RAM Commercial Trucks has been named the official truck of the 2013 International Roofing Expo (IRE), taking place February 5-7, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas USA.
Covering all segments of the roofing industry, attendees are made up of commercial and residential contractors, builders, remodelers, building owners, facility managers, manufacturers, architects, engineers and other ancillary industry professionals.
“We are thrilled to have RAM Commercial Trucks as the official truck of the International Roofing Expo,” said Lindsay Roberts, Group Director of the Expo. "The durable features that embody RAM trucks make it a natural fit for our audience who relies on trucks to haul their equipment on a daily basis.”
A RAM truck will be on display in a prime location at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center all three days of the show, allowing attendees and exhibitors a first-hand opportunity to experience the powerful vehicle’s innovative capabilities.
With its sponsorship, RAM Commercial Trucks joins Dataforma, USG and Sika Sarnafil as major exhibiting sponsors of the International Roofing Expo.
The official show sponsor is NRCA; the official show publication is Roofing Contractor; and the official residential publication is Replacement Contractor.
Registration for the International Roofing Expo can be made at www.TheRoofingExpo.com/
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