IRE 2025
A superior acrylic coating makes its debut
By Anna Lockhart. Progressive Materials showcased their latest product, AC-1200, at the 2025 IRE trade show, offering attendees a first look at the acrylic coating’s quality design. In a conversation with Progressive Material’s Director of Technical Services, Jay Mitchell, live from the trade show floor at this year’s International ...
Unveiling cutting-edge roofing innovations
By Jesse Sanchez. New high-performance membranes spark major interest at IRE 2025. At the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE), Swiss-based construction materials leader Sika Roofing & Waterproofing made a significant splash with the launch of two groundbreaking membrane technologies. Designed to simplify applications and elevate performance standards across U.S. roofing ...
Bringing greener innovations to the roof
By Jesse Sanchez. A new eco-friendly roofing adhesive turns heads at bustling trade show. In the fast-moving world of commercial roofing, one standout company is drawing serious attention not just for innovation, but for making sustainability and labor efficiency their top priorities. At the Coffee Shop Soundstage during this year's ...
Get the details right on every installation
By Dani Sheehan. FlashCo knows that even the best roofing membrane can’t make up for a poorly installed scupper or vent. During commercial projects, it’s the small details on the job that often make the biggest difference – especially when you’re dealing with penetrations, ventilation and drainage. FlashCo has engineered ...
Roofing innovation on display
By Jesse Sanchez. A new booth, a breakthrough machine and a reminder that precision and efficiency still drive the roofing industry forward. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025, SOPREMA didn’t just show up — they redefined what a modern trade show experience can look like. Ryan Knippel, South Central regional sales ...
University of North Florida competes in Roofing Alliance 2025 Student Competition
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The all-women team receives Best Presenter award. At the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE), an all-women team from the University of North Florida proudly competed in the Roofing Alliance’s 2025 Construction Management Student Competition and took home a best presenter award. The excitement surrounding this first-ever ...
Roofing expands with sustainability in mind
By Jesse Sanchez. New manufacturing plant and eco-innovations mark a major leap for this roofing manufacturer. At the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE), Malarkey Roofing Products revealed ambitious expansion plans alongside its continued push toward sustainable innovation. Speaking with Lauren White, Malarkey sales team executives Mike Fields and Craig Lott shared details ...
Delivering what homeowners are looking for
By Emma Peterson. Learn how IKO connects homeowners to the products and professionals needed to make their home renovation dreams a reality. Even as the industry experiences uncertainties, there remains a rising trend of homeowners investing in home renovations and improvements. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Jack Gottesman from IKO ...
Bringing innovation to rooftop equipment at IRE
By Jesse Sanchez. A simple bolt, a big idea — a solution to a decades-old roofing dilemma is turning heads. At the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE), roofing professionals gathered not just to talk shingles and systems, but to rethink how equipment belongs on rooftops. In an interview at the Coffee Shop ...
Efficiency, legacy and the people powering it all
By Jesse Sanchez. Turning heads at this year’s expo with real solutions and a clear vision for the industry's future, this company is leaving their mark. SOPREMA closed out the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE) on a high note and their presence left a lasting impression. Between cutting-edge equipment and a company ...
