Beach House Shake

Tando Composites Announces Official Launch of Beach House Shake® Rustic Collection

Maureen Murray — Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Quebec City, Quebec — Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products, is officially launching the new Beach House Shake Rustic Collection to its distribution partners following a soft launch at several industry tradeshows earlier this year. Tando Composites, manufacturer of Beach House Shake® and TandoStone®, is known for creating new categories of composite shingles and composite stone. Featuring modern composite technology, these products deliver authentic looks with unprecedented durability.

Demand for the Rustic Collection’s iconic staggered edge shake has been strong in all markets. The original 5” re-squared and rebutted Beach House Shake product line will be known as the Classic Collection.

Beach House Shake Rustic Collection, just like the Classic collection, is an ideal replacement for natural individual cedar shingles. It features a staggered edge design, characterized by shingles of varying thicknesses and uneven edges. This iconic look dates back to the 1600s when craftsmen began using irregularly shaped shingles for speed and aesthetics.

“Demand for the authentic rustic look is very strong overall, especially with the siding installers,” said Ralph Bruno, CEO of Derby Building Products. “As the perfect replacement for natural wood shingles and engineered shingles, The Rustic Collection provides easy installation while looking like the day it was installed for the life of the home. Beach House Shake provides the beauty and charm of natural cedar without the challenges of natural cedar, such as discoloration.”

Bruno continued, “This will be our largest product launch to date. We are thrilled to be delivering a product that is in such demand while supporting our channel partners.” Tando Composites’ marketing support for the launch includes collateral, display items, samples and inclusion in the Tando Home Visualizer and Hover, a popular remodeling software.

The Rustic Collection is available in four on-trend styles – Pacifica, a fresh western red cedar; Sandcastle, fresh white eastern cedar; and two new darker shades, Galveston Gray and Ballard Brown. While the new profile can be used in a whole-house application, it is also ideal in gable or accent area for a mixed material exterior, including with fiber cement siding.

All Tando Composites’ products deliver authentic beauty with unprecedented durability to any exterior. Learn more about the Beach House Shake Rustic Collection at beachhouseshake.com.

Tando Composites

Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products, is the leader in composite exterior cladding with Beach House Shake, the authentic composite shingle, and TandoStone, the #1 brand of composite stone. Backed by more than five decades of product innovation, Tando Composites produces high-performance products professionals prefer and consumers demand. Learn more about TandoStone at http://www.tandocomposites.com and Beach House Shake at http://www.beachhouseshake.com.

Tando Composites Promotes Taylor Campbell to Territory Manager

Maureen Murray — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Quebec City, Quebec — Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products and the brand leader in exterior composite cladding, announced that Taylor Campbell has been promoted to Territory Manager covering Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. A resident of Pennsburg, PA, Taylor previously served as Market Development Manager for this territory where he successfully led the market expansion efforts of Tando Composites’ brands – Beach House Shake®, the authentic composite shingle, and TandoStone®, the #1 brand of composite stone.

“Since joining our team as a Market Development Manager over a year ago, Taylor has excelled in driving business through contractor conversions and dealer growth,” said Ralph Bruno, CEO, Derby Building Products. “Taylor earned our Rookie of the year award at our year end meeting, and this promotion is the next step in matching Taylor’s accomplishments with increased responsibilities. Under the mentorship of James Carlson, our Sales MVP award winner, this team has built the NJ and SE PA market into one of the fastest growing in the country.

Campbell’s strong work ethic and prolific social media postings combined with his excellence in sales and customer relationship management has contributed to his success and positioned him well to serve customers throughout his market in this new role.

To learn more about Tando Composites, visit www.tandocomposites.com.

About Tando Composites
Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products, is the leader in composite exterior cladding with Beach House Shake, the authentic composite shingle, and TandoStone, the #1 brand of composite stone. Backed by more than five decades of product innovation, Tando Composites produces high-performance products that professionals prefer and consumers demand. Learn more about TandoStone at http://www.tandocomposites.com and Beach House Shake at http://www.beachhouseshake.com.

Tando Composites Strengthens Palmer-Donavin Partnership with Southeast Expansion

Maureen Murray — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Quebec City, Quebec – Building on a successful Midwest collaboration, Tando Composites has expanded its partnership with Palmer-Donavin across the Southeast. Over the past twelve months, Palmer-Donavin has added Tando Composites’ portfolio to its branches in Knoxville, TN; Duncan, SC; Darlington, SC; Raleigh, NC; and Richmond, VA. All locations will carry Beach House Shake, the authentic composite shingle, and TandoStone, the #1 brand of composite stone.

“We are excited to build on our long-standing partnership with Palmer-Donavin,” said Ralph Bruno, CEO of Derby Building Products, parent company of Tando Composites. “Palmer-Donavin consistently delivers world-class, market-driven solutions and together we’re meeting rising demand for composite cladding in the Southeast market.”

“Our partnership with Tando Composites has delivered strong results in the Midwest and expanding into the Southeast was a natural next step,” said Josh Thompson, Vice President of Product Management, Palmer-Donavin. “Their composite cladding products deliver the realistic look of cedar shingles, stone, and brick with high performance, and easy installation – all attributes that our customers demand.”

Unlike natural cedar, Beach House Shake maintains its authentic appearance from installation through the life of the home. Its advanced composite technology delivers architectural precision, simplifies installation, and provides product certification for Miami-Dade County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone. Beach House Shake is offered in four distinctive styles, enhancing curb appeal for any structure. Palmer-Donavin will also offer the new Beach House Shake Rustic Collection when it launches in Spring 2026.

TandoStone is a preferred choice for siding installers seeking a strong, beautiful, and easy-to-install stone alternative to traditional stone, stone veneer, and painted concrete. Complementing a wide range of exterior aesthetics, TandoStone’s Stacked Stone is a dry-stack look without grout lines while its Creek Ledgestone profile provides the look of hand-laid stones and visible grout lines. TandoStone’s newest line, ProBrick, is a classic brick profile available in two colors – Madeira, a classic red and Racinette, a brown, earthy tone. All TandoStone products install with standard siding tools in a fraction of the time required for traditional stone applications.

Learn more about Tando Composites’ products at www.tandocomposites.com. To learn more about Palmer-Donavin, visit palmerdonavin.com.

About Tando Composites

About Palmer-Donavin

For more than 100 years, Palmer-Donavin has been committed to providing exceptional customer service. A leader in building material distribution and door fabrication, we are built from employee owners who believe in putting in the hard work to earn relationships one order at a time. Our tagline is “We Deliver More?” — products, expertise, and solutions that help our customers succeed. Learn more at palmerdonavin.com. Contact: Jenna Koenig, Brand and Communications Manager at jenna.koenig@palmerdonavin.com.

Tando Composites Partners with Taiga Building Products to Expand Canadian Distribution

Maureen Murray — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Quebec City, Quebec – Tando Composites has partnered with Taiga Building Products to expand distribution across Atlantic Canada, Ontario, and Quebec. From Taiga’s seven branches across the region, they will carry the full line of Tando Composites’ products including Beach House Shake®, the authentic composite shingle, and TandoStone®, the #1 brand of composite stone.

“We are humbled to partner with Taiga Building Products. They are the pre-eminent siding distributor and the ideal partner to expand our dealer base in Eastern Canada,” said Ralph Bruno, CEO, Derby Building Products, parent company of Tando Composites. “As demand for Tando Composites’ products continues to grow, Taiga’s reach and market expertise position them perfectly to make our brands easy to buy for leading dealers and installers.”

According to Marc Andre Mireault, Taiga’s Sales Manager for Eastern Canada, “We specialize in bringing our dealers the latest technologies that give their customers the competitive edge in their markets and we are thrilled to add Tando Composites products to our portfolio. They provide the market-driven solutions that today’s exterior siding installers demand.”

In addition to Beach House Shake and TandoStone in the Stacked Stone and Creek Ledgestone profiles, Taiga will carry ProBrick®, a composite brick panel. And, this Spring, Taiga will help introduce the new Beach House Shake Rustic Collection, an on-trend staggered edge profile, to the Eastern Canadian market.

Learn more about all Tando Composites’ products at www.tandocomposites.com . To learn more about Taiga, visit www.taigabuilding.com.

About Tando Composites

Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products, is the leader in composite exterior cladding with Beach House Shake, the authentic composite shingle, and TandoStone, the #1 brand of composite stone. Backed by more than five decades of product innovation, Tando Composites produces high-performance products that professionals prefer and consumers demand. Learn more about TandoStone at http://www.tandocomposites.com and Beach House Shake at http://www.beachhouseshake.com.

Tando Composites Expands Beach House Shake brand with Rustic Collection Launching at the IBS Show

Maureen Murray — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Quebec City, Quebec– Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products, debuts the new Beach House Shake Rustic Collection at the 2026 International Builders Show (IBS), Orlando, FL, Feb. 17 – 19, Booth W5383. Tando Composites manufactures the industry’s leading composite exterior claddings, Beach House Shake® and TandoStone®, known for their authentic looks and long-term performance.

Like the original Beach House Shake, the Rustic Collection is an ideal replacement for natural individual cedar shingles. The Rustic Collection features a staggered edge design, characterized by shingles of varying thicknesses and uneven edges. This iconic look dates to the 1600s when craftsmen began using irregularly shaped shingles for speed and aesthetics.

“As we continue to expand our geographic reach, we heard the demand for our award-winning Beach House Shake technology in a staggered edge profile, so we went to work,” said Ralph Bruno, CEO of Derby Building Products. “Drawing on the rustic look people love, the Rustic Collection was crafted to capture the authentic character of a deep, uneven profile. This design will bring Beach House Shake to a whole new audience who will be amazed by its undeniable authenticity and unmatched performance.”

Known as the “composite shingles that never show their age,” all Beach House Shake products deliver the authentic beauty of cedar shingles while maintaining their original appearance for the life of the home – with no discoloration.

The Rustic Collection is available in four on-trend styles – Pacifica, a fresh western red cedar; Sandcastle, fresh white eastern cedar; and two new darker shades depicting gracefully aged wood shingles – Galveston Gray and Ballard Brown. While the new profile could be used for a whole house application, it also works well in a gable or an accent area for a mixed material exterior.

All Tando Composite product lines deliver authentic beauty and performance to any exterior. Learn more about the Beach House Shake Rustic Collection at beachhouseshake.com.

About Tando Composites

Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products, is the leader in composite exterior cladding with Beach House Shake, the authentic composite shingle, and TandoStone, the #1 brand of composite stone. Backed by more than five decades of product innovation, Tando Composites produces high-performance products that professionals prefer and consumers demand. Learn more about TandoStone at http://www.tandocomposites.com and Beach House Shake at http://www.beachhouseshake.com.

Tando Composites Appoints Justin Kavanaugh as Regional Sales Manager for Canada

Maureen Murray — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Quebec City, Quebec – Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products, has named Justin Kavanaugh Regional Sales Manager for Canada. In this role, Kavanaugh will oversee Canadian sales, focusing on strengthening distributor and dealer relationships nationwide while supporting continued growth across Tando Composites’ product portfolio. Kavanaugh will play a key role in expanding the reach of Tando Composites’ flagship products, including Beach House Shake®, the authentic composite shingle, and TandoStone®, the #1 brand of composite stone.

“Kavanaugh brings more than 15 years of experience in building product sales, leadership, and national account development across Canada. In his new role, he will oversee and accelerate market adoption of Tando Composites’ high-performance exterior cladding portfolio, supporting the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation, customer partnership, and market growth throughout Canada.

“Justin brings deep industry experience, strong relationships, and a proven ability to build markets,” said Ralph Bruno, CEO of Derby Building Products. “As Beach House Shake and TandoStone continue to create new categories with a leading brand, having Justin’s leadership and focus on the Canadian market is critical during this growth phase.”

Familiar with category shifts, Kavanaugh previously served as Area Sales Manager for TimberTech, part of The AZEK Company, where he led sales planning and account development. In that role, he exceeded sales targets for two consecutive years, expanded dealer presence by 50% and collaborated closely with marketing and distribution partners to increase shelf space and brand visibility.

Kavanaugh also served as Branch Manager at Gentek Building Products, overseeing sales, operations and customer service. During his tenure, he increased branch sales by $10 million over three years and drove significant operational efficiencies.

Kavanaugh holds multiple professional sales and leadership certifications, including Situational Leadership II, Action Selling, and Customer Focused Selling.

To learn more about Tando Composites, visit www.tandocomposites.com.

About Tando Composites

Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products, is the leader in composite exterior cladding with Beach House Shake, the authentic composite shingle, and TandoStone, the #1 brand of composite stone. Backed by more than five decades of product innovation, Tando Composites produces high-performance products that professionals prefer and consumers demand. Learn more about TandoStone at http://www.tandocomposites.com and Beach House Shake at http://www.beachhouseshake.com.

Tando Composites Announces Promotion of Michael Phillips to Regional Sales Manager

Maureen Murray — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Quebec City, Quebec – Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products and the leader in composite exterior cladding, has announced the promotion of Michael Phillips to Regional Sales Manager for Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Phillips joined Tando Composites in January 2025 as Senior Territory Sales Manager. Since joining the organization, Phillips has played a critical role in driving sales growth and strengthening relationships with distributors, dealers and builders across his territory.

“I am proud to announce Mike’s promotion to Regional Sales Manager,” said Ralph Bruno, CEO of Derby Building Products. “Mike and I worked together for decades. In his short period of time with Tando Composites, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership, strong strategic insight, and a deep commitment to supporting our channel partners. His proven track record in creating new categories with leading brands aligns perfectly with the Tando Composites Strategy and mission.”

During his tenure with Tando Composites, Phillips has helped expand market penetration for the company’s premier brands – Beach House Shake®, the authentic composite shingle, and TandoStone®, the #1 brand of composite stone. His work has strengthened the company’s presence throughout the Midwest and supported significant growth with key channel partners in his market.

Before joining Tando Composites, Phillips served as a Sales Manager for The AZEK Company, where he successfully developed the Ohio region into a key market for the company.

Bruno noted that Phillips’ customer-focused approach and strong technical knowledge have earned him recognition throughout the channel, making this promotion a natural next step.

Based in Central Ohio, Phillips also enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, including hunting, camping, horseback riding and snowmobiling.

To learn more about Tando Composites, visit www.tandocomposites.com.

About Tando Composites

Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products, is the leader in composite exterior cladding with Beach House Shake, the authentic composite shingle, and TandoStone, the #1 brand of composite stone. Backed by more than five decades of product innovation, Tando Composites produces high-performance products that professionals prefer and consumers demand. Learn more about TandoStone at http://www.tandocomposites.com and Beach House Shake at http://www.beachhouseshake.com.

Tando Composites’ New Hires Accelerate Geographic Expansion

Maureen Murray — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Quebec City, Quebec – Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products and leader in composite exterior cladding, has announced the addition of three new Market Development Managers (MDMs). These strategic additions will serve to expand Tando Composites’ coverage and support continued growth for its flagship brands, Beach House Shake®, the authentic composite shingle, and TandoStone®, the #1 brand of composite stone.

“Our investment in expanding and developing our sales team reflects our ongoing commitment to ensure siding installers nationwide have the hands-on resources they demand to demand for our two market leading categories of Composite Cladding,” said Ralph Bruno, CEO of Derby Building Products,

Based in western Pennsylvania, John Beran joins Tando Composites with more than 15 years of sales experience in the building products industry. Most recently with Liberty Roofing & Exterior Supply, Beran brings extensive expertise in strategic account management, business development, and customer engagement. In his new role at Tando Composites, Beran will cover the Mid-Central region including Western Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Joining Tando Composites from Standale Lumber, Jared Francke brings a strong background in outside sales, relationship management and territory growth within the building materials industry. His experience driving revenue and expanding market share will support installer and dealer engagement across Michigan.

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Taylor Richardson brings a blend of sales, marketing, and client relationship experience from the building products sector. Previously with United Treating & Distribution, Richardson will play a key role in strengthening Tando Composites’ presence across Tennessee and the surrounding areas in order to drive growth for the brand’s composite products.

To learn more about Tando Composites, visit www.tandocomposites.com.

About Tando Composites

Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products, is the leader in composite exterior cladding with Beach House Shake, the authentic composite shingle, and TandoStone, the #1 brand of composite stone. Backed by more than five decades of product innovation, Tando Composites produces high-performance products that professionals prefer and consumers demand. Learn more about TandoStone at http://www.tandocomposites.com and Beach House Shake at http://www.beachhouseshake.com.

Tando Composites Expands Downstream Sales team

Maureen Murray — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Quebec City, Quebec – Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products and the leader in composite exterior cladding, has expanded its sales team with the addition of two new Market Development Managers, Josh Winkel and Ron Peaslee Jr. Both join Tando Composites to support the growing demand for the company’s flagship products, Beach House Shake®, the authentic composite shingle and TandoStone®, the #1 brand of composite stone which features the new ProBrick® composite brick.

“Tando Composites is going through an explosive growth in general and with large in-home remodelers specifically.” said Ralph Bruno, CEO, Derby Building Products. “The addition of Josh and Ron, who focus exclusively on siding installers will accelerate sales revenue for our dedicated dealer base.

Winkel joins Tando Composites as Market Development Manager for Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. In his previous role as a Territory Account Representative at the Trex Company, he managed over 80 retail accounts and consistently delivered double-digit sales growth year over year. Winkel was recognized as “Rookie of the Year” in 2023 and “Teammate of the Year” in 2024 for his outstanding performance. A graduate of the University of Connecticut with a degree in Communications and a minor in Digital Marketing & Analytics, Winkel combines strategic insight with hands-on field experience.

Based in Windsor, Maine, Peaslee brings a diverse background in construction, restoration and architectural drafting to his new role as Market Development Manager for Maine. Peaslee previously worked as a general contractor, where he gained hands-on experience with cladding, roofing and remodeling. His deep understanding of installation processes and the supply channel will enhance service for contractors, remodelers and distributors throughout northern New England.

To learn more about Tando Composites, visit www.tandocomposites.com.

About Tando Composites

Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products, is the leader in composite exterior cladding with Beach House Shake, the authentic composite shingle, and TandoStone, the #1 brand of composite stone. Backed by more than five decades of product innovation, Tando Composites produces high-performance products that professionals prefer and consumers demand. Learn more about TandoStone at http://www.tandocomposites.com and Beach House Shake at http://www.beachhouseshake.com.

Tando Composites Welcomes Devin Brady as VP Sales, National Accounts

Maureen Murray — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Quebec City, Quebec – Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products and brand leader in composite cladding, is pleased to announce the addition of Devin Brady as Vice President of Sales, National Accounts. In this new role, Devin will lead the company’s strategic initiative of accelerating growth at national and regional remodelers with the TandoStone® and Beach House Shake® brands.

“Devin brings a wealth of experience in sales management in building materials and a proven track record in driving growth with national and regional installers,” said Ralph Bruno, President & CEO of Derby Building Products. “His deep understanding of market needs, along with his outstanding leadership skills, will help strengthen our national partnerships and further accelerate our brands’ growth.”

Bringing more than two decades of experience in sales leadership, business development and strategic account management, Brady will lead Tando Composites’ national accounts strategy. In this role, he will prioritize strengthening key partnerships, unlocking new growth opportunities, and delivering best-in-class solutions to customers across North America.

Before joining Derby Building Products, Brady served as Strategic Account Sales Manager at Waudena Entrance Systems, where he drove sales performance initiatives and market expansion strategies across the U.S. Brady has also held leadership roles at Artisun Solar and Pella Windows & Doors, where he led teams to achieve record-breaking revenue and profitability, while expanding market share and developing innovative go-to-market strategies.

Brady earned his MBA with a concentration in Data Analytics from Pittsburg State University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Graceland University.

To learn more about Tando Composites, visit www.tandocomposites.com.

About Tando Composites

Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products, is the leader in composite exterior cladding with Beach House Shake, the authentic composite shingle, and TandoStone, the #1 brand of composite stone. Backed by more than five decades of product innovation, Tando Composites produces high-performance products that professionals prefer and consumers demand. Learn more about TandoStone at http://www.tandocomposites.com and Beach House Shake at http://www.beachhouseshake.com.