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BITEC, Inc.®
Marking 40 years with new innovations
By Jesse Sanchez. At the Western Roofing Expo, BITEC leaders highlight company evolution and a renewed focus on contractor partnerships for 2026 and beyond. BITEC, a trusted name in the roofing industry, is celebrating its 40th year of business. Speaking from the RoofersCoffeeShop sound stage at the Western Roofing Expo, ...
Innovation, education and the momentum moving the industry forward
Across the show floor, soundstage interviews and educational sessions, IRE 2026 made it clear that the roofing industry is not standing still. While community defines the heart of the International Roofing Expo (IRE), innovation defines its pace. From AI-driven tools and smarter products to immersive booths and hands-on demonstrations, our ...
Innovación, educación y el impulso que mueve a la industria hacia adelante
En todo el piso de exhibición, las entrevistas en el escenario y las sesiones educativas, IRE 2026 dejó en claro que la industria del techado no se está quedando quieta. Mientras la comunidad define el corazón de la International Roofing Expo (IRE), la innovación define su ritmo. Desde herramientas impulsadas ...
Last call for IIBEC’s 2026 International Convention!
By Emma Peterson. Join The Coffee Shops™ crew and our industry partners in Sacramento for four days of education, innovation and industry connection. The Coffee Shops™ crew is putting the finishing touches on our travel plans to get to Sacramento, California March 12–15, 2026 for the International Institute of Building ...
Forty years and going strong
BITEC® have been providing high-performance commercial roofing solutions to customers for four decades now. Guided by CEO David Allen, who was there when they broke ground in 1986 and only produced modified bitumen, they now offer a full line of durable, high-performance products built without compromise. Today, still guided by ...
BITEC celebrates 40th anniversary
BITEC, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of some of the industry’s highest-quality solutions for low-slope roofs in North America. In 2026, BITEC, Inc. is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Founded in 1986 by Bruce Shealey, who recently retired after serving the roofing industry for 60 years, BITEC has its ...
Built-up roofing that stands the test of time
By Jenny Yu. BITEC’s Viking system helps contractors move faster while delivering long-term performance. When it comes to commercial and industrial flat roofs, built-up roofing and coal tar pitch are some of the oldest, most reliable systems. Joel Shealey, president of BITEC, joined The Coffee Shops™ for a conversation ...
Listening and learning drive a new era of growth
By Jenny Yu. With new C=O.R.E. values and a clear vision, BITEC®, Inc. is building a promising future. From January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026, BITEC®, Inc. will be celebrating its 40th anniversary. This incredible milestone offers a unique opportunity for the leading manufacturer to reflect on its historic successes ...
Roof restoration gains ground with contractor-focused solutions
By Jesse Sanchez. This manufacturer provides quality fluid-applied coatings, education and start-to-finish guidance for contractors. At the Carolinas Roofing Contractors Show, BITEC®, spoke about a trend gaining traction in the roofing sector: restoration over replacement. A company that began in 1986 as a modified bitumen membrane manufacturer, BITEC has evolved ...
A roofing company built by people who stayed
By Jesse Sanchez. The conversation starts the way it always has, with memory before momentum and laughter before credentials. There is a particular sound to people who have known each other for a long time. It is relaxed. Unrushed. A little teasing, a little reverence. That sound opens this episode ...
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