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S-5! acquires Spanish engineering firm to meet growing European demand
The company expands its footprint with the acquisition and new manufacturing facility in northern Spain. S-5! has acquired ESS Group Engineering Technical Center, a Spanish engineering firm, opening a new manufacturing facility in northern Spain. This expansion strengthens the company’s ability to supply solar and snow retention solutions across Europe with ...
Groundbreaking Knowledge Transfer Partnership converts construction waste into green economic solutions
Teesside University has entered into a research partnership with Welsh resource management firm Dauson Environmental Group (DEG) which has the potential to reshape the landscape for sustainable building materials and low-carbon infrastructure across the United Kingdom. Teesside University has entered into a research partnership with Welsh resource management firm Dauson Environmental ...
Craft, code and community
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofers from across the country gathered to celebrate two decades of craftsmanship at the 2025 SRCA Conference in Grove City. The Slate Roofing Contractors Association (SRCA) hosted its 20th anniversary conference from September 26-28 at Joseph Jenkins Inc., bringing together some of the finest slate roofers, suppliers ...
Tremco CPG acquires LiteForm LLC, expanding Nudura brand with industry-leading ICF solutions
The combined portfolio will deliver enhanced value propositions, including superior thermal and sound insulation, durability and faster, safer construction. Tremco CPG Inc. today announced the acquisition of LiteForm LLC, a premier manufacturer and designer of insulated concrete form (ICF) systems. This strategic acquisition significantly enhances Tremco CPG’s Nudura brand, creating ...
IFD Congress & Award 2025 in Bratislava: New president, global recognition and strong signals of cooperation
The IFD Congress at the Sheraton Bratislava Hotel focused on current challenges and opportunities in the global roofing trade. From 22 to 25 October 2025, the international roofing community gathered in Bratislava for the 73rd Annual Congress of the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD). The event opened on Wednesday ...
The Durable Slate and Restoration Companies finish first in two categories at International Federation of the Roofing Trade Awards
With these 2025 wins, Durable Restoration extends their history-making streak, becoming the first American company to receive an IFD Award more than once. The Durable Slate and Restoration Companies are proud to announce two first-place wins at the IFD (International Federation of the Roofing Trade) Awards, which recognizes the best of ...
Across the pond
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the differences and similarities between roofing in the U.S. and the UK. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Mardee Billingsley, the executive vice president of the Tremco Construction Products Group. Mardee has worked with Tremco for over 28 ...
Making a strategic leap into the U.S. roofing market
By Jesse Sanchez. Acquisition signals a deeper push into PVC systems and single-ply roofing solutions. Kingspan, a global insulation and building envelope leader based in Kingscourt, Ireland, has announced its acquisition of Grapevine, Texas-based IB Roof Systems™ — marking the company’s first direct move into the U.S. single-ply roofing market. ...
Global tech sparks change
By Jesse Sanchez. Hear insights from industry experts about AI trade-specific innovation overseas and what's next in the states. Artificial intelligence is moving fast, and for the global roofing industry, the changes are already here. While U.S. contractors weigh the risks of automation and unfamiliar technologies, other nations are charging ...
Melanie A. Butler - Updating the Tariff Story - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Melanie A. Butler, director of trade and transportation compliance at Sherwin-Williams. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey across the ...
