Our History

Industry-Leading Shingle Performance

Continuous Improvement has been the foundation for TAMKO success for decades. In recent years, those efforts led to the development of new innovative technologies for high-performance roofing products to provide our customers with even better protection from extreme weather. TAMKO’s NEW Proline™ series of high performance shingles includes the critically-acclaimed Titan XT® and StormFighter FLEX™ which are both warranted for an industry-leading high wind performance at wind speeds up to 160 mph. Proline™ series shingles feature the AnchorLock™ layer – TAMKO’s exclusive polyester fabric reinforced nailing zone, in combination with TAMKO’s proprietary Advanced Fusion™ sealants – designed to seal aggressively even in cooler temperatures.

Proline™ series StormFighter FLEX™ shingles also feature TAMKO’s new ForceFX™ polymer technology for industry-leading cold weather application in temperatures down to 25-degrees - extending the roofing season for roofing contractors across the country. StormFighter FLEX™‘s ForceFX™ also enhances application in warmer temperatures.

Proline™ series shingles are also impact rated with Titan XT® shingles certified for UL Class 3 Impact Resistance while StormFighter FLEX™ is certified for UL Class 4 Impact Resistance.

Importantly, Titan XT® shingles were voted Product of the Year for Innovation in 2024 in the Home Protection category of a consumer survey conducted by Kanbar that included 40,000 people.

Continuous Improvement

Starting in the early 1980s, TAMKO launched a Continuous Improvement program based on the strategies of famed statistician Dr. W. Edwards Deming. This “Constancy of Purpose” toward the goal of continuous, never-ending improvement has remained the foundation for the company’s data driven manufacturing, evolving over time to add more advanced data analysis with the implementation of Six Sigma in 2002, and dynamic data analysis and machine automation incorporating new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) into the company’s operations.

Safer Jobs

Innovating and automating processes with new technologies also enables safer, less physically demanding, and more enjoyable jobs for employees. In 2005, TAMKO launched its Zero Incident Safety Culture (ZISC) program, elevating employee safety above every other goal with the absolute requirement that “If it’s not safe, don’t do it,” a mantra at every location. Reducing repetitive manual tasks with automation, robotics, and now AI and ML into the manufacturing environment helps to create safer, better jobs, and higher employee satisfaction.

Sustainability and Vertical Integration of Key Raw Materials

Since inception, TAMKO has incorporated recycled materials into its products with recycled paper as the base for its original roofing products as well as a constant focus on waste reduction. TAMKO has a long history of vertical integration to ensure the supply and the quality of many of its raw materials needed to manufacture world class building products, starting with the construction of the company’s first paper mill to add to its asphalt oxidation plant in 1946, only two years after TAMKO started. As the company has grown, it’s efforts to conserve energy wherever possible and reuse natural resources have also increased. In 2023, TAMKO announced its multi-million-dollar investment in an asphalt shingle recycling company with the goal of incorporating asphalt from recycled shingles into new shingle production.

The Best Shingle Colors

TAMKO has long had the reputation for producing some of the best colors available in roofing shingles. Decades ago, TAMKO was the first manufacturer to create a line of shingles inspired by the diverse shades of nature with its “America’s Natural Colors" product line and continues to boast some of the most popular shingle blends on the market today. With the best shingle color offerings in the industry, TAMKO uses proprietary granule blends to create rich and dynamic colors and natural looking shadows on the roof.