Klaus Roofing Systems, which installs and repairs residential roofs in Connecticut, is moving its headquarters from Hebron to north Windham to facilitate growth and a new business venture.
Klaus Roofing last spring bought a 55,000-square-foot building at 29 Northridge Road in north Windham, which is significantly larger than the company’s current Hebron headquarters, said Jeremy Mintor, Klaus’ dealer support manager.
The sales price wasn’t immediately available but the assessed value of the property is $2.4 million, town records show. Klaus Roofing has made significant upgrades to the property including a new HVAC system and roof repairs. Employees will begin moving to the new facility within the next week, Mintor said.
“We’re just bursting at the seams at our current location in Hebron,” said Jeremy Mintor, Klaus’ dealer support manager. “We’ve just outgrown our space.”
Klaus recently established a nationwide network of about 15 roofing companies that collectively negotiate with suppliers, and collaborate on establishing best practices, Mintor said. In the network, Klaus handles contractor training, Mintor said, and will host trainees at the new building.
A group of about 80 contractors from Connecticut to Atlanta in February will train at the new facility, Mintor said.
“Training is a huge component of [the network],” Mintor said.
Additionally, Klaus can increase its own workforce at the larger facility, Mintor said. The company currently employs about 20 people, and is in the process of hiring more. Klaus does about 700 projects per year, earning between $5 million and $7 million annually.
