Parsippany, New Jersey-based GAF, a manufacturer and distributor of roofing and waterproofing products for industrial, commercial, and residential use, has announced the closure of its Minneapolis, Minnesota, facility, operating as Building Materials Manufacturing, LLC.
The closure will affect 120 employees, effective April 4, 2026.
A company spokesperson noted, “To best position GAF for continued long-term growth, we are strategically investing in the manufacturing sites that have the most significant advantages in scale and capability to meet our customers’ needs. As part of this effort, we have made the difficult decision to permanently cease production at our Minneapolis facility, effective immediately.”
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