nskillbridge.osd.mil\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4788266-1&h=526782900&u=http%3A%2F%2Fskillbridge.osd.mil%2F&a=skillbridge.osd.mil)\n.\n\nContact:\npress@gaf.com (mailto:press@gaf.com)\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gaf-expands-skillbridge-partnership-with-new-hands-on-manufacturing-training-for-transitioning-service-members-302896714.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gaf-expands-skillbridge-partnership-with-new-hands-on-manufacturing-training-for-transitioning-service-members-302896714.html)\n\nSOURCE GAF\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2001221/GAF-expansion-of-its-partnership-with-the-DoW-SkillBridge-program.jpg?id=OA2983849\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1288239/GAF-Logo.jpg?id=OA2983843\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved."},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-10-02T13:00:06.679383334Z","server_sent_at_ms":1790946006679},"received_at":"2026-10-02T13:00:06.732Z","source_url":"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gaf-expands-skillbridge-partnership-with-new-hands-on-manufacturing-training-for-transitioning-service-members-302896714.html"},"analysis":{"id":"148047","press_release_id":"159448","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Building Products","sector":"Industrials"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"partnership","narrative":"GAF, North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer and a Standard Industries company, expanded its DoW SkillBridge partnership to add a no-cost, six-month hands-on manufacturing training program for transitioning service members.\n\nThe program operates at five GAF facilities across Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kansas, and Texas, with participants considered for open roles across the company's manufacturing network as a qualified-talent pipeline.\n\nThe announcement comes amid a projected shortage of up to 3.8 million U.S. manufacturing workers by 2033, and builds on GAF Roofing Academy's SkillBridge accreditation, which has trained hundreds of service-affiliated participants since 2020 with half securing roofing jobs.","sentiment":"neutral","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Workforce/CSR announcement -- talent pipeline for manufacturing, no material financial impact."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"program_duration_months":6,"roofing_academy_job_placement":"half of participants","manufacturing_shortage_projection_2033":3800000}},"quotedText":"Service members bring technical expertise, disciplined problem-solving, adaptability, and teamwork that translate naturally to modern manufacturing","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"John Barkhouse","role":"CEO and President at GAF"}],"products":["GAF Roofing Academy","GAF Community Contractor Program","GAF Roofs for Troops"],"companies":[{"name":"GAF","ticker":"GIHLI","relationship":"filer/subject"},{"name":"Standard Industries","relationship":"parent company"},{"name":"DoW SkillBridge program","relationship":"partner"},{"name":"Deloitte","relationship":"research source"},{"name":"The Manufacturing Institute","relationship":"research source"},{"name":"Team Rubicon","relationship":"partner organization"},{"name":"Hiring Our Heroes","relationship":"partner organization"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"materialImpact":{"score":1,"reasoning":"Corporate social-responsibility/workforce-development announcement expanding an existing DoD SkillBridge training partnership. 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