The Garland Company is a Recipient of the 2026 NorthCoast 99 Award

The Garland Company, a leading manufacturer of high-performance roofing and building envelope solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional markets, has been named a 2026 NorthCoast 99 award winner by the Employers Resource Council (ERC). The NorthCoast 99 award honors 99 great Northeast Ohio workplaces for top talent. This is the 27th consecutive time that Garland has received the prestigious NorthCoast 99 award. 

"Twenty-eight years ago, ERC launched the NorthCoast 99 awards program and event to help our region become a prime destination for companies and high-performing individuals," said Samantha Marx, ERC's Vice President of Strategic Projects, who oversees the NorthCoast 99 program. "Beyond being a sought-after accolade, this yearlong research initiative offers employers valuable insights and data into policies and practices that successfully attract and retain top talent."

NorthCoast 99 winners participated in a rigorous application process that asked for detailed information on how their organization addresses top-performer attraction, development, and retention in the areas of employee engagement and talent development; employee well-being; organizational strategy, policies, and benefits; talent attraction, acquisition, and onboarding; and total rewards.

"Our 27th win from NorthCoast 99 is a direct representation of our commitment to excellence and prioritizing our people. As a company founded in Cleveland in 1895, we have deep roots in the community and an obligation to give back to the surrounding area. Acknowledging the unique opportunities we have comes with a deep sense of gratitude and has set the tone for our company culture," said President of Garland's US Roofing Division, Matt McDermott. "This award becomes more meaningful each time we win it. It's a testament to our culture and our promise to one another to keep it strong through our shared mission, reinforced by our employee ownership. I'm proud of Garland and thankful for the people who make coming to work every day something to look forward to."

“Winning NorthCoast 99 is not easy. This group of 99 employers is constantly evolving, listening, and responding to the needs and desires of today’s talent. We commend the 2026 winners for setting a benchmark for excellence,” said ERC President and CEO Kelly Keefe.

The 2026 NorthCoast 99 awards program is sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield; CIBC; Cleveland Studios; ERChealth; Maloney + Novotny; Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis; Oswald Companies; SkillSpout, Staffing Solutions Enterprises; and WKYC Studios.

About The Garland Company:

The Garland Company, Inc.® is one of the worldwide leaders of quality, high-performance roofing and building envelope solutions for the commercial, industrial and institutional markets. For over 130 years, Garland has continually developed unique product and service offerings that have raised the bar of performance while exceeding the individual needs of customers throughout the world. Today, our network of over 220 local building envelope professionals is ideally positioned throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom to provide quality building envelope solutions for single and multi-property facilities. The Garland Company Inc., headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company. Learn more about The Garland Company at www.garlandco.com

About ERC:

At ERC, we work with leaders to build better workplaces and solve the challenges that don’t come with easy solutions — like pay, employee relations, training, and engagement. For over 100 years, we have been a trusted resource for organizations in Northeast Ohio and around the country. ERC is also the creator of the annual NorthCoast 99 awards program, honoring the 99 highest-ranking workplaces in Northeast Ohio each year. Learn more at yourERC.com.