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IRE 2025

What Contractors Need to Know About Private Equity in 2025

From record-breaking acquisitions to rapid market consolidation, private equity continues reshaping the roofing industry and what it means for contractors
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
February 20, 2025
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As the U.S. roofing market grows to a projected $41.5B by 2034, roofing contractors in 2025 can expect private equity to continue driving consolidation, acquisitions, and platform expansion, with an increasing focus on professionalization, scalability, and sustainable growth.


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Owens Corning unveils its “More Than Just a Roof” campaign at IRE 2025 in San Antonio.
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Owens Corning Showcases “More than Just a Roof” at 2025 International Roofing Expo

Expertise, performance, and color take spotlight
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
February 20, 2025
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Owens Corning’s “More Than Just a Roof” campaign at IRE2025 highlights education, performance, and design, helping contractors grow with expert insights, durable systems and color tools. 


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IKO kicked off its 2025 International Roofing Expo presence with the theme “Tomorrow’s Roof Today.”
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IKO Leads the Way with Tomorrow's Roof Today at IRE 2025

IKO unveils refreshed brand identity – Proven Performance; showcases its redesigned website, new enhanced color blends, and a redesigned ROOFPRO portal for contractors
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
February 20, 2025
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IKO launched its 2025 International Roofing Expo presence with “Tomorrow’s Roof Today,” unveiling innovations, a refreshed brand, a redesigned website, and new product upgrades.


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The crowd at International Roofing Expo 2025
IRE 2025

PHOTOS: International Roofing Expo

Biggest show yet features 10 football fields' worth of exhibits
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
February 19, 2025
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The 2025 International Roofing Expo is underway! Check out some of the images we captured during the first day of roofing's biggest event.


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International Roofing Expo

IRE 2025: Show Shift in San Antonio

Roofing’s largest tradeshow returns to the Lone Star State with high expectations and a new schedule targeting the end of the week
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Art Aisner
February 19, 2025
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This year, the International Roofing Expo schedule shifts to the end of the week. Check out what else is planned for the roofing industry’s largest tradeshow’s return to San Antonio. 


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IRE 2025

NWIR Days 2025: A True Focus on Women

By experimenting with its format and hosting off-site from the IRE, National Women in Roofing succeeds in empowering others
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
February 19, 2025
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Members of National Women in Roofing explored the depths of Texas, literally, before exploring the depth of knowledge offered to them at the 2025 NWIR Days held in San Antonio Feb. 16-17.


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Tando Composites joined the Independent Distributor Alliance Corporation, or IDAC.
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Tando Composites Joins Independent Distributor Alliance Corporation

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
February 19, 2025
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Tando Composites has joined the Independent Distributor Alliance Corporation, or IDAC, strengthening its independent distributor network.


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IRE 2025

PHOTOS: NWIR Day at IRE 2025

Around 500 members attend revamped event to boost their business acumen
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
February 18, 2025
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Hundreds of women from around the country gathered in San Antonio, Texas for two days of fun, education and networking during the 2025 NWIR Days. Check out some images we captured during the event with our exclusive photo gallery.


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A group photo from Community Service Day at the 2025 International Roofing Expo
IRE 2025

PHOTOS: Community Service Day at IRE 2025

Volunteers from across the roofing industry kick off the 2025 International Roofing Expo by giving back to San Antonio neighborhood
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Art Aisner
February 18, 2025
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Roofing professionals from across the industry volunteer to help San Antonio families as part of Community Service Day 2025. 


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Rachel Garcia is the NWiR 2025 WORLD Award Veteran winner
IRE 2025

NWIR Names Rachel Garcia as 2025 WORLD Award Veteran Winner

Sarah Sutton-Shouse Receives 2025 Rising Star Award
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
February 18, 2025
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Rachel Garcia, a dedicated leader and industry advocate, received NWIR's 2025 WORLD Award Veteran honor for her contributions to roofing and community development.


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