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Obituary

Rodney Naucke, Former MRCA President and Industry Leader, Dies at 95

Former MRCA president remembered for leadership, service, and lasting impact on the roofing industry

January 8, 2026

The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association mourns the passing of former President Rodney Naucke, a respected leader whose dedication and service helped shape MRCA and strengthen the roofing industry for future generations.

Roofing Suppliers

Richards Building Supply Adds Property Intelligence to CRM

New CRM enhancements integrate EagleView aerial data to streamline measurements, quotes, and ordering in a single platform

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 8, 2026

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Richards Building Supply has launched new property intelligence tools inside its CRM, giving contractors instant access to aerial measurements and imagery to accelerate estimating, bidding, and ordering.

Economic Indicators

NRCA Calls for Participation in Q4 Reroofing Market Survey

Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing tracks business conditions and market trends across the U.S. and Canada

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 7, 2026

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The National Roofing Contractors Association is encouraging contractors, consultants and manufacturers to take part in the latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing, which measures business conditions during the fourth quarter of 2025.

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Mergers and Acquisitions

JLG Acquires Canvas Robotics Technology to Advance Jobsite Automation

Access equipment manufacturer adds construction robotics capabilities to expand autonomy and productivity on future job sites.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 7, 2026

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JLG Industries is making a strategic bet on construction automation, acquiring core robotics technology from Canvas to integrate intelligent, autonomous solutions into its access equipment portfolio.

Tech

SalesRabbit Acquires Roofle to Expand Roofing E-Commerce

Acquisition unites SalesRabbit, Roofle, and RoofLink into a single platform designed to modernize roofing sales, pricing, and production workflows.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 6, 2026

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With the acquisition of Roofle, SalesRabbit now brings together three specialized solutions—SalesRabbit, Roofle, and RoofLink—into a unified platform built specifically for roofing and home improvement contractors.

Supplier News

SOPREMA U.S. Completes Tropical Roofing Products Integration

TRP coatings and roof maintenance products now transition fully to the SOPREMA brand, delivering the same trusted performance with expanded tools and support.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 6, 2026

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SOPREMA U.S. has completed the integration of Tropical Roofing Products (TRP) into the SOPREMA brand, unifying its coatings and roof maintenance portfolio under a single national identity.

Mergers & Acquisitions

QXO in Advanced Acquisition Talks After Apollo’s $1.2B Investment

Sources say the roofing distribution giant is pursuing multiple deal opportunities as analysts see the Apollo-backed capital raise as a signal that a major transaction could be near.

Tanja Kern

January 6, 2026

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Fresh off a $1.2 billion Apollo-led investment, QXO is already in talks on another significant acquisition—and pursuing seven additional targets across multiple deal sizes.

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.