Products & Services
Bonded by trust
By Jenny Yu. How Franklin International’s culture and history drive the future of adhesion. For nearly a century, Franklin International has built its reputation on trust, innovation and a people-first approach that continues to shape its role in the global adhesives market. The video “The Franklin International Family: A ...
Deliver long-term performance on metal roof restorations
By Dani Sheehan. Learn how to provide a lasting solution on a leaky metal roof. Metal roofs are known for durability, but over time can begin to show signs of wear, from oxidation and corrosion to failed seams and compromised fasteners. Restoring these roofs requires a full system approach designed ...
Central States introduces new Sentry self-storage latch and combo latch, delivering versatility along with enhanced strength and security
Central States continues its commitment to providing durable, cost-effective solutions that help customers enhance security, extend product life and reduce long-term maintenance. Central States Inc., a leader in metal construction materials and services for a wide variety of industries, including self-storage, has launched a new Sentry self-storage combo latch, designed to ...
Is your service division as strong as you think it is?
By Service Alignment. Take the 6 Minute Scorecard Assessment to get instant results and personalized insights that will boost your service operations. The free 6-Minute Scorecard Assessment is a first-of-its-kind benchmarking tool built specifically for commercial roofing contractors who want to understand how strong their service division really is. Most contractors know ...
A total-solution package for trade pros
By Jenny Yu. The Malco Group brought all of their brands to IRE, showcasing their commitment to ongoing innovation in the industry. The 2026 International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas marked a turning point for many brands as thousands of contractors, manufacturers and distributors met on the trade show ...
Innovations from APOC at IRE 2026
By Emma Peterson. A look at APOC's new products and programs designed to strengthen contractor success. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE), our crew from The Coffee Shops™ had the opportunity to host a live soundstage in the lobby (shoutout to our friends at SRS Distribution who sponsored ...
TAMKO® introduces HailGuard™ Shingles: The industry’s first and only asphalt shingle with an extended hail warranty‡
The shingles that are “built for hail.” Just ahead of storm season, TAMKO Building Products, a leading manufacturer of residential roofing solutions, today announced the launch of HailGuard™ shingles, the industry’s first and only asphalt shingle with an Extended Hail Warranty‡ — setting a new benchmark for confidence-driven roof protection. As spring ...
Raising the bar for insulated metal panels
Jenny Yu. All Weather Insulated Panels introduces InnovaCELL technology, designed to improve energy performance, fire safety and sustainability. All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) is advancing the performance of insulated metal panels with the introduction of InnovaCELL™, a next-generation foam technology engineered to improve thermal efficiency, fire safety and sustainability ...
Impress homeowners with this AI visualization tool
By Jenny Yu. The new Renoworks feature enhances designs using AI, helping contractors win more jobs. The AI revolution is here, and Renoworks’ newest tool is giving homeowners and contactors a reason to jump in. Image Enhance takes basic renderings and transforms them to look like realistic photos. ...
Marking 40 years with new innovations
By Jesse Sanchez. At the Western Roofing Expo, BITEC leaders highlight company evolution and a renewed focus on contractor partnerships for 2026 and beyond. BITEC, a trusted name in the roofing industry, is celebrating its 40th year of business. Speaking from the RoofersCoffeeShop sound stage at the Western Roofing Expo, ...
