b'CREEnter: the Canadian Roofing ExpoCRCAs rebranded tradeshow arrives for 2025 By Matthew BradfordI n April 2025, OIRCA staff andtheyve been to CRCAs tradeshowtake place in rooms conveniently lo-memberswilljoinroofingandin the past or are making the trip forcated across the hall from the trade-buildingenvelopeprofessionalstheir first time: The goal for 2025 isshow floor.fromacrossthecountryattheto enhance the look of the tradeshowAmong the other additions is a CanadianRoofingContractorsfloor and add some new features andsimplified job fair in which exhibi-Associations(CRCAs)Canadianeducational content to appeal to ourtors looking for talent will have the Roofing Expo (CRE).previous attendees as well as attractchance to accept resumes from at-There-brandedevent,formerlynew ones, broadening our reach intendees,includingstudentsfrom knownasROOFTech,representsthe construction industry. nearbycollegesanduniversities. anevolutionofCRCAsbiennialSome of these changes will be evi- Plans are also in place to welcome tradeshow. Running April 15 to 16dent as soon as attendees enter thenew industry partners to the show, attheInternationalCentreinTo- InternationalCentresHall5.Forincluding National Women in Roof-ronto, it will host an expanded scopeone, the showroom floor will featureing,tobringfurtherinsightsand of content and activities to informa newly designed social lounge at itsperspectives to attendees. New OIRCA Memberand inspire stakeholders throughoutcentre, which will be a hub for casualCRE is more than just a trade-the Canadian roofing and buildingmeetings and a venue for both dayshow,saysDonMarks,executiveThe OIRCA Board of Directors is pleased to envelope trades. ones Presidents Reception and daydirectoroftheOIRCA.Those Theshowisbeingproducedtwosnetworkingreception.Else- who visit the event have an oppor- welcome the following new member:byMediaEdge,theToronto-basedwhere, the Tech Talks demo area willtunitytoattendbusinesssessions eventspecialistandpublisherofbe repositioned closer to the front toand seminars, product talks and live,Superteck Experts Conseils Inc. OIRCAandCRCAstrademaga- make it more accessible and easier tofull-scaleroofsysteminstallations zines.NancyMilani,aconsultanthear. Prior to the start of each show,right on the showroom floor, which27 Melanie Dr.1-888-679-6827 for the event with MediaEdge, saysattendees will also have the chanceis unique to CRE. Brampton, ONL6T 4K9info@superteck.pro organizers are intent on making theto participate in concurrent educa- Registration for the 2025 CREMr. Sylvain Lortiewww.superteck.proshowcontentmoreengagingandtional sessions on several timely andis now open; visit canadianroofing effectivetoallattendees,whetherrelevant industry topics. These willexpo.ca for more information. 87 Bakersfield St., Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1Z4 Tel: 416-787-0649Fax: 416-787-0640 Email: service@crawfordroofing.ca www.crawfordroofing.caIndustrial Commercial Institutional Roofing Solutions - PMI Programs- Modified Bitumen- Built Up Systems - Metal Roof Systems- Waterproofing- Restoration- Emergency Services- Roof Anchors- Single Ply - Roof Top Decks- Sheet Metal- Inverted Committed to Safety, Quality & Service for 40 years Services Fully Bonded & Insured 8ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSISSUE 1 2025 THE ONLY SOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL ICI ROOFING CONTRACTORS IN ONTARIO ORN'