The expansion includes a $240 million investment, three production lines, a 300,000-square-foot campus and over 100 jobs created.

IKO, a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets, today celebrated the grand opening of its Clay Hill manufacturing campus in Clay County, Florida, a major $240 million investment for three production lines, expanding the company’s North American production footprint and strengthening its manufacturing network.

The event was attended by IKO leadership, including David Koschitzky (chief executive officer, IKO North America); Guy Tremblay (vice president of operations, IKO North America); Luay Abutaha (manufacturing director, IKO North America) and Dan Lindahl (plant manager, IKO Clay Hill). Also in attendance were Crawford Powell (president, Clay Hill Economic Development Corporation); Jon Cantrell (president, Clay Hill Chamber of Commerce); Jim Renninger (Clay County Commissioner) and Elizabeth Carrington (representing Congressman Aaron Bean).

As part of the grand opening celebrations, attendees got the opportunity to participate in guided plant tours showcasing the facility’s advanced manufacturing operations, technology and production capabilities.

The new 300,000-square-foot facility is IKO’s first-ever manufacturing campus in Florida. The campus is planned to include three production lines dedicated to asphalt shingles, insulation boards and residential underlayment rolled roofing. The asphalt shingle production facility is the first phase of the development, with the other two lines planned for future phases. The site is expected to employ over 100 people locally, serving the Southeast and Atlantic coast region. This facility represents IKO’s eighth modern shingle production line across North America.

“This project reflects our long-term commitment to growth, innovation and strengthening our manufacturing capabilities close to the markets we serve,” said David Koschitzky, CEO of IKO North America. “As we celebrate IKO’s 75th anniversary this year, this opening is especially meaningful. Manufacturing has always been at the heart of our company, and the Clay Hill campus represents the next chapter in continuing to invest in our people, products and future across North America.”

Jon Cantrell, president, Clay County Chamber of Commerce said, “IKO has shown a commitment to Clay County and been active in Chamber and Economic Development at an impressive level. Their investment in North Florida and a strong focus on their goals is an example to other community leaders. We appreciate their partnership and excellence as a company on the move.”

Guy Tremblay, vice president, operations, IKO North America noted the strategic importance of the facility within IKO’s broader manufacturing network. “Clay Hill enhances our ability to serve growing demand across the southeastern United States while further integrating our production capabilities across insulation, roofing and commercial product lines.”

The opening of the Clay Hill campus continues a series of major manufacturing announcements, facility openings and vertically integrated investments by IKO across North America in recent years, showcasing the company’s continued commitment to growth, innovation and manufacturing excellence. Recent milestones include the opening of new facilities in Chester County, South Carolina, and Ennis, Texas, as well as ongoing investments in vertically integrated operations in Bismarck, Missouri, Brantford, Ontario, and other strategic locations across North America.

About IKO

IKO is a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets. A vertically integrated company, IKO operates more than 35 manufacturing plants throughout North America and Europe. IKO is a family-owned business established in 1951.

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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 Koschitzky (CEO, IKO North America); Henry Koschitzky (retired president, IKO); Guy Tremblay (vice president, operations, IKO North America); Yekutiel Koschitzky (XPS general manager and product innovation manager, IKO North America); Christopher Brown (regional manufacturing director, IKO North America) and other IKO representatives were joined by Mayor Kevin Davis, City of Brantford and MP Larry Brock to celebrate the milestone investment.

The new 67,000 square-foot facility represents more than $45 million in investment and further advances IKO’s manufacturing capabilities across North America. While IKO currently operates polyISO insulation manufacturing facilities in Ontario, Alberta and Maryland, the Brantford facility will become the company’s first XPS insulation manufacturing plant.

Once operational, the facility is expected to employ approximately 40 people in the Brantford area and will support customers across Canada and the northeastern United States.

“As a company founded in Canada, it is especially meaningful for us to continue investing in Canadian manufacturing and communities,” said Yekutiel Koschitzky, XPS general manager and product innovation manager at IKO North America. “This new facility reflects IKO’s long-term vision for growth, innovation and operational strength across North America. Brantford is an ideal location for this investment due to its strong manufacturing workforce, strategic access to key transportation routes and proximity to important customer markets. We are proud to contribute to the region’s economic development while creating high-quality manufacturing jobs.”

The Brantford groundbreaking builds on recent strategic investments across North America, including the recent grand opening of a fiberglass manufacturing facility and glass mat plant in Chester County, South Carolina, as well as the upcoming opening of a new plant in Clay Hill, Florida later this month.

The Brantford XPS facility is expected to support growing demand for insulation products and further position IKO as a comprehensive building products manufacturer serving both residential and commercial markets.

Construction is currently underway, with additional project updates expected to be shared as development progresses.

About IKO

IKO is a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets. A vertically integrated company, IKO operates more than 35 manufacturing plants throughout North America and Europe. IKO is a family-owned business established in 1951.

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By Jenny Yu.  

IKO’s milestone celebration underscores decades of Proven Performance and a continued commitment to contractors. 

Celebrating a milestone moment at the industry’s largest event, IKO Industries marked its 75th anniversary at the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE), highlighting a legacy built on performance, innovation and long-standing customer trust. Founded in 1951, the family owned company has grown into a global manufacturer of residential and commercial roofing, insulation and waterproofing solutions, while maintaining a consistent focus on quality and craftsmanship. 

At IRE 2026, IKO used the occasion to reflect on its evolution from a regional manufacturer to a vertically integrated global supplier serving contractors, distributors and building professionals across North America and beyond. With more than seven decades of experience, the company emphasized its continued investment in manufacturing capabilities, product development and customer support to meet the changing needs of the roofing industry. 

“Seventy-five years in, IKO isn’t slowing down — we’re accelerating,” stated Jack Gottesman, marketing and brand director at IKO North America, in a company press release. “Opening three new manufacturing plants this year is part of a multi-year expansion as we continue investing in the future of our business and the roofing industry.” These facilities in Chester, South Carolina, Clay Hill, Florida and Brantford, Ontario, are designed to strengthen supply chains, improve regional access and support growing demand across residential and commercial markets. 

IKO also introduced several product and program innovations that reflect evolving industry priorities. Its new IKO Beyond™ platform brings together sustainability initiatives focused on environmental responsibility, partnerships and long-term business practices. At the same time, the company continues to invest in contractor success through its growing ROOFPRO® loyalty program, which offers training, education and business resources to help roofing professionals scale their operations. 

On the product side, IKO highlighted new shingle color offerings designed to meet both aesthetic and performance demands. Additions like Olde Style Weatherwood, Shoreline Grey and Harbor Black expand design options while maintaining durability and compliance with regional requirements, including California standards. 

As IKO looks ahead, the company is positioning itself for continued growth through innovation, sustainability initiatives and expanded product offerings. Its presence at IRE 2026 not only celebrated past achievements but also showcased a forward-looking vision focused on supporting the next generation of roofing professionals. 

Learn more about IKO’s 75-year legacy of Proven Performance by visiting their website and their directory on RoofersCoffeeShop.com. 

This project represents a practical application of IKO’s sustainability strategy, focused on integrating renewable energy solutions across manufacturing operations and associated electrical grids.

IKO has completed a solar energy installation at its Blair Rubber manufacturing facility in Seville, Ohio, developed in collaboration with Artisun Solar. The project supports Beyond™, IKO’s sustainability program focused on advancing responsible operations across its North American facilities and communities. The installation also marks the first commercial solar project in the Village of Seville, Ohio.

Blair Rubber Company is an affiliate of IKO, manufacturing a complete line of corrosion-resistant rubber linings and conveyor belt splice products.

The newly installed 503.1 kW (DC) solar system is expected to generate equivalent to 16% of the facility’s total energy demand, or approximately 536,000 kWh of electricity annually, while creating an equivalent number of renewable energy certificates (RECs). Over its lifetime, the installation is projected to deliver more than $2.7 million in avoided energy costs and offset approximately 10,541.8 metric tons of CO₂ emissions.

This project represents a practical application of IKO’s sustainability strategy, focused on integrating renewable energy solutions across manufacturing operations and associated electrical grids. The installation was developed and executed by Artisun Solar in coordination with IKO’s sustainability team, site leadership at Blair Rubber and external contractors. Throughout the project, teams worked closely with the Village of Seville to support permitting and interconnection processes.

The newly constructed roofing system utilized IKO Innovi™ TPO, IKOTherm Polyiso and IKOTherm Covershield. The Artisun team noted that the system was installed with specific design measures implemented to protect long-term performance. “At the Blair Rubber facility, we focused on a design that delivers high energy output while preserving the roof’s lifespan. The result is a solar array that supports IKO’s power needs and keeps the facility’s structural integrity intact,” said Peter Whitney, vice president, Artisun Solar.

“Projects like this at Blair Rubber demonstrate how we are putting our Beyond program into practice at the facility level,” said Darren Rafter, director, sustainability, IKO North America. “While renewable energy is one part of the approach, we are also focused on advancing resource efficiency across our operations.”

Through Beyond, IKO continues to focus on energy efficiency, responsible resource management and increased transparency across its operations. In the past, IKO has implemented initiatives such as product waste recovery and reuse systems at its commercial roofing plant in Hagerstown (Maryland) and an in-line asphalt shingle recycling system at its Hawkesbury (Ontario) facility designed to reduce raw material use and landfill waste.

About IKO

IKO is a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets. A vertically integrated company, IKO operates more than 35 manufacturing plants throughout North America and Europe. IKO is a family-owned business established in 1951.

About IKO Beyond™

IKO Beyond is IKO’s comprehensive sustainability program focused on Environment, People and Business, rooted in IKO’s core values of Sharing Knowledge, Performance, Integrity, Humility, Long-Term Thinking and Agility.

About Blair Rubber

Blair Rubber Company (An affiliate of IKO) is the only US-based manufacturer with a complete line of corrosion-resistant rubber linings and conveyor belt splice products, plus unparalleled knowledge of chemicals, applications and successful installation procedures, ready for the toughest jobs in the mining, water treatment, chemical and oil/gas industries.

About Artisun Solar

Artisun Solar is a Midwest-based commercial solar developer serving clients across the United States. Founded in 2011, the company ranks as the #3 commercial solar installer in the nation and has delivered more than 900 commercial solar projects. Its work helps businesses and institutions reduce energy costs and improve long-term energy performance.

The project marks a significant step in IKO’s strategy to strengthen its U.S. manufacturing network and supply chain.

KO, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing, and waterproofing products has been recognized with a 2026 Trade & Industry Development CiCi Award for Community Impact, honoring the company’s investment in Bismarck, Missouri.

The award highlights IKO’s $120 million investment in its new Bismarck Granules facility, a 220,000-square-foot operation expected to create more than 50 new jobs across the region.

“This recognition reflects the meaningful impact this project is expected to have, not just for IKO, but for the Bismarck community,” said Guy Tremblay, vice president, operations, IKO North America. “We are proud to invest in Missouri and to work alongside strong local and state partners to build a facility that supports our growth while contributing to regional economic development.”

“This project reflects the power of strong collaboration between industry and economic development partners,” said Subash Alias, CEO, Missouri Partnership. “IKO’s investment in Bismarck will support long-term growth, job creation and Missouri’s role as a manufacturing hub.”

The CiCi Awards celebrate outstanding corporate investment projects and the economic development organizations that help bring them to life.

Groundbreaking for the facility took place in June 2025, with IKO (represented by CEO David Koschitzky, vice president, operations Guy Tremblay and manufacturing director Helen Pejnovich) joined by key state and local leaders, including State Senator Mike Henderson, State Representative Dale Wright, Bismarck Mayor Seth Radford, Missouri Partnership CEO Subash Alias and New Frontier Materials CEO Mike Clarke.

The project marks a significant step in IKO’s strategy to strengthen its U.S. manufacturing network and supply chain. Once operational, the plant will supply granules to IKO’s shingle production facilities across the southern United States, further reinforcing Missouri’s role as a growing hub for advanced manufacturing.

Asphalt roofing facilities across North America recognized for workplace safety.

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has completed its annual Accident Prevention Contest and is proud to recognize 82 asphalt roofing manufacturing facilities for their workplace safety, specifically low incident rates among workers.

Facilities that entered the 2025 Accident Prevention Contest were judged based on ARMA criteria derived from the standards set by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This information is gathered through quarterly safety data reports from the past calendar year.

“We are proud of the commitment that ARMA members have to a safe work environment for all employees,” said ARMA’s executive vice president Reed Hitchcock. “These facilities continue to maintain high standards in plant health and safety.”

Every year, ARMA’s manufacturer members are invited to participate in the Accident Prevention Contest by submitting data from their entire company, a specific division or an individual plant or mill in North America. Winners are honored in four different categories with a “perfect” score, meaning that zero safety incidents were recorded.

President’s Award: Recognizing the plant in each contest category with the best score over a two-year period.

• Group A: GAF (Shingle) – Shafter, California – 5 stars
• Group B: Atlas Roofing Corporation – Daingerfield, Texas – 3 stars
• Group C: Amrize – Beech Grove, Indiana – 1 star
• Group D: SOPREMA – Chilliwack, British Columbia – 1 star

Award of Excellence: Recognizing plants with three consecutive years of a “perfect” score (that are not recipients of the President’s Award).

• Owens Corning – Compton, California
• Owens Corning (Asphalt) – Denver, Colorado
• Owens Corning (Asphalt) – Kearny, New Jersey
• Owens Corning (Asphalt) – Linnton, Oregon
• Owens Corning (Asphalt) – Medina, Ohio
• Owens Corning (Asphalt) – Memphis, Tennessee
• Owens Corning (Asphalt) – Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Owens Corning (Asphalt) – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• TAMKO Building Products – Ennis, Texas
• TAMKO Building Products – Green Cove Springs, Florida
• Tarco Roofing – North Little Rock, Arkansas

Perfect Employee Safety Certificate: Recognizing plants with a “perfect” score for the reporting year.

• Atlas Roofing Corporation – Clinton, Iowa
• Building Products of Canada – LaSalle, Quebec, Canada
• CertainTeed – Jonesburg, Missouri
• GAF – Ennis, Texas (Shingle)
• GAF – Fontana, California
• Johns Manville – Plattsburgh, New York
• Johns Manville – South Gate, California
• Malarkey Roofing Products – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Owens Corning – Compton, California
• Owens Corning (Asphalt) – Compton, California
• Owens Corning (Asphalt) – Denver, Colorado
• Owens Corning (Asphalt) – Irving, Texas
• Owens Corning (Asphalt) – Kearny, New Jersey
• Owens Corning (Asphalt) – Linnton, Oregon
• Owens Corning (Asphalt) – Medina, Ohio
• Owens Corning (Asphalt) – Memphis, Tennessee
• Owens Corning (Asphalt) – Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Owens Corning (Asphalt) – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Polyglass USA – Phoenix, Arizona
• Polyglass USA – Waco, Texas
• SOPREMA – Walsworth, Ohio
• TAMKO Building Products – Ennis, Texas
• TAMKO Building Products – Green Cove Springs, Florida
• TAMKO Building Products – Phillipsburg, Kansas
• Tarco Roofing – North Little Rock, Arkansas

Certificate of Safety Improvement: Recognizing plants that demonstrated an improvement of at least 25% over their previous year’s performance.

• Atlas Roofing Corporation – Meridian, Mississippi
• Building Products of Canada – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
• Building Products of Canada – LaSalle, Quebec, Canada
• CertainTeed – Fremont, California
• CertainTeed – Jonesburg, Missouri
• CertainTeed – Little Rock, Arkansas
• CertainTeed – Norwood, Massachusetts
• CertainTeed – Oxford, North Carolina
• GAF – Baltimore, Maryland
• GAF – Dallas, Texas
• GAF – Ennis, Texas (Shingle)
• GAF – Michigan City, Indiana
• GAF – Mt. Vernon, Indiana
• GAF – Savannah, Georgia
• GAF – Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Johns Manville – Plattsburgh, New York
• Johns Manville – South Gate, California
•  IKO Midwest – Kankakee, Illinois
•  IKO Pacific – Sumas, Washington
• IKO Southeast – Sylacauga, Alabama
• IKO Southwest – Hillsboro, Texas
• Malarkey Roofing Products – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Malarkey Roofing Products – Portland, Oregon
•  Malarkey Roofing Products – Southgate, California
• Owens Corning – Atlanta, Georgia
• Owens Corning – Brentwood, New Hampshire
• Owens Corning – Denver, Colorado
•  Owens Corning – Houston, Texas
• Owens Corning – Memphis, Tennessee
• Owens Corning – Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Owens Corning (Asphalt) – Compton, California
• Owens Corning (Asphalt) – Irving, Texas
• Polyglass USA – Fernley, Nevada
• Polyglass USA – Waco, Texas
• SOPREMA – Gulfport, Mississippi
• SOPREMA – Wadsworth, Ohio
• TAMKO Building Products – Columbus, Kansas
• TAMKO Building Products – Frederick, Maryland
• TAMKO Building Products – Joplin, Missouri – High
• TAMKO Building Products – Knoxville, Tennessee
• TAMKO Building Products – Phillipsburg, Kansas
• TAMKO Building Products – Tuscaloosa, Alabama

ARMA extends congratulations to all of this year’s award recipients.

About ARMA

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) is a trade association representing North America’s asphalt roofing manufacturing companies and their raw material suppliers. The association includes the majority of North American manufacturers of asphalt shingles and asphalt low slope roof membrane systems. Committed to advances in the asphalt roofing industry, ARMA is proud of the role it plays in promoting asphalt roofing to those in the building industry and to the public.

By Jenny Yu.  

With new plants, colors and sustainability programs, IKO Industries is laying out the groundwork for its next 75 years. 

At the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE), Karen Edwards of The Coffee Shops™ met with an all-star lineup of IKO Industries leaders to discuss the manufacturer’s newest solutions and company updates. 2026 marks 75 years of incredible history and legacy for the family owned and operated company, and the panelists showed no signs of slowing down. In fact, the conversation focused less on looking back than it did on building forward.  

Expanding operations with new manufacturing plants 

First, Jack Gottesman, director of marketing for IKO, shared some big moves that IKO made toward the end of 2025 and continues to unfold in 2026. “Last summer, we opened a metal roofing plant in Texas, and we broke ground in Missouri for a granule plant,” Jack stated. “Then, over the next couple of weeks, we're going to be opening three new manufacturing facilities, and more are on the way.” 

One of the newer plants will be dedicated to manufacturing wet chopped fiber, the raw material that goes into fiberglass mat, as well as a fiberglass mat plant just a mile away. The addition of these plants, located in Chester, South Carolina, contributes to IKO’s commitment to being a vertically integrated company. Furthermore, a new shingle manufacturing plant in Jacksonville, Florida, marks the company’s eighth in North America alone. 

Keeping up with color trends 

IKO also took the opportunity to show off some of its newest shingle color offerings: Old Style Weatherwood, available in the Dynasty and Nordic lines, and Harbor Black, available in the Dynasty line.  

“Harbor Black is one of our darkest color blends in our Cool Colors Plus™ line, which is actually really difficult to achieve because of solar reflectivity,” Dyana Sweigart, marketing services manager, explained. “We’re really happy with this color blend. It's been received very well in the marketplace, and we're always just looking to launch new colors and keep up with the demands in the marketplace.” 

Sustainability in each business component 

As consumers and building codes continue to demand products that meet higher environmental standards, IKO is integrating sustainability into its business decisions, not only at the company level but in each business component as well. 

Darren Rafter, IKO’s director of sustainability, shared how the company recently formalized its sustainability program and released it to the public in September 2025. “This was really exciting because we talked about what we're doing at our plants in terms of recycling shingles, commercial roofing recycling, and integrating solar panels and energy resilience, all while engaging our suppliers and customers,” Darren shared.  

Overall, the panel emphasized the driving motivation behind these exciting developments.  “Everything that we do, we do it for the roofers that are here, and of course, the homeowners, who are the end customers,” Jack expressed. 

Watch the full interview to learn more about what’s coming up next for IKO Industries!

By Emma Peterson. 

You can turn material and product orders into custom tees, high-visibility shirts, hoodies and more for your crew. 

QXO is helping gear up your crew with this promotion! Between May 4, 2026, and July 2, 2026, you can earn gear with every U.S. purchase of CertainTeed, GAF, IKO Industries, Owens Corning, TRI-BUILT, VELUX and Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions products shipped and invoiced during the promotional period. How does it work?  

1. Register to start: Make sure you are registered for this promotion! Registration is available on the QXO website: www.go.qxo.com/swag2026 
2. Buy more, earn more: Buy your products from the sponsoring brands (listed above and start earning!  
3. Redeem at the end: At the end of the promotion, QXO will send out instructions on how to redeem your prizes! You will be asked to upload your logo in order to make your custom gear. Your information is secure and will never be shared. 

There are four tiers of prizes in this promotion based on how much you spend. For those that spend $20,000, you can get up to $400 in gear. For $30,000 the prize is $600 and for $40,000 it’s $800. The highest tier is $1,000 of gear, which requires qualifying product purchases of $50,000 or more. 

Reward your team for getting it done with custom tees, high-vis shirts, hoodies and more swag with QXO’s Gear Up Your Crew promotion.

This milestone reflects a deliberate and growing commitment to sustainability and industry collaboration. 

IKO, a worldwide leader in roofing, waterproofing and insulation for residential and commercial markets, announced its membership in the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), expanding its engagement with green building organizations across North America.

This milestone builds on IKO’s existing memberships with the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC), reflecting a deliberate and growing commitment to sustainability and industry collaboration. It also aligns with IKO’s sustainability program, Beyond™, which is designed to integrate responsible practices across the company’s entire value chain — from sourcing and operations to distribution, installation, product use and end-of-life.

“We strive to incorporate sustainability into all business decisions,” said Darren Rafter, director of sustainability at IKO North America. “Being actively involved with organizations like USGBC allows us to stay closely aligned with evolving industry standards and market expectations and translate those insights into practical actions across our business and products.”

USGBC is widely recognized for advancing sustainable building practices through education, advocacy and programs such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). As a corporate member, IKO will gain access to industry-leading research, educational resources and advocacy initiatives that support continuous improvement and innovation.

Through this membership, IKO is positioned to contribute to future development of LEED standards by bringing a building materials manufacturer’s perspective to the process. It also provides access to robust learning resources, deeper insight into evolving market expectations and more direct engagement with developers, builders and architects, helping close potential communication gaps that can occur across traditional distribution channels.

By strengthening its presence within both U.S. and Canadian green building networks, IKO is reinforcing its long-term strategy to help shape the future of responsible building practices across the markets it serves, while striving to incorporate leading sustainability practices into the business’ operations and striving to advance green building practices across the roofing industry.

About IKO

IKO is a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets. A vertically integrated company, IKO operates more than 35 manufacturing plants throughout North America and Europe. IKO is a family-owned business established in 1951. www.iko.com/na

About IKO Beyond™

IKO Beyond is IKO’s comprehensive sustainability program focused on Environment, People and Business, rooted in IKO’s core values of Sharing Knowledge, Performance, Integrity, Humility, Long-Term Thinking and Agility. ikobeyond.com

About the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

The U.S. Green Building Council supports the building sector's transition to green buildings. It works with the real estate and building sector to provide the market insights, expertise and practical solutions they need to push their sustainability efforts further and faster. https://www.usgbc.org/

Industry pros share practical strategies on marketing, crafting the perfect sales pitch and scaling up your business with roofing contractors in two fully booked Canadian events.

IKO’s 2026 Profit Power series hit the ground running with two full-house roofing contractor workshops in Halifax and Winnipeg, leaving attendees energized, inspired and armed with actionable strategies to grow their roofing businesses.

“Profit Power is about giving contractors insights they can take straight back to their businesses,” said Jack Gottesman, marketing and brand director at IKO North America. “The turnout, energy and engagement at Halifax and Winnipeg were incredible. If you weren’t there, you missed an experience that went far beyond a typical workshop.

The Halifax workshop, the first-ever Profit Power roofing contractor workshop in the Atlantic Provinces, brought together contractors at the scenic Marriott Harbourfront Hotel overlooking the Halifax Harbour. Industry leaders shared hard-earned insights; attendees were seen scribbling notes, soaking up personal lessons from Dmitry Lipinskiy of Roofing Insights, who shared his journey building a successful roofing business and practical tips for leveling up social media in today’s digital era. Other Halifax speakers included Wade Brown from JobNimbus and Mitch Beaulieu of Advanced Level Roofing, offering guidance on scaling businesses. Mitch has been an IKO ROOFPRO Craftsman Premier contractor since 2020 and has grown his business from Calgary in 2016 to five cities today. After the workshops, contractors wrapped up the day with axe throwing and networking at the happy hour.

In Winnipeg, the energy was just as high, with another full house. Sessions included Wade Brown on peak performance, Jason Ashman from Scorpion on digital marketing and Dimitry’s signature business-building advice. The event also featured Steve Bunin, an executive communication coach and former sportscaster for ESPN, CBS, FOX and more, who taught attendees the art of storytelling. Through interactive exercises, roofers practiced delivering winning pitches and communicating their value, gaining practical tips they could use immediately. The day ended on a high note with a happy hour and a Winnipeg Jets game at Canada Life Centre, creating lasting memories as the Jets secured a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Attendees also learned about IKO’s manufacturing excellence, vertical integration and the ROOFPRO contractor loyalty program, demonstrating how IKO supports contractors not only with products but also with collaborations, growth and opportunities to thrive. 

Scorpion and JobNimbus are among the many strategic partnerships available to all ROOFPRO members, giving contractors access to tools designed to help them work smarter and sell more.

The Profit Power series continues in the U.S. with upcoming workshops in (Subject to change):

• Portland, Oregon – May 12
• Houston, Texas – May 14
• Orlando, Florida – June 2
• Boston, Massachusetts – June 4
• St. Louis, Missouri – October 27
• Minneapolis, Minnesota – October 29

About IKO ROOFPRO

IKO ROOFPRO is IKO’s contractor loyalty reward program, open to residential roofing contractors in the U.S. and Canada. The program provides IKO ROOFPRO members with access to an array of valuable benefits.

About IKO

IKO is a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets. A vertically integrated company, IKO operates more than 35 manufacturing plants throughout North America and Europe. IKO is a family-owned business established in 1951.