IB Roof Systems™
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 ...
Discover the hidden dangers of oversized roofing rolls
By Jesse Sanchez. Understand how traditional roll sizes can safeguard your job site and boost productivity in our next RLW webinar. RoofersCoffeeShop® has made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction industries to learn how they want, when they want, where they want with their Read, ...
Myth vs. reality: What manufacturers won't tell you
Tune in on August 28th @ 11am PT | 2pm ET In this Read Listen Watch®, Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by IB Roof Systems’ President Jason Stanley to dispel myths and roll out the facts about a hidden pitfall on the jobsite, oversized roofing rolls. Jason tells us about the ...
Myth vs. Reality: What Manufacturers Won't Tell You - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Jason Stanley of IB Roof Systems. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: Welcome everybody to this Read Listen Watch from RoofersCoffeeShop. This is going to be a really great conversation. ...
Staying Cool in Las Vegas with the CRRC
By Lauren White. The CRRC Annual Summer Meeting updated, educated and inspired from the ground up. With a view of Las Vegas on the 51st floor of the Palms Casino and Resort, the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Annual Summer Meeting kicked off on the morning of June 5, 2024! ...
Roofing industry unites to encourage the next generation at the 2024 SkillsUSA competition
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The 2024 competition will include student contestants from 12 states competing to win the commercial roofing thermoplastic competition. The roofing industry has come together to help fund a larger Career Technical Education (CTE) program lead by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). With the first focus ...
Examining the economics of wide-width thermoplastic roofing rolls
By Dani Sheehan. Are wide-width rolls more cost-efficient than narrower rolls? Considering the full spectrum of costs including labor, materials, equipment and safety suggests not. Wide-width thermoplastic roofing rolls are often marketed as a more efficient and cost-effective solution compared to their narrower counterparts. However, a deeper analysis published in ...
Lifting up roofing issues
By Emma Peterson. Learn how IB Roof Systems advocates for the crews on the roof. While at the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE), RoofersCoffeeShop® crew member Yvette Cruz stopped by IB Roof Systems’ booth to catch up and see what they were doing. She spoke to Gage Fishering, who ...
