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SPRI Winter Meeting highlights regulatory momentum and technical leadership
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The Annual Conference reinforced a clear message: regulatory momentum is not slowing down. Known for its excellent technical support and industry standards, the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) brought together leading single-ply roofing experts at the 2026 SPRI Annual Conference in Tucson, Arizona. The meeting served as ...
Building code trends signal major shifts for the roofing industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Staying informed on code trends is a strategic advantage that enables industry professionals to deliver safer, more resilient and higher-performing buildings. Building codes continue to evolve as the construction industry responds to changing environmental demands, resiliency expectations and energy performance goals. During the February 2026 Single Ply Roofing ...
IKO Commercial appoints MPDL Associates as exclusive independent sales agency for the New England region
Through MPDL Associates, contractors across the New England region will have access to IKO Commercial’s full portfolio, supported by localized expertise and responsive service. IKO Commercial, a division of IKO Industries and a global leader in roofing, waterproofing and insulation, is pleased to announce the appointment of MPDL Associates as its ...
QXO Announces 13 Veteran Recipients of New Roofs
The Annual QXO for Veterans program honors Veterans and Gold Star Families with new roofs at no cost. QXO Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced the 13 grand-prize winners of its annual QXO for Veterans initiative, a North American program that honors veterans, Gold Star Families and organizations that serve veterans by ...
QXO to buy Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25 billion
This acquisition is expected to be highly accretive to QXO’s earnings in 2026. QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kodiak Building Partners (“Kodiak”) from Court Square Capital Partners for approximately $2.25 billion. The transaction is expected to be highly accretive to 2026 ...
Contributing at a higher level
By Jenny Yu. Heidi J. Ellsworth has been elected as one of the new NRCA directors. Here at The Coffee Shops™, we are proud to share that our president and CEO, Heidi J. Ellsworth, has been elected as one of the new National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) directors. The ...
Make your voice heard at Roofing Day 2026
By Emma Peterson. Enter for a chance to win a trip to Roofing Day in D.C. where you can advocate for the industry with Elevate and The Coffee Shops™! Back in 2018, National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) CEO and former Wisconsin representative Reid Ribble organized the first Roofing Day after ...
CoatingsCoffeeShop joins industry leaders at RCMA 2026 meeting in Las Vegas
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. This year’s conversations reflected continued growth in roof coatings as building owners seek sustainable, cost-effective solutions and contractors look for ways to diversify their businesses. CoatingsCoffeeShop® was proud to be a part of the Roof Coating Manufacturer Association (RCMA) 2026 meeting in Las Vegas. As an RCMA partner ...
NRCA supports the Dignity Act and urges Congress to approve
The Dignity Act contains solutions to further secure the border and fix our broken immigration system. The National Roofing Contractors Association reiterated its support for the Dignity Act (H.R. 4393), bipartisan legislation to reform immigration policy and strengthen border security. NRCA commends Reps. Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) and Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) and ...
RCMA Spring Meeting signals strong momentum for the roof coatings industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Collaboration, innovation and contractor engagement highlight a strong start to the year. The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) started the year with energy and purpose, hosting a highly successful Spring Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, alongside its participation at the International Roofing Expo (IRE). The week brought together ...
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