Products & Services
PABCO puts their contractors first
By Emma Peterson. From enhanced contractor programs to the development of PABCO University, this family‑owned shingle maker showcases its commitment to customer partnership. While The Coffee Shops™ crew attended the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE), we had the chance to visit the PABCO Roofing Products booth to chat with ...
Beyond the roof
By Titebond®. Titebond® is helping roofing contractors expand beyond roofing-specific applications with exterior adhesives and sealants built for siding, trim, flashing and repair work. When roofing contractors think of Franklin International and the Titebond® name, roofing sealants often come to mind first. But the reality is that today’s roofing professionals do far ...
Explore advanced fabrication solutions at FRSA 2026
By The Coffee Shops™. MetalForming’s booth will feature elite equipment built to support evolving roofing and architectural metal fabrication needs. MetalForming (MF), LLC is set to participate in the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) 2026 Expo, one of the largest regional trade shows for roofing and sheet ...
Why RoofIT was built by roofers, for roofers
By RoofIT. Real-world roofing experience drove the creation of a CRM built to solve the industry’s most common operational challenges. In an industry where speed, coordination and accuracy directly impact profitability, roofing contractors have long struggled to find software that truly supports the way they work. Many customer relationship management systems ...
Sentry door and hallway line expands with new accessories to enhance performance, comfort, automation and accessibility
Central States Inc. launches roll-up door motor in latest expansion of accessory offerings in innovative Sentry line of door and hallway systems for improved ventilation, energy efficiency, ease of operation and accessibility for self-storage applications. Along with the new EasyRoller™ 14 Door Opener roll-up door motor, other new Sentry accessory additions ...
MultiFin panel series introduced by ATAS
ATAS International is proud to introduce MultiFin, the newest panel series in their vast product offering. MultiFin features a distinctive fin-style profile available in multiple variations, designed to pair seamlessly with the MetaFlex panel through a shared interlock. As a structural rainscreen wall panel system, MultiFin encourages design flexibility and elevated ...
Offshore staffing model expands support for roofing contractors
By Jesse Sanchez. A growing approach to hiring, training and onboarding is helping contractors fill operational gaps without adding internal overhead. As roofing contractors contend with ongoing labor shortages and rising operational complexity, attention is shifting toward staffing models that extend capacity without increasing internal burden. Among them, offshore workforce ...
MFM to exhibit at FRSA Expo 2026
By MFM Building Products. MFM Building Products will showcase self-adhering waterproofing membranes, high-temperature underlayments and Fortified®-listed roofing solutions at the FRSA Expo 2026 in Florida. MFM Building Products, a leading manufacturer of self-adhering waterproofing membranes since 1961, will be attending the FRSA Expo 2026 at the Gaylord Pines Resort, Kissimmee, Florida, Booth ...
AI tools and data insights take center stage
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry experts explore how integrated software, artificial intelligence and industry data can improve business performance for contractors. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, technology and data-driven decision-making remained central themes as contractors looked for practical ways to improve efficiency and scale their operations. Speaking ...
Metal retrofit strengthens Baltimore cruise terminal roof
By Jesse Sanchez. Engineered metal-over-metal retrofit improved wind performance efficiency and long-term durability for a high-traffic waterfront facility. In 2011, Metal-Fab Manufacturing and Roof Hugger delivered a complex metal-over-metal retrofit for the Port of Baltimore Cruise Terminal, completing a much-needed public infrastructure upgrade. The 65,000-square-foot facility serves cruise passengers traveling ...
