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Lessons from the World Championships of Young Roofers
By Dani Sheehan. The World Championships remind us that roofing is more than building – it's building connections, sharing experiences and honoring a craft that spans the world. In November 2024, the U.S. made its debut at the World Championships of Young Roofers hosted by the International Federation for the Roofing Trade ...
The journey to Austria: Training for a global competition
By Emma Peterson. Hear how the three teams competing for the U.S. at IFD’s World Championship of Young Roofer prepared! In November 2024, the International Federation for the Roofing Trades (IFD) hosted their 29th World Championship of Young Roofer and 72nd IFD Congress in Innsbruck, Austria. And, for the first time, the ...
Switzerland brings home four medals once again
Building envelope Switzerland – Drivers of the energy transition. Editor’s note: As RoofersCoffeeShop continues to shine a light on roofing around the world, we wanted to share information from the Swiss team at the International Federation of Roofing Trades (IFD) Young Roofers Competition. Following is a press release from the Gebaudehulle ...
Fast facts about this global shingle manufacturer
By IKO. Learn seven things you might not have known about the industry-leader IKO. We began our journey here at IKO Industries to being a global leader in shingle manufacturing all the way back in the 1951. From there, the rest was history. We are now a leading manufacturer ...
S-5! announces 50 new patents
Doubling down on innovation in 2024. S-5!, the global leader of metal roof attachments, announces the addition of 50 new patents issued in 2024 alone, bringing the total number of patents issued to 194 since its first patent application in 1991. These patents are issued by global patent agencies across multiple regions, ...
The Durable Slate Company expands into the UK Market with acquisition of Bain & Irvine, a premier Scottish roofing company
This acquisition of Bain & Irvine aligns two historic roofing companies that share a commitment to excellence and the preservation of architectural heritage. The Durable Slate Company, a U.S.-based leader in historic roofing and restoration, together with its sister company, The Durable Restoration Company, is excited to announce its expansion into ...
Slate experts assemble!
By Emma Peterson. Meet the international jury of super-experts who will choose the roofer of the year in the Best of the Best contest! Since 2020, CUPA PIZARRAS has hosted a competition called “Best of the Best.” Open to international submissions, the goal of this is to find the best ...
How the U.K. Young Roofers team prepared for Austria
By Gray Gibson, National Federation of Roofing Contractors Ltd. After proving their skillset, ability to work in a team and eagerness to absorb information, these two young professionals are representing the U.K. at this year’s World Championship. Editor’s note: The following quotes and information were originally gathered and published in the months ...
Aspen Pumps Group acquires Malco Tools, Inc.
Malco Tools, Inc. one of the nation’s top manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction industries, announced that it has been acquired by Aspen Pumps Group. Aspen Pumps Group (Aspen) was founded by three air conditioning engineers in 1992 and now sells to over 100 countries worldwide. The ...
Preparing to compete on the world stage
By Dani Sheehan. Bridging the gap between American and European roofing practices, see how the U.S. teams are refining their skills and pushing through challenges ahead of the IFD World Championship. For the first time, the U.S. will take the stage in Austria this November at the International Federation for ...
