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Articles Tagged with ''distribution''

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Mergers & Acquisitions

US LBM Acquires Carolina Building Supplier

The acquisition positions the company to support growing builder activity south and west of Charlotte
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 15, 2026
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U.S. LBM acquired Builders Supply Company in South Carolina, expanding its distribution network and strengthening its presence in the Charlotte and Columbia markets.


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Price Pressure

Roofing Contractors Shorten Pricing Windows Amid New Construction Cost Surge

Energy costs, tariffs on steel and imported materials drive historic cost escalation that already exceeds three years of prior increases combined
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Tanja Kern
May 13, 2026
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Construction input prices have risen more in four months than the previous three years combined, putting roofing contractors under mounting pressure.


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Earnings Report

TopBuild Q1 Sales Jump 17% as Commercial Demand Offsets Housing Slowdown

Residential soft, commercial demand steady
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Tanja Kern
May 5, 2026
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TopBuild’s Q1 results show commercial demand offsetting weak housing, as the company prepares to combine with QXO and expand its reach in roofing and building products.


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Quarterly Report

AD Q1 Sales Jump 16%, Signaling Strong Construction Demand

Distributor buying group reports growth in electrical and PVF sectors, pointing to steady project pipelines and potential material cost pressure
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 4, 2026
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AD’s Q1 performance suggests solid upstream activity for roofing, with demand supporting backlog but raising concerns about pricing and material availability.


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Quarterly Report

Asphalt Shingle Demand Falls 9.9% in Q1 as Costs Surge

Shipments decline for a second straight first quarter while rising fuel and materials prices add pressure across roofing markets
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Tanja Kern
April 24, 2026
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U.S. asphalt shingle shipments dropped double digits in Q1 2026, with all major roofing categories declining year over year as construction demand softens and costs climb sharply.


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News Analysis

QXO’s $17B TopBuild Deal Expands Reach Across Roofing And Insulation

Analysts say the acquisition expands QXO’s reach beyond roofing distribution into insulation, installation and data-driven contractor relationships, reshaping competition across the building products sector.
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Tanja Kern
April 23, 2026
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Analysts say the acquisition expands QXO’s reach beyond roofing distribution into insulation, installation and data-driven contractor relationships, reshaping competition across the building products sector.


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Mergers & Acquisitions

QXO to Acquire TopBuild In $17 Billion Deal

Deal expands reach into $300B market
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Tanja Kern
April 19, 2026
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QXO plans to acquire TopBuild for $17 billion, creating one of North America’s largest building products distributors and expanding its reach in insulation and materials.


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Roofing Supplier News

ABC Supply Names Fran Jackson, Mike Ford 2026 Ken Hendricks Award Winners

The company honors two of 20,000+ associates whose leadership is grounded in core values established by its founder.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
April 16, 2026
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See who earned top honors this year among ABC Supply Co.'s national network of roofing suppliers. 


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The Home Depot acquires SRS Distribution
Roofing Supplier News

The Home Depot Acquires SIMPL Automation

The latest move will accelerate supply chain automation and enhance service delivery.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 16, 2026
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SIMPL uses advanced engineering and AI technology to help distribution facilities operate faster and more efficiently.


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Supply Chain

How The Home Depot Turned Its Supply Chain Into a Competitive Advantage

What Home Depot's massive logistics network means for contractors, delivery speed, and jobsite performance
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Tanja Kern
April 14, 2026
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Home Depot's CFO breaks down how its supply chain transformation is being built around one customer: the professional contractor.


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