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PROUDLY DELIVERING ROOFING & CLADDING EXCELLENCE
MAC has a long and distinguished heritage, installing world class roofing and cladding systems since 1975
The MAC Timeline – 1975 to Present Day
July 2026
Rivenhall IWMF shortlisted in the 2026 Façade Awards
We're delighted to announce that our Rivenhall IWMF project has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Best New Build – Commercial Project category at the 2026 Façade Awards.
June 2026
MAC Charity Golf Day: Supporting Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
This year, we're proud to be hosting our Charity Golf Day at Carden Park Hotel, Cheshire, in support of Alder Hey Children's Hospital.
March 2026
MAC Named Double Finalists in NFRC Roofing Awards
We’re delighted to share that MAC has had 2 projects shortlisted as a finalist in the Multi-Discipline Project over £500k category at the NFRC Roofing Awards.
Easter Egg Donation for Local Charities
MAC has recently donated Easter eggs to support Wates Group’s charity initiative at HMP Highpoint, with teams from across the business showing their generosity.
Malcolm Anthony Carter starts MAC Roofing and Contracting Limited (4 staff and 4 x 3 man gangs of roofers).
Most of MAC Roofing’s vehicles were ex-GPO vans purchased at the auctions. On ‘wet weather days’, the MAC Team had to paint the bright yellow vans MAC blue and then sign-write them with a stencil!
MAC Roofing purchases fleet of new Nissan & Daihatsu pick-up trucks.
Roy Cavanagh (Terry & Lee’s Dad) starts working for MAC Roofing.
MAC Roofing wins biggest order to date – a block of five schools for Lancashire County Council valued at £425K.
Roy Cavanagh negotiates management buy-out with Malcolm Carter. Terry Cavanagh starts work at MAC, aged 16 as a roofing apprentice.
MAC’s installation team waterproofs Wylfa Power Station in Anglesey – our first £million project.
The MAC Timeline – 1975 to Present Day
Malcolm Anthony Carter starts MAC Roofing and Contracting Limited (4 staff and 4 x 3 man gangs of roofers).
Most of MAC Roofing’s vehicles were ex-GPO vans purchased at the auctions. On ‘wet weather days’, the MAC Team had to paint the bright yellow vans MAC blue and then sign-write them with a stencil!
MAC Roofing purchases fleet of new Nissan & Daihatsu pick-up trucks.
Roy Cavanagh (Terry & Lee’s Dad) starts working for MAC Roofing.
MAC Roofing wins biggest order to date – a block of five schools for Lancashire County Council valued at £425K.
Roy Cavanagh negotiates management buy-out with Malcolm Carter. Terry Cavanagh starts work at MAC, aged 16 as a roofing apprentice.
MAC’s installation team waterproofs Wylfa Power Station in Anglesey – our first £million project.
MAC Company Formed
1975
Malcolm Anthony Carter starts MAC Roofing and Contracting Limited (4 staff and 4 x 3 man gangs of roofers).
MAC Gets Going!
1975-1980
Most of MAC Roofing’s vehicles were ex-GPO vans purchased at the auctions. On ‘wet weather days’, the MAC Team had to paint the bright yellow vans MAC blue and then sign-write them with a stencil!
MAC's First Fleet of Vehicles
1983
1983MAC Roofing purchases fleet of new Nissan & Daihatsu pick-up trucks.
The Family Dynasty Begins
1983
Roy Cavanagh (Terry & Lee’s Dad) starts working for MAC Roofing.
MAC's Wins Biggest Order
1985
MAC Roofing wins biggest order to date – a block of five schools for Lancashire County Council valued at £425K.
MAC Becomes a Family Business
1995-1996
Roy Cavanagh negotiates management buy-out with Malcolm Carter. Terry Cavanagh starts work at MAC, aged 16 as a roofing apprentice.
MAC Completes first £1m Project
2000
MAC’s installation team waterproofs Wylfa Power Station in Anglesey – our first £million project.
Lee Cavanagh (Co-Owner) Joins the Business
2002
2002Lee Cavanagh joins the business at 16, starting out as a roofing apprentice learning different disciplines before joining the Estimating Team where he now heads up the division.
Terry Takes the Helm
2004
2004Roy Cavanagh unexpectedly passes away, leaving Terry Cavanagh to become Managing Director of MAC Roofing at the age of 22.
Landmark Project Completed
2005
2005MAC Roofing waterproofs prestigious Budenberg Haus Apartments in Altrincham – the first Foster & Partners project outside of London.
MAC Headquarters Established
2010
2010MAC Roofing Headquarters moves to a new, purpose-built premises in Bromborough, Wirral.
Les Turnell Joins the MAC Team
2013
2013Les starts work at MAC Roofing to increase the company’s profile in the new build sector.
MAC Acquires JWD
2016
2016MAC Roofing acquires JWD Architectural Aluminium, adding a specialist fabrication division to its portfolio.
MAC Expands Operations into the South
2016
2016Rowan Gutteridge joins as Group Director to establish and develop MACs Southern division and support the sales, bid and marketing team throughout the UK.
MAC Acquires GRS
2019
2019MAC acquires Graham Roofing (Scotland) Ltd, continuing its regional expansion into Scotland.
From humble beginnings to remaining humble in success – MAC continues to invest and grow into the £50m powerhouse it is today.
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