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Rachel Garcia is the NWiR 2025 WORLD Award Veteran winner

IRE 2025

NWIR Names Rachel Garcia as 2025 WORLD Award Veteran Winner

Sarah Sutton-Shouse Receives 2025 Rising Star Award

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

February 18, 2025

Rachel Garcia, a dedicated leader and industry advocate, received NWIR's 2025 WORLD Award Veteran honor for her contributions to roofing and community development.

IRE2025 Keynote

The Future of Roofing and the American Dream

Reid Ribble returns to the roofing industry’s biggest stage to share his unique perspective on the state of America’s entrepreneurial spirit

Art Aisner

February 13, 2025

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The Hon. Reid Ribble, former NRCA CEO, returns to the International Roofing Expo to deliver a powerful keynote speech to answer the question: Is the American Dream Dead?

QXO escalates its takeover bid for Beacon, proposing a full slate of independent directors.

Color Wars

New: Shareholders Face a Key Vote in Beacon vs. QXO

QXO presents shareholders with a competing slate of directors for Beacon’s board

Bryan Gottlieb

February 13, 2025

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QXO further escalates its takeover bid for Beacon: In the latest, the pursuer proposes a new board slate following the rejection of its $11B offer. Shareholders now face a pivotal decision in the battle for control.

State of the Industry

Product, Labor and Sales: What Distributors Need to Know for 2025

Chris Gray

February 12, 2025

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Our latest report dives into what contractors are buying and selling, along with what keeps them up at night. Find out how to best partner with your contractor customers to win in 2025.

Beacon’s shareholders will likely decide the company's fate at next month’s Investor Day on March 13.

Proxy Battle Escalates

QXO Puts the Squeeze on Beacon’s Board as Clock Runs Down

In a letter to Beacon shareholders on Monday, QXO slams Beacon’s board; analyst says only ‘White Knight’ can halt sale

Bryan Gottlieb

February 11, 2025

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QXO increases pressure on Beacon's board of directors as the takeover deadline nears, offering a 37% premium; Beacon remains opposed, but with no competing bids, shareholders may decide the company's future.

President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 10 a 25% across-the-board tariff on all imported steel and aluminum.

News Analysis

How Will Trump’s Metal Import Tariffs Impact Roofing?

An early evening announcement leaves American industry scrambling to adjust

Bryan Gottlieb

February 11, 2025

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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.

2025 State of the Industry Report

State of the Roofing Industry: Key Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities for Contractors

Roofing contractors from around the country identify the opportunities and challenges ahead in 2025.

Chris Gray

Art Aisner

February 10, 2025

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Roofing contractors from around the country participate in RC’s annual research initiative and identify the opportunities and challenges ahead in 2025.

Podcast

Dear Anna: Is AI Affecting How Customers Find My Business?

Contractors need to shore up their marketing to ensure AI platforms will recommend them when consumers seek out services

February 10, 2025

With artificial intelligence built into search engines and social media alike, contractors need to adapt to ensure their companies are the ones AI recommends to customers.

International Roofing Expo Keynote Preview

VIDEO: Reid Ribble on Roofing and the American Dream

Former NRCA CEO Reid Ribble is coming out of retirement – briefly – to deliver the keynote address at IRE 2025. Here’s a preview of what to expect in San Antonio.

Art Aisner

Jill Bloom

February 7, 2025

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RC catches up with the former NRCA CEO and Congressman to discuss the state of the American dream, which he’ll bring to keynote address at IRE 2025.