Standard Industries

Standard Industries' origins date back to 1886, with the founding of the Standard Paint Company.{{Cite web |title=Solar Roofing Is The Focus Of Standard Industries' New GAF Energy Unit |url=https://cleantechnica.com/2019/01/19/solar-shingles-the-focus-of-new-gaf-energy-unit/ |last=Thurston |first=Charles |date=2019-01-19 |website=CleanTechnica |language=en-US |access-date=2020-05-13}}

In January 2016, Standard purchased the Danish company Icopal for about €1 billion.{{Cite web |title=Standard Industries makes $2.1 billion offer for Braas Monier |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-braas-monier-m-a-standard-industries-idUSKCN11L0GN |last=Uhlig |first=Patricia |date=2016-09-15 |website=Reuters |language=en |access-date=2020-05-13}} In December of the same year, the company acquired the German Braas Monier Building Group for €1.1 billion.

In January 2019, Standard launched GAF Energy, a solar company which aims to increase the installations of residential solar roofs by working with regional installers.

On April 26, 2021, W. R. Grace announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement with Standard Industries Holdings Inc. where Standard Industries Holdings will acquire Grace in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $7 billion.{{cite web|url=https://reorg.com/standard-industries-holdings-to-acquire-grace/ |title=GRA/Standard Industries Holdings: Standard Industries Holdings to Acquire Grace in $7B All-Cash Transaction |publisher=Reorg |access-date =April 29, 2021}}

Standard Industries is led by co-CEOs David Millstone and David Winter. The company has more than 20,000 employees in over 80 countries.

GAF is the largest roofing company in North America which focuses on the manufacturing of roofing materials. Its projects include the Library of Congress and the Alamo.

BMI is a manufacturer of building materials and roofing accessories.{{Cite web |title=Braas Monier Sets IPO Price at €24 |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/braas-monier-sets-ipo-price-at-24-1403633815 |last=Geiger |first=Friedrich |date=2014-06-24 |website=Wall Street Journal |language=en-US |access-date=2020-05-14}} It was formed in 2016 in the merger of Brass Monier and Icopal.{{Cite web |title=U.S. roofing maker GAF to acquire Denmark's Icopal |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/icopal-m-a-gaf-idUSKCN0V30D1 |last=Roumeliotis |first=Greg |date=2016-01-25 |website=Reuters |language=en |access-date=2020-05-14}}{{Cite web |title=TimesBraas Monier convinces Standard Industries to sweeten bid |url=https://www.ft.com/content/4db090de-c571-11e6-9043-7e34c07b46ef |last=McGee |first=Patrick |date=December 18, 2016 |website=www.ft.com |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200514164248/https://www.ft.com/content/4db090de-c571-11e6-9043-7e34c07b46ef |archive-date = May 14, 2020 |access-date=2020-05-14}} BMI’s projects include the Louvre, the Maria Taferl, and the Lego House in Denmark.{{Cite web |title=LEGO House / BIG |url=http://www.archdaily.com/880900/lego-house-big |date = October 3, 2017 |website=ArchDaily |language=en-US |access-date=2020-05-14}}{{Cite web |title=Icopal is honoured for its participation in the Building Project of the Year 2017 |url=http://www.icopal.dk/Hidden%20content/Presse/Aarets-Byggeri-2017-EN.aspx |date= December 8, 2017 }}

Siplast is a manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems.{{Cite web |title=Siplast Inc |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/0010188D:US |website=www.bloomberg.com |access-date=2020-05-27}} Siplast's projects include the United Nations headquarters, the Library of Congress, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Washington DC Metro system, and the Jacob Javits Center.{{Cite web |title=Siplast International - references |url=http://www.siplast-international.com/references |website=www.siplast-international.com |access-date=2020-05-29}}

GAF Energy is a manufacturer of residential solar roofs. The company currently offers its solar product in nine states, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Florida, and California.{{Cite web |title=The world's largest roofing company just launched a new solar startup |url=https://www.fastcompany.com/90292163/the-countrys-largest-roofing-company-just-launched-a-new-solar-startup |last=Peters |first=Adele |date=2019-01-15 |website=Fast Company |language=en-US |access-date=2020-05-27}}{{Cite web |title=If You're Already Replacing Your Roof, Why Not Turn It Into A Power Plant? |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterdetwiler/2019/10/16/if-youre-already-replacing-your-roof-why-not-turn-it-into-a-power-plant/ |last=Kelly-Detwiler |first=Peter |date=October 16, 2019 |website=Forbes |language=en |access-date=2020-05-14}}{{Cite web |title=Tesla Has a New Rival in Quest to Make Solar Rooftops Happen |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-16/tesla-has-a-new-rival-in-its-quest-to-make-solar-rooftops-happen |last=Eckhouse |first=Brian |date=March 16, 2019 |website=www.bloomberg.com |access-date=2020-05-14}}

Schiedel is a designer and manufacturer of chimney, stove, and ventilation systems in Europe.{{Cite web |title=Facts & Figures of Schiedel › Schiedel Company |url=https://www.schiedel.com/company/about-us/facts-figures/ |date=2016-06-02 |language=en-US |access-date=2020-05-29}}

Specialty Granules (SGI) is a North American aggregates and mining company.{{Cite web |title=From the Roof to the Road |url=http://rockproducts.com/features/18928-from-the-roof-to-the-road.html#.Xs7PSTpKiiN |last=Kuhar |first=Mark |date=26 September 2019 |website=rockproducts.com |access-date=2020-05-27}}

In September 2021, Standard announced the $7 billion acquisition of W. R. Grace & Co., an American specialty chemicals business headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.

Standard’s related investment business, Standard Investments, is a fundamentally-based investment platform that takes concentrated long-term positions across a range of sectors and leverages industrial knowledge to create value for all stakeholders.{{cite news|title=Claroty Appoints Standard Investments' Peter Marturano to Board of Directors|date=October 14, 2021}} It is active in public equities, real estate, and venture capital.{{Cite web |title=40 North launches $200 mln venture capital effort |url=https://www.venturecapitaljournal.com/40-north-launches-200-mln-venture-capital-effort/ |last=Goldfisher |first=Alastair |date=2019-10-08 |website=Venture Capital Journal |language=en-US |access-date=2020-05-27}}

In July 2020, Standard Investments' venture capital firm (formerly 40 North Ventures) acquired investments in eleven of GE Ventures’ startups in industrial and technological sectors.{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyfeldman/2020/07/30/why-40-north-ventures-bought-ge-ventures-stakes-in-11-industrial-startups/#2396ced842c7|title=Why 40 North Ventures Bought GE Ventures' Stakes In 11 Industrial Startups|date=30 July 2020|website=Forbes}}{{cite web|url=https://www.axios.com/ge-ventures-portfolio-standard-industries-5b19d842-b01c-4cfe-a064-b251ea1a4c6f.html|title=GE selling more tech startup investments to 40 North|date=30 July 2020|website=Axios}}

Winter Properties is a related business of Standard Industries that owns multiple properties in New York City and nationally.{{Cite web |title=Big change at Lakeshore East developer |url=https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/big-change-lakeshore-east-developer |last=Gallun |first=Alby |date=2019-12-11 |website=Crain's Chicago Business |language=en |access-date=2020-05-27}} Winter Properties’ holdings are a mix of commercial and residential properties.{{Cite web |title=Former head of Ping An's real estate arm joins Winter Properties |url=https://therealdeal.com/2018/09/17/former-head-of-ping-ans-real-estate-arm-joins-winter-properties/ |date=2018-09-17 |website=The Real Deal New York |language=en-US |access-date=2020-05-27}}

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