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<title>Roofing industry rallies to restore camp cabins</title>
<link>https://www.coatingscoffeeshop.com/post/roofing-industry-rallies-to-restore-camp-cabins</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>By Alex Tolle.</p>

<h2>When a&nbsp;Southern California camp serving children with cancer needed some help, nearly&nbsp;70 roofing professionals joined forces to deliver five brand new cabin roofs.</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.roofingalliance.net/programs/ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-partnership/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/08/roofing-alliance-how-the-roofing-industry-rallied-to-restore-camp-cabins-sponsors.jpeg" style="float:right; height:150px; margin-left:20px; width:200px" /></a>On August 18, 2026, roofing professionals gathered at <a href="https://rmhcsc.org/camp/" target="_blank">Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times</a> in Southern California to install new roofs on five of the camp&rsquo;s 14 cabins. The work was made possible by volunteers who contributed their time and professional expertise, along with companies that provided the labor and materials needed to complete the installations. Participating companies included <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/antis-roofing-waterproofing" target="_blank">Antis Roofing and Waterproofing,</a> Gabella Construction, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/gaf" target="_blank">GAF</a>, Howard and Sons Inc., <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/qxo" target="_blank">QXO</a> and Shell Roofing Solutions.</p>

<h3>About the camp</h3>

<p><a href="https://www.roofingalliance.net/programs/ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-partnership/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/08/roofing-alliance-roofing-industry-rallies-to-restore-camp-cabins-camp.jpeg" style="float:right; height:133px; margin-left:20px; width:200px" /></a>The project helped protect a place where children with cancer can step away from hospitals and treatments and spend time simply enjoying being kids. <a href="https://rmhcsc.org/camp/">As described on their website:&nbsp;</a></p>

<blockquote>
<p>Camp programs provide children with cancer and families the opportunity to pause, connect with others who are facing similar challenges, and renew a sense of hope. We help youth build courage and independence, and experience a sense of belonging in a healing, medically safe environment. Learn which program is right for you.</p>
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<h3><a href="https://www.roofingalliance.net/programs/ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-partnership/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/08/roofing-alliance-how-the-roofing-industry-rallied-to-restore-camp-cabins-project-2.jpeg" style="float:left; height:133px; margin-right:20px; width:200px" /></a>About the project</h3>

<p>Together, the participating professionals addressed more than one-third of the camp&rsquo;s cabins in a single day. Their contributions supported the camp&rsquo;s ability to continue providing children with a special place to get away from the medical environments that are often part of their daily lives.</p>

<p>The project continued the longstanding partnership between <a href="https://www.roofingalliance.net/programs/ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-partnership/">Ronald McDonald House </a>and the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofing-alliance" target="_blank">Roofing Alliance.</a> <a href="https://www.roofingalliance.net/programs/ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-partnership/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/08/roofing-alliance-how-the-roofing-industry-rallied-to-restore-camp-cabins-project-1-2.jpeg" style="float:left; height:81px; margin-right:20px; width:200px" /></a>Since 2017, Roofing Alliance and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca" target="_blank">National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) </a>members have donated millions of dollars in roofing materials and labor to assist Ronald McDonald House programs across the country.</p>

<h3><a href="https://www.roofingalliance.net/programs/ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-partnership/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/08/roofing-alliance-roofing-industry-rallies-to-restore-camp-cabins-group-photo.jpeg" style="float:right; height:200px; margin-left:20px; width:300px" /></a>Reflecting and looking forward</h3>

<p>For contractors, manufacturers, distributors and other roofing professionals, efforts like this show how industry knowledge can serve communities beyond the jobsite. Every volunteer and participating company played a role in protecting the facilities that help make the camp experience possible.</p>

<p>This day of service represented the roofing industry at its best: Professionals coming together, sharing their talents and making a meaningful difference for children and their families.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.roofingalliance.net/programs/ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-partnership/"><strong>Learn more about how the Roofing Alliance and NRCA members support Ronald McDonald House programs through donated roofing materials and labor.</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>QXO appoints Ken West as president and chief operating officer</title>
<link>https://www.coatingscoffeeshop.com/post/qxo-appoints-ken-west-as-president-and-chief-operating-officer</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><h2 dir="ltr">West brings an extensive track record of high-impact operational leadership and driving major business transformations.</h2>

<p dir="ltr">QXO, Inc. today announced the appointment of Ken West as president and chief operating officer, effective September 1, 2026. West will report to chief executive officer Brad Jacobs and be responsible for QXO&rsquo;s day-to-day operations.</p>

<p dir="ltr">West brings an extensive track record of high-impact operational leadership and driving major business transformations. He joins QXO from Honeywell Technologies, where he most recently served as president and chief executive officer of Honeywell Process Technology, which holds the leading global position in process technology. West has more than 20 years of experience leading large, complex industrial businesses across operations, strategy, finance and integration. He was responsible for the acquisition of Johnson Matthey&rsquo;s Catalyst Technologies business and spearheaded its integration.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Brad Jacobs, chairman and chief executive officer of QXO, said, &ldquo;Ken is an exceptional operator with the executional rigor to lead QXO&rsquo;s operations. He has demonstrated an ability to achieve outstanding results across a number of industrial businesses. His leadership will be instrumental as we look to scale our platform and deliver outsized shareholder value.&rdquo;</p>

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<p dir="ltr">&ldquo;I&rsquo;m excited to join QXO at this pivotal moment in its growth,&rdquo; West said. &ldquo;We have an extraordinary opportunity to build the preeminent company in the building products industry, and I&rsquo;m eager to help transform the QXO team&#39;s bold vision into reality.&rdquo;</p>
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<p dir="ltr">West joined Honeywell in 2018 and rose to lead three major business segments within six years. Prior to leading Honeywell Process Technology, he served as president and chief executive officer of the company&rsquo;s Energy and Sustainability Solutions segment, president and chief executive officer of Honeywell UOP and president of Honeywell Advanced Materials. In his most recent role, West helped shape Process Technology into a more growth-oriented business, including the spin-off of the independent company now known as Solstice Advanced Materials. He also led the acquisition of Sundyne and oversaw its integration with Honeywell&rsquo;s automation and digital platforms.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Before Honeywell, West spent 13 years at PPG Industries, where he served as global vice president of Packaging Coatings and held leadership roles in operations, integration, corporate planning and finance. During his tenure, West led the integration of AkzoNobel Architectural Coatings North America, establishing PPG as the world&rsquo;s largest coatings company.</p>

<p dir="ltr">West earned an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University&rsquo;s Tepper School of Business and a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>About QXO</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr">QXO is a leading distributor and installer of building products serving an $800 billion market. The Company&rsquo;s mission is to modernize the building products industry through advanced technology and a best-in-class customer experience. QXO is North America&rsquo;s largest distributor and installer of insulation, the second-largest distributor of roofing products, the second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials and the largest distributor of waterproofing products. The Company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.qxo.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">QXO.com</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Take the 2026 Trends Survey!</title>
<link>https://www.coatingscoffeeshop.com/post/take-the-2026-trends-survey</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>By Emma Peterson.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>The 2026 Trends Survey continues a decade-long tradition of gathering contractor insights to better understand the state of the industry.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>2026 marks 10 years since our first industry trends survey and we are still going strong! This survey seeks to collect contractor perspectives on the way business is performing in order to highlight the industry&rsquo;s biggest challenges, identify key business priorities and provide an overview of the sector&rsquo;s overall health.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When asked about the importance of the survey, RoofersCoffeeShop&reg;&rsquo;s president and CEO, Heidi J. Ellsworth, shared these thoughts:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote>
<p>We are committed to understanding the realities contractors face, the changes shaping the market and the resources that can help them succeed. This survey is one way we can capture the challenges, opportunities and trends shaping the market in real time. When contractors share what they are seeing every day, it gives the entire industry a clearer picture of their challenges, helping us identify where support is needed and how we can better serve the industry moving forward.&nbsp;</p>
</blockquote>

<p>This year&rsquo;s survey, which is sponsored by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/qxo">QXO</a>, includes questions from previous surveys about the state of business operations, allowing us to compare year-over-year data in our <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/trends-report-results">Trends Reports</a>, along with new questions tailored to the issues contractors are facing today. These range from questions about continuing education and immigration challenges to AI adoption and employee retention.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Once the survey closes <strong>(in September 2026)</strong>, our crew will review the answers to find patterns across years and gain a better understanding of what contractors&rsquo; current priorities and challenges are. This information will then be shared in our Trends Report, as well as a <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/coffee-conversations">Coffee Conversation</a>, and used to help us plan our content for the upcoming year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the end of the day, participating in this survey not only helps us better serve you, but also helps our industry grow and improve.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=dIze-SILHU-P2NQVjCvKJ2ifJneMa_hJptbvqs-H4xVUQUdHVUlOTTVVTUs1QUtQQlFGNUo3SlZEWS4u&amp;route=shorturl"><strong>Take the 2026 Trends Survey today!</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>RoofersCoffeeShop® announces opening of 2026 Roofing Industry Trends Survey</title>
<link>https://www.coatingscoffeeshop.com/post/rooferscoffeeshop-announces-opening-of-2026-roofing-industry-trends-survey</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><h2>The 2026 Trends Survey, sponsored by QXO, captures insight into the pressures roofing contractors are navigating and the goals guiding their businesses.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>RoofersCoffeeShop&reg;, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the opening of its latest <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/NCXniMNu34">Roofing Industry Trends Survey, sponsored by QXO</a>. Now in its tenth year, the Trends Survey seeks contractor perspectives on the factors influencing business performance, including workforce training, AI adoption, technology gaps, hiring efforts, immigration challenges and keeping skilled employees.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;We are committed to understanding the realities contractors face, the changes shaping the market and the resources that can help them succeed,&rdquo; said Heidi J. Ellsworth, president/CEO of RoofersCoffeeShop. &ldquo;This survey is one way we can capture the challenges, opportunities and trends shaping the market in real time. When contractors share what they are seeing every day, it gives the entire industry a clearer picture of their challenges, helping us identify where support is needed and how we can better serve the industry moving forward.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 2026 Trends Survey is designed to discover the key business challenges contractors are facing, from operational issues to workforce demands, while also examining the digital tools and platforms they are leveraging to improve efficiency. The survey covers a variety of contractor needs, including training, software and marketing tactics, and offers an in-depth look at how strategies for lead generation, recruitment and retention are influencing business success.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since 2016, RCS has been surveying contractors and has created <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/trends-report-results">seven Trends Reports</a>, each focusing on the industry&#39;s biggest challenges, identifying key business priorities and providing an overview of the sector&#39;s overall health.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/NCXniMNu34"><strong>Contractors are urged to take the 2026 Trends Survey today!</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>About RoofersCoffeeShop&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>As an award-winning website and online community, RoofersCoffeeShop is committed to being a roofing professional advocate by supplying consistent information, education and communication avenues for all roofing professionals, and especially contractors, while promoting the positive growth, education and success of the roofing industry overall. Visitors to the site continue to find excellent opportunities for sharing information while participating in important ongoing conversations concerning new technologies, safety and the overall roofing trade. From the rooftop to the board room, RoofersCoffeeShop.com is &ldquo;Where the Industry Meets!&rdquo; For more information, visit <a href="http://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/">www.rooferscoffeeshop.com</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>About QXO&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>QXO is the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing, and complementary building products in the United States. The company plans to become the tech-enabled leader in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and generate outsized value for shareholders. QXO is targeting $50 billion in annual revenues within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Visit <a href="https://www.qxo.com/">www.qxo.com</a> for more information.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>QXO completes acquisition of TopBuild</title>
<link>https://www.coatingscoffeeshop.com/post/qxo-completes-acquisition-of-topbuild</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><h2>Deal expected to be substantially accretive to QXO&rsquo;s earnings.</h2>

<p>QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced it has closed its previously disclosed acquisition of TopBuild Corp. The transaction significantly expands QXO&rsquo;s scale and capabilities across the building products value chain. QXO now holds leadership positions in key building product categories in North America:</p>

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	<li>#1 in insulation</li>
	<li>#2 in roofing</li>
	<li>#1 in waterproofing</li>
	<li>#1 or #2 in the lumber and building materials sector, in key geographies served</li>
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<p>The company also announced that Alec Covington, TopBuild&rsquo;s former chairman, joined QXO&rsquo;s board of directors, effective immediately. Mr. Covington replaces Jared Kushner, who has resigned from the board of directors to focus on other commitments.</p>

<blockquote>
<p>Brad Jacobs, chairman and chief executive officer of QXO, said, &ldquo;By acquiring TopBuild, we&rsquo;re broadening our product offering, adding installation capabilities and expanding our exposure to fast-growing end markets like data centers. By 2030, we expect to generate at least $300 million in annual synergies largely from procurement, pricing, and cross-selling, while applying TopBuild&rsquo;s operational excellence across QXO. The transaction is expected to be highly accretive to earnings and advance our plan to build a world-class company with $50 billion in revenue. I&rsquo;m grateful to Jared for his significant contributions to the company, and I&rsquo;m pleased to welcome Alec to the Board.&rdquo;</p>
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<p>Under the terms of the merger agreement, former TopBuild shareholders will receive shares of QXO&rsquo;s common stock or a combination of both cash and shares of QXO&rsquo;s common stock based on their elections and subject to proration and the other terms and conditions in the merger agreement.</p>

<p>TopBuild&rsquo;s shares will stop trading on the New York Stock Exchange.</p>

<p><strong>About QXO</strong></p>

<p>QXO is North America&rsquo;s&nbsp;largest distributor and installer of insulation; second-largest distributor of roofing products;&nbsp;second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials and largest distributor of waterproofing products.&nbsp;QXO is the fastest growing company in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and plans to become the tech-enabled leader by delivering best-in-class customer satisfaction and outsized returns for its shareholders. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qxo.com/" target="_blank" title="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fQXO.com&amp;c=E,1,2AZ0nCaeKdvBUgOpTuXvNXSzyCmnWhmIBDRZCT_dwFZlQ8K5oBbeW35_leWsMiKYS8b5TS9LDtWw4IAwqMtiGhFqWRqgun31jD9ulNEmtzQ4ThhmtE_K&amp;typo=1&amp;ancr_add=1">QXO.com</a>&nbsp;for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>That’s a wrap on National Roofing Week 2026</title>
<link>https://www.coatingscoffeeshop.com/post/thats-a-wrap-on-national-roofing-week-2026</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<h2>We had a great time sharing stories and photos over social media with our roofing community!&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

<p>National Roofing Week is an annual event hosted by the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca">National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)</a> that aims to raise awareness of the roofing professionals who keep our communities safe and secure. The event also acts as a way to build community with other professionals, both near you and across the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Participation in National Roofing Week is primarily conducted online by posting photos and videos through the #NationalRoofingWeek2026 hashtag. And NRCA has created themes for each day of National Roofing Week to guide posts.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Sunday &ndash; Kickoff&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>

<p>The week kicked off with posts about the importance of roofers. NRCA started everything with a post <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZPrA9FkXwj/">sharing the schedule for the week</a> and some highlights from last year&rsquo;s National Roofing Week! Here at The Coffee Shops&trade; we joined in the fun on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZSmQB3hhmA/">all our social media pages</a>, making sure to thank the coating installers, roofing professionals and contractors who make our community amazing.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Monday &ndash; Signature projects&nbsp;</h3>

<p><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/06/nrca-thats-a-wrap-on-national-roofing-week-2026-1.png" style="float:right; height:330px; margin-left:20px; width:450px" />For the Monday theme, NRCA invited National Roofing Week participants to share photos showcasing their company&rsquo;s signature residential and commercial projects. There were too many amazing projects posted to put them all here, but some that stood out to us came from <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/qxo">QXO</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/sika-corporation">Sika</a> and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/eagle-roofing-products">Eagle Roofing Products</a>!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZVLN84DeNK/?img_index=4">QXO&rsquo;s post</a> was a carousel of some of their customers projects, including one from Toitures Scott, one from Nedlaw Group and one from RUHS in California. Likewise, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZVtjZsH0KC/?img_index=1">Eagle Roofing Products&rsquo; post</a> showcased signature projects featuring their concrete roof tiles from across the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>As for Sika, they took the opportunity to shine the spotlight on their <a href="https://usa.sika.com/sarnafil/en/resource-center/news/2025-roofing-waterproofing-projects-year-winners.html">2025 Sika Project of the Year award winners</a>, which includes stunning projects like the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center project in Los Angeles, California and the South Station Tower project in Boston.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h3><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/06/nrca-thats-a-wrap-on-national-roofing-week-2026-2.jpeg" style="float:left; height:190px; margin-right:20px; width:251px" />Tuesday &ndash; Charitable projects&nbsp;</h3>

<p>The next day of National Roofing Week was all about giving back, and the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nwir">National Women in Roofing (NWIR)</a> Oregon Council stole the show with a free roof!</p>

<p>The replacement went to a community member in need, which is an incredible reminder of the power our industry has to do good.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZYqEJUGSJY/?img_index=1">They put it best in their post</a>:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote>
<p>Seeing contractors, manufacturers, distributors and industry partners come together with a shared purpose &mdash; without competition, without agendas, and focused solely on helping someone else &mdash; is truly inspiring. For one day, company names and logos took a back seat to teamwork, generosity and service.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Projects like this showcase the heart of our industry. The relationships we build, the willingness to lend a hand, and the collective impact we can make when we work together are some of the best parts of being in roofing.&nbsp;</p>
</blockquote>

<p>NWIR extended huge thanks to industry partners, like <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/malarkey">Malarkey Roofing Products</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/abc-supply-co-inc">ABC Supply</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/srs-distribution-inc">SRS Building Products</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/owens-corning">Owens Corning</a>, Bliss Roofing and Raindrop Roofing NW, for making this incredible charitable project possible.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Wednesday &ndash; Employee appreciation&nbsp;</h3>

<p><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/06/nrca-thats-a-wrap-on-national-roofing-week-2026-3.jpeg" style="float:right; height:280px; margin-left:20px; width:296px" />The midpoint of the week was all about the people who get things done &ndash; the employees that keep our industry moving. For this theme, the #NationalRoofingWeek2026 hashtag was flooded with pictures and appreciations for hardworking workers around the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/drexelmetals">Drexel Metals</a> posted some behind-the-scenes of their team hard at work, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZck5CmFJFl/?img_index=1">captioning it</a>, &ldquo;To everyone who continues to show up ready to learn, teach and push the industry forward: thank you. Your commitment is what drives stronger partnerships, better projects and continued progress year after year.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/iko">IKO Industries</a> and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed">CertainTeed</a> also posted, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZU5mPfjaTk/?img_index=1">shouting out the ROOFPROS who get the job done every day</a> and recognizing the &ldquo;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZahJqNn6zs/?img_index=4">craftsmanship, innovation, and dedication of the teams who help bring CertainTeed products and solutions to life</a>&rdquo; respectively.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h3><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/06/nrca-thats-a-wrap-on-national-roofing-week-2026-4.jpeg" style="float:left; height:230px; margin-right:20px; width:184px" />Thursday &ndash; Training and learning&nbsp;</h3>

<p>For Thursday, NRCA chose training as the theme, inviting contractors and companies to share the ways they keep learning and growing on the job. For this theme, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/gaf">GAF</a> joined the party, sharing an incredible milestone from their <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZfTKLHExkg/?img_index=1">GAF Roofing Academy</a> &ndash; since 2020, the tuition-free program has helped more than 3,000 individuals find employment in the roofing industry!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>And this is just one of the many stories added to the #NationalRoofingWeek2026 hashtag! <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/the-durable-slate-company">The Durable Restoration Company</a> posted about the hard work <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZdRFamnNf8/">their craftspeople put into their apprenticeship program</a> and QXO shared how they <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZdHQl9n2DE/?img_index=6">connect their team with everything from stand downs to plant tours</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Friday &ndash; Celebration&nbsp;</h3>

<p>And you can&rsquo;t have National Roofing Week without taking the time to celebrate the amazing industry we are all a part of! For this theme, the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/rcat">Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT)</a> took their <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZfK-6NDM9G/?img_index=1">followers on a trip down memory lane</a>, sharing the &ldquo;conferences, tournaments, regional events and industry gatherings where Texas roofing professionals connect, learn and celebrate together.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/06/nrca-thats-a-wrap-on-national-roofing-week-2026-5.jpeg" style="float:right; height:370px; margin-left:20px; width:296px" />Drexel Metals also posted, sharing a common sentiment of thanks related to the power of the industry, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZfJEO7H6Fg/">From the shop floor to the jobsite, your dedication, craftsmanship and collaboration are truly what make a lasting impact. We&rsquo;re proud to be part of an industry built on innovation, resilience and strong partnerships</a>.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Saturday &ndash; Wrap up&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Overall, this year&rsquo;s National Roofing Week was a resounding success. From everyone that posted to event sponsors like <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/ire">International Roofing Expo</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/georgia-pacific">Georgia-Pacific Building Products</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/srs-distribution-inc">SRS Distribution</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofing-alliance">Roofing Alliance</a> and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/soprema-2">SOPREMA</a>, it was all made possible thanks to the incredible roofing community.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Coffee Shops crew already can&rsquo;t wait for next year&rsquo;s roofing week! As Atlas Roofing put eloquently in their final #NationalRoofingWeek2026 post, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZfigawjoTX/">This week gave us the opportunity to celebrate the people, organizations and partnerships that make the roofing industry such a rewarding one to be part of. Here&rsquo;s to another year of collaboration, innovation and success</a>.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>QXO recognizes Vanessa Fusco as the 2026 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year</title>
<link>https://www.coatingscoffeeshop.com/post/qxo-recognizes-vanessa-fusco-as-the-2026-north-american-female-roofing-professional-of-the-year</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><h2>CEO of Rejoice and Restore LLC in Naugatuck, Connecticut, voted grand prize winner, earning $10,000.</h2>

<p>QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced Vanessa Fusco, CEO of Rejoice and Restore LLC in Naugatuck, Connecticut, as the winner of its 2026 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year campaign, a national program that recognizes exceptional women working in the roofing industry across the U.S. and Canada. As this year&rsquo;s honoree, Fusco earns $10,000 and tickets to the 2027 National Women in Roofing Days and the International Roofing Expo.</p>

<p>Now in its sixth year, the program shines a spotlight on female roofing professionals who are making a difference through innovation, mentorship, safety and a commitment to excellence in their field. Fusco won in a nationwide public vote against four other accomplished finalists.</p>

<p>Fusco built Rejoice and Restore from the ground up. Since completing its first project in 2024, the company has quickly scaled to multi-million-dollar revenue. Fusco leads with a mission-driven approach, creating opportunities for individuals in recovery while delivering strong business results. Her leadership blends operational excellence with a deep commitment to community impact.</p>

<p>&ldquo;The roofing industry is stronger because of women like Vanessa leading it,&rdquo; said QXO Chief Human Resources Officer Josephine Berisha. &ldquo;She and this year&rsquo;s finalists are setting the standard for what leadership in this industry looks like.&rdquo;</p>

<p>The four other finalists who will each receive funding to support their professional development are:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Jennifer George, co-founder and CEO, Northern Arizona Roof Services, Flagstaff, Arizona</li>
	<li>Lauren Marsh, president, Ridgeline Construction HSV, Inc., Athens, Alabama</li>
	<li>Kathleen Maxwell, CEO, Maxwell Roofing &amp; Sheet Metal, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee</li>
	<li>Stacey Oakley, chief of staff, ProFormance Builder Solutions, Winter Garden, Florida</li>
</ul>

<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s an honor to accept this award on behalf of the incredible women who are changing the roofing industry,&rdquo; Fusco said. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m proud to share this recognition with the women who mentored me, the team that shows up every day and the customers who trust me with their most important investment. I hope our work inspires more women to pursue careers in roofing and other areas of building materials.&rdquo;</p>

<p>This year&rsquo;s finalists were selected from over 2,000 nominations across the U.S. and Canada. The finalist committee included QXO executives, prior winners and female industry leaders who reviewed submissions.</p>

<p>To learn more about QXO&rsquo;s annual Female Roofing Professional of the Year program, the finalists and the program rules, visit: <a href="http://go.qxo.com/femaleroofpro" target="_blank">go.qxo.com/femaleroofpro</a>.</p>

<p><strong>About QXO</strong></p>

<p>QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) is the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing and related products and the second largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials in North America. QXO is the fastest growing company in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and plans to become the tech-enabled leader by delivering best-in-class customer satisfaction and outsized returns for its shareholders. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenues within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Visit <a href="http://QXO.com" target="_blank">QXO.com</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Celebrating student talent and careers in the skilled trades</title>
<link>https://www.coatingscoffeeshop.com/post/celebrating-student-talent-and-careers-in-the-skilled-trades</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<h2>The SkillsUSA 2026 Championship will connect students, educators, contractors and manufacturers through hands-on skilled trades competitions.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>After a year of honing their skills and participating in local competitions, students from across the country are set to compete at the culminating event: the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/skillsusa">SkillsUSA</a> 2026 Championship. Taking place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from June 1-5, 2026, the event brings together more that 6,700 state champions competing across 114 skilled and leadership contests as part of the broader National Leadership &amp; Skills Conference (NLSC).&nbsp;</p>

<p>On top of providing the platform for students to compete and showcase their talent, the SkillsUSA program builds the next generation of skilled professionals and elevates the value of careers in the trades. Roofing continues to expand its presence at the event as students can explore career opportunities and compete in roofing-related challenges including Commercial Roofing and Teamwork. According to the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca">National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)</a>, the competitions are designed to connect career and technical education students with real-world industry opportunities while helping address the skilled labor shortage facing roofing contractors nationwide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here at RoofersCoffeeShop&reg;, we are excited to be a sponsor of the NRCA Roofing Pavilion, the event&rsquo;s central hub for students and CTE teachers to connect with industry professionals on training and career opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additional sponsors supporting the NRCA booth include <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/abc-supply-co-inc">ABC Supply</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/central-states-manufacturing-inc">Central States Manufacturing</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/georgia-pacific">Georgia-Pacific Building Products</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/johns-manville-2">Johns Manville</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/elevate">Elevate&trade;</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/ib-roof-systems">IB Roof Systems&trade;</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/leister">Leister</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrp">National Roofing Partners</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nwir">National Women in Roofing (NWIR)</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/qxo">QXO</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofing-alliance">Roofing Alliance</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/rt3">Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3)</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/srs-distribution-inc">SRS Distribution</a> and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tamko">TAMKO&reg;</a>. This robust participation reflects industry-wide collaboration to help SkillsUSA continue to grow as a pipeline for skilled professionals entering the trades.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The SkillsUSA Championships have become a critical recruiting and education platform for the roofing industry. NRCA notes if even 5% of SkillsUSA students entered roofing careers, the industry could gain more than 5,000 new workers annually.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>To learn more about the 2026 SkillsUSA Championships, the Roofing Pavilion and ways to get involved, visit the <a href="https://www.skillsusa.org/competitions/skillsusa-championships/">SkillsUSA</a> and <a href="https://www.nrca.net/workforce-development/skillsusa/roofing-professionals">NRCA</a> websites. We hope to see you there!&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>QXO reveals top finalists for annual campaign celebrating women in roofing</title>
<link>https://www.coatingscoffeeshop.com/post/qxo-reveals-top-finalists-for-annual-campaign-celebrating-women-in-roofing</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:30:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><h2>The public can vote for the finalists now through May 29 at&nbsp;<a href="https://go.qxo.com/frpoty-vote-2026" rel="nofollow">go.qxo.com/frpoty-vote-2026</a>.</h2>

<p>QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced the five finalists in its sixth annual North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year campaign, which invites the public to vote for exceptional women working in the roofing industry across the U.S. and Canada. The winner will receive $10,000 USD and tickets to 2027 NWIR Days and IRE. Four finalists will receive $1,000 USD.</p>

<p>Now in its sixth year, the program shines a spotlight on female roofing professionals who are making a difference through innovation, mentorship, safety and a commitment to excellence in their field. These finalists represent the future of roofing across North America.</p>

<p>The five 2026 finalists are:</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Vanessa Fusco, CEO, Rejoice &amp; Restore LLC, Naugatuck, Connecticut</strong></li>
	<li><strong>Jennifer George, Co-Founder and CEO of Northern Arizona Roof Services, Flagstaff, Arizona</strong></li>
	<li><strong>Lauren Marsh, President, Ridgeline Construction HSV, Inc., Athens, Alabama</strong></li>
	<li><strong>Kathleen Maxwell, CEO, Maxwell Roofing &amp; Sheet Metal, Nashville, Tennessee</strong></li>
	<li><strong>Stacey Oakley, Chief of Staff, ProFormance Builder Solutions, Winter Garden, Florida</strong></li>
</ul>

<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re proud to recognize the outstanding women who are strengthening the roofing industry through leadership, innovation and dedication to their communities,&rdquo; said QXO chief human resources officer Josephine Berisha. &ldquo;We received many outstanding nominations of accomplished women throughout the industry, so our five finalists should be very proud of making it to the public voting stage.&quot;</p>

<p>This year&rsquo;s finalists were selected from over 2,000 nominations across the U.S. and Canada. A panel of judges, including QXO executives, prior winners and female industry leaders, reviewed submissions and selected five finalists. Public voting is open from May 20 through May 29, 2026, at&nbsp;<a href="https://go.qxo.com/frpoty-vote-2026" rel="nofollow">go.qxo.com/frpoty-vote-2026</a>.</p>

<p>The grand-prize winner and runners-up will be announced on June 3, 2026, with all receiving funding for professional growth and being highlighted as industry role models.</p>

<p><strong>About QXO</strong></p>

<p>QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) is the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing and related products and the second largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials in North America. QXO is the fastest growing company in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and plans to become the tech-enabled leader by delivering best-in-class customer satisfaction and outsized returns for its shareholders. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenues within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qxo-canada.com/" rel="nofollow">QXO-Canada.com</a>&nbsp;for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>QXO se asocia con NAHICA para desarrollar oportunidades para  contratistas Latinos de todo el país.</title>
<link>https://www.coatingscoffeeshop.com/post/qxo-se-asocia-con-nahica-para-desarrollar-oportunidades-para-contratistas-latinos-de-todo-el-pas</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><h2>NAHICA y QXO trabajar&aacute;n juntos para crear nuevos caminos hacia el crecimiento, prestigio y &eacute;xito de los contratistas hispanos.</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.qxo.com/" target="_blank">QXO, Inc.</a> (NYSE: QXO) anunci&oacute; el d&iacute;a de hoy que se ha unido a la <a href="https://nahica.org/" target="_blank">Asociaci&oacute;n Nacional de Contratistas Hispanos (NAHICA, por sus siglas en ingl&eacute;s para National Hispanic Contractors Association)</a> como patrocinador nacional, para reforzar el compromiso conjunto de empoderar a contratistas latinos de todos los Estados Unidos.</p>

<p>Esta colaboraci&oacute;n define un paso muy importante en la misi&oacute;n de QXO de impulsar a los profesionales hispanos en las industrias de la construcci&oacute;n. Con el apoyo de QXO, NAHICA ampliar&aacute; sus esfuerzos de ofrecer capacitaci&oacute;n, recursos y oportunidades de negocios creadas espec&iacute;ficamente para las necesidades de los contratistas latinos, uno de los segmentos con m&aacute;s r&aacute;pido crecimiento en la fuerza de trabajo de la construcci&oacute;n en los Estados Unidos.</p>

<p>&ldquo;Contar con QXO como patrocinador nacional lograr&aacute; un impacto considerable, ya que crear&aacute; la posibilidad de que nuestra comunidad de contratistas latinos tenga la facilidad de obtener acceso a capacitaci&oacute;n, crecimiento y &eacute;xito,&rdquo; dijo Sergio Terreros, presidente de NAHICA. &ldquo;Su compromiso est&aacute; alineado con nuestra misi&oacute;n, que es ofrecer oportunidades y fortalecer las redes entre profesionales hispanos de la industria de la construcci&oacute;n.&rdquo;</p>

<p>&ldquo;Este patrocinio demuestra el compromiso que tiene QXO con la comunidad de contratistas latinos por la importante labor que llevan a cabo,&rdquo; mencion&oacute; Bernal Fern&aacute;ndez, gerente de mercadotecnia hispana de QXO. &ldquo;Los contratistas hispanos representan una fuerza vital que sigue creciendo en las industrias del techado y la construcci&oacute;n, y junto con NAHICA, podemos garantizar que ellos tengan acceso a las herramientas, redes y recursos que necesitan para construir un futuro m&aacute;s s&oacute;lido.&rdquo;</p>

<p>NAHICA y QXO trabajar&aacute;n juntos para crear nuevos caminos hacia el crecimiento, prestigio y &eacute;xito de los contratistas hispanos, al ayudarles a prosperar en un ambiente cada vez m&aacute;s competitivo, mientras contin&uacute;an contribuyendo al desarrollo continuo de las comunidades de todo el pa&iacute;s.</p>

<p>QXO tiene un extenso historial de apoyo a los contratistas hispanos, y reconoce el papel tan importante que desempe&ntilde;an en la industria de la construcci&oacute;n.</p>

<p><strong>Acerca de QXO</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.qxo.com/" target="_blank">QXO, Inc.</a> (NYSE:QXO) es el mayor distribuidor de productos para techado, impermeabilidad y productos relacionados y el segundo distribuidor m&aacute;s grande de madera y materiales de construcci&oacute;n que cotiza en la bolsa de valores en Norteam&eacute;rica. &ldquo;QXO es la empresa de m&aacute;s r&aacute;pido crecimiento en la industria de distribuci&oacute;n de productos de construcci&oacute;n, valorada en 800 mil millones de d&oacute;lares, y planea convertirse en el l&iacute;der impulsado por la tecnolog&iacute;a al ofrecer una satisfacci&oacute;n al cliente de primer nivel y rendimientos superiores para sus accionistas. La empresa tiene como objetivo alcanzar 50 mil millones de d&oacute;lares en ingresos anuales dentro de la pr&oacute;xima d&eacute;cada mediante adquisiciones estrat&eacute;gicas y crecimiento org&aacute;nico.&rdquo;</p>

<p><strong>Acerca de NAHICA</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://nahica.org/" target="_blank">La Asociaci&oacute;n Nacional de Contratistas Hispanos (NAHICA</a>, <a href="https://nahica.org/">por sus siglas en ingl&eacute;s para National Hispanic Contractors Association</a>) est&aacute; dedicada a empoderar a los contratistas hispanos por medio de la defensas de sus intereses, capacitaci&oacute;n y el desarrollo de sus negocios. La organizaci&oacute;n trabaja para crear oportunidades, fortalecer redes y apoyar el crecimiento de los profesionales latinos de la industria de la construcci&oacute;n.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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