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<title>IKO Commercial introduces ArmourCool SA – HD Cap</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><h2>New product offers versatility and high performance.&nbsp;</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.iko.com/comm/">IKO Commercial</a> is pleased to announce the availability of ArmourCool SA &ndash; HD Cap, a reflective peel-and-stick cap sheet designed for commercial roofing applications requiring high reflectivity, flame-free application and versatility.</p>

<p>ArmourCool SA &ndash; HD Cap combines the strength of a premium-quality, flame-free cap sheet with high-solar-reflectance granules to provide a high-performance solution for commercial roofing projects. Its self-adhering design offers a flame-free application, while compatibility with various IKO base sheets provides added flexibility when specifying roofing systems.</p>

<p>Key benefits include:</p>

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	<li><strong>High reflectivity</strong>: High-solar-reflectance granules are embedded into the surface to help support energy-saving performance while providing protection against ultraviolet radiation</li>
	<li><strong>Flame-free application: </strong>The self-adhering underside features a removable silicone-treated release film, providing application options without the use of an open flame</li>
	<li><strong>Versatile application:</strong> ArmourCool SA &ndash; HD Cap can be used with various IKO base sheets, offering flexibility when specifying commercial roofing systems</li>
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<p>&ldquo;ArmourCool SA &ndash; HD Cap gives roofing professionals another versatile option when specifying commercial roofing systems,&rdquo; said Kyle Linhares, product manager, Commercial Canada at IKO North America. &ldquo;It offers the flexibility needed to meet the demands of today&rsquo;s commercial roofing projects, helping our customers specify with confidence.&rdquo;</p>

<p>ArmourCool SA &ndash; HD Cap satisfies the requirements of CSA A123.23 Type C, Grade 1 and is now available across Canada.</p>

<p><strong>About IKO Commercial</strong></p>

<p>IKO Commercial is a division of IKO Industries Inc., a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industries for residential and commercial markets. IKO Commercial&rsquo;s portfolio includes roofing systems, building envelope solutions, bridge deck waterproofing, as well as complementary accessories and components.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iko.com/comm/">www.iko.com/comm/</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Bulldog Roofing wins “Outstanding Commercial Rocky Mountain Snow Guards Project” award</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/bulldog-roofing-wins-outstanding-commercial-rocky-mountain-snow-guards-project-award</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><h2 dir="ltr">The roofing company installed Drift Solar Snow Fence products below solar panels on the roofs of three buildings at the affordable housing complex in their hometown of Longmont, Colorado.</h2>

<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/08/rocky-mountain-snowguards-bulldog-roofing-winner-2.jpg" style="float:right; height:197px; margin-left:20px; width:350px" /><a href="https://bulldog-roof.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bulldog Roofing</a> has won the &ldquo;Outstanding Commercial Rocky Mountain Snow Guards Project&rdquo; category in the <a href="https://www.rockymountainsnowguards.com/articles/winners-selected-2026-show-us-our-snow-guards-contest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>2026 &ldquo;Show Us Our Snow Guards Contest&rdquo;</strong></a> for their work on <a href="https://www.ascentlongmont.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Ascent at Hover Crossing</a> apartment complex. The roofing company installed <a href="https://www.rockymountainsnowguards.com/systems/drift-solar-aluminum-4-pipe-fence-style-snow-guard-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Drift Solar Snow Fence</a> products below solar panels on the roofs of three buildings at the affordable housing complex in their hometown of Longmont, Colorado.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The Ascent at Hover Crossing comprises of 75 apartment units plus an Early Childhood Education Center that serves local families in need. The 2.4-acre site also includes a standalone building with a community room, fitness space, mail room, leasing office, maintenance and storage area and an adjacent outdoor area with a playground and gathering space with barbecue equipment.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The structure is designed to meet National Green Building Standard (<a href="https://www.nahb.org/advocacy/industry-issues/sustainability-and-green-building/national-green-building-standard-certification" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NGBS</a>) Bronze standards for sustainability and is 100 percent electric. And, the City of Longmont-owned onsite 211kW rooftop solar project provides residents with reduced electric costs.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Solar panels demand snow retention</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Bulldog Roofing installed the TPO roofing, <a href="https://www.iko.com/na/product/nordic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">IKO Nordic&trade; Performance Shingles</a>, metal roofing, coping, gutters and downspouts on the project. Once the solar panels were installed, the need for snow retention was identified and coordinated between project ownership, architect <a href="https://www.vmwp.com/projects/ascent-at-hover-crossing-housing-ece/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Van Meter Williams Pollack LLP</a> and Bulldog Roofing.</p>

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<p dir="ltr">&ldquo;We were looking at solar panels on three-story high structures potentially shedding snow and ice from their slick surfaces,&rdquo; says Adam Gazdik, director of operations for <a href="https://bulldog-roof.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bulldog Roofing</a>. &ldquo;Our company recommended Drift Solar Snow Fences from <a href="https://www.rockymountainsnowguards.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rocky Mountain Snow Guards</a> as a solution. We use their snow retention products on about a dozen projects a year and the Drift Solar seemed like the perfect resolution to a potential wintertime problem.&rdquo;</p>
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<p dir="ltr">The 12-inch tall Drift Solar system is designed specifically for placement below solar panel installations. Aluminum four-pipe fence-style brackets are bolted directly to roof support structures flush at the eave with the tubing side facing down slope. Ice screen must be added to impede the movement of the snow.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/08/rocky-mountain-snowguards-bulldog-roofing-winner-3.jpg" style="float:left; height:208px; margin-right:20px; width:350px" />When it came to choosing the color for the snow fence, the architectural firm designated a black color to complement the solar panels.</p>

<p dir="ltr">&ldquo;For our team, the biggest challenge of this project was that both the roofing system and solar panels had already been installed by the time it was decided to add the snow retention system,&rdquo; says Gazdik. &ldquo;We installed the Drift Solar Snow Fence product based on placement direction from the project architect. From our standpoint, locating the structural trusses for proper attachment was the most difficult part, especially because there was limited space to work around the existing solar panels.</p>

<p dir="ltr">&ldquo;While this is was our first time installing the Drift Solar Snow Fence, we certainly hope it won&rsquo;t be our last. It&rsquo;s a smart product that fills the need for snow retention when solar panels are used, and for this particular project, it&rsquo;s helping keep residents and guests at Ascent at Hover Crossing safer during the winter months.&rdquo;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>From Play-Doh to production: Medina County students experience manufacturing firsthand</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/from-play-doh-to-production-medina-county-students-experience-manufacturing-firsthand</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><h2 dir="ltr">Throughout the day, students explored how products are made, touring Blair Rubber Company&#39;s facility and taking part in activities designed to bring manufacturing concepts to life.</h2>

<p dir="ltr">What started with Play-Doh and a clear PVC pipe gave 43 middle school students a hands-on introduction to the world of manufacturing during a Summer Kids Manufacturing Camp held at Blair Rubber in Seville, Ohio. Organized by Medina County manufacturing economic development, the camp brought students ages 13 to 15 to Blair Rubber Company for a day of hands-on learning and industry exposure.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The experience comes at a time when Ohio&#39;s manufacturing industry is looking to introduce the next generation to career opportunities in the sector. According to the <a href="https://www.ohiomfg.com/our-communities/2025-in-review-manufacturing-leads-ohios-economy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ohio Manufacturers&#39; Association</a>, manufacturing accounts for <a href="https://www.ohiomfg.com/our-communities/2025-in-review-manufacturing-leads-ohios-economy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">16.5%</a> of Ohio&#39;s private economy and supports more than 687,000 jobs across the state. Ohio manufacturers are also projected to need approximately <a href="https://www.ohiomfg.com/our-communities/manufacturing-shows-renewed-momentum-as-workforce-demand-remains-strong/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">35,000</a> new workers each year to meet expansion and replacement demand, making early career awareness and workforce development increasingly important.</p>

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<p dir="ltr">&quot;Events like this give students an opportunity to see manufacturing in action and learn about the many different career paths available within our industry,&quot; said <em>Neil Bateman, plant manager, Blair Rubber Company.</em> &quot;We were excited to welcome these students to our facility, introduce them to our team and give them a hands-on experience that they could take with them. We hope this is the beginning of a continued effort to help young people in our community explore careers in manufacturing.&quot;</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Throughout the day, students explored how products are made, touring Blair Rubber Company&#39;s facility and taking part in activities designed to bring manufacturing concepts to life. One demonstration by Blair&rsquo;s maintenance team used Play-Doh and a clear PVC pipe to show how rubber linings protect industrial equipment &mdash; including railcars &mdash; from corrosion and wear.</p>

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<p dir="ltr">&ldquo;Students had the opportunity to visit manufacturers across Medina County and experience modern manufacturing firsthand. We planned for 20 students, but nearly 60 signed up, demonstrating the strong interest among students and families in learning more about manufacturing careers.&rdquo; said <em>Jake Altman, economic development projects director, Medina County Economic Development Corporation</em></p>
</blockquote>

<p dir="ltr">By connecting classroom concepts with real-world applications, the camp helped students better understand the variety of careers available in modern manufacturing &mdash; from skilled trades and maintenance to engineering, operations and production. Blair Rubber plans to continue supporting similar workforce development initiatives, helping introduce more students to manufacturing careers and strengthening the future workforce in northeast Ohio.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>About Blair Rubber</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr">Blair Rubber Company (An affiliate of IKO) is a U.S.-based manufacturer of corrosion-resistant rubber linings and conveyor belt splice products, serving applications in industries including mining, water treatment, chemical processing and oil and gas. The company also provides technical expertise related to chemical compatibility, applications and installation procedures.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>About IKO</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr">IKO is a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets. A vertically integrated company, IKO operates more than 35 manufacturing plants throughout North America and Europe. IKO is a family-owned business established in 1951.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>75 years of family legacy</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/75-years-of-family-legacy</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>By The Coffee Shops&reg;.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>As a family owned and operated business, IKO reflects on their successes thus far and what the future holds!&nbsp;</h2>

<p>As <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/iko">IKO Industries</a> celebrates their 75th anniversary serving the roofing industry, Jack Gottesman, the marketing and brand director of IKO, joined us for <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/podcast/75-years-strong-the-iko-story">an episode of Roofing Road Trips&reg;</a> to discuss the brand&rsquo;s legacy and what the future holds.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>From the very beginning of the conversation, Jack noted that the last seven decades of success wouldn&rsquo;t have been possible without the loyal customers that keep IKO going. &ldquo;Contractor loyalty is the fuel that&rsquo;s powered us through our 75 years, and that is what&rsquo;s going to carry us through the next 75,&rdquo; he noted. Working with those customers and continuing to prioritize meeting their needs, providing them with the best tools for success.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re providing them the tools that they need to succeed because if God forbid something goes wrong, the homeowner doesn&#39;t know where to find me, but they are calling that contractor first. And so, we need to make sure that they have all the tools and the best products in the world so that they are equipped to make people happy all across God&#39;s green earth!&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
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<p>In keeping to that promise of superior service, IKO has led with integrity and good faith since the very beginning. Having fled Nazi-occupied Europe, the Koschitzky family placed down roots in Calgary, Canada. There, Isidore Koschitzky founded the brand in 1951. Since then, IKO has been a family owned and operated brand. Four generations have led the business, honoring the family name by keeping the promise to serve their customers with the highest quality materials.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;While the company started in Calgary, today, the company has more than 25 production plants across the globe. We&rsquo;re very blessed to work with thousands of people from all different capacities; whether that be manufacturing, product development, sales or marketing,&rdquo; Jack shared. The sheer scope and scale of IKO&rsquo;s production makes them the largest manufacturer of shingles in the world!&nbsp;</p>

<p>One could say that&rsquo;s quite an impressive legacy to have after 75 years of operation, but IKO doesn&rsquo;t plan to stop their growth anytime soon. Jack shared, &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve had a number of new plants opening in 2026, and even still, the earlier generations of the family are involved and active in the groundbreaking of new developments. We&rsquo;re keeping our finger on the pulse of the industry.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the brand looks forward to the next 75 years and beyond, customer satisfaction, innovation and honoring their commitment to product quality remains at the forefront.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/42015425">Listen to the conversation</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEZEyU-SwiA">Watch the episode</a> to learn more about IKO&rsquo;s legacy and their path forward!&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Why roofing contractors are making time for IKO’s Profit Power workshops</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/why-roofing-contractors-are-making-time-for-ikos-profit-power-workshops</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><h2>Thousands of roofing professionals have gained practical strategies, industry insights and business growth tools through IKO&#39;s Profit Power workshops</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/iko" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/07/iko-why-roofing-contractors-are-making-time-for-ikos-profit-power-workshops-portland.jpg" style="float:left; height:267px; margin-right:20px; width:200px" /></a>Roofing contractors from Portland, Oregon; Houston, Texas; Boston, Massachussetts; and surrounding communities joined&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/iko" target="_blank" title="https://www.iko.com/na">IKO</a>&#39;s 2026 Profit Power workshops this summer to learn proven strategies for increasing sales, improving operations, navigating industry challenges and building more profitable roofing businesses. Now in its seventh year, the Profit Power series has brought together thousands of roofing contractors through more than 40 workshops across North America.</p>

<p>&quot;Roofing contractors don&#39;t need more theory, they need experienced professionals giving them tools to apply the very next day,&quot; said&nbsp;Jack Gottesman, marketing and brand director at IKO North America. He went on, &quot;That&#39;s what Profit Power is all about. Whether it&#39;s winning more business, finding new revenue opportunities, building stronger teams or learning from industry leaders, contractors leave every workshop ready to put what they&#39;ve learned into action.&quot;</p>

<p>In Portland and Boston, contractors combined business education with friendly competition during golf-themed workshops featuring expert-led sessions on sales, marketing, workforce development, leadership and roofing industry trends, followed by networking at Topgolf. Both events featured former ESPN anchor Steve Bunin and Dhaval Gajjar, director of the center for roofing innovation &amp; leadership at Clemson University and the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofing-alliance" target="_blank">Roofing Alliance</a>. Kevin Nelson, district sales manager, IKO Metals, joined the speaker lineup in Boston, while Jessica Stahl, president of Ignite Results, presented in Portland.</p>

<p>In Houston, the workshop took place at Constellation Field, the Astro&rsquo;s AAA Affiliate, where roofing professionals traded job sites for batting practice and business strategy. The value of the event was evident when one contractor arrived directly from a roofing job &mdash; hands still covered in dirt, determined not to miss the opportunity to learn from industry experts such as Travis Jones, owner of Smart Roof &amp; Home Performance and Mathew Mulholland, dean of the building experts Institute and founder of Listen To This Bull.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/iko" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/07/iko-why-roofing-contractors-are-making-time-for-ikos-profit-power-workshops-boston.jpg" style="float:right; height:263px; margin-left:20px; width:350px" /></a>Across all three cities, contractors stayed long after the presentations ended, exchanging ideas, discussing real-world business challenges and building relationships with fellow roofing professionals and industry experts.&nbsp;Attendees also learned about&nbsp;IKO&rsquo;s manufacturing excellence,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbULSIgLzkcc" target="_blank">vertical integration</a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/yVMUxkbJJcg" target="_blank">ROOFPRO</a>&nbsp;contractor loyalty program.</p>

<p>For the latest Profit Power workshop schedule and updates, stay tuned to IKO&#39;s social media channels. As attendance continues to grow in new markets, the series is reinforcing its reputation as one of the industry&#39;s premier educational and networking events for roofing contractors.</p>

<p><strong>About&nbsp;<a href="http://www.iko.com/na/roofpro-contractor-rewards" target="_blank">IKO ROOFPRO</a></strong></p>

<p>IKO ROOFPRO is IKO&rsquo;s contractor loyalty reward program, open to residential roofing contractors in the U.S. and Canada. The program provides IKO ROOFPRO members with access to an array of valuable benefits.</p>

<p><strong>About&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iko.com/na" target="_blank">IKO</a></strong></p>

<p>IKO is a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets. A vertically integrated company, IKO operates more than 35 manufacturing plants throughout North America and Europe. IKO is a family-owned business established in 1951.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>75 years and still growing</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/75-years-and-still-growing</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<h2>The latest company milestones include a bold new shingle color and the construction of IKO&#39;s eighth North American plant.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>2026 marks the 75th anniversary of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/iko">IKO Industries</a>&rsquo; operations. And over those decades, IKO has grown a lot. The story starts back in the <a href="https://www.iko.com/na/the-iko-difference/">1950s in Calgary, Alberta</a>, Canada with Isidore Koschitzky founding the company. Their first manufacturing plant was located in Brampton, Ontario and produced rolled roofing and shingles. As the years went on, IKO continued to grow and quickly became an industry leader. In the 1960s they were the &ldquo;<a href="https://www.iko.com/na/the-iko-difference/">first shingle manufacturer to process its own asphalt on site</a>&rdquo; and in the early 1970s they opened a new manufacturing plant in Ham, Belgium.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>By the 1980s, IKO had opened their first factory in the United States &ndash; located in Wilmington, Delaware. Later, in the late 1990s and early 2000s, a plant would be opened in Sumas, Washington featuring IKO&rsquo;s first four-wide laminator, another would be opened in Danville, Illinois to process glass fiber and then another one opened in Clarksville, Tennessee for glass mat manufacturing.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Today, IKO continues to build upon that legacy. Diana Swigert, their marketing services manager, shared a bit about that in a recent interview with Megan Ellsworth from the 2026 <a href="https://www.coatingscoffeeshop.com/directory/frsa">Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association&rsquo;s (FRSA)</a> show.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first thing Diana highlighted was their newest colorway &ndash; Blackstone. She described it, saying,&nbsp; &ldquo;It&rsquo;s our darkest color that we&#39;ve ever come out with at this point, but it&rsquo;s not just black. It&#39;s a blend of dark granules with just a touch of gray to give it a stunning depth.&rdquo; <a href="https://www.askaroofer.com/post/iko-introduces-blackstone-the-newest-addition-to-the-dynasty-shingle-collection">This color is currently available for the IKO Dynasty&reg; collection</a>, which is distributed throughout Canada and the United States.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The other big announcement that Diana spoke about in her interview was the development of IKO&rsquo;s next manufacturing facility! She told Megan, &ldquo;Outside of Jacksonville, Florida is a town called Clay Hill and it&rsquo;s the location of our eighth manufacturing plant in North America. The creation of this plant is in response to the demand of roofing shingles and we&rsquo;re just really proud to be building on the legacy of IKO!&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK0GA3jK060&amp;list=PLRcDNgR2cBzJzDnSR8g2BrAVZxNDGbLMb&amp;index=29"><strong>Want to hear more about IKO, their new color Blackstone or their new facility? Check out Diana&rsquo;s full interview!</strong></a></p>

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<title>A product to depend on</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>By Anna Lockhart.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2>As a business owner, Becca Haggard emphasizes the importance of using products you trust and can rely on.&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/podcast/becca-haggard-that-girl-roofing">In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips&reg;</a>, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Becca Haggard, owner of That Girl Roofing, to discuss her journey into roofing and why she partners exclusively with <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/iko">IKO Industries</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Entering the trades wasn&rsquo;t just a career choice for the sake of finding a job and sticking to it. She found a place where she felt she belonged, and since she began this journey, she&rsquo;s become passionate about the work she does and takes great pride in providing her community with the care and resources they need to make the best decisions for their property. Becca shared, &ldquo;I&#39;m here to serve my community with a skill that I feel like I have. It&#39;s not just a job, I genuinely love what I do.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>After shaping her skills and wisdom in the trade working for her brother, Becca pursued her calling further, founding her own roofing company: That Girl Roofing. And as the head of her own business, Becca emphasized the importance of providing her customers with only the best services and materials she can offer, which is why she places great importance in exclusively using IKO products. She shared, &ldquo;[IKO] shingles are just a more durable shingle. When you&#39;re pulling them out of the bundles, you have less waste, less damage and less tears and rips and otherwise. So, they&rsquo;re kind of a no-brainer for me. IKO is definitely someone I&#39;m proud to partner with.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/podcast/becca-haggard-that-girl-roofing"><strong>Listen to the podcast to learn more about That Girl Roofing and its partnership with IKO Industries!</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>That’s a wrap on National Roofing Week 2026</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/thats-a-wrap-on-national-roofing-week-2026</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>By Emma Peterson.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>We had a great time sharing stories and photos over social media with our roofing community!&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

<p>National Roofing Week is an annual event hosted by the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca">National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)</a> that aims to raise awareness of the roofing professionals who keep our communities safe and secure. The event also acts as a way to build community with other professionals, both near you and across the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Participation in National Roofing Week is primarily conducted online by posting photos and videos through the #NationalRoofingWeek2026 hashtag. And NRCA has created themes for each day of National Roofing Week to guide posts.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Sunday &ndash; Kickoff&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>

<p>The week kicked off with posts about the importance of roofers. NRCA started everything with a post <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZPrA9FkXwj/">sharing the schedule for the week</a> and some highlights from last year&rsquo;s National Roofing Week! Here at The Coffee Shops&trade; we joined in the fun on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZSmQB3hhmA/">all our social media pages</a>, making sure to thank the coating installers, roofing professionals and contractors who make our community amazing.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Monday &ndash; Signature projects&nbsp;</h3>

<p><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/06/nrca-thats-a-wrap-on-national-roofing-week-2026-1.png" style="float:right; height:330px; margin-left:20px; width:450px" />For the Monday theme, NRCA invited National Roofing Week participants to share photos showcasing their company&rsquo;s signature residential and commercial projects. There were too many amazing projects posted to put them all here, but some that stood out to us came from <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/qxo">QXO</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/sika-corporation">Sika</a> and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/eagle-roofing-products">Eagle Roofing Products</a>!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZVLN84DeNK/?img_index=4">QXO&rsquo;s post</a> was a carousel of some of their customers projects, including one from Toitures Scott, one from Nedlaw Group and one from RUHS in California. Likewise, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZVtjZsH0KC/?img_index=1">Eagle Roofing Products&rsquo; post</a> showcased signature projects featuring their concrete roof tiles from across the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>As for Sika, they took the opportunity to shine the spotlight on their <a href="https://usa.sika.com/sarnafil/en/resource-center/news/2025-roofing-waterproofing-projects-year-winners.html">2025 Sika Project of the Year award winners</a>, which includes stunning projects like the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center project in Los Angeles, California and the South Station Tower project in Boston.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h3><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/06/nrca-thats-a-wrap-on-national-roofing-week-2026-2.jpeg" style="float:left; height:190px; margin-right:20px; width:251px" />Tuesday &ndash; Charitable projects&nbsp;</h3>

<p>The next day of National Roofing Week was all about giving back, and the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nwir">National Women in Roofing (NWIR)</a> Oregon Council stole the show with a free roof!</p>

<p>The replacement went to a community member in need, which is an incredible reminder of the power our industry has to do good.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZYqEJUGSJY/?img_index=1">They put it best in their post</a>:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote>
<p>Seeing contractors, manufacturers, distributors and industry partners come together with a shared purpose &mdash; without competition, without agendas, and focused solely on helping someone else &mdash; is truly inspiring. For one day, company names and logos took a back seat to teamwork, generosity and service.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Projects like this showcase the heart of our industry. The relationships we build, the willingness to lend a hand, and the collective impact we can make when we work together are some of the best parts of being in roofing.&nbsp;</p>
</blockquote>

<p>NWIR extended huge thanks to industry partners, like <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/malarkey">Malarkey Roofing Products</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/abc-supply-co-inc">ABC Supply</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/srs-distribution-inc">SRS Building Products</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/owens-corning">Owens Corning</a>, Bliss Roofing and Raindrop Roofing NW, for making this incredible charitable project possible.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Wednesday &ndash; Employee appreciation&nbsp;</h3>

<p><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/06/nrca-thats-a-wrap-on-national-roofing-week-2026-3.jpeg" style="float:right; height:280px; margin-left:20px; width:296px" />The midpoint of the week was all about the people who get things done &ndash; the employees that keep our industry moving. For this theme, the #NationalRoofingWeek2026 hashtag was flooded with pictures and appreciations for hardworking workers around the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/drexelmetals">Drexel Metals</a> posted some behind-the-scenes of their team hard at work, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZck5CmFJFl/?img_index=1">captioning it</a>, &ldquo;To everyone who continues to show up ready to learn, teach and push the industry forward: thank you. Your commitment is what drives stronger partnerships, better projects and continued progress year after year.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/iko">IKO Industries</a> and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed">CertainTeed</a> also posted, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZU5mPfjaTk/?img_index=1">shouting out the ROOFPROS who get the job done every day</a> and recognizing the &ldquo;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZahJqNn6zs/?img_index=4">craftsmanship, innovation, and dedication of the teams who help bring CertainTeed products and solutions to life</a>&rdquo; respectively.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h3><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/06/nrca-thats-a-wrap-on-national-roofing-week-2026-4.jpeg" style="float:left; height:230px; margin-right:20px; width:184px" />Thursday &ndash; Training and learning&nbsp;</h3>

<p>For Thursday, NRCA chose training as the theme, inviting contractors and companies to share the ways they keep learning and growing on the job. For this theme, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/gaf">GAF</a> joined the party, sharing an incredible milestone from their <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZfTKLHExkg/?img_index=1">GAF Roofing Academy</a> &ndash; since 2020, the tuition-free program has helped more than 3,000 individuals find employment in the roofing industry!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>And this is just one of the many stories added to the #NationalRoofingWeek2026 hashtag! <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/the-durable-slate-company">The Durable Restoration Company</a> posted about the hard work <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZdRFamnNf8/">their craftspeople put into their apprenticeship program</a> and QXO shared how they <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZdHQl9n2DE/?img_index=6">connect their team with everything from stand downs to plant tours</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Friday &ndash; Celebration&nbsp;</h3>

<p>And you can&rsquo;t have National Roofing Week without taking the time to celebrate the amazing industry we are all a part of! For this theme, the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/rcat">Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT)</a> took their <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZfK-6NDM9G/?img_index=1">followers on a trip down memory lane</a>, sharing the &ldquo;conferences, tournaments, regional events and industry gatherings where Texas roofing professionals connect, learn and celebrate together.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/06/nrca-thats-a-wrap-on-national-roofing-week-2026-5.jpeg" style="float:right; height:370px; margin-left:20px; width:296px" />Drexel Metals also posted, sharing a common sentiment of thanks related to the power of the industry, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZfJEO7H6Fg/">From the shop floor to the jobsite, your dedication, craftsmanship and collaboration are truly what make a lasting impact. We&rsquo;re proud to be part of an industry built on innovation, resilience and strong partnerships</a>.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Saturday &ndash; Wrap up&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Overall, this year&rsquo;s National Roofing Week was a resounding success. From everyone that posted to event sponsors like <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/ire">International Roofing Expo</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/georgia-pacific">Georgia-Pacific Building Products</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/srs-distribution-inc">SRS Distribution</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofing-alliance">Roofing Alliance</a> and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/soprema-2">SOPREMA</a>, it was all made possible thanks to the incredible roofing community.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Coffee Shops crew already can&rsquo;t wait for next year&rsquo;s roofing week! As Atlas Roofing put eloquently in their final #NationalRoofingWeek2026 post, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZfigawjoTX/">This week gave us the opportunity to celebrate the people, organizations and partnerships that make the roofing industry such a rewarding one to be part of. Here&rsquo;s to another year of collaboration, innovation and success</a>.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>BramCal celebrates 20 years of manufacturing excellence in Barrie</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/bramcal-celebrates-20-years-of-manufacturing-excellence-in-barrie</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<p>Last weekend was a memorable one in Barrie, Ontario as IKO celebrated the 20th anniversary of BramCal Production Inc., bringing together employees, retirees, families, community leaders and government representatives to recognize two decades of manufacturing excellence and community impact. The Bramcal facility plays a vital role in IKO&rsquo;s vertical integration manufacturing processes.</p>

<p>In attendance were&nbsp;<strong>John Brassard, member of parliament for Barrie South&ndash;Innisfil</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>David Litvak from the office of MPP Andrea Khanjin</strong>, who joined IKO leadership, plant employees and their families for the celebrations. The event featured plant tours where the guests experienced firsthand how IKO&#39;s specialized packaging wrappers are manufactured and learned about the advanced processes and equipment that support roofing production facilities across Canada and the United States.</p>

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<p>&quot;Today is more than just a celebration &mdash; it&#39;s a milestone,&quot; said&nbsp;<strong><em>Kevin Beaudry, plant manager, BramCal Production Inc.&nbsp;</em></strong>&quot;It represents 20 years of commitment, growth and shared success. Every person who has contributed to this facility has helped build something we&#39;re incredibly proud of today. This anniversary is about recognizing those contributions and celebrating the people behind our success.&quot;</p>
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
<p>&ldquo;I was proud to attend the 20th anniversary celebration of this outstanding local business. Achieving this milestone while continuing to grow and expand is a strong indicator of an effective leadership team and a strong, dedicated team of employees. BramCal is like a family. It showed when I was there, and I am glad to know they have the confidence to invest and commit to Barrie for the long term, especially for the families who work there. I wish them many more years of continued growth and success&rdquo;, said&nbsp;<strong><em>John Brassard, member of parliament for Barrie South&ndash;Innisfil</em></strong>.</p>
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
<p>&quot;Milestones like this remind us that our success has always been built by our people,&quot; said&nbsp;<strong><em>David Koschitzky, chief executive officer, IKO North America</em></strong>. &quot;We are incredibly proud of what this facility has accomplished over the past 20 years and grateful to the employees, past and present, whose dedication and hard work have made it possible. Through the efforts of the BramCal team, we produce the packaging that helps make our products instantly recognizable around the world. BramCal&#39;s craftsmanship can be seen across North America and around the globe, reaching markets as far as the foot of the Great Wall of China.&quot;</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Employees past and present reconnected while families celebrated alongside them, highlighting the close-knit culture that has become a hallmark of the Barrie operation. A special highlight of the celebration was the presentation of commemorative&nbsp;<strong>&quot;Straight Outta Barrie&quot;</strong>&nbsp;t-shirts to the guests. Inspired by the facility&#39;s role in producing wrappers for IKO roofing products, the shirts featured some of the operation&#39;s original team members &mdash; an homage to the &quot;OG wrappers&quot; who helped establish and grow the site from its earliest days.</p>

<p>Since opening in 2006, the BramCal facility has become an important part of IKO&#39;s North American manufacturing network, producing packaging solutions for roofing products distributed across the continent. The facility continues to invest in modern manufacturing technology, including expanded production capabilities that support growing demand across IKO&#39;s operations.</p>

<p><strong>About IKO</strong></p>

<p>IKO is a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets. A vertically integrated company, IKO operates more than 35 manufacturing plants throughout North America and Europe. IKO is a family-owned business established in 1951.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>IKO celebrates grand opening of Clay Hill Manufacturing Campus in Florida, marking major U.S. expansion milestone</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/iko-celebrates-grand-opening-of-clay-hill-manufacturing-campus-in-florida-marking-major-us-expansion-milestone</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<p>IKO, a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets, today celebrated the grand opening of its Clay Hill manufacturing campus in Clay County, Florida, a major $240 million investment for three production lines, expanding the company&rsquo;s North American production footprint and strengthening its manufacturing network.</p>

<p><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/06/iko-clay-hill-plant-pr.jpg" style="float:right; height:300px; margin-left:20px; width:450px" />The event was attended by IKO leadership, including David Koschitzky (chief executive officer, IKO North America); Guy Tremblay (vice president of operations, IKO North America); Luay Abutaha (manufacturing director, IKO North America) and Dan Lindahl (plant manager, IKO Clay Hill). Also in attendance were Crawford Powell (president, Clay Hill Economic Development Corporation); Jon Cantrell (president, Clay Hill Chamber of Commerce); Jim Renninger (Clay County Commissioner) and Elizabeth Carrington (representing Congressman Aaron Bean).</p>

<p>As part of the grand opening celebrations, attendees got the opportunity to participate in guided plant tours showcasing the facility&rsquo;s advanced manufacturing operations, technology and production capabilities.</p>

<p>The new 300,000-square-foot facility is IKO&rsquo;s first-ever manufacturing campus in Florida. The campus is planned to include three production lines dedicated to asphalt shingles, insulation boards and residential underlayment rolled roofing. The asphalt shingle production facility is the first phase of the development, with the other two lines planned for future phases. The site is expected to employ over 100 people locally, serving the Southeast and Atlantic coast region. This facility represents IKO&rsquo;s eighth modern shingle production line across North America.</p>

<p>&ldquo;This project reflects our long-term commitment to growth, innovation and strengthening our manufacturing capabilities close to the markets we serve,&rdquo; said David Koschitzky, CEO of IKO North America. &ldquo;As we celebrate IKO&rsquo;s 75th anniversary this year, this opening is especially meaningful. Manufacturing has always been at the heart of our company, and the Clay Hill campus represents the next chapter in continuing to invest in our people, products and future across North America.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Jon Cantrell, president, Clay County Chamber of Commerce said, &ldquo;IKO has shown a commitment to Clay County and been active in Chamber and Economic Development at an impressive level. Their investment in North Florida and a strong focus on their goals is an example to other community leaders. We appreciate their partnership and excellence as a company on the move.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Guy Tremblay, vice president, operations, IKO North America noted the strategic importance of the facility within IKO&rsquo;s broader manufacturing network. &ldquo;Clay Hill enhances our ability to serve growing demand across the southeastern United States while further integrating our production capabilities across insulation, roofing and commercial product lines.&rdquo;</p>

<p>The opening of the Clay Hill campus continues a series of major manufacturing announcements, facility openings and vertically integrated investments by IKO across North America in recent years, showcasing the company&rsquo;s continued commitment to growth, innovation and manufacturing excellence. Recent milestones include the opening of new facilities in Chester County, South Carolina, and Ennis, Texas, as well as ongoing investments in vertically integrated operations in Bismarck, Missouri, Brantford, Ontario, and other strategic locations across North America.</p>

<p><strong>About IKO</strong></p>

<p>IKO is a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets. A vertically integrated company, IKO operates more than 35 manufacturing plants throughout North America and Europe. IKO is a family-owned business established in 1951.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.iko.com/na" target="_blank">www.iko.com/na</a><br />
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