International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD)
Gerhard Hanke - Building Roofing’s Global Future
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi Ellsworth sits down with Gerhard Hanke, interim CEO of Wienerberger AG, to explore how international collaboration is strengthening the future of roofing. They discuss Wienerberger’s long-standing relationship with the International Federation for the Roofing Trade, the importance of global industry leadership ...
Sabine Rothschuh - Connection Forum 2026
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth sits down with Sabine Rothschuh, secretary of IFD, to talk about the 2026 IFD Connection Forum and the power of bringing the global roofing community together. With a format centered on practical project insights, open discussion and working sessions, the ...
Dirk Bollwerk - Who is IFD?
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by Dirk Bollwerk, president of the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD), to explore how global collaboration is advancing the roofing industry. Representing a worldwide network of associations and experts, the IFD drives progress through education, ...
















