IRE 2025
Inside the Leister booth at IRE 2025
By Emma Peterson. New vacuum plate products, upgrades to the VARIMAT and more! While at the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE), Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to host Dave Nordentoft and Brittany Wykle of Leister for a live episode of ReadListenWatch® (RLW). They started off with Brittany, who is an associate ...
Filling the industry’s workforce gaps
By Jesse Sanchez. Tackling the industry’s labor shortage by connecting contractors with the specialized talent they need to succeed. The roofing industry has long grappled with a shortage of skilled professionals, but Luke McCormick, CEO of Roofing Talent America, is tackling the issue head-on. In this interview with Megan Ellsworth at the ...
International Roofing Expo unveils winners of the 2025 Innovative Product Showcase and Awards program
The second iteration of IRE awards celebrate cutting-edge developments in materials, equipment, tools and services that are revolutionizing roofing and exterior construction for businesses, laborers, commercial and residential. The International Roofing Expo® (IRE) reveals the recipients of the second annual Innovative Product Showcase and Awards program for both People's Choice and Experts' Choice categories. This recognition program, powered ...
IKO continues to save contractors time and money
By Emma Peterson. From TPO welding and induction systems to a new app, IKO has their contractors top of mind. While at the International Roofing Expo (IRE), The Coffee Shops™ crew got the chance to sit down with a variety of incredible industry professionals for interviews on our soundstage, sponsored by SRS ...
Perspective on the industry from those with their boots on the ground
By Emma Peterson. From tariffs to AI and everything between, this contractor panel shared an overview of the trends in the roofing industry this year. One of the best parts of attending trade shows like the International Roofing Expo (IRE) is getting to learn about the roofing industry as a whole by ...
ARMA celebrates 2025 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards winners at International Roofing Expo
The annual awards program recognizes asphalt roofing projects across North America, celebrating craftsmanship, durability and aesthetic excellence. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) honored the winners of the 2025 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards at the International Roofing Expo (IRE), held February 19 - 21 in San Antonio, Texas. The annual ...
That’s a wrap on IRE 2025!
The Coffee Shops crew reflects on our favorite interactions, interviews, booths and moments of IRE 2025. Editor’s note: The following is the transcript of a conversation The Coffee Shops crew had after the final day of the International Roofing Expo. Tim Ellsworth: My favorite story of IRE week happened today. I met ...
IRE day 2: Students, award winners, concerts and more
From the Student Competition and NRCA Awards to tailgates and concerts, day two of IRE 2025 did not disappoint! Editor’s note: The following is the transcript of a conversation The Coffee Shops crew had after day two of the International Roofing Expo (IRE). Karen Edwards: Day two of the International Roofing Expo ...
IRE day 1, here we go!
Floor interviews, new product releases, Para Latinos awards and more! Editor’s note: The following is the transcript of a conversation The Coffee Shops crew had after the first full day of the International Roofing Expo. Karen Edwards: Day one of the International Roofing Expo (IRE) was so busy. There were so many ...
Elevate™ showcases new roofing solutions and hands-on experiences at International Roofing Expo
Elevate™ Commercial Roofing Systems introduced a range of new products and hosted live demonstrations and educational sessions. Elevate™ Commercial Roofing Systems introduced a range of new products and hosted live demonstrations and educational sessions at this year’s International Roofing Expo (IRE), reinforcing its commitment to innovation and industry impact. New product releases ...
