MetalCoffeeShop https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/ Metal Forum, Classifieds, Galleries and More! en-us Nail the holidays with this gift guide https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/post/nail-the-holidays-with-this-gift-guide nail-the-holidays-with-this-gift-guide Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:00 PST

By Emma Peterson. 

From tools to training courses, The Coffee Shops™ crew wraps up the perfect presents for roofing pros in this guide to giving this holiday season. 

If your year has been anything like ours here at The Coffee Shops™, it’s going by faster than you can flip the months on the calendar! We’re shocked, too, but the gift-giving season is just around the corner, and it’s time to start planning what to get for your friends, family and coworkers. To make things a little easier if this season caught you off guard like it did us, our team has created the ultimate gift giving guide perfect for any contractor or professional in your life.  

1 – Yule be sad if you miss out on this R-Club discount  

Do you have a contractor in your life looking for a network of support or learning opportunities? Look no further than R-Club! R-Club is a Coffee Shops program created to make an exclusive space for roofing professionals where they can learn and socialize with other professionals from across the industry. Gifting the roofing professional in your life with a membership is a great way not only to give them a present but also to uplift their business savvy! 

And for a Black Friday special, we are thrilled to offer a 50% off discount for R-Club memberships using code HOLLYJOLLY50!

2 – Don't fir-get a pipe collar 

The last thing anyone wants when getting ready for the holidays is a leaky roof ruining the festivities. That’s what the Wil-Mar Products’ pipe collar helps avoid! These products are made out of an EPDM rubber that provides long-lasting waterproof counterflashing for vent pipes and is a must-have for any roofing professional’s toolkit.  

Eliminating a variety of tape and mastic leaking problems, a case of these can help the roofer in your life avoid an avalanche of problems later.

3 – Jingle and mingle at IRE 2026 

From innovative solutions and hands-on demos to a dynamic education program and unmatched networking opportunities, the International Roofing Expo (IRE) is the place to be for anyone in the roofing world. The next show will be hosted in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 20 – 22, 2026. Have a contractor or installer in your life looking to level up their knowledge and relationships? Consider giving them an IRE pass!  

If you register using The Coffee Shops’ promo code (INVITES492) for a free expo hall admission or 10% off a conference pass!

4 – Malco’s rotary sheer is snow special 

Combining high-performance with a reasonable sales tag, Malco’s TurboShear is a special accessory that saves professionals time and labor. It can easily be used with the chuck of a standard 1200 rpm A/C or cordless drill and cuts precisely enough to navigate tight curved patterns and squares.  

TurboShear is a great addition to the toolbag of anyone working with metal on the jobsite.

5 – John Kenney's contractor training is always a sleigh 

John Kenney is the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group and a household name in the roofing industry. With over 45 years of experience, he helps contractors around the country scale knowledge across topics such as estimating, field leadership and project operations. No matter the role of the person you’re shopping for, he has a training program that will help them get the job done. 

Learn more about his classes so you can find the perfect match for your loved one!

6 – The KARNAK 671 shines bright 

This amazing product is a single-component, silicone roof sealant from KARNAK. Not only does it resist weathering, hardening, chalking and cracking (making it a well-rounded, high-performance solution), it has been proven to stick to a roof in a variety of conditions, including when it’s wet. And the best part about this product? KARNAK offers it in three different forms – buckets, caulk tubes and pouches! This makes it easier for contractors to bring KARNAK 671 with them to every job site.  

KARNAK 671 is the perfect way to level up any applicator’s toolbox.

7 – Light up someone's life with a cordless Leister hand welder!  

Leister is known for their wide range of plastic welders and heat guns that make contractors' lives easier in the field. A great gift option from their collection is the NEXTHEAT overlap welding kit. This kit is a complete solution for wireless welding. The kit not only includes the NEXHEAT 300 A-LP, which is known for consistent and reliable welds, but also an eight-amp battery from Bosch and a matching charger. 

Learn more about this handy kit!

8 – Gelt them a Kool Seal product! 

Kool Seal has been a leader in the roofing products industry for over a century. Their products reliably deliver exceptional durability, weather resistance and ease of application.  You can help a contractor in your life elevate their roofing projects with Kool Seal products by connecting them with a Sherwin-Williams sales representative to get samples of their premium roof coatings. 

Contact a representative today!

9 - Flurry up and get one of Wryker’s contractor bags 

For the contractor on-the-go, Wryker’s branded contractor bags will put a smile on your loved one’s face every time they use it! These are hyper-tough bags perfect for everything from metal scraps and drywall to packaging and shingle scraps. Designed out of 3-mil film, these bags hold 43 gallons and give Santa’s sack of toys a run for its money in functionality.  

Learn more about Wryker’s contractor bags!

10 – Brrrrr-ing on the savings with Instant Roofer 

Designed by roofers, for roofers, Instant Roofer connects professionals with AI-powered sales tools that help their businesses grow. These tools include their high-quality roofing leads, instant measure reports and the built-in roofing calculator. And the best part? There is a special deal on a bundle of the measure reports and roofing calculator that would make a great gift! 

Get the AI Sales Tool Bundle and get 30 days free!

11 – CIDAN is not elfing around with their portable break 

New this year, CIDAN Machinery Group launched ONROLL, a revolutionary portable roll former, to the U.S. market! This roll former is designed to operate on urban rooftops and at remote installs through wind and rain without a problem. Combined with a 90 FPM speed and center-driven pinch-roller drive, ONROLL is perfect for the installer that needs accurate, smooth and efficient seams on site.  

Get the CIDAN ONROLL today!

12 – A Geocel sealant is always a n-ice gift!  

Looking for a versatile gift that will definitely be used? Geocel’s 4600™ Hybrid Structural Adhesive Sealant is a jack-of-all-trades sealant that combines powerful performance with amazing adaptability. It can be used on a variety of materials (metal, masonry, wood, foam, glass, etc.) and can be applied in conditions as harsh as 0° Fahrenheit.  

Get them a multi-tasking product that works as hard as they do.

13 – Santa's elves work hard, but the Catch-All Nail Catch works harder 

The Catch-All was founded on the goal of keeping roofing construction sites clean – far from an easy goal. But their products rise to the challenge every time, using chute nets, reinforced ground nets, collapsible support poles and more to keep roofing debris from hitting the ground. As a part of their extensive protection system, they also designed the Nail Catch, which is a filter system that collects debris in the first few weeks after the job.    

The Nail-Catch is the perfect size for a stocking stuffer! Use code “RCS” to get a 5% discount on your purchase.

14 - Make a fa-la-la-la-lasting impression with the Roofing Alliance Clemson Training Program 

Looking for a gift for the roofer in your life who’s always looking to learn new skills? Consider gifting them one of Roofing Alliance and Clemson University’s self-paced online courses tailored to the roofing industry! There are three different courses to choose from: roofing fundamentals, roofing management and roofing business and leadership. Each course is 60 days long and if a contractor finishes all three, they can earn a Roofing Professional Management Certificate! 

If you want to give the gift that keeps giving, look into the Roofing Alliance Clemson Training Program.

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]]> Day 3: Must-see sessions and events at IRE 2025 https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/post/day-3-must-see-sessions-and-events-at-ire-2025 day-3-must-see-sessions-and-events-at-ire-2025 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:00:00 PST

By Anna Lockhart. 

Don’t miss out on these exciting sessions taking place on Friday at IRE 2025!

International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025 is just around the corner and participants are making plans for attending interesting sessions and events! Have you taken a look at what exciting conversations and workshops you will be attending? If not, here’s a full breakdown of what’s happening at this year’s expo on Friday, February 21.  

Don’t forget to stop by The Coffee Shops in the lobby for some fun swag and networking opportunities as well! Then head onto the show floor to check out what’s new with Geocel, UNIFLEX and Kool Seal at booth #19085 and Cornerstone Building Brands at booth #6039. 

Featured sessions for Friday, February 21 

With endless opportunities for learning and networking, IRE 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting event! From metal roofing and retrofitting to making the most of sustainability initiatives, there’s a session for just about anyone attending this year’s event!  

Looking to attend sessions on other days of the event? Check out what’s going on during day one and day two of IRE 2025!

]]> Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings to Have Robust Presence at International Roofing Expo 2024 https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/post/sherwin-williams-coil-coatings-to-have-robust-presence-at-international-roofing-expo-2024 sherwin-williams-coil-coatings-to-have-robust-presence-at-international-roofing-expo-2024 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 22:00:00 PST

Highlights Include samples from new collections, product spotlights, in-booth demos and more.

Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings will have a significant and very hands-on presence at the International Roofing Expo (IRE), the largest roofing and exteriors event in the country, from Feb. 6-8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Attendees to Sherwin-Williams booths #4916/4918 can expect to see the company’s exciting launch of the brand’s new collection of printed metal coatings colorways, in-booth demonstrations and activities, and can talk to experts about the diverse product portfolio for metal and roofing systems.

“IRE is one of our favorite events of the year because we’re surrounded by a great collection of innovation and new products for the metal construction and roofing sectors,” said Jeff Alexander, vice president of sales, Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings. “This year we are excited to highlight our field proven metal roofing coatings along with an exciting new collection of printed metal coatings that can all be seen at our booths. Thanks to our partners for joining us this year and we cannot wait to see what everyone will be showcasing to celebrate and inspire growth in the industry.”

Product spotlights

Visitors to the booth also can see Sherwin-Williams breadth of coating applications, including Fluropon 70% PVDF Coil Coatings and Illumipon FEVE for metal wall panel systems and metal roofing. For more extreme weather conditions, visitors can learn more about WeatherXL SMP and WeatherXL Crinkle for metal and roof panels. 

In addition to coil coatings products, Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings will be showcasing their MetalVue program for metal roofing needs in the booth right next door, where attendees can meet with a full suite of experts for all metal roofing needs. 

Additional booth features include Uniflex, Kool Seal and Geocel as the Geocel brand celebrates its 50th anniversary.

New prints collection – Emulate

As part of its diverse product showcase, the Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings team will be unveiling the newest collection of printed metal coatings colorways, Emulate, for product and design professionals. The collection derives inspiration from mimicking the beauty of nature and aims to bring an enhanced look of natural building materials in wood, stone and metal to enable architects and product manufacturers to complete their vision in a new way. 

Attendees will have a chance to check out the unlimited possibilities of Emulate’s fresh take on classic looks with official samples and more information at booth #4916/4918 in addition to an in-booth happy hour celebrating the official launch on Feb. 7 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

In-booth activities and demonstrations

Attendees stopping by the booth can learn how a sampling of Sherwin-Williams products look and perform through two fun and interactive mini home model displays. The first display shows how colors interact and appear next to one another, and how a limitless combination of colorways can be used to inspire your vision. Simply swap out color samples between walls and roofs to experience the possibilities in real time. 

The other mini home model displays how solar reflective coatings can keep a home cooler. With a sun simulating light and temperature gauges to measure in real time, this interactive display compares metal panels with special reflective coatings to traditional asphalt.

Guests can also get their hands dirty and be creative by putting their graffiti skills to the test. Experts will showcase the power of Watts Removal products, which are designed to keep coatings looking fresh by removing graffiti, accidental overspray and more.

To learn more about Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings, visit coil.sherwin.com. For more information about IRE, visit theroofingexpo.com.

About Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings

Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings delivers a full range of high-performance coatings in polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), silicone-modified polyester (SMP) and polyester formulas, designed to meet the most demanding environmental requirements while providing protection against weathering and pollution. The Coil Coatings Division is part of the Sherwin-Williams Performance Coatings Group, which supplies a broad range of highly-engineered solutions for construction, industrial, packaging and transportation markets in more than 110 countries in the world. Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution and sale of paints, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. For more information about Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings, visit coil.sherwin.com. 

]]> Learn how to elevate your metal construction business at the 2024 Innovate Conference! https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/post/learn-how-to-elevate-your-metal-construction-business-at-the-2024-innovate-conference learn-how-to-elevate-your-metal-construction-business-at-the-2024-innovate-conference Thu, 25 Jan 2024 05:00:00 PST

By Anna Lockhart.  

Metal professionals won’t want to miss out on the chance to stop by the MetalVue booth at the upcoming Certified Contractors Network Innovate Conference!  

The Certified Contractors Network (CCN) Winter Conference, Innovate 2024, is coming up soon and will be the perfect opportunity for industry professionals to network, learn and take advantage of the unique growth opportunities available during the event.  

As one of CCN’s quarterly conferences, this winter meeting allows contractors from across North America to gather valuable industry insights from the experts. Each quarterly conference highlights the latest and greatest in the industry so attendees can be at the top of their game and successfully strengthen their company through new connections, product knowledge and more. The upcoming winter conference will also feature a special booth for the experts from Sherwin-Williams, who will be showcasing their MetalVue program! 

The MetalVue program helps metal manufacturers and contractors grow their business and increase profits by providing access to exclusive content and industry insights. MetalVue users have access to incredibly valuable and up-to-date resources and services that can help strengthen their business model, service offerings and other key success factors that they may want to focus on boosting. With the proper guidance, training and online community of support through the program, MetalVue users are ready to take on the industry and succeed with their newfound skills and knowledge!  

The MetalVue booth at Innovate 2024 will host representatives from across the industry who have partnered with Sherwin-Williams in creating this unique program. Stop by to hear the expert advice and insights about the program from professionals from the following companies:  

Attendees of the upcoming Innovate 2024 conference from January 28-31, at the Seabird Resort in Oceanside, California, should make plans to stop by the MetalVue booth, #5116, to find out exactly how the program can help them achieve greatness through their metal services.  

Learn more about the MetalVue program or sign up to attend the upcoming CCN winter conference, Innovate 2024!

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