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The journey to Austria: Training for a global competition

January 19, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Hear how the three teams competing for the U.S. at IFD’s World Championship of Young Roofer prepared! In November 2024, the International Federation for the Roofing Trades (IFD) hosted their 29th World Championship of Young Roofer and 72nd IFD Congress in Innsbruck, Austria. And, for the first time, the ...

MRA announces new contractor program options for 2025

Durable begins 2025 with Gary Howes as newest Principal of The Durable Group

January 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

This significant development highlights Gary’s invaluable contributions to the company and underscores his commitment to its continued growth and success. The Durable Slate Company is proud to announce that Gary Howes, currently chief operating officer, has been named a new Principal of the company. Gary joins Michael Chan and John Chan ...

The Durable Slate Company expands into the UK Market with acquisition of Bain & Irvine, a premier Scottish roofing company

December 2, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

This acquisition of Bain & Irvine aligns two historic roofing companies that share a commitment to excellence and the preservation of architectural heritage. The Durable Slate Company, a U.S.-based leader in historic roofing and restoration, together with its sister company, The Durable Restoration Company, is excited to announce its expansion into ...

IFD Young Roofer Competition 2024: Celebrating the roofers of tomorrow

November 19, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The competition hosted top talents from eleven countries who showcased their skills in facades, flat roofing, pitched roofing and metal roofing. Innsbruck, Austria, hosted the 2024 International Federation of Roofing Trades (IFD) Young Roofer Competition and RoofersCoffeeShop® was there. This year was especially significant as the United ...

Committing to roofers' well-being

November 12, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. Effective training transforms roofing safety, elevating standards in one of America’s most dangerous professions. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, safety director Joe Redd of The Durable Slate Company shares his journey from IT to becoming an advocate for job-site safety. Reflecting on his ...

Preparing to compete on the world stage

October 22, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Bridging the gap between American and European roofing practices, see how the U.S. teams are refining their skills and pushing through challenges ahead of the IFD World Championship. For the first time, the U.S. will take the stage in Austria this November at the International Federation for ...

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Gary Howes, R.J. Radobenko & Steve Little - U.S. Roofers Compete on the World Stage - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT

October 10, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with R.J. Radobenko of Global Roofing Group, Gary Howe of Durable Slate Company and Steve Little of Cape Post Roofing and Waterproofing. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the ...

Joe Redd - Roofing Safely Through Effective Training - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT

October 3, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Joe Redd of The Durable Slate Company. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey across the world of roofing. From ...