Articles Tagged with ''supply chain''

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?

James Hardie is set to acquire AZEK for $8.75B, merging to create a leading exterior and outdoor living brand; the deal is set to close in the second half of 2025. 

Federal agents uncovered 700,000 fentanyl pills hidden in roofing shingles, exposing a new smuggling tactic that raises safety concerns for contractors and supply chains.

President Trump made good on his promise to enact 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% additional tariff on Chinese goods effective March 5, shaking markets and raising costs for industries. Some roofing contractors and distributors are already adjusting prices.

President Trump’s announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have fueled talk of economic uncertainty, disruption of supply chains and an escalation of global trade tensions.

QXO, Inc.'s $11B offer to acquire Beacon was rejected as “undervalued.” The high-stakes bid could reshape the building materials sector with a looming proxy fight possible. Who will prevail in this corporate chess match?

This one-time gift from MHI aims to build a robust talent pipeline for the material handling and supply chain industry.

A strike by dockworkers affecting 36 ports across America's East and Gulf Coasts is suspended until January.