IKO Opens New Manufacturing Campus in Florida
IKO, a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing, and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets, celebrated the grand opening of its Clay Hill manufacturing campus in Clay County, Florida, a major $240 million investment for three production lines, expanding the company’s North American production footprint and strengthening its manufacturing network.The new 300,000-square-foot facility is IKO’s first manufacturing campus in Florida. The campus is planned to include three production lines dedicated to asphalt shingles, insulation boards, and residential underlayment rolled roofing. The asphalt shingle production facility is the first phase of the development, with the other two lines planned for future phases. The site is expected to employ more than 100 people locally, serving the Southeast and Atlantic coast region. This facility represents IKO’s eighth modern shingle production line across North America.
MFM Building Products Announces Additional Class A Fire Ratings
MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, recently achieved a listing for the company’s Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal underlayment from the California State Fire Marshall for use in wildland urban interfaces (WUIs) areas. WUIs are zones of transition between unoccupied land and human development, where structures and other human development meet or intermingle with undeveloped wildland or vegetative fuels. Ultra HT is a 45-mil, self-adhered roofing underlayment for use in steep-slope roofing and re-roofing installations. The product features a durable cross-laminated polyethylene top film with a traction coating for excellent walkability. The specially formulated mastic is rated to 250°F for high temperature roofing applications. Ultra HT has met the standards for use in WUIs when used in conjunction with Class A asphalt shingles. Listing No. 8180-2433:0001. Category: 8181 Non-Wood Roof Covering/Assemblies. Approval: Class A listed roof covering assembly according to the applicable requirements in ASTM E108. This rating is in addition to previous fire approvals that include UL 790 and ASTM E108/ICC-ES AC188. The product also carries additional approvals for general roofing which can be found on the company’s website.
W. R. Meadows Launches Products on Ecomedes Platform
W. R. Meadows Inc. and its subsidiary Blue Ridge Fiberboard are now featured on Ecomedes, a leading platform for accessing and evaluating sustainable building product data. With this launch, architects, designers, specifiers, and contractors can find W. R. Meadows sustainability documentation, including environmental product declarations (EPDs), directly within a single platform designed to simplify material selection and project documentation. Ecomedes enables users to search, filter, and compare products based on CSI division, sustainability attributes, certifications, and performance criteria while supporting project goals tied to the Common Materials Framework, LEED, WELL, and other green building standards. W. R. Meadows offers a broad range of products supported by third-party verified transparency data and continues investing in tools that improve access to information and reduce friction in specification and documentation.
Polyglass Expands IBHS Fortified Roof Qualification with Seven New Products
Polyglass U.S.A. Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope solutions, added seven new products qualified for use in Fortified Roof applications. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) Fortified Roof standard is a national benchmark for storm-ready construction, designed to help buildings better withstand severe weather including high winds, hail, and heavy rain. The program was designed to promote best-in-class construction practices that go above and beyond local code requirements to better protect communities all over the country. To achieve the qualification for use in Fortified Roof systems distinction, the products had to pass rigorous testing and rating requirements. Joining the growing list of Poyglass’ Fortified Roof-compatible underlayments, membranes, adhesives, and primers are:
- Low-Slope Membranes: Elastoflex SA P, Elastobase V
- Adhesive: PG 350
- Primers: PG 100, WB-3000
- Self-Adhered Steep-Slope Underlayment: Polystick PX HT
- Fire Rated Option: Elastoflex SA P FR
IKO Joins U.S. Green Building Council
IKO, a worldwide leader in roofing, waterproofing, and insulation for residential and commercial markets, announced its membership in the U.S. Green Building Council, expanding its engagement with green building organizations across North America. This milestone builds on IKO’s existing memberships with the Canada Green Building Council, reflecting a deliberate and growing commitment to sustainability and industry collaboration. It also aligns with IKO’s sustainability program, Beyond, which is designed to integrate responsible practices across the company’s entire value chain from sourcing and operations to distribution, installation, product use, and end-of-life. Through this membership, IKO is positioned to contribute to future development of LEED standards by bringing a building materials manufacturer’s perspective to the process. It also provides access to robust learning resources, deeper insight into evolving market expectations, and more direct engagement with developers, builders and architects, helping close potential communication gaps that can occur across traditional distribution channels.
Polyglass Highlights New Underlayment Innovation and Fire-Resistant Roofing Solutions at Western Roofing Expo 2026
Deerfield Beach, FL – September 17, 2026 – Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope solutions, will exhibit at Western Roofing Expo 2026, September 28-29 at Paris Las Vegas, Booth #441. Attendees can explore the company’s latest roofing innovations, including the recently launched Polyanchor® HU PLUS with Tri-Strata™ Technology, fire-resistant roofing systems, and integrated building envelope solutions.
New Underlayment Innovation for Tile Roofing
Among the featured products at the show is Polyanchor® HU PLUS with Tri-Strata™ Technology, a premium modified bitumen hybrid underlayment engineered to help address the demands of mechanically attached tile roofing systems.
Designed for enhanced jobsite durability and long-term weather protection, the system expands Polyglass’ steep-slope offering and reflects its continued focus on delivering solutions that address the performance demands of Western roofing applications.
Supporting Fire-Resilient Construction
Polyglass will also highlight roofing systems designed to help meet the growing demand for fire-resistant construction in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) regions. Featured exhibits will showcase Burn-Shield Technology® solutions, fire-resistant underlayments, and low-slope roofing assemblies developed to support WUI-focused code compliance and building protection in fire-prone areas.
In addition, attendees can experience these solutions firsthand during a live demonstration on September 28 at 1:30 p.m., featuring Polyanchor® HU PLUS, Polystick® PX HT ice and water high-temp underlayment, and Burn-Shield Technology® fire-resistant roofing solutions.
Education and Expertise
Beyond the booth, Polyglass experts Marco Sieber, Director of Project Management, and Maury Alpert, National Codes & Compliance Manager, will present the educational session, Roofs and Roof Coverings: Mitigating the Effects of Fire in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). On Monday, September 28, during Seminar Block 1, the AIA-accredited presentation will examine roofing system considerations and strategies for improving fire performance in areas increasingly impacted by wildfire risk.
“Contractors, architects, and building officials across the Western market need roofing solutions that help them navigate demanding weather conditions, evolving code requirements, and long-term performance expectations,” said Marco Sieber, Director of Product Management. “We’re looking forward to discussing technologies that support those needs with roofing systems designed to help meet fire-resistance requirements in WUI-prone regions.”
Find Solutions Across the Building Envelope
Visitors to the Polyglass booth will also see how the company’s Seal the Envelope™ approach brings together commercial roofing, underlayments, restoration, and waterproofing across its building envelope portfolio with systems designed to work together throughout the structure. Booth displays will highlight technologies supporting extreme weather protection, fire resistance, energy efficiency, and restoration applications.
Attendees are invited to visit Booth #441 during the show and join the Polyglass educational session to learn more about roofing solutions designed for the evolving needs of the Western roofing market.
Contact Polyglass to learn more about their innovative roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope solutions.
About Polyglass U.S.A., Inc.
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. is a leading manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope solutions serving the North American market since 1992. Known for its innovative self-adhered modified bitumen roofing systems featuring patented ADESO® Technology, Polyglass offers a comprehensive portfolio of systems for roofing and building envelope applications across the structure, from below-grade through the building exterior to the roof. Headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, the ISO 9001:2015-certified company operates six state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and continues to expand its production capabilities. As part of the MAPEI Group, Polyglass leverages more than 130 years of combined industry expertise. For more information, call 800.222.9782 or visit polyglass.us.
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