Industry News
Adios asphalt? The U.S. and Canadian residential roofing industry may be on the verge of a seismic shift
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation made headlines recently by publicly stating asphalt roof shingles often do not last as long as manufacturers claim. For years, asphalt has been the most widely used residential roofing material in the U.S. and Canada. Homeowners often turned to asphalt roofing as a cheaper, readily ...
GAF debuts industry-leading residential and commercial roofing innovation at the 2025 International Roofing Expo
Visitors of the GAF booth (#19060) were be able to learn more about the company’s comprehensive suite of new, enhanced and soon-to-be-available products and services. GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, will unveil a suite of new offerings at the 2025 International Roofing Expo ...
Holcim’s North America business to be named Amrize following planned spin-off
Introducing the Amrize name marks an important step as Holcim’s North American business prepares to become an independent public company. Holcim announces that Amrize will be the name of its North American business following the execution of the planned spin-off. As an independent public company, Amrize will be North America’s leading ...
Sprayfoam 2025 showcases industry growth
By Karen L. Edwards. This versatile solution is being used in unique applications not only throughout the building envelope but also to bring nature to life. The CoatingsCoffeeShop® (CCS) Crew recently attended the Sprayfoam 2025 show in Daytona Beach, Florida and were able to witness firsthand the growth in this industry. Our ...
Owens Corning Roofing showcases More than Just a Roof® at 2025 International Roofing Expo
Expertise, performance and color take the spotlight Owens Corning is demonstrating More Than Just a Roof® during the International Roofing Expo (IRE) from February 19-21, in San Antonio, Texas. Visitors to booth #22081 can learn about solutions and services to help grow their businesses, deliver performance and help homeowners love their ...
IKO Commercial showcases industry-leading products; introduces the soon-to-be-launched IKO Rooftop Access App at IRE 2025
IKO Commercial is making big moves to grow its reach and improve its service in the U.S. IKO Commercial, a division of IKO Industries Inc., a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industries for residential and commercial markets is proud to be participating in the 2025 International Roofing Expo ...
IKO unveils bold new identity and innovations at IRE 2025
At IRE, IKO is showcasing the future of roofing, along with introducing their Proven Performance brand identity, announncing that new impact resistance ratings and highlighting the ROOFPRO loyalty program. IKO Residential (IKO), a division of IKO Industries Inc., a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industries for residential and ...
IKO leads the way with Tomorrow's Roof Today at IRE 2025
IKO Residential unveils refreshed brand identity – Proven Performance – and a redesigned ROOFPRO portal for contractors while IKO Commercial showcases Innovi™ TPO, Matrix™ Formulation and Hand-Weld IKO InnoviTPO Demo. IKO, a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industries for residential and commercial markets, kicked off its participation at ...
RAiNA written new Division 01 specification enhances performance standards for rainscreen wall assemblies
This new Division 01 specification will serve as a critical tool for architects, specifiers and contractors to achieve better performance outcomes in rainscreen wall assemblies. The Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA) has released a new Division 01 specification to establish clear, unified performance requirements for rainscreen wall assemblies, addressing critical ...
The Coffee Shops™ Announce 2025 Influencers
Our Influencers program celebrates its ninth year of giving back to the industries it serves. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2025 Influencers for RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS), MetalCoffeeShop® (MCS), CoatingsCoffeeShop® (CCS) and RCS en Español. Each month, ...
