Canada
IKO breaks ground on XPS insulation manufacturing facility in Brantford
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 ...
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 General Meeting held on May 30, 2026, in Québec City. The new Board reflects strong national representation and continued leadership from across Canada’s roofing industry. 2026–2027 CRCA Board of Directors: President: Jay Campbell ...
Celebrating National Roofing Week 2026 in Canada
National Roofing Week is driven by industry participation across Canada. The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA), the national voice of professional roofing contractors in Canada, is pleased to announce that National Roofing Week will take place from June 7 to 12, 2026. Delivered in collaboration with provincial roofing associations and in ...
Truchon Toiture et Imperméabilisation wins 2026 Roofing Canada Award
This year’s winning project, Victoria sur le Parc in downtown Montréal, showcased outstanding technical expertise, innovation and execution on a highly complex, multi-level high-rise development. The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is proud to announce that Truchon Toiture et Imperméabilisation Inc. has been named the recipient of the 2026 Roofing Canada ...
Portable Winch Co. announces production launch of the APW6000 battery-powered capstan winch
The APW6000 was designed for professionals who regularly face situations where traditional equipment cannot reach. Portable Winch Co., the global leader in portable capstan winches, announced today that production of its new APW6000 battery-powered capstan winch began earlier this May 2026, with commercial availability expected as of June 2026. First unveiled ...
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 episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by Dirk Bollwerk to learn about the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) and the vital work it ...
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 June 18, 2026, Alberta Allied Roofing Association (AARA)’s annual golf tournament will be held at The Hamptons Golf Club Calgary. This event promises to be a day of networking, camaraderie ...
Bringing power and precision to FABTECH Canada
By The Coffee Shops™. MetalForming is set to demonstrate how the right equipment can help optimize operations. MetalForming LLC is heading to FABTECH Canada, bringing a clear message to manufacturers looking for stronger, more precise bending solutions: power and precision can work together. The MetalForming team will be at Booth ...
Celebrating global roofing success in Bratislava
By The Coffee Shops. The 2025 IFD Congress was a celebration of roofing craftsmanship, industry partnerships and the future of the trade. Roofing professionals from across the globe gathered in Bratislava, Slovakia from October 22–25, 2025, for the 73rd Annual Congress of the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD). ...
AARA 2026 Annual Golf Tournament
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, the Alberta Allied Roofing Association is proud to host our annual golf tournament at The Hamptons Golf Club Calgary. We are especially excited to welcome participants to this exceptional private course for the very first time—an exciting new chapter for one of our most anticipated ...









