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IKO launches IKO Metals, bringing DECRA stone-coated steel roofing into its North American portfolio

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IKO launches IKO Metals, bringing DECRA stone-coated steel roofing into its North American portfolio. (2026, September 29). Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/globenewswire/iko-launches-iko-metals-bringing-decra-stone-coated-steel-roofing-into-its-north-american-portfolio/article_c5f0b32f-3674-52ca-a8c0-72109fc1a3c6.html

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IKO North America is introducing IKO Metals at the Western Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, integrating DECRA stone-coated steel roofing under this new brand following IKO's 2018 acquisition of Roof Tile Group which included DECRA. The launch includes three new product profiles that mimic traditional tile and shake aesthetics while offering enhanced durability. This move follows IKO’s significant investment in metal roofing, such as the $60 million manufacturing facility opened last year in Ennis, Texas.
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IKO North America launched IKO Metals at the Western Roofing Expo in Las Vegas on September 28, 2026, incorporating DECRA’s stone-coated steel roofing into its portfolio. DECRA, acquired by IKO through its purchase of Roof Tile Group in 2018, offers three new profiles that mimic traditional tile and shake aesthetics while providing the durability and strength of metal roofing. This launch follows IKO's $60 million investment in a new manufacturing facility in Ennis, Texas, which opened last year to support expanding its metal roofing products.

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DECRA IKO IKO Metals IKO North America LAS VEGAS

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DECRA ORG · 3× IKO Metals ORG · 3× IKO ORG · 2× LAS VEGAS GPE · 2× Ennis PERSON · 1× IKO North America ORG · 1× Roof Tile Group ORG · 1× Texas GPE · 1×

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The launch portfolio, DECRA by IKO Metals, includes three profiles inspired by traditional tile and shake, combining the look of traditional roofing materials with the strength and durability of stone-coated steel.
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2026-09-29 · Toronto Star
IKO launches IKO Metals, bringing DECRA stone-coated steel roofing into its North American portfolio · assertive framing

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IKO North America is officially launching IKO Metals at the Western Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, bringing DECRA’s stone-coated steel roofing portfolio under the IKO Metals brand. asserted
America → launch → brand
DECRA, a long-established brand in stone-coated steel roofing, became part of IKO through its 2018 acquisition of Roof Tile Group. asserted
DECRA → establish → Group
The launch portfolio, DECRA by IKO Metals, includes three profiles inspired by traditional tile and shake, combining the look of traditional roofing materials with the strength and durability of stone-coated steel. asserted
portfolio → include → steel
The launch builds on IKO’s investment in metal roofing, including the opening last year of its $60 million, 205,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Ennis, Texas. asserted
launch → build → Ennis
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