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RAFTRx has named George Godfrey as CEO to lead its national expansion. A seasoned executive, Godfrey brings decades of home services experience to the role.

SolarEdge has begun US production of its “USA Edition” Home Battery at its new Salt Lake City plant, one of three US factories boosting domestic clean-energy manufacturing.

Florida's Citizens Insurance has sidelined public adjusters named on claims checks, leaving roofers and suppliers there vulnerable to chasing payments.

Founded in 1983, Oklahoma Roofing & Sheet Metal will now operate as Oklahoma Roofing & Sheet Metal, a Tecta America Company, LLC.

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.

Kurt W. Baumgartner, former MRCA president and longtime leader of Martin Roofing, passed away at 75. He was remembered for his vision, mentorship and deep faith.

GAF named Chris Peetz as Chief Operations Officer, saying the C-suite addition will boost efficiency and support growth. Peetz brings 30-plus years of global manufacturing and supply chain experience.

President Donald Trump’s deportation policy reversals — initially shielding farms and hotels, then reversing course — leave roofing contractors exposed amid workforce raids and visa program gaps. Trade groups have been actively contacting members of Congress.

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.

Rachel Narveson, founder and CEO of Proficient Construction in Lake Elmo, Minn., is the winner of QXO's 2025 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year program.