Oakbrook Terrace, IL | January 14–16, 2026
Big Rock Supply was proud to exhibit at the 2026 Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) Trade Show & Seminars in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. As a show close to home, CRCA is always a meaningful opportunity for our team to reconnect with the local roofing community, strengthen long-standing relationships, and build new ones with contractors and partners throughout the region.
While CRCA is a smaller, more intimate event, its local focus makes it especially valuable. It allows us to spend quality time with the people we work alongside every day, sharing conversations, exchanging ideas, and staying connected to the pulse of our regional market.
Rolling Into 2026: What’s New at Big Rock Supply
CRCA 2026 marked an exciting milestone as we introduced several updates that reflect how Big Rock Supply continues to grow and evolve.
Expanded Product Categories
As part of our continued efforts to better serve roofing professionals, we showcased our expanded offerings across sealants, coatings, and fasteners. While Big Rock Supply has supplied coatings and sealants for years, 2026 brings new depth and innovation to these categories.
A standout introduction at CRCA was RACE HPS, a new high-performance specialty sealant & adhesive from the RACE brand of products. RACE HPS is available in 12 standard colors, with color-matching capabilities, offering contractors a versatile and high-performing solution for demanding applications. Read more about RACE HPS here.
We were also excited to introduce a new partnership with 838 Coatings, adding their MS Coating to our growing lineup and further expanding the solutions available to our customers.
New Fastener Solutions
Big Rock Supply also featured new fastener offerings through our partnership with DEWALT, including products from the Tap-Fast, Bi-Flex, Dril-Flex, and Dril-It lines. With a wide range of options now available, contractors can find fastening solutions designed to meet the demands of their specific projects.
Investing in Expertise: Expanding Our Sales Team
With expanded product categories comes an even greater need for knowledgeable support. As we move into 2026, Big Rock Supply has expanded our outside sales team, bringing on professionals with years and in many cases decades of experience in roofing, fasteners, coatings, and sealants.
This investment ensures that as our offerings grow, our customers continue to receive the same trusted guidance, service, and technical insight they have come to expect from Big Rock Supply since 1922. Our goal is simple: help customers confidently navigate product selection and find the right solutions for their jobs.
Trusted Partners and Proven Brands
In addition to new product introductions, CRCA gave us the opportunity to reconnect with valued partners who have long been part of the Big Rock Supply story. We were proud to feature trusted brands such as:
- OMG! Roofing Products: Featuring their latest plates and fasteners as part of the OlyBond® system.
- S-5! Metal Roof Clamps: Known for their reliable, non-penetrating solutions.
- H.B. Fuller: Showcasing EPDM tapes for restoration and new roofing applications without the need for torch or liquid adhesives.
With winter conditions impacting much of the country, solutions focused on roof protection, repair, and seasonal readiness were especially relevant. Products like S-5!® Snow Guard systems and H.B. Fuller repair materials continue to play a critical role in helping contractors protect roof integrity through harsh weather and prepare for spring maintenance.
Thank You, CRCA Community
We would like to sincerely thank all of our customers, partners, and industry peers who stopped by our booth, spent time with our team, or showed support throughout the event. These conversations, whether on the show floor or beyond, are what make events like CRCA so impactful.
A special thank you to the Chicago Roofing Contractors Association for hosting an event that fosters connection, education, and collaboration within the local market. CRCA continues to provide a space where industry professionals can come together in a meaningful way to share knowledge, explore innovation, and strengthen the roofing community as a whole.
We are immensely proud to be part of a large, dedicated industry working toward safer, smarter, and more efficient solutions for the future.