Industry News

2013 International Roofing Expo experiences increased attendance

Professionals of the roofing construction and maintenance industry filled the aisles of San Antonio’s Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, February 5-7, 2013, to see all the latest products, services, technologies and innovations at the 2013 International Roofing Expo (IRE).

Total attendance at the annual tradeshow and conference was 8,491, a 1.3 percent increase over the 2012 show, marking the third year in a row the show has seen an increase in total attendance.

“There was a noticeable energy on the show floor among the attendees and exhibitors,” says Lindsay Roberts, group director of the Expo. “The energy was evident throughout the show, solidifying the IRE as the industry’s most trusted source for leading-edge products, education and networking.”

Participants came from all segments of the roofing industry, including commercial and residential contractors, builders, remodelers, building owners, facility managers, manufacturers, architects, engineers and other ancillary industry professionals.