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Mergers & Acquisitions

McElroy Metal Acquires Fabral

Deal reflects continued consolidation in metal roofing sector

February 11, 2026

Employee-owned manufacturer expands its footprint with the Fabral acquisition, while maintaining independent operations and leadership.

Private Equity

QXO to Acquire Kodiak for $2.25 Billion

Cash-and-stock deal expected to close in Q2 2026.

Tanja Kern

February 11, 2026

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QXO is acquiring Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25 billion, expanding into lumber, gypsum and construction supplies and potentially reshaping roofing distribution.

Roof Rejuvenation

Guaranteed Roof Launches Instant Online Roofing Quotes

New digital tool offers fast estimates across four states

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 10, 2026

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The platform provides immediate pricing for roof services without in-home sales visits.

Workforce Development

Roofing Industry Doubles Down on Education

New training centers, hands-on workshops, and bilingual programs underscore the industry’s push to elevate contractor expertise and workforce development.

Tanja Kern

February 10, 2026

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Distributors and manufacturers in the roofing industry are investing heavily in cutting-edge contractor training.

Technology News

Owens Corning University Introduces Virtual Reality Training

Immersive learning helps roofers master real-world installations anytime, in any weather

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 9, 2026

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Owens Corning University expands its digital education lineup with OCU VR, an immersive, bilingual training experience that allows roofing professionals to learn and master critical installation skills in a safe, on-demand virtual environment.

Giving Back

Roofing Firms Donate New Roof to Domestic Violence Shelter

Kitsap Roofing partnered with PABCO Roofing Products to replace the aging roof at Family Renewal Shelter

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 9, 2026

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Materials and labor donations replaced a failing roof at Family Renewal Shelter, allowing staff to focus on helping families affected by domestic violence.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Royalty Roofing USA Acquires Michigan’s Division 7

Kalamazoo-based contractor strengthens Royalty’s Midwest reach

Tanja Kern

February 6, 2026

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The acquisition supports Royalty Roofing USA’s national growth strategy, expanding its commercial roofing footprint across Michigan and the broader Midwest while integrating Division 7’s long-established regional presence.

Roofing News

ARMA Announces New Executive Committee, Board of Directors for 2026-27

Atlas' Ken Roberts will serve as ARMA’s president through December 2027.

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 6, 2026

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The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) names its new leadership through 2027. See who's on the list!

Awards

Sheet Metal Supply Earns Grayslake Economic Award

Company honored for reinvestment, job creation in Illinois village

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 6, 2026

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The Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the metal fabricator for redeveloping a vacant facility and expanding local employment.

Roofing News

Complete Roofing’s Chad Conley Earns 'Top Roofing Expert' Ranking

Conley placed first on Fixr’s exclusive list of 26 Top Experts in the Roofing Industry, recognizing his leadership in residential insurance restoration, roofing, and consumer advocacy.