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First in the Commercial Roofing & Flooring Industries

CANONSBURG, PA -- On December 20, 2021, CentiMark Corporation achieved a very important milestone - the first commercial roofing and flooring contractor in North America to achieve over $1 billion in sales through organic growth. How did we get to this exciting point in our company's history? Through dedication to our customers, attention to detail, constant innovation and treating every associate like family. Learn more about our vision and history in this quick video.

 

 

CentiMark was founded in 1968 by Edward B. Dunlap, now Chairman. First year sales for the company was $98,500. Sales achievements were $1 million in 1974, $10 million in 1984, $100 million in 1994, $500 million in 2012, $800 million in 2020 and $1 billion in 2021.

 

“When we changed the company name to CentiMark in 1987, ‘Centi’ represented one hundred - and, that was my goal - $100 million in sales,” remembers Ed Dunlap. “I always knew that we could ultimately achieve $1 billion dollars in sales and become the first roofing and flooring contractor to reach that marker. After we sold $100 million in 1994, we proudly achieved the billion dollar goal 27 years later.”  

 

Dunlap continues, “I have to thank my son, Tim Dunlap [President & CEO], for his leadership of the company since 2003. I am grateful to all CentiMark associates, vendors and customers who have worked hard and supported our business for 53 years. CentiMark associates are dedicated, hard working and loyal. And, we have the best salesforce in any industry.”

 

“We are so proud of this unparalleled achievement. Since I was eight years old, I watched my Dad [Ed Dunlap] build this company and he not only achieved but exceeded all of his goals and dreams. Not many companies have had the opportunity to transform the commercial roofing and flooring industries as profoundly as CentiMark,” adds Tim Dunlap. “When we redesigned CentiMark’s logo nineteen years ago, we incorporated a subtle reminder of our next goal. The capital M with the double lines above represents the Roman numeral for one billion. Our CentiMark associates have been motivated by that message to achieve, as represented in our logo.” 

 

“CentiMark attracts and retains the best and brightest people in the roofing and flooring industries. We’re a family-owned company and our associates are part owners through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) established in 1988 to reward associates for their dedication and hard work. Our roofers are recognized nationally by the National Roofing Contractor Association (NRCA) for their safety initiatives, customer service, quality workmanship and community engagement,” continues Tim Dunlap.

 

CentiMark’s growth over the past seven decades is a result of organic geographical expansion of office locations, starting with the first office in Pittsburgh, PA, to 95 offices throughout North America. CentiMark’s ‘Mark’ in the roofing industry has been a Single Source Warranty for workmanship and materials, a formidable National Accounts Program, an exceptional regional salesforce, a technology driven customer service program with 24/7 emergency roof leak service, distinct crews for reroofing and roof leak service and an innovative commercial flooring division, QuestMark, featuring polished concrete, urethanes, coatings and resurfacers. 

 

While roofing and flooring is our business, giving back to the community is our commitment, responsibility and privilege. CentiMark and The Dunlap Family are well known for their philanthropy; CentiMark associates volunteer in their respective communities throughout North America. CentiMark’s financial success has enabled the company to enhance these efforts. 

 

In 2021, CentiMark Corporation and CentiMark Foundation donated to numerous non-profit organizations throughout North America including: Dunlap Family Outpatient Center, St. Clair Health, Pittsburgh, PA; Dunlap Family Athletic & Convocation Center, St. Vincent’s College, Latrobe, PA; Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh; Make-A-Wish; Ronald McDonald House Charities; The Salvation Army; The Red Cross; Goodwill Industries; local food banks, homeless shelters and domestic violence programs; veterans organizations; senior citizens programs; animal humane societies; student scholarships; and school supplies and backpacks for students. 

 

“We’ve worked hard to achieve our goal of $1 billion dollars in sales,” concludes Tim Dunlap. “Almost every sales associate at CentiMark has learned how to sell roofing and flooring from the ultimate salesman - my Dad, Ed Dunlap.  Our success is driven by him and all of the hard work of our CentiMark associates over the years. CentiMark looks forward to our continued growth providing solutions for our customers’ roofing and flooring needs, partnering with vendors who are leaders in their disciplines and attracting and retaining the best associates.” 

 

About CentiMark & QuestMark

CentiMark currently has 95 offices and over 3,500 associates throughout North America. CentiMark specializes in reroofing (TPO, EPDM, foam, metal and coatings) and offers roofing services featuring: roof repairs, 24/7 emergency leak service, severe weather response, preventative maintenance, energy efficient options, roof evaluation services and warranties on workmanship and materials. QuestMark, a division of CentiMark Corporation, installs polished concrete, urethanes, coatings and resurfacers along with floor repairs and maintenance in addition to traffic solutions for parking lots, parking decks and sidewalks. Corporate headquarters are located at Southpointe in Canonsburg, PA. To learn more, visit our websites at: www.CentiMark.com. www.CentiMarkLtd.ca  www.QuestMarkFlooring.com

 

 

 

CentiMark History

CentiMark was founded

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On April 19th, 1968, Edward B. Dunlap established a janitorial supply business in the basement of his home with $1,000 and one associate. He quickly realized that his customers also needed contractor services for their roofs and floors. That's when a janitorial supply company grew into a full-service commercial roofing and flooring contractor.
1968

Our first $1M + in sales

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Each decade brought a new financial milestone to us. In 1974, our team officially reached over $1M in sales thanks to our associates' hard work and dedication.
1974

EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer or rubber)

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As an entrepreneur, Ed Dunlap embraced new ideas to develop and grow the business. His willingness to utilize a new roofing membrane material called EPDM on the roofs in the 1970s became a game-changer for the growing company. In 1978, Steve Hecht sold the first EPDM [rubber] roofing job at St.Mary's High School, St.Mary's, PA.
1978

$5M+ in sales

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The family business is growing! By the end of 1980, CentiMark's team achieved over $5 million in annual sales and opened more offices across the country.
1980

National Accounts Program

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As we grew, our team realized the unique needs of our national customers. To serve them better, in 1983 we established a dedicated program that precisely addresses all challenges they may face when managing multiple facilities. Our dedicated solutions help national companies understand their property condition and make informed business decisions through lasting partnerships.
1983

$10M+ in sales

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Another milestone! Thanks to our dear customers, partners and associates, we proudly reached over $10 million in sales. What an exciting time for a family-owned company started in a basement!
1984

$30M+ in sales

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And we keep growing! More offices, a larger team, same dedication to customer service and industry innovation. In 1986, we achieved over $30 million in annual sales.
1986

New name, same dedication.

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In 1987, our team officially adopted the new name, CentiMark. “When we changed the company name to CentiMark in 1987, ‘Centi’ represented one hundred - and, that was my goal - $100 million in sales,” remembers Ed Dunlap.
1987

Employee owned company

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Our associates are our biggest strength. In 1988, we officially launched our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) to thank our team and support their financial future.
1988

$100M+ in sales

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In 1994, with our exponential organic growth and dedication to trailblaze in the roofing industry, we achieved a monumental milestone of $100 million in annual sales. Thank you, everyone!
1994

CentiMark, Ltd

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In 1996, our Canadian subsidiary was established. Currently, CentiMark Ltd. provides commercial roof repairs, reroofing and building envelope services coast to coast throughout Canada.
1996

Headquarters are now in Canonsburg, PA

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In 1996, we also moved our headquarters to Canonsburg, PA. With more and more offices across North America, we are now ready to serve more and more businesses.
1996

$200M+ in sales

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New century, a new milestone! In 2000, CentiMark's team achieved over $200 million in annual sales across North America. Good job, everyone!
2000

QuestMark

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By 2002, our flooring business had grown so much! It was time to establish a dedicated commercial flooring division to help our customers with all their flooring needs, from cleaning to resurfacing.
2002

Tim Dunlap appointed President

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Tim Dunlap has been the President of CentiMark since January 1, 2003 and the CEO of CentiMark since February 2021. Tim’s youth and professional life paralleled the growth of CentiMark after his Dad founded the company in 1968 when he was eight years old. A young Tim Dunlap spent every weekend at his Dad’s side being educated in the business. He swept the warehouse, labeled cans for flooring products and, eventually, went on sales calls with his Dad. Father and son would have Saturday lunches together and discuss all the trials and tribulations of starting and growing a business.
2003

$400M+ in sales

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In 2004, CentiMark's team reached $400 million in sales. We are so grateful for our customers, vendors and, most of all, our dedicated associates. What an achievement!
2004

Service Department

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In 2008, our service teams grew into a dedicated Service Department. Their goal is to deliver unmatched care and attention to your roof and floors and earn your business for life.
2008

$500M+ in sales

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Halfway to the $1 billion in annual sales! Thank you for your continuous support and for trusting CentiMark with all your roofing and flooring needs.
2012

$600M+ in sales

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Just in three years after hitting the half-billion-dollar mark in sales, our team reached another milestone. We are grateful to our customers, partners and associates to allow Centimark to keep growing!
2015

$700M+ in sales

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In 2018, CentiMark's roofing and flooring sales reached over $700 million across North America.
2018

$800M+ in sales

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Despite unprecedented times of 2020, our team reached a fantastic milestone: $800 million in annual sales. CentiMark is now holding the title of the largest commercial roofing and flooring contractor in North America.
2020

$1 billion in annual sales.

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With all your support, we achieved a significant milestone in our growth. On December 20, 2021, we became the first commercial roofing and flooring contractor in North America to reach over $1 billion in sales through organic growth.
2021

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