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Giving Back

Burns & Scalo Roofing Honors Veterans With Free Roofs

Second annual Roofs for the Red, White, and Blue program doubled its impact by replacing two roofs for military families in need.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 6, 2026

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Burns & Scalo Roofing provided free roof replacements to two veteran households this November through its Roofs for the Red, White, and Blue initiative, expanding the program’s reach and reinforcing the contractor’s commitment to service, community, and those who have served the nation.

Town & Country Industries, a division of ABC Supply Co., acquired the assets of Mobile-based Aluminum Products Wholesale LLC.

Hiring News

ABC Supply Names Coe Steele to Lead Town & Country Industries

ABC Supply announces leadership transition following Kurt Lackore’s retirement at year’s end

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 5, 2026

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ABC Supply Co., Inc. announced leadership updates at Town & Country Industries (TCI), naming district manager Coe Steele to an expanded leadership role effective Jan. 1, 2026, following the retirement of longtime managing director Kurt Lackore at the end of the year.

Mergers & Acquisitions

QXO Lands $1.2B Backing From Apollo to Fuel Acquisition Push

The building products distributor secured a convertible preferred stock commitment through mid-2026, strengthening its balance sheet as it accelerates M&A growth.

Tanja Kern

January 5, 2026

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QXO has lined up a $1.2 billion Apollo-led investment commitment to fuel its acquisition spree through mid-2026.

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Natural Disasters

IBHS Findings on L.A. Fires Reinforces Systems-Based Mitigation

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 5, 2026

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The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety released findings that show how a Class A roof, among other improvements, can help mitigate risks and damage when a wildfire sweeps through neighborhoods.

Technology News

Capital City Roofing Launches AI Ops Platform for Licensees

Georgia-based contractor debuts AI-driven operations system and a national licensing model tied to nonprofit food relief.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 2, 2026

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Capital City Roofing unveiled an AI-powered roofing platform and a first-of-its-kind licensing model that scales contractor success while funding food programs nationwide.

Awards

Raincoat Roofing Caps 2025 With Awards, Impact

National industry honors, top customer ratings, and deep community engagement define the Chicago contractor’s standout year.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 2, 2026

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Raincoat Roofing closed 2025 with rare national recognition, strong customer satisfaction, and a year-long commitment to workforce development and community service across Northern Illinois.

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Giving Back

DryHome Awards Free Roof to Family Facing Child’s Illness

Annual holiday program helps Northern Virginia family in need

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 1, 2026

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DryHome Roofing and Siding installed a free roof for a Fairfax family whose son is battling a serious illness, continuing the company’s long-running Free Roof for the Holidays program.

Manufacturer News

S-5! Formalizes ESG Commitment With New Policy

Policy reinforces sustainability, ethics and governance commitments

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 31, 2025

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S-5! has announced a formal ESG policy, including a Modern Slavery Statement, outlining its approach to environmental stewardship, ethical operations and corporate accountability as the company expands its role in solar and global markets.