IRE – International Roofing Expo
Recognizing the women building up our industry
By Emma Peterson. QXO’s annual North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year contest is accepting nominations! Across the roofing industry, there are countless incredible women paving the way forward to a more inclusive and stronger industry through their leadership and professionalism. QXO wants to celebrate these women for ...
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 ...
Showcasing liquid membrane leadership
By Jenny Yu. Sika’s presence at IRE 2026 underscored the growing momentum behind liquid-applied membranes. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, Sika Corporation showcased its liquid membranes, demonstrating the company’s proactive approach to meeting market trends. Sean Fraker, national manager for Sika’s roofing division specific to liquid-applied membranes, spoke ...
Palpable excitement and aggressive growth
By Jenny Yu. At IRE, FlashCo showcased products designed to save contractors time and discussed the company’s positive trajectory for 2026. On the International Roofing Expo trade show floor, Dani Sheehan stopped by the busy FlashCo booth to chat with Colin Albue, the Midwest Regional Sales Manager, about the ...
Opening new doors, 65 years later
By Jenny Yu. MFM Building Products starts its anniversary year strong at IRE 2026. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, Karen Edwards caught up with David Delcoma, operations manager of MFM Building Products Corp., about the company’s 65th anniversary. David, who just celebrated his own milestone of 15 years ...
IRE attendees give back
By Jenny Yu. The 17th Annual Community Service Day Project gathered 30 volunteers to serve Las Vegas residents in need. Before exhibitors and attendees filled the International Roofing Expo trade show floor, 30 volunteers gathered for the event’s 17th Annual Community Service Day Project on Monday, January 19, ...
Not another meeting; instead, a homecoming
By Jenny Yu. The NRCA’s first time hosting members of SkillsUSA at the annual IRE convention sparked fruitful discussions about the future workforce of roofing. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) hosted 23 members of SkillsUSA to join in the learning and networking ...
A lighter slate for residential reroofing
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how a panelized slate system is removing weight barriers and simplifying installation for asphalt-to-slate replacements. For decades, real slate has been recognized as a premium roofing material known for its strength, longevity and craftsmanship, qualities that have traditionally placed it in a specialized category within residential ...
Cordless welding tool targets roofing repairs
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how a cordless hot-air hand welder is designed to help contractors complete membrane repairs more efficiently on difficult-to-access roofs. Roof repairs often require contractors to move tools, materials and power sources to locations that are not always easy to reach. For service and repair work on ...
Business-in-a-box for metal roofing
By Jenny Yu. Sherwin-Williams leaders explain how their MetalVue and Roofing Passport tools are helping contractors sell more metal with confidence. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, The Coffee Shops™ stopped by the Sherwin-Williams booth to learn more about its MetalVue program acts to remove barriers to entry for ...
