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Cision Canada
06-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Toronto and Edmonton Host 2025 IKO ROOFPRO Profit Power Events
~ Six More U.S. Workshops to Follow In Spring and Fall ~ TORONTO, May 6, 2025 /CNW/ - IKO Residential (IKO) has officially kicked off its 2025 Profit Power events, an exclusive series of contractor-focused events taking place across Canada and the U.S., designed to help roofing pros grow their business. The first two stops—Toronto on February 25 and Edmonton on February 27—pulled in over 150 roofers ready to level up their business game with practical, results-driven strategies. Profit Power is all about real-world advice from folks who know roofing, plus straight-up conversations with fellow roofers. "This isn't a seminar. It's a toolbox," said Jack Gottesman, Director of Marketing Services and Loyalty Programs at IKO North America. "Every session is built to give contractors something they can actually use. If you leave without at least three ideas you can use tomorrow, we didn't do our job." The first stop for this year's Profit Power events was Toronto, where the workshop took place at the iconic Hockey Hall of Fame, a venue that perfectly embodied teamwork. Meanwhile, the Edmonton edition was held at The Rec Room, a popular Canadian chain of entertainment restaurants offering a relaxed and interactive atmosphere. Both events featured real-world advice from people who live-and-breathe the roofing business. Travis Hallman from ROOFPRO partner Ignite explained how contractors can boost their digital presence and get clicks and grab eyeballs. Dmitry Lipinskiy from Roofing Insights shared hard-earned tips for scaling a roofing business. Jessica Stahl from Ignite Results led an engaging, hands-on session in Edmonton on hiring, retention, and getting the most out of a sales team. And in Toronto, Joe Puleo from Financeit showed how financing options can help close more deals. The workshops concluded with ROOFPRO Happy Hour, giving contractors the chance to unwind and have some fun. In Toronto, attendees enjoyed exclusive access to the Hockey Hall of Fame, where they explored legendary exhibits and got up close to the Stanley Cup. In Edmonton, the fun continued with axe throwing, racing simulators, and arcade games, making networking both enjoyable and memorable. Beyond the workshops, IKO shared key updates, including plans for new manufacturing plants, a redesigned website with refreshed shingle visuals, and news that all IKO laminate shingles — including Cambridge — now carry a Class 3 or higher impact resistance. IKO's Profit Power 2025 series is heading to the U.S. next, with six more workshops in the U.S. throughout the spring and fall. Guided by its tagline, 'IKO Loves You Back', IKO ROOFPRO is committed to providing personalized attention from a team that cares about your goals. Since 2018, ROOFPRO has been empowering roofing professionals — whether they focus on IKO shingles or provide a full range of IKO roofing solutions — through Profit Power events. Click here for pictures of the workshops. Visit to learn more. About IKO ROOFPRO IKO ROOFPRO is IKO's contractor loyalty reward program, open to residential roofing contractors in the U.S. and Canada. The program provides IKO ROOFPRO members with access to an array of valuable benefits. About IKO IKO is a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets. A vertically integrated company, IKO operates more than 35 manufacturing plants throughout North America and Europe. IKO is a family-owned business established in 1951. IKO Residential SOURCE IKO INDUSTRIES INC.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Toronto and Edmonton Host 2025 IKO ROOFPRO Profit Power Events
~ Six More U.S. Workshops to Follow In Spring and Fall ~ TORONTO, May 6, 2025 /CNW/ - IKO Residential (IKO) has officially kicked off its 2025 Profit Power events, an exclusive series of contractor-focused events taking place across Canada and the U.S., designed to help roofing pros grow their business. The first two stops—Toronto on February 25 and Edmonton on February 27—pulled in over 150 roofers ready to level up their business game with practical, results-driven strategies. Profit Power is all about real-world advice from folks who know roofing, plus straight-up conversations with fellow roofers. IKO Logo (CNW Group/IKO INDUSTRIES INC.) "This isn't a seminar. It's a toolbox," said Jack Gottesman, Director of Marketing Services and Loyalty Programs at IKO North America. "Every session is built to give contractors something they can actually use. If you leave without at least three ideas you can use tomorrow, we didn't do our job." The first stop for this year's Profit Power events was Toronto, where the workshop took place at the iconic Hockey Hall of Fame, a venue that perfectly embodied teamwork. Meanwhile, the Edmonton edition was held at The Rec Room, a popular Canadian chain of entertainment restaurants offering a relaxed and interactive atmosphere. Both events featured real-world advice from people who live-and-breathe the roofing business. Travis Hallman from ROOFPRO partner Ignite explained how contractors can boost their digital presence and get clicks and grab eyeballs. Dmitry Lipinskiy from Roofing Insights shared hard-earned tips for scaling a roofing business. Jessica Stahl from Ignite Results led an engaging, hands-on session in Edmonton on hiring, retention, and getting the most out of a sales team. And in Toronto, Joe Puleo from Financeit showed how financing options can help close more deals. The workshops concluded with ROOFPRO Happy Hour, giving contractors the chance to unwind and have some fun. In Toronto, attendees enjoyed exclusive access to the Hockey Hall of Fame, where they explored legendary exhibits and got up close to the Stanley Cup. In Edmonton, the fun continued with axe throwing, racing simulators, and arcade games, making networking both enjoyable and memorable. Beyond the workshops, IKO shared key updates, including plans for new manufacturing plants, a redesigned website with refreshed shingle visuals, and news that all IKO laminate shingles — including Cambridge — now carry a Class 3 or higher impact resistance. IKO's Profit Power 2025 series is heading to the U.S. next, with six more workshops in the U.S. throughout the spring and fall.
Metropolis Japan
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metropolis Japan
Contemporary Art Exhibitions in Tokyo
Credit: courtesy IKO Art Discoveries French curator Agathe Ferrand Maeda launches one of the most intimate and meaningful contemporary art exhibitions in Tokyo this spring with her new public art initiative, IKO Art Discoveries. Designed to foster inclusive, cross-cultural dialogue, IKO opens its first bilingual season with a poetic solo show by Japanese artist MASAMI, alongside a full calendar of workshops, talks and tours across the city. Credit: Masami, 'BLANC: Consciousness of salt since the birth of the universe', 2022, serigraphy on cotton, black ink. (detail) With a poetic solo show by MASAMI, the French curator opens a new season of contemporary art exhibitions in Tokyo, blending public art, workshops and dialogue. When French curator and cultural consultant Agathe Ferrand Maeda moved to Tokyo in 2021, she wasn't looking for a traditional gallery career. She was searching for something deeper—ways to use art to connect people, places and ideas in more intimate and inclusive ways. After over a decade working between Paris, New York and Beirut—from museums to art fairs to editorial work—she has launched her first curatorial project in Japan: IKO Art Discoveries IKO is a Tokyo-based cultural agency and public art program designed to make contemporary art accessible, human and participatory. With its launch, it adds to the growing number of art exhibitions in Tokyo that aim to make the city's cultural landscape more open and immersive. This spring, its first bilingual season unfolds across Tokyo with a series of exhibitions, workshops, guided tours and talks. 'IKO was born out of a need; a need for thoughtful art experiences that are close to people, rooted in place and generous in spirit.' – Agathe Ferrand Maeda Credit: MASAMI ©Jean-Louis Carli, 'Installation in 'Chaosmos', Maif Social Club, Paris, France, 2025.' The launch of IKO Art Discoveries centers on a poetic solo exhibition by Japanese artist MASAMI, titled Paysages intérieurs ( Inner Landscapes ), running May 2–31, 2025, at Impact HUB Tokyo in Meguro. Working with recycled and natural materials like fabric, copper wire and ceramics, MASAMI creates tactile works that explore the delicate tension between body, memory and planet. Her practice is informed by her training at Joshibi University of Art and Design in Japan and the École Supérieure d'Art de La Réunion in the Indian Ocean — two landscapes that continue to influence her work. Credit: MASAMI 'Paysages Intérieur', 2022, silkscreen on paper Her first solo show in Tokyo, Paysages intérieurs presents over 25 artworks—from silkscreen prints on raw textile to thread-based installations—all radiating quiet energy and care. These works ask one central question: 'How do we coexist on our planet—body, soul and Earth—as well as within the universe?' The exhibition invites audiences not just to look, but to pause, listen and reconnect—creating one of the most meditative contemporary art exhibitions in Tokyo this season. MASAMI: Paysages intérieurs Impact HUB Tokyo (Meguro) May 2–31, 2025 | Open Tues–Sun, 11am – 6pm Admission Free – Events upon registration Credit: MASAMI, 'Paysages Intérieur', 2022, silkscreen on paper Opening Soirée | May 2, 6:30pm – 8:30pmIncludes guided tour with artist and curator + cocktail ¥4,500 | Register here Credit: Liu Bolin; Nøne Futbol Club. Bottom row: Sunoj D, വി ശ്വാ സ മലക്ക് ചു റ്റും ©Elisa Bertin, Štefan Papčo, Ninth Wave ©Marine Calamai The exhibition extends beyond the gallery. On May 3 and May 4, MASAMI will lead two hands-on weaving workshops where participants co-create elements for a future installation in France. The works will travel to Vent des Forêts, a contemporary art center in the forests of Lorraine, where MASAMI will complete a large-scale outdoor piece during her artist residency. The workshops—suitable for adults and older children—offer participants a chance to literally weave themselves into the project, connecting landscapes and communities across continents. Impact HUB TokyoMay 3 & 4 | 1:30pm – 2:45pm ¥5,500 (includes 1 drink) | Register here Credit: IKO Art Discoveries Logo Launched in 2025 by Ferrand Maeda, IKO Art Discoveries is a curatorial agency that bridges contemporary art, architecture, design and creative travel—with a strong focus on accessibility and intercultural dialogue. From behind-the-scenes artist talks to design walks, family-friendly studio visits to sustainability-focused workshops, IKO invites people to experience art not as outsiders, but as active participants. Exhibition curating and guided tours Architecture and design walks Studio visits and artist-led events Creative workshops around ecology and materiality Cultural consulting and curated travel experiences Some events are accessible in multiple languages, including English and French and open to individuals, families, creatives and anyone curious about contemporary art exhibitions in Tokyo. Full schedule: Reservations: Contact: contact@ Credit: Impact HUB Tokyo MASAMI's exhibition takes place at Impact HUB Tokyo, a collaborative coworking and cultural space located in a former printing factory in Meguro. Known for supporting entrepreneurs, artists and innovators, the HUB is relaunching its 'Gallery Program' in 2025—and Paysages Intérieurs marks its first solo show of the year. With open studios, shared workspaces and a philosophy grounded in impact and experimentation, the venue reflects IKO's ethos: creative work that invites collaboration and change. Credit: Agathe Ferrand Maeda ©Maeken Agathe Ferrand Maeda brings over 10 years of international experience to her work. Before Tokyo, she worked with institutions including MAC VAL Museum (Paris), the Beirut Art Fair, and the kamel mennour gallery and regularly contributes to publications like Beaux-Arts Magazine and Le Quotidien de l'Art . Her curatorial approach is rooted in care, listening and connection—shaped by her training in art history, her work in the field and her own French-Japanese family experience. Through IKO, she's building a new way to experience culture in Japan: slower, softer and more human. She also shares her creative journey and art recommendations through content creation on her YouTube channel, Agatha's Journey .
Globe and Mail
08-04-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Lone Wolf Roofing Earns Recognition for Excellence in Metairie, LA
"Lone Wolf Roofing - Top Roofer in Metairie, Louisiana." Lone Wolf Roofing has received notable recognition for their outstanding contribution to the Metairie roofing industry. The Louisiana-based company has quickly established itself as the top roofer in Metairie, LA. Under the leadership of owner Clare Manale, the company has built a reputation for delivering exceptional craftsmanship across their service offerings. Their expertise extends beyond standard roofing to include comprehensive exterior solutions such as siding installation, window replacement, and custom patio construction. What distinguishes Lone Wolf is their specialized knowledge of Louisiana's unique climate challenges. Their team develops customized solutions that effectively combat the region's hurricanes, high humidity, and extreme heat—elements that typically accelerate wear on residential and commercial properties. The company's commitment to quality has earned them several prestigious industry certifications, including Fortified Roofer, GAF Master Elite Contractor, and IKO PREFERRED Contractor status. The GAF Master Elite designation is particularly significant, as it's awarded to only the top 2% of roofing contractors nationwide. This certification reflects their exceptional installation quality, customer satisfaction, and commitment to ongoing professional development. Lone Wolf Roofing offers a comprehensive range of services to meet diverse client needs. Their residential roofing services include new installations, replacements, repairs, and storm damage restoration. For commercial clients, they provide durable, cost-effective roofing solutions designed to minimize business disruption while maximizing protection. The company's expertise extends to various roofing materials, including shingle, metal, flat, and specialty roofing systems. This versatility allows them to recommend the best options based on each property's specific requirements and the owner's preferences. Beyond technical excellence, Lone Wolf is known for their customer-centered approach. They prioritize clear communication, transparent pricing, and exceptional service from initial consultation through project completion. Many roofing projects are completed in just 24 hours, minimizing disruption to homeowners' lives while delivering superior results. Their commitment to the community extends beyond business success. Team members actively participate in local initiatives, volunteering with the Jefferson Parish Recreation Department as youth coaches from 2018-2024 and at the Second Harvest Food Bank from 2020-2024. This community engagement reflects their dedication to giving back to the area they serve. For homeowners seeking reliable information about roofing options, Lone Wolf's website provides valuable resources and showcases their extensive services. Their YouTube channel features testimonials from satisfied customers, highlighting the quality of their work and exceptional customer service. Lone Wolf Roofing continues to serve the Metairie community with budget-friendly, durable exterior solutions backed by their team's combined 25 years of experience. Their customer-focused approach ensures each project receives personalized attention and delivers lasting results that enhance both protection and property value. To get the best roofing service in Metairie, LA, call 504-230-6512 or book a free consultation. To learn more about Lone Wolf Roofing, visit For updates, follow Lone Wolf Roofing on social media:
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Companies Building New Factories Brace for Higher Costs
Roofing-products manufacturer IKO North America has been on a factory-building spree in the U.S., with one plant completed and four more under construction. After President Trump launched a barrage of tariffs on U.S. trading partners, the math abruptly changed. Chief Executive David Koschitzky said IKO's just-finished factory in Texas now faces higher prices on the steel it uses to fabricate metal shingles, while the plants that are still being built need machinery that isn't made in the U.S. The company will continue with the projects, he said, but tariffs will make them much more expensive. Here's the iPhone. Here's the iPhone With Tariffs. The Panicked Voice on the Phone Sounded Like Her Daughter. It Wasn't. Americans Buy a Crazy Amount of Cheap Stuff. It's Costing Us Dearly. Elon Musk's Mr. Fix-It Takes Center Stage During a Really Bad Week 'Fewer Choices and Higher Prices': The Supply Chain of the Future 'If we're to be successful, that's a cost that's going to be passed on to the consumer,' Koschitzky said. Trump's tariff announcement threw a wrench into factory builders' plans—and complicates a yearslong government effort to reinvigorate U.S. manufacturing. Companies are double-checking the numbers on planned factories, or halting them altogether. Tariff-swollen building costs helped to kill a $300 million plastics recycling plant in Erie, Pa., that had been in the works for four years. International Recycling Group, helmed by CEO Mitch Hecht, said Thursday it was canceling the factory partly because new duties on material and imported machinery had created 'expectations of substantially higher project development costs than anticipated.' The company said the plant, which had been expected to generate 200 jobs, was also hampered by delays in securing a $182 million loan guarantee the federal government conditionally granted last year. The past three years have seen an explosion of U.S. factory investment, driven in part by billions of dollars in Biden administration subsidies for manufacturers supporting the semiconductor and electric-vehicle industries as well as renewable-energy projects. Companies have also sought to shorten supply chains that became strained during the Covid-19 pandemic. The momentum has persisted under Trump. The value of manufacturing-related construction, which hit a record $233 billion last year, continued to rise in the first two months of 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Administration officials maintain that persistent trade imbalances with other countries led to the deterioration of domestic manufacturing over recent decades, and that limiting U.S. reliance on imports will boost economic growth. Trump told reporters Thursday that it might take several years to achieve his goal of on-shoring manufacturing. 'They can build them fast, but they're still very big plants,' he said. 'I'd always say it'd take a year and a half to two years.' The administration envisions tariffs motivating companies to source more domestically produced goods, supporting an expanded U.S. manufacturing sector. But higher costs for imported materials and components could push up prices at home, industry professionals said. Earth Breeze, which makes detergent sheets for washing machines, is investing nearly $6 million in a Kentucky factory that will replace its Chinese contract manufacturer and create more than 200 U.S. jobs. Chief Operating Officer Ben Smith said the project will continue even though it now faces escalating costs, including a bill for imported machinery that tariffs could drive up by $250,000. 'We feel like we're actually contributing to the economy by on-shoring manufacturing, and there's now additional barriers to entry here,' he said. After Trump announced tariffs on steel and aluminum in February, construction firm Skanska estimated that the cost of metal panels, metal studs and structural steel would rise around 20% to 30% over the next year. Plumbing equipment prices could rise as much as 10% and drywall as much as 20%, alongside higher costs for electrical gear such as generators, HVAC equipment, roofing products and insulation. The new tariffs could add to the increases. Tom Park, who runs Skanska's supply-chain strategy, said that while some products compliant with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement will be exempt from the latest tariffs, even equipment manufactured in the U.S. often relies on imported parts. An industrial chiller produced in a U.S. factory might contain wire from China, steel from Canada, pipes from India, harnesses and fan coils from Mexico, motors from Germany, copper from Peru and electronics from Korea—which could be subject to an array of tariffs, according to Skanska. 'These confrontational measures are inflationary across the board,' said José Torres, senior economist at Interactive Brokers. 'It's a risky path. There's a chance we did all this, and we barely gained anything.' Before Trump's tariff expansion, contractors had been rushing to preorder materials and get ahead of cost increases for building projects, said Kevin Evernham, regional vice president for architecture firm Ware Malcomb. While it typically takes years to get a new project fully planned and approved, Ware Malcomb has been trying to speed things up. 'That is the new normal…schedules are not finalized, yet we're moving forward,' Evernham said. Evernham said that the higher costs could price some projects out of existence. For factories looking at a building cost of $100 to $200 a square foot, increasing roofing costs by $5 a square foot can be substantial, he said. Write to John Keilman at and Owen Tucker-Smith at Beef Is Expensive. Meatpackers Are Scraping Every Morsel From Bones. What Lies Ahead for the U.S. Economy? Brexit Offers Clues How BlackRock's Larry Fink Won Over Donald Trump Trump Put Labor Unions on a Pedestal. Not All Are Sold on His Tariff Plan. The Complicated Relationship Between Consumer Sentiment and Stocks
