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Mergers & Acquisitions

Making Moves: How Mega Mergers are Redefining Roofing Distribution

From tech-driven QXO to Home Depot’s latest billion-dollar buy, M&A fever is transforming the roofing supply chain.
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
January 27, 2026
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Billions are changing hands as giants like QXO, Home Depot, and Lowe’s
reshape roofing distribution. See how mergers are redefining the industry — and what it means for independents.


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QXO Prices $750M Stock Offering as M&A Focus Grows

Shares priced at $23.80; company also outlined preliminary Q4 results and expects to file its 2025 annual report Feb. 26
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Tanja Kern
January 19, 2026
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QXO priced a $750 million stock offering at $23.80 per share, adding to its dealmaking war chest while investors watch M&A and preliminary Q4 results.


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Mergers & Acquisitions

QXO Boosts Funding to $3B as M&A Pipeline Accelerates

QXO has increased its recently announced equity financing to $3 billion, adding $1.8 billion led by Apollo and Temasek.
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Tanja Kern
January 12, 2026
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QXO has increased its recently announced equity financing to $3 billion, adding $1.8 billion led by Apollo and Temasek.


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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
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.


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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
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.


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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.
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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.



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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.
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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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Raymond introduces iWAREHOUSE ObjectSense Detection & Notification System, or iW.ObjectSense.
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Raymond Wins Nine Awards for Warehouse Tech

Award-winning stackers boost roofing supply warehouses
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 29, 2025
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Lithium-ion stackers and sensing software boost safety, efficiency and fleet management in distribution centers.


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Distributor News

Brad Jacobs to Step Down as Chairman at XPO, GXO Logistics

Move allows QXO CEO to focus on growth; advisory role continues at XPO
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 15, 2025
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Brad Jacobs, chairman and CEO of QXO Inc., said he will step down as chairman of the boards at XPO Inc. and GXO Logistics Inc. effective Dec. 31, 2025, as he shifts more of his focus to growing QXO and Jacobs Private Equity. 


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The Home Depot Acquires GMS: What It Means for Contractors and the Future of Distribution

The impact of The Home Depot’s recent $5.5B acquisition of GMS through its partnership with SRS is still reverberating across multiple industries. SRS CEO Dan Tinker and GMS CEO JT Turner highlight their customer-first integration focused on growth, innovation, and expanded opportunities for contractors and employees.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
October 30, 2025
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SRS CEO Dan Tinker and GMS CEO JT Turner highlight their recent partnership and customer-first integration focused on growth opportunities for contractors.
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