The International Roofing Expo [IRE] brings all segments of the roofing construction and maintenance industry together for three days of face-to-face interaction, product review, education and networking. IRE showcases 450 exhibiting companies in 1,000 booths and 9,000 total attendance. Show highlights include 42 educational sessions, the Product Showcase, the Business & Technology Pavilion, the Metal Marketplace, the new Tool Alley, Exhibitor Product Clinics, Community Service Day, a Keynote Address and the Welcome Party. Formerly owned by NRCA, the show was sold to Hanley Wood Exhibitions in May 2004. The show sponsor is NRCA; the show publication is Roofing Contractor; and the digital destination and official residential publication is Replacement Contractor.