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IRE – International Roofing Expo
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 ...
Jobsite innovations focus on efficiency, safety and cleanup
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how new roofing tools are helping contractors reduce labor, improve safety and streamline jobsite operations. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026, contractors looking for practical ways to improve day-to-day operations found a clear theme across the show floor; solutions designed to make common tasks faster, ...
Roofing Alliance Student Competition team from Auburn University earns first place at International Roofing Expo
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. From digital models to real-world execution, Auburn University students demonstrate leadership, innovation and excellence in roofing. The Roofing Alliance 2026 Student Competition brought together top construction management programs from across the country, challenging students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world roofing scenarios. Rising to the top, Auburn University ...
Why SkillsUSA matters for the future of the industry
By Emma Peterson. Sherri Miles explains how SkillsUSA is creating a stronger talent pipeline for the roofing industry. Across the United States, SkillsUSA regional competitions are heating up in preparation for the 2026 SkillsUSA National Championship, which will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia this ...
Expanding access, innovation and safety
By Jenny Yu. Advanced machinery and expanded distribution partnerships are making MetalForming solutions more accessible across North America. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, MetalForming LLC showcased more than new machinery. According to Chad Rowe, business development manager at MetalForming, the company is pairing high-performing equipment with expanded partnerships ...
Cordless welding tool expands repair capabilities on the roof
By Jesse Sanchez. A new battery-powered solution is helping contractors complete roofing repairs more efficiently in hard-to-access environments. Contractors focused on service and repair routinely face a practical issue: how to bring dependable welding equipment onto the roof without adding complexity or compromising performance. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) ...
Providing new formulations and robust service
By Jenny Yu. H.B. Fuller showcases Millennium PG-1 EF ECO₂ at IRE 2026. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, Lauren White of The Coffee Shops™ spoke with Porter Temple from H.B. Fuller about the manufacturer’s newest products and industry trend insights. The main product Porter highlighted was the ...
Los asistentes de IRE retribuyen a la comunidad
Por Jenny Yu, traducido por Alberto Torres. El 17.º Proyecto Anual de Servicio Comunitario reunió a 30 voluntarios para ayudar a residentes necesitados de Las Vegas. Antes de que expositores y asistentes llenaran el piso de exhibición de la International Roofing Expo, 30 voluntarios se reunieron el lunes 19 de ...
Smarter sales conversations start with better content
By Jesse Sanchez. Centralized sales content and analytics can help contractors strengthen close rates, improve consistency and create confident customer conversations. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE), conversations extended well beyond topics of technology used for production and jobsite operations. For many contractors, one of the biggest opportunities lies earlier ...
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