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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.

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Adams & Reese is a Global Leader in Advocacy for the Roofing Industry

Industry-leading legal counsel backed by deep relationships, real-world experience, and national influence

January 6, 2026

Serving as General Counsel to many of the roofing industry’s most influential associations, Adams & Reese delivers unmatched insight into the legal, regulatory, and business challenges roofing contractors face—helping companies manage risk, seize opportunities, and plan confidently for long-term growth.

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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.

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.

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.

Top 10

The 10 Most Popular Roofing Distribution Articles in 2025

Chris Gray

December 31, 2025

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Check out which roofing distribution and supplier stories drew the most attention of our readers in 2025.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Worthington to Buy Metal Roofing Firm LSI for $205M

Deal adds metal roof clips and retrofit solutions to portfolio

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 30, 2025

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Worthington Enterprises has agreed to acquire LSI Group, a leading U.S. manufacturer of standing seam metal roof components, for about $205 million, strengthening its position in commercial roofing and retrofit markets.

Distributor News

2025 Recap: RSP’s Top 5 QXO-Beacon Stories

The most-read stories of 2025 related to QXO's $11B acquisition of Beacon

Chris Gray

December 23, 2025

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QXO’s $11 billion acquisition of Beacon dominated 2025 distribution news. Here’s a look back at the five most-read stories tracking the deal and its ripple effects.

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S-5! Adquiere Firma Española de Ingeniería para atender la Creciente Demanda Europea

La compañía amplía su presencia con la adquisición de una nueva planta de manufactura en el norte de España

Tanja Kern

December 22, 2025

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S-5! adquirió la firma española ESS Group Engineering Technical Center y abrió una nueva planta de manufactura en el norte de España, ahora operando como ES5. La expansión refuerza la ingeniería, la manufactura y la entrega regional de soluciones de fijación solar y retención de nieve en toda Europa.