Anna Lockhart, Assistant Editor
Facing tariffs head on
By Anna Lockhart. Industry experts break down the latest tariff changes and what they mean for roofing at large and what contractors can expect. As many American contractors continue through the year’s work, many have wondered what the rapid changes from Washington D.C., mean for their company not only ...
The game changer: How one brake shaped this company’s future
By Anna Lockhart. Offering a high-quality, durable portable bending brake set the scene for this Michigan company back in the 1960s. Now, their products are used worldwide, breaking the mold. In a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Gary Weinert, director ...
Let’s erase the stress of back-to-school costs – together!
By Anna Lockhart. Earn an A+ in giving back with this opportunity to help the children in our communities. Donation sites coming to a roofing company near you! Erase the stress of back-to-school costs for your community by participating in an industry-wide school supply drive! In an effort ...
Let’s erase the stress of back-to-school costs – together!
By Anna Lockhart. Earn an A+ in giving back with this opportunity to help the children in our communities. Donation sites coming to a roofing company near you! Erase the stress of back-to-school costs for your community by participating in an industry-wide school supply drive! In an effort ...
Nominate your crew members now for the 2025 Foreman of the Month awards!
By Anna Lockhart. Celebrate your team foreman’s hard work by nominating them for this monthly recognition. The National Frame Building Association (NFBA) wishes to recognize the dedicated and hard-working crew foreman of the construction industry each month with their Foreman of the Month award. Each winner will be ...
Top June articles: Metal updates, ventilation sectors adopt latest technologies and building community during uncertain times
By Anna Lockhart. Check out the top ten most popular June articles from The Coffee Shops™! June was a busy month for our readers, who enjoyed stories from all across the roofing, metal and coatings industries. As the summer heat continues to rage on, now is the perfect time ...
Visualizing success
By Anna Lockhart. Project visualization software can save contractors time, money and resources while simultaneously securing more sales! In a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Karen Edwards sat down with Brad Finck of Renoworks to discuss the brand’s innovative technologies and their mission to revolutionize ...
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 ...
Bend it like Malco
By Anna Lockhart. Explore the product offerings of an industry-leading brand and find out how they’re revolutionizing the metal fabrication game. In an episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Shane Norman, senior product manager at Malco Tools, to discuss the glories of all things ...
Making it count: Capturing homeowner attention in a fast-paced world
By Anna Lockhart. In the day and age of social media and short attention spans, it’s critical to have a simplistic, yet catchy marketing strategy. Does your messaging meet the cut? In a recent Coffee Conversations sponsored by Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), host Karen Edwards sat down with ...
