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Home » Beacon Building Products

Articles Tagged with ''Beacon Building Products''

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QXO Extends Offer to Acquire Beacon After Securing 38% of Shares

Spokesperson says Beacon's tariff risk is "minimal"
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
April 14, 2025
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QXO has extended its offer to purchase Beacon for roughly $11 billion to April 21 after capturing 38% of the issued and outstanding shares.


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Manufacturer News

MuleHide Welcomes Efren Arroyo as Territory Manager for North and West Texas

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 8, 2025
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Efren Arroyo, a nearly 30-year veteran of the roofing business, has joined MuleHide as the territory manager for North and West Texas.


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Once Brad Jacobs closes on the Beacon acquisition, the former name will be retired in favor of QXO.
In Transition

QXO's AI-Driven Plans for the 'New' Beacon Bldg. Supply

Contractors can expect the good to become better as QXO prepares to assume the reins of the No. 2 roofing and exterior materials supplier
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
April 2, 2025
2 Comments

QXO’s $11B acquisition of Beacon aims to transform the roofing supply chain with AI, tech upgrades, and employee-driven insights — promising streamlined operations and growth. What’s next for contractors?


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Brad Jacobs’ QXO acquisition of Beacon Building Products marks a turning point, offering employees a fresh start and new growth opportunities.
In Transition

Beacon Employees Imagine Their New Future Under QXO

As details get ironed out ahead of QXO’s closing on the Beacon acquisition, what is the mood among the rank-and-file?
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
March 26, 2025
4 Comments

Brad Jacobs’ QXO acquisition of Beacon Building Products marks a turning point for over 8,000 employees, offering a fresh start, financial strength, and new growth opportunities. 


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Profiles

Roofing Distributor Profile: Cliff Johnson, Beacon

Dedicating his life to helping others, this driver/operator received the Roofing Alliance’s 'Outstanding Community Involvement' award
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
March 25, 2025
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Cliff Johnson, a driver/operator for Beacon, proves that dedication and service transcend job titles, earning him the Roofing Alliance’s 2025 Outstanding Community Involvement award for his personal and professional contributions. 


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QXO has cut a deal to acquire Beacon.
Acquisition News

QXO Acquires Beacon in $11 Billion All-Cash Deal

Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
March 20, 2025
One Comment

QXO has tentatively completed its $11 billion acquisition of Beacon, securing 580 branches across North America. The deal aims to modernize operations using AI for improved efficiency and is expected to close in April.


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Distributor News

Beacon Launches Fifth Annual Campaign to Celebrate Women in Roofing

5 finalists to be named in May through public voting process
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
March 19, 2025
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Submissions for Beacon's annual Female Roofing Professional of the Year contest is underway, with nominations accepted through April 18.


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QXO Secures additional $830 Million in most recent private placement.
Closing in on the Close

QXO Secures $830 Million in Effort to Button Up Beacon Acquisition

QXO has now raised nearly $6 billion in cash to acquire Herndon, Va.-based Beacon
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
March 17, 2025
No Comments

QXO has potentially secured an additional $830M in private funding, boosting cash reserves to $6B for its $11B bid to acquire Beacon; the company aims to modernize the $800 billion building-product distribution sector through AI.


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Andy Stulc, founder and CEO of Renovate Robotics, works on the prototype of the Rufus roofing robot.
Distributor News

Beacon Announces Partnership with Renovate Robotics

"Rufus" the robot to launch in New Jersey and Pennsylvania later this year
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
March 12, 2025
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Beacon is partnering with Renovate Robotics with the goal of making roofing more efficient and safer by developing a robot that installs asphalt shingles on residential roofs.


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QXO’s latest tender share deadline ends at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Movement Happens

Eyes Trained on Possible Beacon Sale to QXO

News ahead of market open portends significant changes
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
March 10, 2025
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Beacon's board of directors has entered into preliminary discussions for QXO to acquire all outstanding Beacon shares at $124.35 per share following months of a hostile takeover threat.


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