The Product Showcase at this year’s IRE combines the New Product Pavilion and Green Pavilion into one focused area that the features the hottest industry trends and the latest new, cool, green and safety products. 

There were hundreds of attendees lining up early for the Keynote Address, launching off 2012 IRE convention like a race car at the green flag.

Before the 2012 International Roofing Expo officially got under way, attendees and exhibitors were ready to roll up their sleeves to participate in Community Service Day, volunteering to help renovate homes for families in need on Tuesday, Feb. 21.

A complete list and schedule of the educational sessions offered at the 2012 International Roofing Expo. 

 Kevin Atkinson of Marietta, Ga. has been named architectural sales representative for Englert, Inc., covering the Southern United States including Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, Tennessee and the Florida Panhandle.  

 The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) announced that Chris Griffin, technical director of Johns Manville Roofing Systems, has assumed the chairmanship of the organization. He replaces John Geary of Firestone Building Products, who has served as the PIMA chairman for the last two years 

Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. launches its most recent technology to the roofing industry, CURE Technology®. 

 International Roofing Expo, in partnership with Maryland-based Core-Apps, has released a new mobile app available for iPhone, iPad, Android and Blackberry.  

 Carlisle SynTec Systems is proud to be celebrating its 50th year of single-ply membrane manufacturing. In 1962, Carlisle revolutionized the commercial roofing industry with the introduction of its Sure-Seal® EPDM single-ply membrane.  

 Mike Conway, the new driver of the No. 14 ABC Supply/A.J. Foyt Racing Indy Car, will greet visitors to the ABC Supply Co. Inc. booth during the International Roofing Expo. Conway will be in booth 1200 to sign autographs, pose for photos and talk with visitors on Feb. 22 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.