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 growth. 

“IKO is a 75-year-old company, five generations of being family owned and operated,” Matt Barmore, senior product and technical manager at IKO Commercial North America, shared with The Coffee Shops™. “But IKO is very much about looking to the future.” 

This future includes significant investment in developing manufacturing capacity. Matt noted that the company is expanding its footprint with new facilities: “We’re opening three new plants in North America just this quarter, and we have many, many more plants planned coming up.” 

IKO’s commercial roofing portfolio spans multiple systems tailored to regional markets. In Canada, the company offers both modified bitumen and single-ply TPO systems, while in the United States and across the Americas, its focus centers on TPO solutions designed for performance and scalability. 

At this year’s IRE, IKO’s booth drew steady interest with interactive demonstrations designed to give contractors a hands-on experience with its products. “Our booth this year is built around our demonstration decks,” Matt explained. “We have two commercial stations: one ‘Weld it Yourself’ area, where we let folks come and weld our TPO. We're also showcasing time- and money-saving products, specifically sprayable adhesives for membrane insulation.” 

Looking ahead, IKO anticipates steady, if modest, growth in the commercial roofing sector. “There is going to be some growth; probably not huge growth, but it does look like another year when the roofing industry can continue to advance,” Matt said. 

Watch the full interview to hear more insights from IKO in its exciting milestone year!