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IRE – International Roofing Expo
Shifting the perception of sheet metal fabrication
By Emma Peterson. Hear how the fabrication industry is shifting and why even mid-size contractors should consider getting involved. The International Roofing Expo (IRE) is the biggest and most influential roofing industry trade event in North America. From the release of innovative products to networking events with every type of ...
From concept to reality
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the development of snow retention software that will make these engineered solutions more accessible. At the 2024 International Roofing Expo, SRS Distribution sponsored the RoofersCoffeeShop® sound stage! During the show, Heidi J. Ellsworth hosted Ben Anderson and Mindy Dalhquist from TRA Snow and Sun. Mindy is ...
Metal roofing solutions showcased at IRE
By Emma Peterson. From Spanish tile to Mediterranean scallops, DECRA has the beauty of traditional shingles with the power of metal durability. One of the best parts of roofing conventions and expos is getting to explore the show floor and see what advances are being made in the industry. While ...
Bradley University places in 2024 student competition
By Dani Sheehan. This team proved their hard work after taking third place in the 2024 Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition at IRE. After months of preparation and research on the chosen project, Bradley University returned for another year to present in the Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition ...
Designed for contractors on the job
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Malco Tools are built for efficiency, quality and real-world adaptability. While at the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE), RoofersCoffeeShop® crew member Lauren White stopped by the Malco booth to talk to John Olson. John, who is Malco’s learning and product training manager, explained a highlight ...
One virtual step forward, one leap for digital sales
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Roofle is pushing the industry forward and improving the digital sales process for contractors and their customers. While at the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE), Karen Edwards hosted Travis Harvego and Mike Goldenstein from Roofle at the RoofersCoffeeShop® soundstage. Travis is the company’s CEO, ...
Understanding the science of sales
By Emma Peterson. How Rilla’s speech analytic software can help everyone in your company become a top salesperson. While at the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE), The Coffee Shops crew member Karen Edwards hosted Sebastian Jimenez of Rilla at the Roofers Coffee Shop Sound Stage. The two spoke about how ...
Growth and giving back rank high with these student competitors
By Dani Sheehan. Texas A&M students share their excitement for roofing after the 2024 Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition during IRE. During another successful International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, Nevada, one of our favorite events, the Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition, celebrated its tenth anniversary. Five ...
How GAF CARE is elevating the industry
By Jonny Suchor. Explore the groundbreaking contributions of GAF’s CARE Program to professional training and development. At the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE) Jason Joplin and Matt Hegge from GAF’s CARE (Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence) Program shared their insights on how the program is making a difference ...
Charting the future of roofing
By Anna Lockhart. Brad Van Dam shares his insights on SPRI, industry growth and American manufacturing. At the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Brad Van Dam of MTL Holdings, parent company of Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems, for a ...
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