Jenny Yu, Writer & Reporter
Explore elite rollforming at IRE 2026
By Jenny Yu. MetalForming will showcase their newest metal roofing innovations as well as their trusted classics. MetalForming LLC (MF) is preparing to showcase its latest advancements in sheet metal fabrication equipment at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner for roofing and metal ...
New roofs for the holidays
By Jenny Yu. Enjoy these heartwarming stories of roofing companies giving back to veterans in their communities. It’s truly been a season of giving in the roofing world over the last few months. From Michigan and Montana to Massachusetts and New York, these four roofing companies selflessly spent ...
Equipment rentals expand access to roofing innovation
By Jenny Yu. Learn how rental partnerships make specialized roofing equipment more accessible to contractors. The equipment rental market is reshaping how roofing contractors approach productivity, safety and operations investments. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards spoke with Sam Beiler of Equipter and Phil Frid ...
Restoration trends in the roofing industry
By Jenny Yu. Learn how this legacy company meets market demands with its innovative restoration products. In this episode of CoatingsCast™, Megan Ellsworth spoke with John McDermott, vice president of sales for KARNAK Corporation, to explore the latest trends that are reshaping the roofing industry and how contractors can ...
Changing the conversation around roofing insurance
By Jenny Yu. Integrity Insurance leaders explain how advocacy and service are reshaping contractor coverage. At Western Roofing Expo 2025, conversations extended beyond products and systems to address a topic that impacts every roofing contractor: insurance. During a live interview on the show floor, Megan Ellsworth sat down with ...
Shining a light on outstanding products and partnerships
By Jenny Yu. Alliance Outdoor Lighting showcased their latest products and their team-focused culture at the 2025 Equip Expo. Alliance Outdoor Lighting drew steady attention at the 2025 Equip Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, as contractors stopped by to learn more about the company’s growing lineup of low voltage lighting solutions. ...
Preview the 57th Annual MBCEA Conference and Spring Meeting
By Jenny Yu. The conference includes presentations on project management software, AI and accreditation. In a recent episode of MetalCast™, Karen Edwards spoke with the incoming and outgoing presidents of the Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association (MBCEA), David Leinbach (incoming president) and Robert Tiffin (outgoing president, chairman of ...
2025 MBMA Annual Report highlights research, education and safety initiatives
By Jenny Yu. MBMA’s latest report details committee achievements, new resources and rising engagement across the metal building sector. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA)’s 2025 Annual Report highlights a year of strategic growth, expanded technical leadership and heightened industry engagement as metal building systems continue to shape the ...
How trial and error shaped The Catch-All
By Jenny Yu. Co-founders Heath Hicks and Eric McIntosh share how some failures can fuel innovation. In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Karen Edwards spoke with Heath Hicks and Eric Mackintosh, co-founders of The Catch-All, about their company’s journey through experimentation, failure and refinement that eventually led them to success. ...
From inquiry to installation: Support throughout the process
By Jenny Yu. CIDAN Machinery Group offers customers full-service support with every equipment purchase. In this MetalCast™ episode, Karen Edwards spoke with Ronnie Pollack, vice president of sales and marketing for CIDAN Machinery Group, about how the company supports customers long after the purchase of their machinery. Ronnie explained ...
