At trade shows, it seems everyone leads off with the same question: “What’s new?” New products are introduced to the world of roofing in a variety of ways, and new product announcements are often timed to coincide with the big trade shows, including METALCON, the International Builders Show (IBS) and the International Roofing Expo (IRE).
The 2011 International Roofing Expo held in Las Vegas hit all the right numbers, including a significant rise in attendance. The show also received rave reviews for its new features, including the Technology Pavilion and Product Showcase.
The International Roofing Expo (IRE) is held once a year in conjunction with the annual convention of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). NRCA sponsors the IRE and Roofing Contractor is the official publication of the event, the largest in the roofing industry. This year’s IRE was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in mid-February.
The association’s 35th annual convention and trade show showcased the latest in roofing technology, roofing tools, machinery, materials and services available to the western roofing contractor.
TruSlate is an easy-to-install genuine slate roof system that eliminates wasted slate and excessive weight, is almost half the cost of old-fashioned slate, and doesn’t require expensive structural support, making it a viable option for remodeling.
Acme Cone Company, a leader in single-ply membrane accessories, offers a unique manufacturing process that gives the roof a distinct advantage over field wrapping protrusions.
AccuLynx was created with roofers in mind; it was built to help roofers run their business better. The innovative, state-of-the-art system is a 100 percent Web-Based “Software as a Service” construction management tool designed to help roofers manage their business.
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