Industry News
3 of the many hats the RCMA wears
By Emma Peterson. Associations like RCMA wear a lot of hats in the industry, here are three things they do and how they help contractors! In a new episode of CoatingsCast™, Heidi J. Ellsworth and Ryan Blad, the treasurer for the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) took a break from ...
Roofing is women
By Emma Peterson. Learn how NWIR is building careers and supporting female-identifying people in roofing. The roofing industry has traditionally been a male-dominated field, but that demographic is shifting every day. A large proponent of this shift is the National Women in Roofing (NWIR), which is a volunteer-based organization ...
Getting to know the Gottrons
By Emma Peterson. Learn the story behind how the Gottron family became a powerhouse in the roofing industry with a legacy that spans three generations. This episode of Coffee Conversations saw Heidi J. Ellsworth heading East to the Duro-Last® headquarters in Saginaw, Michigan. There, she sat down in person ...
Positive development to secure workforce development reforms
By Dani Sheehan. After passing the House with bipartisan support, your voice is needed to urge Congress to support the passage of A Stronger Workforce for America Act before the end of the year. Each year during Roofing Day in D.C., roofing professionals meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for ...
How company culture can be your business’s biggest asset
By Jesse Sanchez. A thriving company culture isn’t just good for morale — it’s a game-changer for growth and profitability. Creating a strong company culture isn’t just a trendy buzzword — it’s a proven way to boost productivity, retain employees and drive profitability. In this episode of our Read, Listen, ...
It’s time for confetti: The new Leister USA warehouse and service center is open!
By Chloe Stambaugh, Leister Technologies USA. A new warehouse and service center in Glendale Heights, Illinois is strengthening Leister Technologies USA’s Northern American presence! Leister Technologies USA (LTUS)’s newest location in Illinois is a milestone in strengthening their commitment to exceptional customer service and efficient logistics in North America. LTUS, ...
The Durable Slate Company expands into the UK Market with acquisition of Bain & Irvine, a premier Scottish roofing company
This acquisition of Bain & Irvine aligns two historic roofing companies that share a commitment to excellence and the preservation of architectural heritage. The Durable Slate Company, a U.S.-based leader in historic roofing and restoration, together with its sister company, The Durable Restoration Company, is excited to announce its expansion into ...
Why attending METALCON should be on your industry bucket list!
By Emma Peterson. If you’ve never been to a trade show of this size, don’t let it intimidate you! You do not want to miss the opportunities that these events provide. In 2024, METALCON was hosted in Atlanta, Georgia at the end of October. Between networking events, educational sessions, skill ...
Join NWIR in 2025 for their annual two-day conference NWIR Days
NWIR Days is the premier conference for women in the roofing industry to come together to hone their leadership skills, learn new business tactics and share their secrets to success. National Women in Roofing (NWIR) will be holding their annual conference, NWIR Days, at the Grand Hyatt Riverwalk in San Antonio, ...
Revolutionizing home remodeling sales
By Jesse Sanchez. A powerful partnership promises to transform how contractors manage sales, estimates and payments, all with a single click. Sherwin-Williams MetalVue has announced an exciting partnership with One Click Contractor to make home remodeling sales a whole lot simpler. Designed with remodeling pros in mind, One Click's all-in-one ...
