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The case for traditional roofing rolls
By Jesse Sanchez. Smaller, traditional rolls offer a safer, more efficient solution for contractors without sacrificing productivity. In a thought-provoking Read, Listen, Watch® (RLW) hosted by Karen Edwards, Jason Stanley, CEO of IB Roof Systems, talked about a common misconception in commercial roofing: that wide-width rolls save significant time and labor. With ...
Jennifer Hogan - Inside the 2025 IIBEC Convention - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with ennifer Hogan of the International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants (IIBEC). You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Megan Ellsworth: Hello everyone, my name is Megan Ellsworth here at RufersCoffeeshop.com and I am so excited. ...
How acquisitions are shaping the roofing landscape
By Jesse Sanchez. Exploring the wave of mergers and acquisitions that’s redefining the roofing industry. In this Coffee Conversations webinar, hosted by Heidi J. Ellsworth, a panel of industry leaders gathered to discuss the growing trend of acquisitions in the roofing industry. The panel included Jason Stanley, CEO of IB Roof Systems; ...
Coffee Conversations - Acquisition Frenzy! Where is the Industry Going? - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Jason Stanley of IB Roof Systems, Reid Ribble previously of National Roofing Contractors Association, Brian Whelan of Roof Resources, Ron Harriman of Benchmark and Ed Krusek of Hunter Panels. You can read the interview below, listen to the ...
Top September stories: Mergers and acquisitions, the Olympics and Spanish-only content
By Dani Sheehan. Extra! Extra! Read all about it – don't miss these most read articles on CoatingsCoffeeShop™ last month. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) announced a new membership category available exclusively in Spanish. This is just one of their ongoing efforts to improve their support and better serve ...
Top September stories: Acquisitions, website launches and giving back to the industry
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) this past September. September turned out to be a busy month full of important news and exciting announcements for the industry. Kingspan announced their acquisition of IB Roof Systems, marking their entrance into the U.S. market. This move ...
The truth about wide-width rolls
By Jesse Sanchez. Are wide-width rolls really saving you time and money or is it all just marketing hype? In this Read Listen Watch® (RLW), host Karen Edwards sat down with Jason Stanley, CEO of IB Roof Systems™, to discuss the misconceptions surrounding wide-width rolls in commercial roofing. ...
Everything changes but stays the same
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Thoughts on mergers and acquisitions as Kingspan acquires IB Roof Systems. The industry continues to be rocked by mergers and acquisitions and some worry that we will never be the same. But after thirty years in the roofing industry, we have seen these changes and consolidations more than ...
Kingspan acquires IB Roof Systems, first entry into the U.S. single-ply market
IB’s proven position in the renovation market is complemented by Kingspan’s strong position in the commercial and industrial new build segments, offering a significant growth opportunity. As a global leader in advanced insulation and building envelope solutions, Kingspan has a stated strategy to offer complete roofing system solutions in the U.S. ...
Everybody comes together for SkillsUSA
By Lauren White. Competitors and industry professionals from across the country are joining forces to usher in the next generation of roofers, starting with SkillsUSA. Roofing made a statement at SkillsUSA 2024. And while this year’s event has already come and gone, people like Rick Damato and John Esbenshade are ...
