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IKO breaks ground on XPS insulation manufacturing facility in Brantford

IKO breaks ground on XPS insulation manufacturing facility in Brantford

June 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

New facility strengthens IKO’s vertically integrated manufacturing network and marks another major milestone in the company’s 75-year history. IKO, a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets, officially broke ground today, on its new extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation manufacturing facility in Brantford, Ontario. David ... Read More

Latest News

Canadian Roofing Contractors Association announces 2026–2027 Board of Directors

The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is pleased to announce its 2026–2027 Board of Directors, confirmed at the Association’s Annual ... Read More

The power of a global community

By Emma Peterson. Dirk Bollwerk talks about connecting roofers around the world and advancing the global industry. In a new ... Read More

Tee off with Alberta Allied Roofing Association!

By Emma Peterson. AARA’s 2026 annual golf tournament offers a day of golfing, networking and giving back! Planned for ... Read More

Industry News

IKO breaks ground on XPS insulation manufacturing facility in Brantford

IKO breaks ground on XPS insulation manufacturing facility in Brantford

NRCA encourages roofing professionals to complete latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing

NRCA encourages roofing professionals to complete latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing

ICI - Challenges and opportunities in ICI Construction in 2026 from site

Challenges and opportunities in ICI Construction in 2026

RoofersCoffeeShop® enhances Canadian content with dedicated URL and trademark

RoofersCoffeeShop® enhances Canadian content with dedicated URL and trademark

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Project Profiles

Polyiso proves its power on the roof

Polyiso proves its power on the roof

MRA Strength, Style & Security

Strength, Style & Security: Making a Smart Investment for a Cold Climate and Hot Housing Market

MRA Fierce Climate Conditions

Fierce Climate Conditions in Alberta, Canada No Match for Metal

MRA Canada

Canada’s Snow, Ice, Extreme Cold No Match for Metal

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Community

Tee off with Alberta Allied Roofing Association!

Tee off with Alberta Allied Roofing Association!

Cross-border connections

Cross-border connections

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Legal Corner

Trent Cotney - How President Trump’s proposed tariffs could affect the construction industry

How President Trump’s proposed tariffs could affect the construction industry

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Technology

Master Builders Solutions U.S. and Canada Announce MasterAtlas™ Digital Tool

Master Builders Solutions U.S. and Canada Announce MasterAtlas™ Digital Tool

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Products & Services

Bringing power and precision to FABTECH Canada

Bringing power and precision to FABTECH Canada

Enverge - 1860 CDN PR

Enverge Spray Foam expands into Canada, launches new insulation product formulated specifically for the Canadian market

Franklin International through the decades

Franklin International through the decades

Home Depot Canada - Daich Decorative Coatings

The Home Depot® Canada now selling Daich Decorative Coatings for DIY and pro customers

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Coffee Shop Originals

The Coffee Shops™ welcome the RCI Canada Foundation

The Coffee Shops™ welcome the RCI Canada Foundation

The Coffee Shops™ Welcome the RCI-IIBEC Foundation

The Coffee Shops™ Welcome the RCI-IIBEC Foundation

The Coffee Shops™ welcome the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association!

The Coffee Shops™ welcome the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association!

CRCA 2021 Roofing Canada Award

Entries are Now Open for the 2021 Roofing Canada Award

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Awards & Recognition

Celebrating global roofing success in Bratislava

Celebrating global roofing success in Bratislava

MBCEA announces 2026 Building of the Year and Industry Award winners

MBCEA announces 2026 Building of the Year and Industry Award winners

Owens Corning honors Platinum Preferred Contractors’ leadership and performance at 2026 Platinum Conference

Owens Corning honors Platinum Preferred Contractors’ leadership and performance at 2026 Platinum Conference

IKO spotlights winners of 2025 ROOFPRO VIP Awards

IKO spotlights winners of 2025 ROOFPRO VIP Awards

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Expert Conversations

The power of a global community

The power of a global community

CRE 2025: Canada’s biggest roofing show

CRE 2025: Canada’s biggest roofing show

Dodging LEGOs and life’s curveballs

Dodging LEGOs and life’s curveballs

From Toronto to the industry’s future

From Toronto to the industry’s future

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Podcast Transcriptions

EPDs and Sustainability Requirements - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTS

EPDs and Sustainability Requirements - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTS

Jennifer Hogan - Inside the 2025 IIBEC Convention - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT

Jennifer Hogan - Inside the 2025 IIBEC Convention - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT

Mark Huysken - Mastering Roof Ventilation - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT

Mark Huysken - Mastering Roof Ventilation - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT

Roofing Road Trip with Jack and Mark

S2:E43 Jack Gottesman and Mark Zehnal- PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION

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Safety Posts

Cotney Consulting US and Canada Roof Fall Protection

Navigating the Key Differences Between U.S. and Canadian Roof Fall Protection Regulations

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Business Boosters

IKO Roofing Dos and Don

Roofing Do’s and Don’ts to Enhance Your Professional Reputation

IKO Steps to minimize call-backs

6 Steps to Minimize Call-Backs After Installing A Shingle Roof

IKO Choosing a Business Name

Choosing a Name for Your Roofing Business & Great Roofing Business Names

IKO Bidding and Estimating

Bidding and Estimating so You Can Remain Profitable

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People on the Move

CRCA - Canadian Roofing Contractors Association Announces 2026–2027 Board of Directors PR

Canadian Roofing Contractors Association announces 2026–2027 Board of Directors

ABC Supply Co. names Seth Harcus manager of its eastern Canada district

ABC Supply Co. names Seth Harcus manager of its eastern Canada district

PABCO Roofing Products appoints Ryan VanDelft as new general manager to drive growth and innovation

PABCO Roofing Products appoints Ryan VanDelft as new general manager to drive growth and innovation

CertainTeed Julie Bonamy

Julie Bonamy Racine Named Chief Executive Officer of CertainTeed Canada, Becoming its First Female Leader

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Education & Learning

You’re invited to CRCA’s National Conference and Annual General Meeting!

You’re invited to CRCA’s National Conference and Annual General Meeting!

IKO 2026 Profit Power Series kicks off with packed roofing contractor workshops in Halifax and Winnipeg

IKO 2026 Profit Power Series kicks off with packed roofing contractor workshops in Halifax and Winnipeg

Three days of roofing excellence this May

Three days of roofing excellence this May

IKO 2026 Profit Power Series kicks off with packed roofing contractor workshops in Halifax and Winnipeg

IKO 2026 Profit Power Series kicks off with packed roofing contractor workshops in Halifax and Winnipeg

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Going Green

IKO joins U.S. Green Building Council striving to advance sustainable building practices

IKO joins U.S. Green Building Council striving to advance sustainable building practices

IKO joins Canada Green Building Council

IKO joins Canada Green Building Council

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UP TO THE MINUTE

The devil’s in the metal details

By Evelyn Witterholt. Why the details matter so much when ...

MCA advances technical leadership, expands market opportunities and builds momentum for 2026

By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The MCA Summer Meeting will drive innovation, ...