“Attending the IRE is extremely motivating even for a small contractor in Canada,” said Kevin McArthur of McKay Sheet Metal & Roofing. “What I learn covers the cost of my trip every year.”
On the show floor, attendees found new products and ideas at the Business & Technology Pavilion with 40 booths, the Metal Marketplace that featured 49 booths, the Product Showcase with 24 products, and the Exhibitor Product Clinics from Equipter, OMG and Soprema.
Education was available on the show floor through The Roofing Institute, the GAF Education Center and exhibitor-presented seminars.
Attendees had the opportunity to find new products and meet new exhibitors by participating in the Booth Scavenger Hunt. Jorge Abreu of JNT Developers was the winner of $1,500 after his name was drawn from a pool of attendees who visited each of the five sponsors.
The event also allowed attendees to give back to the Las Vegas community. A pre-show Community Service Day took place on Feb. 28, and 45 attendees and exhibitors enthusiastically volunteered to help renovate the homes of two families in need.
Other special events included an emotional Keynote Address by Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rob “Waldo” Waldman, the opening night Welcome Party at LIGHT Nightclub, and the National Women in Roofing (NWIR) Reception. Outdoor events included the SRS Extreme Tailgate, a Trailer Crane Demo by Lifting Equipment Solutions and a booth by Roser – Stone Coated Steel.
Save the Date for 2018
The 2018 IRE will be held February 6-8, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Housing reservations can be made online beginning in May and online attendee registration will open in September.
The International Roofing Expo is part of Informa’s Global Exhibitions Division. For information about the IRE, please visit www.TheRoofingExpo.com or call (972) 536-6415 or (800) 684-5761.
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