Roofing Industry News

Awards Presented at the RCMA Annual Gala

March 29, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The RCMA awards honored three individuals for their service, advocacy, and program development within the roof coatings industry. Recently, three deserving individuals were recognized and honored for their impact in the roof coatings industry. The Martin A. Davis Award, the James “Tim” Nelligan Industry Statesman Award, ...

Ryan Groth Shares Keys to Predictable Revenue at Duro-Last® Annual Seminar

March 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Contractors were able to participate in hour-long breakout sessions focused on predictable revenue and growing their businesses. While attending the 2020 International Roofing Expo, I ran into RCS Partner Ryan Groth from Sales Transformation Group. I hadn’t seen Ryan in a while so I was excited ...

National Women in Roofing Day 2020 at the IRE

March 22, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

NWiR Day is an excellent opportunity for women to network, learn, and enjoy a full day together. As the roofing industry changes, the organization aims to sharpen existing skills and connect like-minded professionals. On the third-annual NWiR Day at the International Roofing Expo on Feb. 2 in Dallas, Texas the women ...

The International Roofing Expo Has Another Record-Breaking Year

March 15, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

For the first time in over 30 years the International Roofing Expo came to Dallas, TX and finished with record-breaking attendance and the largest expo hall on record. The 2020 International Roofing Expo® (IRE), sponsored by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and Roofing Contractor Magazine, concluded this month with record ...

Tropical Roofing Products One Voice Initiative

Tropical Roofing Products Joins NRCA’s One Voice Initiative

March 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

NRCA has announced Tropical Roofing Products, Hallandale, Florida, has joined its One Voice initiative as a partner member. Tropical Roofing Products launched as a family business in 1952 and is a national manufacturer of quality commercial building products and innovative solutions for the roofing industry. The company manufactures all its professional-grade ...

Houston Hosts IIBEC

March 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Don’t miss this premiere event on March 26-31, 2020. The 2020 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show will be six full days of networking, product demonstrations, events, and learning. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is hosting this premier event from March 26-31, 2020 ...

JobNimbus + Owens Corning

March 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

By Sarah Smith. Partnership will help Owens Corning contractors of all sizes better manage their businesses at scale. JobNimbus is thrilled to announce a new strategic partnership with Owens Corning, an international leader in roofing, insulation, and fiberglass composite materials. The news broke on February 4, 2020 at the International Roofing Expo ...

SRS Distribution Opens Three New Greenfield Locations in the Southeast

March 4, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

New Advanced Building Products and Superior Distribution branches are in Mississippi, Alabama and North Carolina. SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS” or the “Company”) announced today that it has opened three new greenfield locations, including Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Mobile, Alabama; and Statesville, North Carolina. Each location carries a full line of residential and ...

SOPREMA Earns Honors For Healthy Workplace Practices

February 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

The Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO) recognized 111 Ohio employers, including SOPREMA, Inc., for healthy worksite practices during its 16th annual Healthy Worksite Awards presentation in January. The Healthy Worksite Award recognizes Ohio employers who demonstrate a commitment to employee wellness through comprehensive worksite health promotion and wellness programs. Applicants ...

2020 IRE Show Breaks Records, Makes History

February 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

By Gary Thill, IRE. Everything is bigger in Texas, and this year’s International Roofing Expo® in Dallas was no exception. As of press time, final numbers were still being tabulated. But show organizers said there was no question that the 2020 show broke records in attendance and size. Size wise, more ...