Fall 2024 Newsletter - Marathon Company Receives Preferred Supplier Award

Dave Schroeder, Jake Cislo & Tod Cislo President of Marathon Roofing Products was proud to accept The ABC Catalog Division Preferred Vendor Award for 2024 from Darla Cortez our direct contact at Catalog. This award is given to the top performers as a supplier and requires excellence in what we do so that our relationship helps ABC Catalog meet or exceed their overall goals. Thanks to Jerry Skuta & Steve Sayles as well for their continued guidance as we have this success together. This is so important to our production and warehouse staff since it validates their amazing efforts that are ongoing daily.

 

August 2024 Newsletter - Marathon Leaders Visit & Assist Client Rooftop in Buffalo

Members of the Marathon companies took a visit to a local rooftop job site to help start the instillation process.  This site was located at 899 Main St. in Buffalo, NY. This project utilized our MRP Supports products that included 250 Cumaru wood deck tiles & 350 PR2 pedestals. This is a building renovation that will include office spaces and a patio section that all members of the building can enjoy.

July 2024 Newsletter - Marathon Hosts Company Gathering at Hamburg Brewing Company

The Marathon Companies hosted their employee summer outing at The Hamburg Brewery. It was a terrific night in which the staff with their families and friends enjoyed great weather, conversation and most of all a well deserved recognition of their amazing efforts everyday at the companies. We also had the opportunity to wish one of our long time employees Alex Zdrojewski the best on his new opportunity in his field after graduating with his masters. Check out some great moments from that event.

June 2024 Newsletter - Tod Visits Prior Owner in Ontario Canada!

Marathon Companies owner, Tod Cislo and wife Tina ventured up to Caledon Ontario which is about an hour north of Toronto to visit with the previous owner of Marathon, Doug Rowan & his wife Jane. It was a glorious day in which they hosted us at their beautiful home in the country. There place has been a culmination of almost 50 years of developing a property that it’s gardens are spectacular and were in full bloom during the visit.

May 2024 Newsletter - Marathon Team Attends Buffalo Bills After Draft Event!

The Marathon team was treated to a tour of the stadium including the press room, locker rooms for both the visiting team and home team and then allowed to walk the actual field. This was a treat since all guests were informed in the future the new stadium will be real grass and no one will be allowed to walk the field to ensure its integrity and health. A great event that gave a lot of optimism for this upcoming football season. Go Bills!!!

April 2024 Newsletter - Marathon Team Attends WNY Make a Wish Gala!

The Marathon family attended the WNY Make a Wish Gala at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, presented by the Paul A. Saffrin Family Foundation. This event is targeted to raise funds to assist in granting more wishes for children with critical illness. A memorable evening for a great cause!

March 2024 Newsletter - Marathon Companies Display NEW Island Booth at IRE Convention!

The Marathon companies traveled city to city for trade shows this past month to showcase our industry leading industry products from Marathon Roofing Products & MRP Supports. These trips included Chicago, New York, Boston, Colorado & Las Vegas. Highlighted is the International Roofing Expo that was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center where we displayed our NEW 20x20 Island Booth! 

February 2024 Newsletter - Family, Friends, Future - The Company Culture

The Marathon Companies, with a legacy spanning over six decades, stand as a testament to enduring family values that form the bedrock of the organization. The family values, beliefs, and principles have permeated various facets of the company, with key family members assuming crucial roles. President Tod Cislo has entrusted family members with the day-to-day operations, with Jake Cislo overseeing the MRP Supports division and Amanda Cislo managing logistics operations. Christian Fachko, Amandas husband, serves as a prominent lead sales representative. Tina, Tod's wife heads the board of Directors committee. The Cislo & Fachko family, deeply ingrained in the company's culture, not only guides the present but also shapes the future, extending their shared values throughout the organization

January 2024 Newsletter - Marathon Companies celebrate successful year at Annual Holiday Party

The Marathon Companies celebrated their annual Holiday Party tradition at the Mansard Inn near our offices in Orchard Park NY.  We have been doing these gatherings for over 55 years and look forward to many more. The special night was highlighted with great cocktails, appetizers and an excellent dinner enjoyed by all.

December 2023 Newsletter - Marathon Products Utilized in Tri - Main Center Project

In this edition we showcase a project in Buffalo, NY & a residential home in Puerto Rico.  Also, check out our featured SE Series Wood Joint Pedestals & see how Marathon put a twist on celebrating the holidays with employees!

Marathon’s Eterno Support system is very easy to use. It saves time to be able to adjust the height of the pedestal after the paver is in place. The folks at MRP were very helpful. I would use this product on our next pedestal paver system.

— Dan Baker, President, AB Construction and Roofing, Inc.