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International Roofing Expo concludes largest-ever edition, setting new standards for industry collaboration
Record-breaking exhibitor numbers, expanded programming to compliment growing verticals and innovation define the 2026 event. The International Roofing Expo, (IRE) the leading destination for residential and commercial roofing and exteriors professionals, concluded its largest edition to date. Thousands of craftsmen gathered for three days of product discovery, access to the newest ...
Why Brad Jacobs’ new book matters to the roofing industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The book takes a look at an increased investment in the roofing industry, heralding a wave of innovation and growth. I recently attended the launch party for Brad Jacobs’ newest book How to Make a Few More Billion Dollars, and I left the evening thinking less about the ...
QXO upsizes convertible preferred equity placement to $3 billion
Apollo and Temasek lead expanded capital commitment to fund future acquisitions. QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) (the “Company” or “QXO”) today announced a $1.8 billion increase to its previously announced $1.2 billion financing led by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) (“Apollo”), bringing the total investment in ...
Expanding the possibilities of luxury roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. This lightweight slate system helped an Illinois contractor deliver luxury aesthetics while meeting structural limits and HOA rules. When an Illinois homeowner set out to install a natural slate roof, the goal was clear, but the path forward was not. Traditional slate offered the timeless character they ...
QXO announces $1.2 billion convertible preferred equity investment led by Apollo to fund future acquisitions
The investment further strengthens QXO’s financial flexibility in pursuing acquisition opportunities. QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) (the “Company” or “QXO”) today announced that funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) (“Apollo”) and certain other investors have agreed to invest $1.2 billion in QXO through a new series of ...
Toasting a decade of excellence at the 2026 NWIR Days!
By Emma Peterson. Honor the past, celebrate the present and get ready for the future at this year’s NWIR conference! Originally conceived in 2014, but officially founded in 2016, the National Women in Roofing (NWIR)'s goal has always been to support the women “breaking by pursuing a variety ...
Levantando techos y espíritus
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Desde Massachusetts hasta Michigan, los contratistas se están asegurando de que sus comunidades estén seguras y protegidas. En el ciclo de noticias de hoy, puede ser fácil centrarse en las malas noticias que ocurren todos los días, lo cual puede ser abrumador. ...
Prepárate para uno de los encuentros más importantes de la industria en 2026
Por Jessica Bravo. Se unirá la comunidad hispana en IRE 2026, asegúrate de estar ahí también. IRE 2026 está por llegar y para aprovechar al máximo su experiencia, explorará una variedad de pases diseñados para adaptarse a las necesidades de cada profesional. Desde el Expo Pass, ideal para quienes ...
Paving the way for a skilled workforce
By Jenny Yu. In a time of labor shortages, these associations are teaming up to prove roofing is a pathway to success. According to the RoofersCoffeeShop® 2025 Roofing Industry Trends Report, sponsored by QXO, over 50% of respondents indicated having faced a labor shortage in the field, and another ...
Brad Jacobs to step down from chairman roles at XPO and GXO Logistics
Will Remain chairman and chief executive officer of QXO. Brad Jacobs, Chairman and CEO of QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO), today announced he will step down from his chairman roles at XPO, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) and GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), effective December 31, 2025. Jacobs will serve as senior advisor to ...
