IKO Industries
Building a culture of safety and long-term success
By Jenny Yu. In an employee profile video, IKO’s environmental health and safety coordinator shares why he recommends working for IKO. James Harrison didn’t plan on a career in environmental health and safety, but the opportunity arrived early in his tenure at IKO’s Hagerstown facility in Maryland. After starting as ...
What is tapered roof insulation?
By IKO Industries. Understanding how tapered insulation supports drainage and durability is key for designing long-lasting low-slope roofs. Every high-performing roofing system starts with a well-designed foundation, which includes durable insulation. In commercial construction, especially when working with low-slope or flat roofs, the right combination of tapered roof insulation and ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® En Español: El contenido que marco marzo
Por Jessica Bravo. Las historias, entrevistas y recursos más leídos por la comunidad de roofing este mes. Uno de los contenidos destacados fue un episodio de La Voz de los Ruferos, en el que Alejandra Mahecha Bader, de MuleHide, comparte cómo es un día en su rutina como representante ...
Calgary department store gets new look
By Jenny Yu. A Canadian roofing contractor teams up with IKO to deliver a custom commercial roofing system under specific requirements and tight deadlines. When popular U.S. retailer Nordstrom opened its Calgary Chinook Centre location in Calgary, Canada, in fall 2014, the project demanded precision, speed and reliability. That’s ...
IKO celebrates grand opening of new fiberglass and fiberglass mat manufacturing facilities in South Carolina
The new $500+ million investment strengthens IKO’s manufacturing network and creates nearly 200 local jobs. IKO North America proudly celebrated the official grand opening of its new fiberglass manufacturing facility and glass mat plant in Chester County, South Carolina. This milestone marks the completion of more than $500 million in investments ...
Celebrating 75 years of expansion and innovation
By Jenny Yu. IKO is honoring its rich history while investing in plant expansion, broader product selection and proven performance. At the close of day two at the 2026 International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, Jack Gottesman, marketing and brand director of IKO North America, shared some exciting ...
IKO 2026 Profit Power Series kicks off with packed roofing contractor workshops in Halifax and Winnipeg
Industry pros share practical strategies on marketing, crafting the perfect sales pitch and scaling up your business with roofing contractors in two fully booked Canadian events. IKO’s 2026 Profit Power series hit the ground running with two full-house roofing contractor workshops in Halifax and Winnipeg, leaving attendees energized, inspired and armed ...
UK Roofing Awards – Finalists announced
Industry voting opens 19 March and closes at 6 p.m. Sunday 19 April. Now in its 20th year, the UK Roofing Awards continues to attract talented contractors from across the country to put forward their project in the hopes of being crowned winner. The UK Roofing Awards will be taking place ...
Building trust from the rooftop
By Jenny Yu. Becca Haggard shares how passion and product performance shape her roofing business. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips™, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Becca Haggard, owner of That Girl Roofing, to discuss her journey into roofing and why she partners exclusively with IKO Industries. ...
North Texas Roofing Contractors Association announces award winners and 2026 Board of Directors
Industry Leader of the Year, Associate of the Year and Golden Hammer Award winners honored at the 25th Annual NTRCA Rondi Perry Awards Banquet. The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) – a regional association whose mission is to serve roofing professional members promoting ethical standards, insights, innovation and education – ...
