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AI and the industrial workforce: Reinventing the job, not replacing it
By The Coffee Shops. Speed, trust and vision: leading AI adoption without replacing jobs. Editor’s note: This article was written by ChatGPT based on Karol Weymans’ notes from summit presentations. At the recent SRS Distribution x InstaLILY AI Innovation Summit, Sumo Das, co-founder and COO of InstaLILY, moderated a compelling ...
SRS Distribution announces expansion in Colorado and Texas with the acquisition of Specialty Wood Products, Inc.
SWP has established itself as one of the premier providers of custom wood solutions for homebuilders and professional contractors. SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”) announced today that it has acquired Specialty Wood Products, Inc. (“SWP” or the “Company”), a distributor of premium decking, siding, heavy timber products and other architectural-grade building materials. ...
A community says “thank you” with a new roof
By Jenny Yu. A community rallied together to express their gratitude to a local veteran by gifting a free roof. They say actions speak louder than words, and veteran Rich Michau received quite the “thank you” when his Belgrade community came together to gift him something he desperately needed: ...
Malarkey Roofing Products announces new president
Charles Collins is a seasoned executive and a roofing industry veteran, with nearly three decades in building materials distribution Malarkey Roofing Products®, the leader in sustainable, performance roofing shingles and part of the Amrize family of brands, announces the appointment of Charles Collins as Malarkey company president. Malarkey serves as the ...
The ultimate roofing tailgate tour
By Emma Peterson. How SRS Distribution’s XTV Team turns tailgates into unforgettable roofing events. Looking for a fun way to build your roofing community and professional network? Look no further than SRS Distribution’s Xtreme Tailgate Vehicle (XTV) tour! XTV is a fleet of SRS vehicles that travel the ...
Adapting at the speed of change: Winning with AI in an era of opportunity and risk
By The Coffee Shops. Harnessing AI is crucial as the technology reshapes industries and redefines how businesses sell, operate and protect themselves. Editor’s note: This article was written by ChatGPT based on Karol Weymans’ notes from summit presentations. Cory Gundberg, chief technology officer at SRS, framed his keynote around a ...
¡Ya casi llega IRE 2026!
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Prepárate para tres días llenos de educación, networking e innovación en el mundo de roofing. Enero de 2026 puede parecer lejano, pero con la temporada navideña a la vuelta de la esquina, estará aquí antes de que nos demos cuenta. Y con ...
Top October articles: Safety, sustainability and a new Coffee Shop!
By Emma Peterson. Check out our shortlist of popular articles from October. Every month at The Coffee Shops™ is a busy one, but October took it to a new level! Not only did our incredible crew publish hundreds of articles across our existing sites (RoofersCoffeeShop, MetalCoffeeShop, CoatingsCoffeeShop and AskARoofer), we ...
The next generation of roofing
By Emma Peterson. Young professionals shared their journeys and passion for the roofing industry. In a recent Coffee Conversations sponsored by Johns Manville, Megan Ellsworth hosted an incredible panel of Gen Z roofing professionals to talk about their journeys and experiences in the industry! This panel included Lilli Tillman Smith, ...
Celebrating the journeys of Hispanic roofers
By Emma Peterson. Hispanic leaders from across the industry share stories of growth, empowerment and legacy. During a special episode of Coffee Conversations sponsored by SRS Para Latinos celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Heidi J. Ellsworth interviewed key voices involved in SRS Para Latinos: Julissa Chavez, Armando Salgado, Guillebardo Cuellar Cuspian, ...
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