{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"160612","rtpr_id":"nGNXbBWDRV-20261005","ticker":"WLK","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["WLK"],"title":"Westlake Royal Building Products™ Consolidates US Tile® and Newpoint™ Roofing Brands Under One Name","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-05T13:00:01.133Z","article_body":"* Westlake Royal Building Products joins US Tile(®) Clay Roofing Products and\nNewpoint™ Concrete Roof Tile under a single national brand name: US Tile(®)\nConcrete and Clay Roofing.\n* The combined brand will allow for easier specification and sales for\ncustomers while maintaining the same trusted products, warranties and support.\nHOUSTON, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westlake Royal Building\nProducts(™) (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), has\nconsolidated two of its roofing brands — US Tile(®) Clay Roofing Products\nand Newpoint™ Concrete Roof Tile — under one national brand name: US\nTile(®) Concrete and Clay Roofing. Consolidating clay and concrete roofing\nproducts under a single portfolio reflects Westlake Royal’s continued\ninvestment in the category and simplifies how customers specify, source and\nwork with tile roofing solutions while requiring no changes to products,\nwarranties, or customer support.\n\n“By bringing together US Tile and Newpoint Concrete, Westlake Royal Building\nProducts is strengthening our leadership in tile roofing and delivering a more\nconnected, complete offering to the market,” said Dustin Kruger, vice\npresident of roofing and stone for Westlake Royal Building Products’ stone\nand roofing solutions brands. “Our focus remains on durable,\nhigh-performance roofing solutions backed by reliable service and long-term\npartnership. Bringing concrete and clay together under US Tile allows us to\nsupport customers more effectively — today and into the future.”\n\nAs the largest U.S.-based concrete and clay tile manufacturer in the roofing\nspace, US Tile Concrete and Clay Roofing helps ensure long-term reliability\nand security, with a nationwide presence that enables the widest distribution\nin the industry.\n\nProduct formulations and performance, manufacturing standards, warranties and\nsupport remain the same, and US Tile will continue to meet the unique needs of\nindividual markets, including regional-inspired styles and colors, Cool Roof\nofferings and extreme weather-resistant materials and assemblies.\n\n“For Westlake Royal, tile roofing has never been about one material. It’s\nabout a commitment to quality, made-in-the-USA roof systems that last longer,\nperform better and look more beautiful,” Kruger added. “That’s why\nwe’ve brought together the expressive heritage of clay and the resilient\nstrength of concrete under one name, one industry-leading portfolio and one\nsimplified way of doing business.”\n\nThe US Tile Concrete and Clay Roofing Portfolio includes:\n* Concrete Roof Tile: US Tile concrete roofing comes in High Barrel, Low\nBarrel, Slate and Shake styles in a range of colors, including Cool Roof\noptions. The concrete tiles are engineered for long-term performance and are\ndesigned to help protect against fire, intense UV exposure and certain severe\nweather conditions when installed as part of a code-compliant roofing system.\nThey offer natural resistance to rot, insects and come with a limited lifetime\nwarranty.\n\n* Clay Roof Tile: US Tile clay roofing blends timeless beauty with unmatched\nperformance. The tiles are Class A fire rated and available in options to meet\nrigorous hail ratings and resist freeze-thaw damage. The tiles are made with\n59% recycled content and locally sourced materials, and were the first to earn\nCradle-to-Cradle Gold certification. A range of profiles and colors, including\nCool Roof options, is available.\nIn addition, Westlake Royal continues to offer its other roofing materials\nunder their respective brand names: Unified Steel(™) Metal Roofing,\nDaVinci(®) Roofscapes composite slate and shake roofing, and Westlake\nRoyal(™) Roofing Components.\n\nLearn more about US Tile Concrete and Clay Roofing on Westlake Royal’s\nwebsite.\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Wpi7MibO6nRtUMZKNcvoQISBYNLr5lkSMxybcDCzfRmmvS0Jjn-AwHWzNoQWvn5RgtypAe8PTedCvxvgCZICKg==)\n\n\nMedia Contacts:  \nChristina Chandlee\ncchandlee@planitagency.com\n\nSarah Lograsso\nslograsso@westlake.com\n\nAbout Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions LLC \nWestlake Royal Roofing Solutions is a recognized national leader in durable\nand sustainable concrete, clay, composite and metal roofing systems and\ncomponents. The company’s offerings include US Tile Concrete and Clay\nRoofing, a comprehensive portfolio of concrete and clay tile solutions known\nfor lasting performance, distinctive beauty, sustainability and craftsmanship;\nDaVinci Roofscapes, beautiful and durable composite slate and shake roofing\ntiles; Unified Steel Metal Roofing, offering lightweight stone-coated steel\nand standing seam metal roofing solutions that combine the strength and\ndurability of steel with versatile design options; and Westlake Royal Roofing\nComponents, a full line of integrated roof components designed to deliver a\nhigher standard of roof installation and performance.\n\nAbout Westlake Royal Building Products\nWestlake Royal Building Products USA Inc\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=NYCBPOhCN_eI74XumvN5jcy2iPYVeVo4oJWaz7Qpxg6riPfIrbuyzI0UZ_hwW_IZTqxpL-JsplB-H6gjiNVYAo_YPHHkFjMw45dMSEK2rkM24zTTAeCUMRdxHOLhqPC6dZEDrihbUIoAY-JaETxmBgxaeP7vckcEKs8VbLEECNs=).,\na Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is a leader throughout North America in the\ninnovation, design, and production of a broad and diverse range of exterior\nand interior building products, including Siding and Accessories, Trim and\nMouldings, Roofing, Stone, Windows and Outdoor Living. Westlake Royal Building\nProducts manufactures high quality, low maintenance products to meet the\nspecifications and needs of building professionals, homeowners, architects,\nengineers and distributors, while providing stunning curb appeal with an\nunmatched array of colors, styles, and accessories.\n\nFor more information, please visit WestlakeRoyalBuildingProducts.com\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=NYCBPOhCN_eI74XumvN5jV45tsIrgdG_BifXFd_4--1EPXZKQNC-CAXWcXShNAtzX9hHLxLbLgEMmkBvpRl3fGP7j2kGFUXwc5RZC3tqLB1gEJJZgluWJjaktU-nqVAi8uEtTsGhwLfDEyMZ-qGQnw==).\nFollow us on LinkedIn\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=nNgGkvY1FtvXLeZ2zfi3vdxWNztZLJDlBXjh0exzPVpiTicweLp3odtBMJJpwnOeqHQdZW0-LZSAaJDevHTxypXz10v1fjyQlhh2ofrAodtSxnxqdwy1c4KJR9Orc7b8xVvkl4GzFM51TuTw-YuFoQ==)\nand Instagram\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1tpH322zDrklzURr2aR7Nj7Sf_zYXtiM6K81OHJ674rIjO1aEIGRhPHrgjg1D3Fu0GCTd5NDK1J04phrQNLDHezrdhRUi7B5o6BJD_LRz6J3r1BOLFJGa86Jh_gFImAE)\nand “Like” us on Facebook\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=rOxkMkZD4BG10tdbnsoej_q-Fz8-TPXIuyExMIIs_oFT91G731kZRBt-rdEIn3OnFh2pU2gjTHq84R93-Gz6CuUMS7bWKCHTrnxDSVLWgqDuTwV_hjZbRG12ofcpfA4I).\n\nA photo accompanying this announcement is available at\nhttps://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/90f73be4-96ad-4c7c-9d5f-5ca2f616aa64\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/efd78abb-bad2-4127-8522-d5d32be75be5)\nUS Tile Logo \n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/90f73be4-96ad-4c7c-9d5f-5ca2f616aa64/en)\nUS Tile Concrete and Clay Roofing Logo\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNXbBWDRV-20261005","title":"Westlake Royal Building Products™ Consolidates US Tile® and Newpoint™ Roofing Brands Under One Name","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"WLK","created":"2026-10-05T13:00:01.133Z","tickers":["WLK"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"* Westlake Royal Building Products joins US Tile(®) Clay Roofing Products and\nNewpoint™ Concrete Roof Tile under a single national brand name: US Tile(®)\nConcrete and Clay Roofing.\n* The combined brand will allow for easier specification and sales for\ncustomers while maintaining the same trusted products, warranties and support.\nHOUSTON, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westlake Royal Building\nProducts(™) (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), has\nconsolidated two of its roofing brands — US Tile(®) Clay Roofing Products\nand Newpoint™ Concrete Roof Tile — under one national brand name: US\nTile(®) Concrete and Clay Roofing. Consolidating clay and concrete roofing\nproducts under a single portfolio reflects Westlake Royal’s continued\ninvestment in the category and simplifies how customers specify, source and\nwork with tile roofing solutions while requiring no changes to products,\nwarranties, or customer support.\n\n“By bringing together US Tile and Newpoint Concrete, Westlake Royal Building\nProducts is strengthening our leadership in tile roofing and delivering a more\nconnected, complete offering to the market,” said Dustin Kruger, vice\npresident of roofing and stone for Westlake Royal Building Products’ stone\nand roofing solutions brands. “Our focus remains on durable,\nhigh-performance roofing solutions backed by reliable service and long-term\npartnership. Bringing concrete and clay together under US Tile allows us to\nsupport customers more effectively — today and into the future.”\n\nAs the largest U.S.-based concrete and clay tile manufacturer in the roofing\nspace, US Tile Concrete and Clay Roofing helps ensure long-term reliability\nand security, with a nationwide presence that enables the widest distribution\nin the industry.\n\nProduct formulations and performance, manufacturing standards, warranties and\nsupport remain the same, and US Tile will continue to meet the unique needs of\nindividual markets, including regional-inspired styles and colors, Cool Roof\nofferings and extreme weather-resistant materials and assemblies.\n\n“For Westlake Royal, tile roofing has never been about one material. It’s\nabout a commitment to quality, made-in-the-USA roof systems that last longer,\nperform better and look more beautiful,” Kruger added. “That’s why\nwe’ve brought together the expressive heritage of clay and the resilient\nstrength of concrete under one name, one industry-leading portfolio and one\nsimplified way of doing business.”\n\nThe US Tile Concrete and Clay Roofing Portfolio includes:\n* Concrete Roof Tile: US Tile concrete roofing comes in High Barrel, Low\nBarrel, Slate and Shake styles in a range of colors, including Cool Roof\noptions. The concrete tiles are engineered for long-term performance and are\ndesigned to help protect against fire, intense UV exposure and certain severe\nweather conditions when installed as part of a code-compliant roofing system.\nThey offer natural resistance to rot, insects and come with a limited lifetime\nwarranty.\n\n* Clay Roof Tile: US Tile clay roofing blends timeless beauty with unmatched\nperformance. The tiles are Class A fire rated and available in options to meet\nrigorous hail ratings and resist freeze-thaw damage. The tiles are made with\n59% recycled content and locally sourced materials, and were the first to earn\nCradle-to-Cradle Gold certification. A range of profiles and colors, including\nCool Roof options, is available.\nIn addition, Westlake Royal continues to offer its other roofing materials\nunder their respective brand names: Unified Steel(™) Metal Roofing,\nDaVinci(®) Roofscapes composite slate and shake roofing, and Westlake\nRoyal(™) Roofing Components.\n\nLearn more about US Tile Concrete and Clay Roofing on Westlake Royal’s\nwebsite.\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Wpi7MibO6nRtUMZKNcvoQISBYNLr5lkSMxybcDCzfRmmvS0Jjn-AwHWzNoQWvn5RgtypAe8PTedCvxvgCZICKg==)\n\n\nMedia Contacts:  \nChristina Chandlee\ncchandlee@planitagency.com\n\nSarah Lograsso\nslograsso@westlake.com\n\nAbout Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions LLC \nWestlake Royal Roofing Solutions is a recognized national leader in durable\nand sustainable concrete, clay, composite and metal roofing systems and\ncomponents. The company’s offerings include US Tile Concrete and Clay\nRoofing, a comprehensive portfolio of concrete and clay tile solutions known\nfor lasting performance, distinctive beauty, sustainability and craftsmanship;\nDaVinci Roofscapes, beautiful and durable composite slate and shake roofing\ntiles; Unified Steel Metal Roofing, offering lightweight stone-coated steel\nand standing seam metal roofing solutions that combine the strength and\ndurability of steel with versatile design options; and Westlake Royal Roofing\nComponents, a full line of integrated roof components designed to deliver a\nhigher standard of roof installation and performance.\n\nAbout Westlake Royal Building Products\nWestlake Royal Building Products USA Inc\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=NYCBPOhCN_eI74XumvN5jcy2iPYVeVo4oJWaz7Qpxg6riPfIrbuyzI0UZ_hwW_IZTqxpL-JsplB-H6gjiNVYAo_YPHHkFjMw45dMSEK2rkM24zTTAeCUMRdxHOLhqPC6dZEDrihbUIoAY-JaETxmBgxaeP7vckcEKs8VbLEECNs=).,\na Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is a leader throughout North America in the\ninnovation, design, and production of a broad and diverse range of exterior\nand interior building products, including Siding and Accessories, Trim and\nMouldings, Roofing, Stone, Windows and Outdoor Living. Westlake Royal Building\nProducts manufactures high quality, low maintenance products to meet the\nspecifications and needs of building professionals, homeowners, architects,\nengineers and distributors, while providing stunning curb appeal with an\nunmatched array of colors, styles, and accessories.\n\nFor more information, please visit WestlakeRoyalBuildingProducts.com\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=NYCBPOhCN_eI74XumvN5jV45tsIrgdG_BifXFd_4--1EPXZKQNC-CAXWcXShNAtzX9hHLxLbLgEMmkBvpRl3fGP7j2kGFUXwc5RZC3tqLB1gEJJZgluWJjaktU-nqVAi8uEtTsGhwLfDEyMZ-qGQnw==).\nFollow us on LinkedIn\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=nNgGkvY1FtvXLeZ2zfi3vdxWNztZLJDlBXjh0exzPVpiTicweLp3odtBMJJpwnOeqHQdZW0-LZSAaJDevHTxypXz10v1fjyQlhh2ofrAodtSxnxqdwy1c4KJR9Orc7b8xVvkl4GzFM51TuTw-YuFoQ==)\nand Instagram\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1tpH322zDrklzURr2aR7Nj7Sf_zYXtiM6K81OHJ674rIjO1aEIGRhPHrgjg1D3Fu0GCTd5NDK1J04phrQNLDHezrdhRUi7B5o6BJD_LRz6J3r1BOLFJGa86Jh_gFImAE)\nand “Like” us on Facebook\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=rOxkMkZD4BG10tdbnsoej_q-Fz8-TPXIuyExMIIs_oFT91G731kZRBt-rdEIn3OnFh2pU2gjTHq84R93-Gz6CuUMS7bWKCHTrnxDSVLWgqDuTwV_hjZbRG12ofcpfA4I).\n\nA photo accompanying this announcement is available at\nhttps://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/90f73be4-96ad-4c7c-9d5f-5ca2f616aa64\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/efd78abb-bad2-4127-8522-d5d32be75be5)\nUS Tile Logo \n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/90f73be4-96ad-4c7c-9d5f-5ca2f616aa64/en)\nUS Tile Concrete and Clay Roofing Logo\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-10-05T13:00:02.34184224Z","server_sent_at_ms":1791205202341},"received_at":"2026-10-05T13:00:02.392Z","source_url":null},"analysis":{"id":"149168","press_release_id":"160612","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Construction Materials","sector":"Materials"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"other","narrative":"Westlake Royal Building Products, a subsidiary of Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK), consolidated its US Tile Clay Roofing Products and Newpoint Concrete Roof Tile brands under a single national name: US Tile Concrete and Clay Roofing.\n\nThe consolidation simplifies specification and sourcing for customers with no changes to product formulations, warranties, or support.\n\nWestlake Royal positions the combined portfolio as the largest U.S.-based concrete and clay tile roofing manufacturer with the industry's widest distribution.","sentiment":"neutral","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Routine brand consolidation in WLK's building products segment -- no financial impact."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"recycled_content_clay_tile":"59%"}},"quotedText":"By bringing together US Tile and Newpoint Concrete, Westlake Royal Building Products is strengthening our leadership in tile roofing and delivering a more connected, complete offering to the market","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Dustin Kruger","role":"Vice President of Roofing and Stone, Westlake Royal Building Products"},{"name":"Christina Chandlee","role":"media contact"},{"name":"Sarah Lograsso","role":"media contact"}],"products":["US Tile Concrete and Clay Roofing","US Tile Clay Roofing Products","Newpoint Concrete Roof Tile","Unified Steel Metal Roofing","DaVinci Roofscapes","Westlake Royal Roofing Components"],"companies":[{"name":"Westlake Corporation","ticker":"WLK","relationship":"parent/filer"},{"name":"Westlake Royal Building Products","relationship":"subsidiary"},{"name":"Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions LLC","relationship":"subsidiary"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"materialImpact":{"score":1,"reasoning":"A brand consolidation of two roofing sub-brands under one name with no changes to products, warranties, or financials. 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