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IRE – International Roofing Expo
Turning service calls into business growth
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how contractors can strengthen their service departments by identifying opportunities during routine maintenance visits. For many roofing contractors, service and maintenance work is often viewed as a routine part of operations. Yet when managed strategically, service departments can become powerful drivers of long-term customer relationships and ...
Roofing Alliance student voices from the 2026 competition highlight what the next generation wants from the roofing industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, The Coffee Shops. From culture to career growth, students share what matters most as they prepare to enter the roofing workforce. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE), the Roofing Alliance Student Competition showcased more than the technical skills of construction management students. It provided a powerful ...
Software platform streamlines how contractors secure commercial work
By Jesse Sanchez. Contractors are using an all-in-one platform to streamline prospecting, connect with decision-makers and grow their commercial business. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026 in Las Vegas, contractors are increasingly focused on a familiar challenge with higher stakes: how to consistently generate and close on commercial opportunities. ...
Solving the puzzle of roof drainage
By Jenny Yu. Hunter Panels highlights the power of tapered insulation on low-slope roofs. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, Karen Edwards of The Coffee Shops™ spoke with Tim Rood, manager of tapered design for Hunter Panels, about the critical role tapered insulation plays in ensuring proper drainage and long-term ...
Prioritizing innovation, speed and ease for roofing contractors
By Jenny Yu. H.B. Fuller’s adhesives provide trustworthy solutions for low-slope and metal roofing systems. Before the main festivities of the 2026 International Roofing Expo began, Karen Edwards had a chance to chat with Denise Tripamer, director of global marketing at H.B. Fuller, about what expo attendees could expect ...
Preparing for storm season
By Jesse Sanchez. What contractors can expect from TAMKO® as storm season, technology and training converge. Storm season may still feel weeks away, but for roofing contractors, preparation often begins long before forecasts turn active. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026 in Las Vegas, conversations on The Coffee Shops™ ...
OneDek® takes the stage
By Jenny Yu. IRE attendees explored how the insulated roof deck system streamlines installation and boosts performance. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026, All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) showcased its latest innovation in low-slope roofing: OneDek® insulated roof deck system. Industry professionals attending the show had the opportunity ...
Celebrating 75 years of innovation and expansion
By Jenny Yu. At IRE 2026, IKO showcased new solutions designed to save time and support contractor success. 2026 marks a milestone year for IKO Industries, celebrating 75 years in business. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, IKO highlighted its commercial roofing solutions while emphasizing hands-on engagement and forward-looking ...
Momentum builds as Roof Coatings Manufacturer Association (RCMA) advances innovation and leadership
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Join RCMA this October in Atlanta for the 2026 Fall Meeting. At The Coffee Shops™, we are committed to sharing timely industry information while supporting the associations that move roofing forward. Organizations like the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) play a vital role in advancing education, advocacy and ...
PABCO’s commitment to contractor success
By Emma Peterson. Ryan VanDelft and Eric Johnston share how contractor-first education and partnership drive PABCO’s operations. Headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, PABCO Roofing Products are known for premium asphalt roof shingles. But their work goes far beyond the products that they sell. The team at PABCO is not only ...
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