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Roofing industry unites to encourage the next generation at the 2024 SkillsUSA competition
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The 2024 competition will include student contestants from 12 states competing to win the commercial roofing thermoplastic competition. The roofing industry has come together to help fund a larger Career Technical Education (CTE) program lead by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). With the first focus ...
SRS announces completion of acquisition by The Home Depot
The Home Depot expands professional services capabilities through the acquisition of SRS Distribution. The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, has completed the acquisition of SRS Distribution, Inc. ("SRS") for a total enterprise value of approximately $18.25 billion. SRS is a leading residential specialty trade distribution company across several ...
Beacon expands service with new locations in Dallas, Seattle and Spokane
Specialized locations in Washington State to support waterproofing contractors. Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN), the only publicly-traded specialty roofing distributor, announced today that it has opened a new location in Terrell, Texas to further service residential and commercial roofers. It has also opened new locations in Everett, Washington and Spokane, Washington to support ...
JobNimbus unveils first phase of new sales experience with SumoQuote, enhancing user experience for customers
JobNimbus is excited to announce the launch of the first iteration of its new sales experience. This comes within weeks of the acquisition of SumoQuote. JobNimbus, a leading provider of cloud-based project management and CRM software for contractors, is excited to announce the launch of the first iteration of its ...
The Roofing Alliance celebrates National Roofing Week
Celebrate daily as the Roofing Alliance shares National Roofing Week activities. The Roofing Alliance proudly recognizes and celebrates National Roofing Week, June 2-8, 2024. National Roofing Week increases awareness about the significance of roofs to every home and business and shares the good deeds of the industry. The Roofing Alliance celebrates ...
Beacon announces acquisition of Smalley and Company, a regional specialty waterproofing distributor
Smalley’s customers will benefit from Beacon’s expanded service offerings while maintaining the local relationships built over decades. Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN), the only publicly traded specialty roofing and complementary products distributor, announced the closing of the previously announced acquisition of Smalley & Company (“Smalley”), headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Smalley serves customers at ...
Trade Association Coalition announces Q1 findings from Market Index Survey for Reroofing
A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the first quarter of 2024. The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition of trade assocations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian ...
NRCA Encourages Roofing Professionals to Complete Latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing
The survey continues to serve as a regular barometer of the industry's business conditions. The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing to evaluate ...
SRS Distribution Announces Next Phase of Growth by Combining with The Home Depot to Better Serve Professional Customers
This proposed transaction will bring together the impressive talent, technology and capabilities of SRS with The Home Depot’s trusted name and robust platform. SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with The Home Depot to be acquired for $18.250 billion. Under the terms of ...
Address the industry’s workforce shortages on Roofing Day!
By Dani Sheehan. The scarcity of skilled tradespeople poses a significant threat to the industry’s ability to thrive. By advocating for policy changes, we can make a difference. Are you ready for this year’s Roofing Day in Washington D.C. with the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)? On April 16 and ...
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