Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
A deep dive into metal benders
By Emma Peterson. Malco Tools provides their contractors with the right tool for every project. Since Mark W. Keymer, a young steel supply salesman, began manufacturing and marketing a pipe crimper of his own invention in 1950, Malco Tools has been creating the tools of the trades. Today, that legacy ...
Supporting the future of the industry
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the MCA scholarship program and how it is creating brighter futures. Since the 1980s, the Metal Construction Association (MCA) has worked tirelessly to help manufacturers, suppliers and contractors succeed. Whether it’s through marketing and educational promotion of metal in the building envelope or taking action on public ...
Jolly Roofing is the March R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. Located just outside Memphis, Tennessee in a town called Collierville, Jolly Roofing has built a legacy. Jolly Roofing’s story begins with Mr. John Jolly in 1968. Today, Roger Glaude (Jolly Roofing’s financial controller) and Trip Swords (their CFO) came to share their company’s story with Alex Tolle for an ...
Building paths into the roofing industry
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the roofing industry is engaging and supporting the next generation in a variety of ways In response to the ongoing labor and skill shortage, the roofing industry has truly come together to create innovative and engaging workforce development and education opportunities. In this Read, Listen, Watch® (RLW), ...
The power of choice
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the Roof Hub Estimator is revolutionizing the way contractors manage estimates and bids. Roof Hub was launched by SRS Distribution four years ago and revolutionized the way roofing contractors and professionals approached project management and business workflow. Today, SRS is still adding and improving upon this, with ...
Making technology work for you, not the other way around
By Emma Peterson. Incorporating AI into your operations in a safe and secure way. Technology is constantly developing and there can be a lot of pressure to keep up with the newest software and updates. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), a lot of contractors and professionals in the field are ...
Antis Roofing and Waterproofing is the February R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. Bringing care into every part of the roofing business, on and off the roof. One of our favorite things about the roofing industry is how many companies and individuals incorporate giving back into their day-to-day activities. A great example of this is our February R-Club Roofer of the Month ...
75 years and counting: How Leister continues to innovate
By Emma Peterson. From a new vacuum plate to the next generation of VARIMAT, Leister continues to improve their heat welding offerings. In a special Read Listen Watch® (RLW), Heidi J. Ellsworth took attendees to the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE) show floor to talk to Dave Nordentoft and Brittany Wykle of ...
You don’t want to miss NERCA’s 97th Roofing Convention and Tradeshow
By Emma Peterson. Get ready to figure out what exit you’re taking on the Jersey turnpike as you head to Atlantic City for one of the biggest regional roofing events in the country. The North / East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) is a regional association for Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New ...
There’s snow time like the present to learn about snow retention
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Rocky Mountain Snow Guards are educating homeowners and contractors alike this March for National Snow Guards Safety Month! In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth hosted Lars Walberg and Zach Stopyro to talk about the first annual National Snow Guards Safety Month, March ...
