Technology
Meet nuLINK - your new production powerhouse
CIDAN Machinery Group, a global leader in sheet metal machinery and software solutions, has launched nuLINK™, a new CNC control system for the F-series folders that redefines service and support with a future-ready maintenance interface. nuLINK’s built-in SIM connectivity provides remote access, real-time monitoring, secure cloud backups and online updates - ...
From vision to value: CTOs driving AI adoption in supply chain
By The Coffee Shops. AI is at an inflection point, a moment when significant change is about to occur in how we work. Editor’s note: This article was written by Copilot based on Karen L. Edwards’ notes from summit presentations. At the recent SRS Distribution x InstaLILY AI Innovation Summit, ...
Building bridges across industries
By Jesse Sanchez. Experts share how AI, collaboration and cross-industry connections are reshaping the future of roofing and paving consulting alike. In a conversation that blended technical insight with candid reflection, Vincent Ellison and James Santiago, RRO from Benchmark shared their perspectives on the state of roofing and paving consulting ...
How ServiceTitan is unlocking efficiency in residential roofing
By Karen L. Edwards. Spec-based Estimate Templates is the latest technology helping roofing companies work more efficiently and accurately. At the recent ServiceTitan Pantheon conference, I had the pleasure of sitting in on some roofing-specific sessions that gave insight into the challenges that are holding roofing contractors back as ...
The Future of AI: Insights from InstaLILY AI’s CEO
By The Coffee Shops. It’s time for businesses to make the shift from artificial intelligence to action intelligence. Editor’s note: This article was written by Copilot based on Karen L. Edwards’ notes from summit presentations. In a recent presentation at the SRS Distribution x InstaLILY AI Innovation Summit, Amit Shah, ...
The roofing robot helping contractors
By Dani Sheehan. Meet Rufus. The roofing robot creating faster, safer and more consistent roof installations. Labor shortages. Rising material costs. Extreme weather that drives demand higher every year. Contractors across the country are all facing the same pressures, and finding enough skilled roofers to keep up has never been ...
Global growth, local roots: Reshaping roofing operations
By Jesse Sanchez. National expansion fueled by seamless software integration and unified operations. O’Hara’s Son Roofing, better known as OSR, has seen growth most companies can only dream about, a consistent 40 percent increase year over year for the past five years. Now, with its national service program taking shape ...
10 factors to consider when selecting an aerial measurement partner
By RoofScope. Your guide to finding the aerial roof measurement provider that’s right for you. Not all providers have the proven experience, technology and customer service necessary to deliver accurate roof measurements for your roofing business. Our experts at RoofScope® identified the most important factors to keep in mind when ...
AI Innovation Summit brings together industry leaders to shape the future of distribution
SRS Distribution and InstaLILY AI partner to host a one-day event dedicated to expert-led discusions with hands-on collaboration around artificial intelligence. SRS Distribution, in collaboration with InstaLILY AI, is pleased to announce the upcoming AI Innovation Summit, set to take place at the SRS Distribution Field Support Center in McKinney, Texas, ...
Leap ahead of your competitors with this CRM
By Jenny Yu. Save time and streamline your workflow with this dynamic, all-in-one app. Roofing contractors juggle dozens of tasks a day, from communicating with customers, ordering materials, record keeping, employee management, sales pitching — not to mention, the actual work of inspecting, repairing and installing roofs. With all ...


















