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 from the longtime commercial roofing manufacturer.  

“We are the largest adhesives company in the world, and we have a lot of roofing solutions for adhered roof systems, from low-slope to metal roof systems,” Denise explained. "This year, we're really focused on innovation, speed and ease for the roofing contractor.” 

With so many issues impacting the roofing industry, H.B. Fuller aims to be a reliable partner for contractors. “Even with labor shortage situations happening right now in the industry, we want to make sure that our adhesives are easy to use, safer for the contractor to be on the roof,” Denise said. “We want to make sure that we're putting out a good quality product so that the roof system will last for a long time and prevent those leaks.”  

In addition to adhesives, H.B. Fuller also offers cutting-edge equipment for adhesive applications. “Sprayers allow you to have greater coverage on a roof faster while creating a more consistent application,” Denise stated. 

At their IRE booth, H.B. Fuller technical experts showcased the company’s newest offering, Millennium PG-1 EF ECO2, a low-rise urethane foam designed with a patented propellant formulation. They also hosted their first exhibitor-presented seminar on innovations for low-slope roofs with speed and ease.  

Denise spoke to the importance of such training, saying, “You want to make sure that you're following those proper protocols and standards and following the instructions to have the best product performance.” But contractors are never on their own, as Denise added, “Our team of experts is always available for help on a roof job to make sure that things are adhering and performing the way that we expect them to.” 

Watch the interview to learn more about H.B. Fuller’s newest innovations for 2026!