Canada
Stylish Florida home wins MRA's Best U.S. Residential Metal Roofing Project Award for hurricane preparedness
New metal roof offers numerous benefits — beautiful curb appeal, superior wind resistance, strong and long-lasting performance with minimal long term maintenance requirements. Like prize fighters, this quarter’s winner of the Metal Roofing Alliance’s (MRA) Best Residential Roofing Project competition shines the spotlight on a lightweight contender that is proving to ...
SOPREMA U.S. launches new translation tool in mobile app to empower multilingual communication
To highlight this advancement, SOPREMA has produced a brief video that demonstrates how the translation feature enhances communication and accessibility for today’s multilingual workforce. SOPREMA U.S., a leading manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope solutions, is proud to announce the latest enhancement to its mobile app—a powerful new translation tool ...
The Weekly Blend - Episode 158
Join us every Friday to learn the latest news in the roofing, metal and coatings industry. The 158th episode of The Weekly Blend is live! Join The Coffee Shops’ President Heidi Ellsworth and COO Karen Edwards for the latest episode of this Coffee Shop original web series. This week, Heidi and Karen ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® enhances Canadian content with dedicated URL and trademark
RoofersCoffeeShop.ca now featuring Canadian updates and RCS content. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, proudly announces the receipt of a Canadian trademark for RoofersCoffeeShop® and the launch of its dedicated Canadian URL: www.rooferscoffeeshop.ca. Originally established in the United States, RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS) has long-served ...
ABC Supply Co. names Seth Harcus manager of its eastern Canada district
With nearly two decades in the building materials industry, Seth has held key roles in sales, management and business development across multiple markets. ABC Supply Co., a wholesale distributor of roofing, siding and other select exterior building products in Canada, has announced the promotion of Seth Harcus to Eastern Canada district ...
A Canadian partnership built to last: Madge Custom Roofing and IKO Industries
By Emma Peterson. Learn how IKO helps this ROOFPRO adapt to industry shifts. IKO Industries’ ROOFPROs® are known for their high-quality work and craftsmanship. They have been chosen by IKO for the ROOFPRO program, which is a partnership that supports contractors using IKO products with rebates, discounts, trainings and other resources. Just ...
Legislative Update
In this Contractor Outlook™, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Duane Musser and Deb Mazol with the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) to discuss the political landscape since January 20, 2025, exploring the Trump Administration’s primary legislative goals for the new Congress and how they align with the agendas of both ...
Get involved in National Ladder Safety Month with free online training
Resources from American Ladder Institute easily integrate into training protocols. They’re too big to fit in a toolbox, but ladders are still among the most common tools used by any tradesman. And, just like other tools, the safe usage of ladders is paramount to a successful day at a work — ...
Franklin International through the decades
By Franklin International. Take a step through time with us as we look at Franklin International’s history. Today, Franklin International is known as one of the largest privately held polymer, adhesive and sealant manufacturers in the U.S. It is because of Franklin’s dedication to excellence and innovation that we have been able ...
EPDs and sustainability
By Jesse Sanchez. How the roofing industry is embracing environmental transparency. In a compelling Coffee Conversations, hosted by Megan Ellsworth, Jean-François Côté and Amandine Tragus from SOPREMA explored the growing demand for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and their impact on the roofing industry. With sustainability becoming more of a necessity than a ...



