IRE – International Roofing Expo
SPFA delivers education, recognition and industry resources for 2026
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. From new podcasts to technical research and workforce development, SPFA is strengthening resources that help members stay competitive and compliant. The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) continues to expand its support for contractors, suppliers and manufacturers through education, recognition and technical resources designed to strengthen the spray foam ...
Investing in the future with metal
By Jenny Yu. At IRE, Carlisle Architectural Metals shares how metal material performance, design and resilience are shaping the future. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, Heidi J. Ellsworth met with Mike Weis, vice president of sales for Carlisle Architectural Metals (CAM). CAM brings together five established metal brands ...
The power of community at the 2026 IRE Service Day
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. How IRE's Community Service Day gave back to the community that hosted this year's expo. The roofing industry is built on protecting homes and strengthening communities, and that commitment was on full display during the 17th Annual International Roofing Expo (IRE) Community Service Day. Held on ...
International Roofing Expo announces the 2026 Innovative Product Showcase and Awards Program winners
The awards program is an industry recognition program that celebrates the most cutting-edge solutions that are available in the roofing and exteriors sector. Informa Markets, The International Roofing Expo® (IRE), announced the winners of their annual Innovative Product Showcase and Awards Program for People’s Choice and Experts’ Choice. The awards program, ...
Growth and innovation take center stage at IRE 2026
By Emma Peterson. Key takeaways from the dynamic Coffee Conversations® panel at IRE. In a special Coffee Conversations® sponsored by SRS Distribution and recorded live at the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE), Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Sarah Sutton Shouse of Raincoat Roofing, Jewels DeCorsey of All Craft ...
Contributing at a higher level
By Jenny Yu. Heidi J. Ellsworth has been elected as one of the new NRCA directors. Here at The Coffee Shops™, we are proud to share that our president and CEO, Heidi J. Ellsworth, has been elected as one of the new National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) directors. The ...
Las voces que dieron forma a un espacio que fue más que un evento de roofing
Por Jessica Bravo. Entrevistas y conversaciones clave de IRE 2026. El evento más grande de la industria de roofing, International Roofing Expo 2026 (IRE), se llevó a cabo del 20 al 22 de enero, reuniendo a contratistas, socios y líderes de la industria en un espacio dedicado al crecimiento ...
When debris starts moving faster than doubt
By Jesse Sanchez. Showing how a smaller machine can move debris faster, keep crews safer and turn efficiency from an idea into something contractors can watch happen in real time. On The Coffee Shops™ Sound Stage sponsored by SRS Distribution, at the International Roofing Expo (IRE), ...
A booth to remember at IRE 2026
By Anna Lockhart. Central States Manufacturing is bringing their A-game to IRE 2026 with a thoughtfully designed booth for the trade show floor. In preparation for the upcoming roofing event of the year – International Roofing Expo 2026 (IRE) – brands across the industry are gearing up to ...
RCMA Spring Meeting signals strong momentum for the roof coatings industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Collaboration, innovation and contractor engagement highlight a strong start to the year. The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) started the year with energy and purpose, hosting a highly successful Spring Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, alongside its participation at the International Roofing Expo (IRE). The week brought together ...
