On March 7-9, 2023, the 131st International Roofing Expo was held in Dallas International Convention and Exhibition Center. Since the outbreak of the epidemic in 2020, this exhibition is a roofing exhibition with the largest number of exhibitors and visitors. This year’s exhibition area of 45,000 square meters, the number of exhibitors reached 579, the number of visitors is expected to reach 20,000.
The exhibition will showcase the latest products, services, technologies and innovations. The exhibition is divided by regional display, materials, machinery and equipment, supporting materials, services, products and so on. It attracted exhibitors and visitors from Canada, Mexico, China, Germany, Belgium, Japan, Australia and Brazil. Contractors, builders, equipment manufacturers, home owners, construction personnel, architects, engineers and other related industry professionals will participate in the exhibition.
Secretary General Zhu Dongqing and Executive Vice President Miao Yan led a delegation to the United States to participate in the exhibition, communicate with American Roofing Engineering Association and International Roofing Federation, and visit related roofing and waterproof enterprises in the United States. Vice – Chairman Wu Jingde visited with the delegation. China Building Waterproof Association exhibition also has its own publicity display.
Highlights of this IRE Show:
In this exhibition, GAF is still the biggest exhibitor; IKO began to enter the field of TPO commercial roofing market, reflecting the trend of expanding TPO market share in the international field; Dens Deck developed hail-resistant drywall; OMG Roofing Products newly developed accessories drop mouth with slope; The exhibitors of roofing insurance service increased in this exhibition. Compared with the previous several IRE exhibitors localization trend is obvious, the number of international exhibitors and exhibition area of this exhibition have reached a new high, the exhibition has a higher degree of internationalization.
Highlights of the training Conference:
IRE’s conference program includes more than 60 training sessions featuring 111 speakers. Some of the industry’s leading experts share their knowledge and best practices on hot topics. Conferences are organized by regular business, leadership, legal/human resources, money matters, sales/service, sustainability, technology, and workplace safety. The most popular conferences include the following:
● How to build your brand and promote more potential customers
● Industry status research – deep dive
● Use technology to your growth advantage
● Understanding Your Metal Roofing: Part One
Single layer material science and installation conditions
● NRCA Roofing industry technical issues update
● Selling price: A real-world strategy to help escape price-driven sales
Low grade commercial roofing
● How to make you become the top sales staff of roofing company
● Improve operating and service margins through better evaluation
Highlights of the exhibition hall:
The 2023 International Roofing Expo drew more than 175,000 visitors at the Dallas Convention Center, featuring nearly 600 industry-leading vendors. Manufacturers showcased the latest products, services and technologies in the field of roofing and exterior walls, including well-known companies such as ABC Supply Limited, GAF, Owens Corning, Soprima, Calle, JM, DensDeck, OMG and others.