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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.

Kraton and Formosa Petrochemical’s Taiwan joint venture plant is now ISCC PLUS-certified, expanding Kraton’s renewable SBC production into Asia. 

US LBM acquired Michigan-based Goodrich Bros., expanding its millwork and manufacturing capabilities. 

Beacon's board submitted a unanimous recommendation to its shareholders to reject QXO's offer to acquire all outstanding shares at $124.25 per share in cash.

Georgia-Pacific named David Neal EVP of building products, succeeding Andy Konieczka in March. Neal, a 27-year company veteran, led major growth in gypsum.

BITEC, Inc. will debut its Imperflex SA2 two-square self-adhered base sheet at IRE 2025, expanding its SBS-modified system to meet contractor demand for larger coverage.

The Raymond Corporation selected Purdue University's research on logistics flexibility for funding through its University Research Program, which has invested $5M in 19 projects since 2016.

US LBM enters Tennessee by acquiring Walker Lumber & Supply, a 75-year-old distributor. The current leadership will remain in place. 

Asphalt roofing shipments dipped in Q4 2024, continuing a seasonal trend, but the year saw record highs in several categories, including the strongest year for U.S. shingle shipments since 2017 despite growing interest in roofing materials like metal.

GAF is training its contractors to better familiarize them with products that can lead to more resilient roofs through IBHS' FORTIFIED Roof program.