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2026 Young Guns

Enhancing the Experience

Young Gun Victoria Ogrizek

March 3, 2026

Victoria Ogrizek, 39, came to roofing through marketing and brand reputation, not through the trades. But that outside perspective became her advantage.

Hiring News

Leaf Home Names COO, Chief Commercial Officer

The appointments aim to strengthen the executive team as the company unites the capabilities of Leaf Home and Erie Home

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 25, 2026

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Leaf Home appointed a chief operating officer and chief commercial officer as it integrates Erie Home and expands its residential roofing and service operations.

Technology News

OpenbooQ Launches DTC Roofing Platform

The online platform allows homeowners to design, quote and schedule a roof replacement without meeting with a commissioned sales representative

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 25, 2026

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Ohio-based OpenbooQ launches a direct-to-consumer roofing platform in Dayton, offering instant online estimates and transparent pricing, with plans to expand to Texas.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Royalty Roofing USA Acquires Michigan’s Division 7

Kalamazoo-based contractor strengthens Royalty’s Midwest reach

Tanja Kern

February 6, 2026

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The acquisition supports Royalty Roofing USA’s national growth strategy, expanding its commercial roofing footprint across Michigan and the broader Midwest while integrating Division 7’s long-established regional presence.

ABC Supply Co., Inc. opens six new locations in Oklahoma, Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Business Expansion

ABC Supply Opens New Branches in Ohio, California, N.C.

The new branches add to ABC Supply’s national network serving roofing and building materials contractors.

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 3, 2026

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ABC Supply has expanded its footprint with three new branch openings across the Midwest, West Coast and Southeast.

Private Equity

Valor Exterior Partners Acquires Landmark Exteriors

Deal expands Valor platform into Connecticut and New York

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 15, 2026

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Valor Exterior Partners has acquired Landmark Exteriors, expanding into Connecticut and New York. Founded in 1997, Landmark brings expertise in high-end roofing systems, including cedar, copper and slate. The deal marks Valor’s eighth acquisition since launching in 2024.

Supplier News

SOPREMA U.S. Completes Tropical Roofing Products Integration

TRP coatings and roof maintenance products now transition fully to the SOPREMA brand, delivering the same trusted performance with expanded tools and support.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 6, 2026

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SOPREMA U.S. has completed the integration of Tropical Roofing Products (TRP) into the SOPREMA brand, unifying its coatings and roof maintenance portfolio under a single national identity.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Worthington to Buy Metal Roofing Firm LSI for $205M

Deal adds metal roof clips and retrofit solutions to portfolio

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 30, 2025

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Worthington Enterprises has agreed to acquire LSI Group, a leading U.S. manufacturer of standing seam metal roof components, for about $205 million, strengthening its position in commercial roofing and retrofit markets.

Roofing Awards

Fred Horner Earns MRCA 2025 James Q. McCawley Award

The veteran Ohio roofing contractor known for giving back to the community and industry receives the MRCA's highest honor

Art Aisner

November 19, 2025

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See who took home the MRCA's most prestigious award at this year's expo.

Manufacturing News

MFM Building Products to Celebrate 65th Anniversary

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 18, 2025

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Founded in 1961, MFM Building Products will celebrate 65 years in business in 2026, having started as a manufacturer of underground pipe protection and expanded to waterproofing products for the building envelope.