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QXO appoints Michael DeWitt as chief procurement officer
Spearheading the adoption of next-generation procurement technologies, including autonomous negotiation systems and AI-powered sourcing tools. QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced that Michael DeWitt has been appointed chief procurement officer, effective immediately. DeWitt will lead the company’s procurement transformation as QXO scales to become the tech-enabled leader in the $800 billion ...
Who is QXO?
Are you wondering what QXO’s acquisition of Beacon means for roofing contractors going forward? In this RLW, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Matt Fassler, Chief Strategy Officer with QXO to talk about the history and future of QXO. What direction is it heading and what could that mean for the ...
Unveiling game-changing integrations
By Jesse Sanchez. With bold new partnerships and streamlined financing tools, this tech company is reshaping how contractors do business. As the roofing industry converged on the annual International Roofing Expo (IRE), one tech company captured early buzz on the show floor with tools designed to eliminate contractor headaches and ...
Not just staying ahead of the curve, leading it
By Emma Peterson. Learn about what’s driving the rise of mergers and acquisitions in the modern roofing industry. Recently, the roofing industry has experienced a variety of game-changing mergers and acquisitions (M&A). A rise in consolidation to this scale hasn’t been seen since the 1990s and can seem unsettling ...
Diving into QXO’s acquisition of Beacon
By Emma Peterson. Join QXO’s Matt Fassler and Heidi J. Ellsworth for a candid conversation about the Beacon acquisition, contractor support and the evolution of roofing distribution. In March 2025, the biggest news in the roofing industry was that Beacon Building Products, which had over 600 branches at that point, ...
Fourth time’s the charm: Homeowner receives a roof free of charge
By Jenny Yu. After contacting several roofing contractors, a homeowner’s daughter hit the jackpot. Amanda Reyes was struggling to find the right contractor to help her. Her mother’s aging modular home had leaks and required roof repairs, and after some searching, Amanda found the right contractor for the job. ...
Connect, learn and grow at the Not So Mini Trade Show
By Jessica Bravo. Head to Texas for this must-attend event for roofing contractors to network and grow your business. The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) invites roofing professionals to connect, learn and grow at the 2025 Not So Mini Trade Show on August 7 at the Hilton ...
QXO appoints Eric Nelson as chief information officer
Eric's proven track record of delivering significant impact across logistics, procurement, manufacturing and sales aligns perfectly with the innovation already underway at QXO QXO, Inc. today announced that Eric Nelson has been appointed chief information officer, effective July 14. Eric will execute the company’s IT roadmap as QXO becomes the tech-enabled ...
Labor challenges in the Floridian market
By Emma Peterson. This expert panel of roofing professionals from Florida dived into the labor challenges that contractors have faced so far in 2025. At the beginning of June, The Coffee Shops™ crew got the chance to enjoy some of the Florida sunshine as they attended the 2025 Florida ...
Share your thoughts on what’s trending!
By Emma Peterson. Help us map the future of the industry by taking the 2025 Trends Survey! We want to hear from you! The Coffee Shops™ are hosting our eighth annual trends survey, sponsored by QXO, and we want to know what’s happening in the industry. This survey asks contractors ...
