Malarkey Roofing Products® Announces Upgraded Impact Ratings, Revamped Wrap Design, and Updated Brand Names
Highlander® and Vista® Shingles Now Feature Class 3 and 4 Impact Ratings
Highlander® and Vista® shingles now boast Class 3 and 4 impact ratings
Shingle wraps to feature Malarkey’s signature green branding
Removing NEX® from Highlander® NEX® and Ecoasis® NEX® names
Portland, Oregon – Malarkey Roofing Products®, a leading provider of sustainable, high-performance roofing shingles and a member of the Holcim Building Envelope, announces three significant updates:
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Updated Impact Ratings:
As of January 1, 2023, Highlander® roofing and Malarkey Vista® architectural shingles are officially classified as UL 2218 Class 3 and 4 impact-rated, respectively. Labels and packaging are being updated accordingly.
Redesigned Wrap Design:
Malarkey’s green branding will now be featured on all shingle wraps, maintaining the color-coding system for easy identification. This only affects packaging, and shingles with both old and new designs can be color-mixed seamlessly.
Updated Brand Names:
The NEX® suffix will be removed from Highlander® NEX® and Ecoasis® NEX® shingles. However, color mixing remains possible between previous and updated versions.
Eileen Dutton, Vice President of Product, stated:
“Innovation is at the core of Malarkey’s values. Less than a decade ago, we launched Highlander® and Vista®, the industry’s pioneering polymer-modified shingles. Today’s update further strengthens their Best in Class status.”
Why This Matters:
Malarkey introduced Vista® in 2016 and Highlander roofing in 2018 to bring polymer-modified shingles to a wider audience. Today, all Malarkey shingles use NEX® Polymer Modified (Rubberized) Asphalt technology, incorporating recycled rubber and plastic polymers for superior weather resistance, extended lifespan, and reduced landfill waste.
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