Industry News
Verisk signs definitive agreement to acquire AccuLynx
Acquisition to expand, enhance and strengthen network capabilities across the insurance claims and restoration ecosystem. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider to the global insurance industry, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AccuLynx for $2.35 billion in cash to augment its network capabilities across ...
Immigration, injunctions and overtime: Legal changes from July 2025
By Emma Peterson. Key takeaways for the roofing industry from the July legal landscape. July marks the halfway point of 2025 and a lot has happened since the start of the year! To help contractors keep up with all the legal changes and updates, Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese ...
Keys to the Trades: Driving opportunity for skilled contractors
The program provides donated vehicles and financial support to hardworking contractors who are working to establish or expand their small businesses but lack the basic tools to get to work. The Roof Museum is proud to announce the launch of Keys to the Trades, a new initiative created to empower skilled ...
SRS opens a distribution center in Southern California
By Emma Peterson. This new venture creates new avenues and opportunities in the region. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sat down with Iden Asato, the general manager of SRS Distribution’s first regional distribution centers. The center Iden manages, which is located in Southern California, serves ...
ARMA releases 2025 Q2 report on asphalt roofing
Offering public access to asphalt roofing data across the U.S. and Canada with year-to-date comparisons and industry insights. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has released its Quarterly Product Shipment Report for the second quarter of 2025. The report covers asphalt roofing product shipments in the United States and Canada in ...
National Roofing Contractors Association continues to elevate
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The mid-year meetings of the NRCA provide solutions and direction for the industry. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) continues to lead the way in bringing the roofing industry together. During its 2025 Midyear Meetings, the NRCA welcomed roofing professionals from across the country and around the globe ...
IKO announces grand opening of state-of-the-art IKO Metals roofing plant in Ennis, Texas
The new plant will be dedicated to manufacturing stone-coated metal roofing in tile, shake and shingle profiles under the DECRA® and Tilcor brands. IKO North America proudly celebrated the official grand opening of its newest manufacturing facility dedicated to producing IKO Metals Residential Metal Roofing products in Ennis, Texas. The milestone ...
APOC and DSL Coatings partner to launch fluid-applied roofing systems in the Netherlands
European contractors gain access to high-performance restoration products backed by local support and technical strength. APOC, a leading manufacturer of roofing products in North America and a premier brand within the ICP Building Solutions Group, is now available in the European market. Born out of a shared vision and complementary strengths, ...
La industria del techado urge a tomar acción sobre la reforma migratoria
Por Jessica Bravo. Uniéndose para colaborar en soluciones equilibradas. National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) se ha unido a Essential Worker Immigration Coalition (EWIC) en una carta dirigida a funcionarios clave de la administración para abogar por la industria y solicitar una reforma migratoria centrada en la estabilidad y el crecimiento. ...
Roofing industry urges action on immigration reform
By Jessica Bravo. Coming together to collaborate for balanced solutions. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has joined the Essential Worker Immigration Coalition (EWIC) in a letter to key administration officials to advocate for the industry and request stability and growth-focused immigration reform. EWIC is a coalition ...
