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What Happened In 2023

I like to bookend the New Year holiday with two posts, one looking back at the year that is ending (What Happened) and one looking forward to the year ahead (What Will Happen). This is the first of these two posts. The second one will run tomorrow. I ended my What Will Happen In 2023 […]




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What Will Happen In 2024

As we enter 2024, the capital markets have found their footing and are moving higher. The Fed has taken interest rates as far as they want at this time and inflation has come down. It seems that a “soft landing” is likely. That is good news for the innovation economy because healthy capital markets are […]




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Apple Intelligence will help AI become as commonplace as word processing


When Apple’s version of AI, branded as Apple Intelligence, rolls out in October to folks with the company’s latest hardware, the response is likely to be a mix of delight and disappointment. The AI capabilities on their way to Apple’s walled-garden will bring helpful new features, such as textual summaries in email, Messages and Safari; image creation; and a more context-aware version of Siri. But as Apple Intelligence’s beta testing has already made clear, the power of these features falls well below what is on offer from major players like OpenAI, Google, and Meta. Apple AI won’t come close to…

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Battery recycling startup Tozero bags €11M to boost Europe’s lithium supply


In 1991, Sony brought the first rechargeable lithium-ion battery to market. The unique chemistry proved a game-changer in energy storage. Today everything from EVs to smartphones depends on it, with demand skyrocketing.  But lithium is rare, most of it comes from unstable markets outside Europe, and its extraction can cause extensive pollution. We need more lithium to enable the green transition and yet, currently, its use is unsustainable — both environmentally and economically. We’re stuck in a paradox. Munich-based startup Tozero believes that battery recycling offers a way out. Recycling batteries is far from a new concept, but the German venture…

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Nvidia's New App Combines the Best of GeForce Experience and Control Panel

This all-in-one app makes it easier to maximize your Nvidia GPU.





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Google Just Dropped Its Trending Tech Gifts For Holiday Inspiration

Whether you're building a holiday list for yourself or brainstorming ideas for the tech-inclined in your life, Google's Holiday 100 has you covered.




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Apples Take on the Smart Home Controller Is Set to Arrive in 2025 and Sounds Spectacular

Find out more about Apple's first smart home hardware.




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Rooftop Pipe and Equipment Supports that Deliver

ERICO® and TRUFAST® have teamed together to market the CADDY® PYRAMID family of rooftop pipe and equipment supports to the roofing market in North America.




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IRE 2022 Session Preview: Roofing Apprenticeship Program Certified by Department of Labor

In this session, learn about an exciting new nationwide apprenticeship program that addresses the workforce shortage plaguing the roofing industry.




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Equal Opportunity for Women in Roofing

Expert panel to discuss unlocking the value and power of women in the roofing industry, and why both genders should lean in.




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How Roofing Contractors Get Sloppy in a Hot Market

The roofing contracting market is hot, but high volume can create sloppy practices that can haunt you when the market slows.




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Coatings Q&A with PPG




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American Hydrotech Gets FM Approvals for its Garden Roof Assemblies

Chicago's American Hydrotech, a Sika company, achieved FM Approvals for its Garden Roof Assemblies, ensuring reliability and eco-friendly benefits for urban spaces.




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Wade Shepherd of Westlake Royal Building Products Appointed to CRRC Board

Shepherd has contributed to the CRRC for over a decade, including the CRRC S100 Consensus Body since 2023 and 10 years as a Technical Committee member.





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J. J. Keller and ISEA Launch PPE Pain Points Survey

J. J. Keller and ISEA are partnering on a study regarding the challenges safety professionals face in PPE programs, inviting participation in a survey open until August 30.




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Young Gun Patrick Cochran: Creating Career, Mentorship Opportunities for the Next Generation

The founder and owner of Red Dog’s Roofing wants to encourage the next generation to explore the rewarding careers roofing has to offer.




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Young Gun Ian Wallick: Stepping Up When it Counts

When the family succession plan changed, the youngest Wallick met the challenge head-on.




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myABCsupply Online Tool

MyABCsupply provides roofing contractors with an easy-to-use tool that gives ABC Supply customers 24/7 access to view the status of their orders and deliveries, including delivery photos.




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S-5! Launches New GripperFix System at IRE 2020

S-5!'s new system boasts that it is quick and simple to install, lasts the life of the roof, maintains roof warranties and is less expensive than other mounting methods.




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JobNimbus Announces Upcoming Release of Innovative New App

A Beta version of JobNimbus' new app will be available to see at the 2021 International Roofing Expo.




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ABC Supply to Celebrate 40th Anniversary and Showcase Enhancements to myABCsupply at 2022 International Roofing Expo in New Orleans

The 2022 IRE kicks off ABC Supply’s 40th anniversary celebration happening throughout 2022.




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Motive Meets Opportunity?

Solar is one of the hottest growing sectors in roofing. Are you geared to take advantage of this emerging opportunity?




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Owens Corning Partners with Ripple Glass to Expand Glass Recycling in Georgia

The Owens Corning/Ripple Glass campaign highlights how recycled glass in the production of new fiberglass insulation offsets the need for virgin, mined material such as sand.




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GAF Energy Receives Miami-Dade County Approval for Solar Roof

With the approval, GAF Energy's Timberline Solar meets or exceeds the High Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements of the Florida Building Code standards for safety, wind resistance, and waterproofing.




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Castagra Products Accepting Applications for 2024 Roofing Scholarship Program

Students pursuing a post-secondary education in college or vocational programs in roofing or a similar field are encouraged to apply for the annual scholarship program.




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JobNimbus, ABC Supply Team Up, Enhancing Solutions for Contractors

JobNimbus has collaborated with ABC Supply to enhance roofing contractors' material management, pricing, estimates, direct ordering, and timely notifications accessible through both JobNimbus and myABCsupply accounts.




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Owens Corning Roofing Offers Customized Referral App

Owens Corning has partnered with Get The Referral to offer a branded referral app for its Roofing Contractor Network, streamlining referrals, rewards, and customer engagement.




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WorkWave Appoints Greg Doran as CFO

WorkWave has appointed Greg Doran as its new CFO, leveraging his 25+ years of SaaS and finance experience to drive growth and expand the company's innovative solutions and partnerships.