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ICP acquires R.M. Lucas Assets, expanding roofing portfolio and manufacturing capabilities
Acquisition strengthens ICP’s roofing product offerings and brings together complementary manufacturing expertise and capabilities. ICP Group, a leading specialty chemical manufacturer in North America and global leader in professional building products, today announced the acquisition of certain assets of R.M. Lucas, including the Lucas brands and related manufacturing and business assets. ...
QXO announces third quarter 2026 preliminary financial information
Full results are expected later this month. QXO, Inc. (“QXO” or the “Company”) (NYSE: QXO) today announced the following preliminary financial information for the third quarter of 2026. The Company expects to report its full third quarter 2026 results on November 12, 2026. Third quarter 2026 summary preliminary results Net sales of ...
RPM announces acquisition of Volteco
Acquisition strengthens RPM's portfolio of waterproofing solutions RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today announced that a definitive agreement has been signed for the acquisition of Volteco S.p.A. (Volteco), an Italy-based leading supplier of below-grade waterproofing solutions, for its Tremco Construction Products Group (Tremco CPG). This strategic acquisition brings a unique and ...
From Orlando to Louisville: METALCON looks ahead to 2027
Industry insight and innovation shape the road ahead METALCON marked its 35th anniversary in Orlando by bringing together manufacturers, contractors, architects, installers and other professionals from across the metal construction industry. Held October 7–9 at the Orange County Convention Center, the event featured 273 exhibiting companies, a 9.2% increase over 2025. Verified ...
Unico Inc. and CertainTeed welcome the public to tour the first ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES™ homes west of the Mississippi River
CertainTeed and Unico Inc. hosted open houses in North St. Louis City. CertainTeed and St. Louis-based Unico Inc. (one of the nation’s most innovative HVAC manufacturers) hosted open houses at two newly completed residences in North St. Louis. They are the first ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES™ (OPA™) homes west of the Mississippi ...
Closing thoughts on the 2026 economy
By Emma Peterson. FMI’s "Q4 North American Engineering and Construction Outlook" gives contractors valuable information about the current market. Over the course of 2026, FMI Consulting has released quarterly reports on the state of the engineering and construction industries. These reports help industry experts track market growths and falls, as well as ...
IKO Midwest: A celebration 20 years in the making
Honoring two decades of growth and commitment. In late September, IKO Midwest put focus on its people with a special 20th Anniversary Gala to mark two decades of contributing to the city of Kankakee, Illinois, as well as recognizing some of its longest-serving employees. The manufacturing plant, which produces architectural and ...
Building a business customers can trust
By Emma Peterson. Heidi J. Ellsworth joins Duct Tape Marketing to explore how community, content and authentic relationships can help small businesses thrive in the age of AI. In 2005, Duct Tape Marketing launched a podcast. The goal was to “help small business owners and the marketers who serve them build clear ...
A decade of roofing trends
By Emma Peterson. This report showcases the trends shaping roofing and gives unique insights into how the industry has grown in the last ten years. Over the last 10 years, the RoofersCoffeeShop® Trends Report, sponsored by QXO since 2022, has provided key insights into what contractors are seeing and ...
IFD Connection Forum 2026: Connecting the international roofing community
Hosted by wienerberger and supported by main sponsor VELUX: Two days of knowledge sharing and personal connections in Vienna. The IFD Connection Forum 2026 brought together representatives of national roofing associations, roofing contractors and industry partners at wienerberger’s headquarters in Vienna on 14 and 15 October. Personal dialogue and the exchange ...
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