QNTUM spins off roofing tech arm, eyes US expansion
QNTUM has launched as an independent roofing technology and services business after operating as the roofing technology division of Energy Service Partners.
The company said it has operated in the solar sector since 2015 and in roofing since 2018. It now plans to focus on roofing and related home services as a standalone business.
QNTUM said it uses artificial intelligence systems in its operations. It said the systems work with residential and commercial roofing dealers, subcontractors and sales teams.
Leadership Team
QNTUM named Gary Gietz, Ryan Roche and Greg Butterfield as co-founders. Gietz also serves as Chief Executive Officer at Energy Service Partners. Roche previously worked as Chief Revenue Officer at Blue Raven Solar. Butterfield is an investor and board member at QNTUM and serves as Chairman of the Executive Leadership Team.
QNTUM positioned its approach around sales execution and operational systems. The company referenced sales-driven growth in home security and smart home services in the early 2000s. It also referenced residential solar growth between 2015 and 2022.
The company said it intends to recruit salespeople, dealers and subcontractors. It also described the roofing market as more predictable than some other adjacent sectors.
"If you feel your current industry has been disrupted, and left you feeling uncertain about your future, we can provide a safe haven for you to continue to use your incredible sales skillsets in a more predictable industry," said Roche.
Roofing Offering
QNTUM said it refurbishes and replaces existing roofs. It said it uses fire-retardant roofing materials. It also said it offers 50-year guarantees on new materials and workmanship warranties of 25 to 30 years.
The company linked part of its market thesis to the relationship between roof condition and solar installations. It said demand for stronger roofs has risen alongside the growth in residential solar. It also argued that changes in government subsidies have slowed residential solar growth.
Butterfield said QNTUM plans to differentiate through the use of technology in a sector he described as less technology-led. He also said QNTUM intends to expand into more regions of the US.
"We're bringing 'high-tech' to an industry sector that's been traditionally 'low-tech' in sales and installation in its materials offerings," said Butterfield. "As demand for residential solar has exploded, we've elevated the roofing industry to keep pace with the need for stronger and better roofs to support the investment in solar. Now we look forward to taking that success to new heights as we scale the sales, installation and materials technology more quickly and to contractors and dealers in additional regions throughout the U.S. under a new, premium brand, QNTUM."
Gietz said the company will continue its roofing operations under the QNTUM brand and pursue national expansion. The company did not disclose financial details, employee numbers, or current operating footprint.
"We're extremely excited to continue the momentum of our roofing systems and related home services offerings through QNTUM," said Gietz. "As a dedicated organization, we're able to accelerate and scale these advantages more quickly through an aggressive expansion initiative across the entire country."
QNTUM said it plans to work with contractors and dealers in additional regions across the US.