Roofing Supply Pro https://www.roofingcontractor.com/rss/5170-roofing-supply-pro en-us Asphalt Shingle Demand Falls 9.9% in Q1 as Costs Surge kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) U.S. asphalt shingle shipments dropped double digits in Q1 2026, with all major roofing categories declining year over year as construction demand softens and costs climb sharply.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102145 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102145-asphalt-shingle-demand-falls-99-in-q1-as-costs-surge QXO’s $17B TopBuild Deal Expands Reach Across Roofing And Insulation kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) Analysts say the acquisition expands QXO’s reach beyond roofing distribution into insulation, installation and data-driven contractor relationships, reshaping competition across the building products sector.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102137 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102137-qxos-17b-topbuild-deal-expands-reach-across-roofing-and-insulation Lubrication Engineers Marks 75 Years in Business Lubrication Engineers marks 75 years, highlighting growth and solutions that help contractors, including roofing professionals, improve equipment reliability and reduce costly downtime.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102129 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102129-lubrication-engineers-marks-75-years-in-business Polyglass Team Raises $40K for Cancer Research Polyglass employees raised $40,000 in the Dolphins Cancer Challenge, joining thousands of participants in a record-setting effort supporting cancer research initiatives.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102128 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102128-polyglass-team-raises-40k-for-cancer-research ABC Supply Names Fran Jackson, Mike Ford 2026 Ken Hendricks Award Winners aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) See who earned top honors this year among ABC Supply Co.'s national network of roofing suppliers. 

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102120 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102120-abc-supply-names-fran-jackson-mike-ford-2026-ken-hendricks-award-winners The Home Depot Acquires SIMPL Automation SIMPL uses advanced engineering and AI technology to help distribution facilities operate faster and more efficiently.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102118 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102118-the-home-depot-acquires-simpl-automation Owens Corning Honors Top Roofing Contractors Owens Corning recognized top contractors at its annual Platinum Conference, honoring performance, safety, and innovation across North America.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102097 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102097-owens-corning-honors-top-roofing-contractors QXO Completes $2.25B Acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners QXO closes its $2.25B Kodiak acquisition, betting on housing’s trough and unlocking cross-selling, lumber market entry and supplier overlap advantages.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102055 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102055-qxo-completes-225b-acquisition-of-kodiak-building-partners Hogan Named IIBEC president; Announces Leadership IIBEC appointed Jennifer Hogan as president and announced new officers and board members following its 2026 convention in Sacramento, Calif.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102028 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102028-hogan-named-iibec-president-announces-leadership IKO Launches 2026 Contractor Workshop Series IKO launched its 2026 Profit Power series with sold-out workshops in Canada, offering roofing contractors practical business strategies, marketing insights and networking opportunities.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102022 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102022-iko-launches-2026-contractor-workshop-series MuleHide Promotes Nick Musel to Territory Manager – Mid-Atlantic In his new role, Musel is the company’s lead contact with customers in the territory, which includes Baltimore and Washington, D.C. 

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102019 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:17:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102019-mulehide-promotes-nick-musel-to-territory-manager-mid-atlantic APOC Expands Northeast Delivery of Liquid-Applied Roofing Systems, Sealants and Adhesives APOC expands its delivery operation in the Northeast to better serve roofing contractors and distributors in key regional markets.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102001 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102001-apoc-expands-northeast-delivery-of-liquid-applied-roofing-systems-sealants-and-adhesives Gulfeagle Supply Names Andy Beckerman Vice President of Vendor Relations Company officials say Beckerman's leadership will help strengthen the relationships that support Gulfeagle's growth and customer service.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101997 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101997-gulfeagle-supply-names-andy-beckerman-vice-president-of-vendor-relations The Home Depot to Launch Real-Time Tracking for Pro Deliveries The Home Depot plans a real-time delivery tracker for large building materials, giving professional contractors minute-by-minute updates on truck locations and delivery timing.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101975 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:38:14 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101975-the-home-depot-to-launch-real-time-tracking-for-pro-deliveries ABC Supply Co. Earns Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for 20th Straight Year ABC Supply Co.’s people-first culture continues to set the standard for employee engagement

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101972 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101972-abc-supply-co-earns-gallup-exceptional-workplace-award-for-20th-straight-year QXO Earnings In Line as Investors Eye Next Deal kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) QXO’s fourth-quarter results matched expectations, but analysts say investors are focused on the company’s acquisition strategy as the Kodiak deal nears closing and more deals loom.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101969 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101969-qxo-earnings-in-line-as-investors-eye-next-deal Lowe’s Foundation Commits $10M to Skilled Trades Training

The Lowe’s Foundation is investing $10 million in nonprofits nationwide to expand hands-on training, credentials and career pathways for workers entering high-demand skilled trades.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101965 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101965-lowes-foundation-commits-10m-to-skilled-trades-training BITEC Celebrates 40th Anniversary in Roofing Celebrating four decades of making modified bitumen the right way without sacrificing quality.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101951 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101951-bitec-celebrates-40th-anniversary-in-roofing PEPA Adds QXO, Launches Distributor Category The Polymeric Exterior Products Association has added QXO as its first distributor member, launching a new membership category aimed at strengthening industry collaboration.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101961 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101961-pepa-adds-qxo-launches-distributor-category 84 Lumber Marks Women in Construction Week 84 Lumber is spotlighting three employees during Women in Construction Week, highlighting career paths for women in building materials and construction leadership roles nationwide.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101960 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101960-84-lumber-marks-women-in-construction-week New Data Reframes U.S. Housing Shortage kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) A new analysis finds the U.S. housing shortage has eased since 2022, signaling steadier new construction and more roofing demand from remodeling and replacement work.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101954 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101954-new-data-reframes-us-housing-shortage ABC Supply Rebrands L&W, Town & Country ABC Supply will rename L&W Supply and Town & Country Industries under its brand, saying the move streamlines its identity without changing operations or service.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101944 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101944-abc-supply-rebrands-l-and-w-town-and-country Sika Breaks Ground on New Highly Automated Roofing Plant in Texas The facility will produce the company’s Sarnafil and Sikaplan roofing membranes and is expected to create more than 40 jobs in Austin County during its initial phase, with additional hiring planned as production ramps up.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101942 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101942-sika-breaks-ground-on-new-highly-automated-roofing-plant-in-texas TopBuild to Acquire Johnson Roofing in Texas

TopBuild Corp. will acquire Texas-based Johnson Roofing, a $29 million commercial roofing contractor, expanding its presence in the highly fragmented Central and Gulf Coast markets.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101928 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101928-topbuild-to-acquire-johnson-roofing-in-texas SPRI Conference Highlights Policy, Labor Trends SPRI’s 44th Annual Conference in Tucson, Ariz., combined technical committee work, industry and economic outlook sessions, awards, and a community service project.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101927 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101927-spri-conference-highlights-policy-labor-trends Johns Manville Launches Spanish Roofing Resource Hub Johns Manville launched a Spanish-language hub for commercial roofers, offering guides, SDS and videos to help crews access technical information on the job.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101926 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101926-johns-manville-launches-spanish-roofing-resource-hub High Court Tariff Ruling Hits Roofing Supply Chain kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) Tariff rollback could steady roofing bids, but distributors must clear higher-cost inventory and officials may pursue new duties under other trade laws.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101920 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101920-high-court-tariff-ruling-hits-roofing-supply-chain GAF Trains 1,100 Roofers in FORTIFIED Standard GAF says it has trained more than 1,100 roofing professionals in the IBHS FORTIFIED program, expanding access to resilient roof standards nationwide.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101917 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101917-gaf-trains-1-100-roofers-in-fortified-standard IKO Taps MPDL Associates Exclusively for Sales in Northeast Successful driving IKO Commercial sales in Upstate New York since 2024, MPDL Associates now focuses on expanding its role across multiple states. 

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101899 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101899-iko-taps-mpdl-associates-exclusively-for-sales-in-northeast Westlake Royal Adds 5/8-Inch Lap Siding New lap siding delivers a cedar-like appearance with added durability and dimensional stability.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101904 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101904-westlake-royal-adds-5-8-inch-lap-siding