75 Years Strong: The IKO Story

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by Jack Gottesman from IKO to celebrate 75 years of innovation and growth in the roofing industry. Together, they reflect on the company's legacy, key milestones and how IKO has evolved to meet the changing needs of contractors through new technologies and solutions. The conversation also dives into IKO's recent expansion efforts, including new manufacturing facilities and what that means for contractors and distributors in the field. Jack highlights exciting product innovations showcased at IRE 2026 and looks ahead to the opportunities and challenges that will shape IKO, and the roofing industry, for the next 75 years and more. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/ Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up Sign up for the Week in Roofing! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up Learn more about (IKO) here! (https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/iko) Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss #IKORoofing #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry

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