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IRE – International Roofing Expo
Same family, new booth
By Jenny Yu. The family behind Western States Metal Roofing showcased their newest offerings at this year’s International Roofing Expo. Western States Metal Roofing unveiled a new and improved booth at the 2026 International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. “We did redesign it this time around,” Jasmine Rubio, ...
Real talk, real growth at the 2026 ECA Member Meeting
By Dani Sheehan. The ECA Member Meeting and Cocktail Reception provided an opportunity for ideas to come to life, as members, partners and sponsors connected ahead of a busy week at IRE. Members of Exterior Contractor Alliance (ECA) kicked off the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026 at the Stirling Club ...
IRE 2026 en resumen
Por Jessica Bravo. Un recorrido por uno de los pisos de exhibición más grandes de la industria. Del 20 al 22 de enero, RoofersCoffeeShop En Español estuvo presente en International Roofing Expo (IRE), recorriendo el piso de exhibición y conversando con amigos y líderes de la industria. Fue un ...
SPFA delivers education, recognition and industry resources for 2026
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. From new podcasts to technical research and workforce development, SPFA is strengthening resources that help members stay competitive and compliant. The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) continues to expand its support for contractors, suppliers and manufacturers through education, recognition and technical resources designed to strengthen the spray foam ...
Investing in the future with metal
By Jenny Yu. At IRE, Carlisle Architectural Metals shares how metal material performance, design and resilience are shaping the future. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, Heidi J. Ellsworth met with Mike Weis, vice president of sales for Carlisle Architectural Metals (CAM). CAM brings together five established metal brands ...
The power of community at the 2026 IRE Service Day
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. How IRE's Community Service Day gave back to the community that hosted this year's expo. The roofing industry is built on protecting homes and strengthening communities, and that commitment was on full display during the 17th Annual International Roofing Expo (IRE) Community Service Day. Held on ...
International Roofing Expo announces the 2026 Innovative Product Showcase and Awards Program winners
The awards program is an industry recognition program that celebrates the most cutting-edge solutions that are available in the roofing and exteriors sector. Informa Markets, The International Roofing Expo® (IRE), announced the winners of their annual Innovative Product Showcase and Awards Program for People’s Choice and Experts’ Choice. The awards program, ...
Growth and innovation take center stage at IRE 2026
By Emma Peterson. Key takeaways from the dynamic Coffee Conversations® panel at IRE. In a special Coffee Conversations® sponsored by SRS Distribution and recorded live at the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE), Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Sarah Sutton Shouse of Raincoat Roofing, Jewels DeCorsey of All Craft ...
Raising the bar with order-ready reports built for contractors
By Dani Sheehan. By combining AI-driven speed, order-ready detail and a price point designed for everyday use, Instant Roofer is helping contractors move more efficiently from first click to final order. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026, Instant Roofer CEO Jeff Berzolla made it clear that while the company ...
Contributing at a higher level
By Jenny Yu. Heidi J. Ellsworth has been elected as one of the new NRCA directors. Here at The Coffee Shops™, we are proud to share that our president and CEO, Heidi J. Ellsworth, has been elected as one of the new National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) directors. The ...
