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Articles Tagged with ''QXO''

Brad Jacobs has rung the NYSE Opening Bell 11 times — his first was in 1997 and his most recent, above for QXO, in 2025.
Q&A

How QXO Will Transform Roofing: Brad Jacobs’ $11B Merger Playbook

Inside the billionaire’s playbook on best practices, AI-integrated technology and ethics
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
July 23, 2025
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Brad Jacobs, known for high-velocity roll-ups, brought his playbook to roofing with QXO’s $11B Beacon deal; he sits down to share his thoughts with Roofing Contractor in this Q&A.



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Distributor News

QXO Appoints Michael DeWitt as Chief Procurement Officer

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
July 21, 2025
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DeWitt will lead QXO's procurement transformation as the company scales to become a tech-enabled leader, bringing nearly three decades of experience in procurement innovation to his new role.


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Giving Back

Roofing Distributors Provide Relief as More Flooding Threatens Texas

Extreme flooding resulted in 136 deaths
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 15, 2025
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Roofing distributors like SRS, QXO and McCoy's are mobilizing relief efforts in the wake of severe flooding in Central Texas that resulted in more than 130 deaths.


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QXO Names Eric Nelson as Chief Information Officer

New CIO previously held senior technology roles at Kraft Heinz Company
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
July 10, 2025
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Eric Nelson joins QXO from The Kraft Heinz Company, where he spent a decade in senior technology roles.


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Rachel Narveson, founder and CEO of Proficient Construction, was named QXO’s 2025 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year after a nationwide vote.
Noticias de Techador

QXO Nombra a Rachel Narveson como la Profesional Femenina del Techo del Año 2025

Narveson ganó en una votación pública a nivel nacional contra otras cuatro finalistas en el programa destaca a las profesionales del techado que están marcando la diferencia a través de la innovación, la mentoría, la seguridad y un compromiso con la excelencia en su campo.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
July 5, 2025
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Rachel Narveson, fundadora y CEO de Proficient Construction, fue nombrada la Profesional Femenina del Techo del Año 2025 de Norteamérica por QXO tras una votación a nivel nacional.


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Home Depot plans to acquire GMS for $5.5 billion via its SRS Distribution division.
Acquisition News

Home Depot to Acquire GMS in $5.5B Deal Through SRS Distribution

The acquisition creates a coast-to-coast network of 1,200-plus locations
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 30, 2025
One Comment

Home Depot will acquire GMS for $5.5B through its SRS Distribution unit, creating a 1,200-location network aimed at delivering faster service and expanded offerings to contractors.


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Awards

David Weekley Homes Announces 2025 National Preferred Partners

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
June 27, 2025
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Roofing companies will recognize many of the names listed as winners of David Weekley Homes' 21st annual National Preferred Partner Survey, including distributors and manufacturers.


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The Home Depot is weighing a bid for GMS. The potential offer would pit the retail giant against QXO Inc.
Consolidation

UPDATE: Home Depot Pushes QXO Out of GMS Pursuit

Competing bid unraveled QXO’s acquisition plans
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 23, 2025
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Home Depot has joined the race to acquire GMS Inc., challenging QXO’s $5B bid, which expired on June 24, thus making talks of a bidding war moot.


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QXO apuesta a que entregas más rápidas, inventarios más grandes y tecnología integrada atraerán a los contratistas.
Análisis de noticias

QXO pone la mira en GMS con una oferta de $5B

La estrategia busca unir la tecnología de techado recientemente adquirida por QXO con las más de 300 ubicaciones de GMS
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 23, 2025
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QXO hace una oferta no solicitada para comprar el distribuidor de productos especializados GMS por $5 mil millones, con el objetivo de acelerar las entregas, aumentar el inventario y unificar la tecnología, lo que podría remodelar la forma en que los contratistas obtienen paneles de yeso y materiales de construcción.


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Brad Jacobs, chairman and CEO of QXO, offers $5 billion to acquire GMS, a major distributor of gypsum and interior building products.
Acquisition Analysis

QXO Sets Its Sights on GMS in $5 Billion Offer

QXO's roll‑up aims to marry newly acquired roofing tech with GMS’s 300-plus centers
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 18, 2025
No Comments

QXO makes an unsolicited bid to buy specialty products distributor GMS for $5 billion, aiming to speed up deliveries, boost inventory and unify tech — potentially reshaping how contractors get drywall and building supplies.


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