b'TOITECH 2019EconomicViewPoint,demandhasProtective Roofing significantly increased in the industrial sectorasvacancyratesinsomeparts ofthemetropolitanMontrealareaSafety Productshave dropped as much as 50 per cent (from eight per cent to four per cent). The increased demand is seen in both newbuildsandintheredevelopmentBYofolderbuildings,andtheboomis creating significant opportunities for the roofing industry across the province. Its a good time for the roofing trade to meet in Quebec.AcknowledgedasCanadasonly major sourcing and educational forum onallaspectsofroofingsystemsand technologies,ROOFTech2019is being held at the Palais des congrs de Montral from April 16 to 17. CRCAs 60th National Conference and Annual General Meeting will take place across the street, at the InterContinental Hotel, from April 13 to 15. (For more on the CRCA National Conference, see pg. 16.) The PR 100 Guardrail System is an efcient and AccordingtoDaveMiller,chairofpractical perimeter guardrail that allows you to workROOFTech 2019 and senior manager,right to the edge of the roof.codes and approval, for IKO Industries Meets and exceeds OSHA & WCB requirementsLtd., The main objectives of ROOFTech Accommodates: parapets and cant strips2019 are to provide new and [existing Provides unobstructed access to roof edgeprofessionals]intheroofingindustryEasy to installwith hands-on exposure to new products and technologies and to deliver technical educationalopportunitiesthatwill keep attendees up to date on changes in the industry. The event attracts architects, building inspectors,contractors,engineers, property managers, roofing consultants and specifierskey decision makers thatThe PR 600 Mobile Fall Protection Systemexhibitors and technical roofing expertscan be moved along the roof by pulling the cart to the desired wanttomeetattheshow.Attendeesworking location, providing a safe working area. The PR 600canviewproducts,technologiesandmeets O.S.H.A. compliance 1926.502D.innovations in one location, as well as practicaldemonstrationsessions.TheyRoofing & Sheet Metal Super Service Centresalsohavetheopportunitytomeet technical experts from leading companiesEDMONTON, AB CALGARY, AB WINNIPEG, MBin the roofing industry. (780) 432-2786 (403) 255-8236 (204) 338-7613The2019showwillfeaturesomeBARRIE, ON HAMILTON, ON TORONTO, ON100 exhibitors who distribute a range of(705) 792-6683 (905) 560-2858 (416) 534-8421essentialroofingproductsandservicesOAKVILLE, ON PICKERING, ON LONDON, ONusedbycontractorsandotherroofing(905) 825-0034 (905) 426-4443 (519) 668-3626professionals. In addition to the exhibits, the event also has an Educational ForumWESTON, ON WESTON, ONthat this year includes four seminars and(Weston Road) (Signet Drive)sixdemonstrationsontheshowfloor(416) 745-4111 (416) 744-2050(two seminars and three demonstrationswww.sparmarathon.caeach day of the show).PRINTEMPS/T 2019 COUVERTURES CANADA 19'