Judges of the Product Showcase‘s “Best New Product” and “Best Green Product” at the 2012 International Roofing Expo chose first, second and third place winners based on a selection of 30 products.
Combining the former New Product Pavilion and Green Pavilion into one showcase area, the Product Showcase featured the hottest industry trends and the latest new, cool, green and safety products in a direct, non-selling environment.
The judges, comprised of a panel of industry experts, selected the “Best New Product” winners based on innovation, productivity and cost-effectiveness, while the “Best Green Product” winners were based on innovation, green/sustainability and overall value.
Metal Plus, based in Winstead, CT, was awarded “Best New Product” for its Ultimate Bracket, designed to enable metal roofers and solar installers to install their systems safely and efficiently.
Capturing second place was CertainTeed Roofing, headquartered in Valley Forge, PA, for its CertainTeed Apollo and Power Max solar systems.
Third place was awarded to Tie Down Engineering, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, for its Steep Slope Guardrail, an OSHA-compliant bracket that easily adjusts to five pitch positions.
Petrolia, Ontario-based SofSurfaces was awarded “Best Green Product” for its SofTile AP, a highly durable, resilient interlocking roof paver made from almost 100 percent post-consumer recycled content.
Capturing second place was Lifetime Tool & Building Products, based in Winchester, VA, for its Ultimate Pipe Flashing compression ring that accommodates roofs ranging from flat to very steep.
Third place was awarded to MAXIFLO, headquartered in Laval, Quebec, for the Maxi-Pro commercial flat roof ventilator.
“Our congratulations go out to all six award winners,” says Lindsay Roberts, director of the Expo. “What makes the award winners stand out is they are particularly attuned to and passionate about innovation, creativity and fresh designs.”
