Hanley Wood Names Best Products from 2014 IRE

Hanley Wood Exhibitions has announced the selection of six products receiving recognition based on innovation, productivity and cost-effectiveness during the 2014 International Roofing Expo (IRE), held Feb. 26-28 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. A panel of industry experts selected the “Best New Product” and “Best Sustainable Product” from selections found in the Product Showcase at the show.

The IRE Product Showcase, a 2,500-square-foot pavilion, featured 28 displays of the latest products focusing on safety and sustainability – as well as products made in the USA – in a direct, non-selling environment. Judges selected first, second and third place winners in each category.

Carlisle SynTec Systems of Carlisle, Pa., was awarded Best New Product for its Sure-Flex KEE HP PVC Membrane. ERSystems & Elastek of Irving, Texas, was awarded Best Sustainable Product for its ER One Step.

“The 2014 IRE was successful,” said Ryan Blad, Technical Service & Support for ERSystems & Elastek. “The biggest highlight would be OneStep winning the Best Sustainable Product Award.”

Second place in the Best New Product category was awarded to Galaxy Energy Americas of Aurora, Ontario, for its G7 universal standing-seam clamp, while third place was awarded to Metal Plus LLC of Winsted, Conn., for its Roofer’s Helper bracket.

Second place in the Best Sustainable Product category was awarded to Polyglass USA of Deerfield Beach, Fla., for its Polyfresko G SA, while third place was awarded to Freedom Supply of Wendell, N.C., for its Roofer’s and Paver’s Edge.

“We congratulate all six award winners,” said Tracy Garcia, CEM, IRE Show Director. “These companies deserve recognition for the innovative products they created and the significant impact each will have on the roofing industry.”

Other companies competing for the Best New Product award included AVM Industries, Benjamin Obdyke, DI Roof Seamers, Eco Chief Products, Epilay, ERSystems & Elastek, Insulation Solutions, Leister USA, Lifetime Tool and Building Products, MetalSafe Coatings, Polyglass USA, SafePro Guard, Tramex, Vector Mapping / IR Analyzers.

Competing for the Best Sustainable Product award were AVM Industries, Carlisle SynTec Systems, DaVinci Roofscapes, Eco Chief Products, Lifetime Tool & Building Products, Metal Plus and MetalSafe Coatings.

The 2015 International Roofing Expo will be held Feb. 24-26, at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Online housing reservations can be made immediately and online registration will open in September.