b'ing industry professionals closer totime, get some refreshments and aA Full Housethe industrys top products, servicessnack,andmeetwithmanufactur- It was a good showing for CRE andtechthroughproductdemosers,distributorsandsuppliersout- 2025.Thisyearsshowattracted andexhibitors.Wewerehappyside of the show. 2,700registrantsrepresentingall toseemoreexhibitorsoutontheNetworkingopportunitiescon- componentsofthebusiness.Its floor this year and a good diversitytinued into the evening during thesafe to say we were successful, says of products, whether that was prod- PresidentsReceptiongalaondayCampbell.Attendancewasvery ucts geared toward sustainability oroneandthefinalNetworkingRe- good, and we actually sold out the the latest innovations such as droneception on day two, which cappedshowasfarasexhibitors,which technologies for roofing systems, hetheevent.Lookingbackonthehasnt happened very often. reports. It was a good spread.events diverse content, Marks says,Campbellsaysitwasencourag-Aside from concurrent sessions,What makes CRE and its predeces- ing to see a large number of indus- thenexteventshouldfocus.Forout and see what the roofing indus-CRE 2025 featured tech talks and asor ROOFTech so unique is that ittry leaders willing to make the tripexample, Campbell notes, Theretry is all about.newly designed social lounge, whichisnt just a trade show. In additionto Mississauga and to have over 150are so many facets we can get into,There are tons of jobs and tons of hostedcasualmeetingsandformalto the exhibits, the roofing-specificexhibitors spending their time andand one thing were looking at isopportunity here, and [the CRE] is a networkingevents.Theshowisseminars, product presentations andresources to populate the showroomhow we can use the show to con- great place to showcase that, he adds.definitelyidealfornetworking,especially the full-scale roofing sys- floor.AsforwhatsintheCREsnect more with the next generationFormorepicturesandvideos says Campbell. We had that socialtem demonstrations make this expo- future, organizers are in the processof talent when it comes to raisingfromthe2025CanadianRoofing loungesetupasthecentreofthesition truly unique to the construc- ofreviewingfeedback,refiningfu- awarenessorrecruiting,orevenExpo, as well as updates on the next show so people could come by at anytion industry. ture timing and determining wherejust getting more students to comeshow, visit canadianroofingexpo.ca.Serving the roofing industry since 2005 with responsive and dependable service and advice.87 Bakersfield St., Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1Z4 Tel: 416-787-0649 The Fenn & Fenn Roofing Insurance ProgramFax: 416-787-0640 Email: service@crawfordroofing.ca www.crawfordroofing.caGeneral Liability and Excess Liability Insurance including Hot Works Industrial Commercial Institutional Roofing Solutions Business Property Insurance Builders Risk, Contractors Equipment & Wrap Up Liability InsuranceAutomobile FleetContractors Pollution Liability InsuranceEasy Certificate of Insurance Programme saves time- PMI Programs- Modified Bitumen- Built Up Systems Contract Surety (Bonding) - Metal Roof Systems- Waterproofing- RestorationExceptional Service and contract risk and insurance advice- Emergency Services- Roof Anchors- Single Ply - Roof Top Decks- Sheet Metal- Inverted Fenn & Fenn Construction Practice, a division of HUB International Ontario Ltd.Tel:(905) 836-6066Committed to Safety, Quality & Service for 40 yearsToll Free:(866) 269-8799Services Fully Bonded & Insured675 Cochrane Dr., East Tower, Suite 200Markham, ONL3R 0B8ORN THE ONLY SOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL ICI ROOFING CONTRACTORS IN ONTARIO ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSISSUE 2 202511'