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Building a Legacy in Plaster and Stucco

Third-generation CEO Mike Taylor has helped guide Liddle Brothers Contractors Inc. into a new era of growth by blending family legacy, niche craftsmanship, and relationship-driven leadership in one of the South’s strongest construction markets.

John Wyatt

March 2, 2026

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Third-generation CEO Mike Taylor has helped guide Liddle Brothers Contractors Inc. into a new era of growth by blending family legacy, niche craftsmanship, and relationship-driven leadership in one of the South’s strongest construction markets.

Publisher's Post

Why Trade Shows and Conferences Matter More Than Ever for Leadership Growth

Books provide knowledge but intentional conversations at trade shows and conferences deliver the perspective and context leaders need to grow.

Jill Bloom

February 26, 2026

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Books provide knowledge but intentional conversations at trade shows and conferences deliver the perspective and context leaders need to grow.

ABC Supply Co., Inc. opens six new locations in Oklahoma, Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Business Expansion

ABC Supply Adds Three New U.S. Branches

New locations open in Ohio, California and North Carolina

W&C Staff

February 3, 2026

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ABC Supply has expanded its footprint with three new branch openings across the Midwest, West Coast and Southeast.

Attic Queen Azarelo’s Rise Through Resilience

From job-site injury to industry advocate, Azarelo builds impact beyond attics.

Tanja Kern

February 2, 2026

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After a life-altering injury ended her time in the attic, Jessica Azarelo rebuilt her role—growing Attic Queen LLC and becoming a powerful advocate for the home performance industry.

Mergers & Acquisitions

QXO Boosts Funding to $3B as M&A Pipeline Accelerates

QXO has increased its recently announced equity financing to $3 billion, adding $1.8 billion led by Apollo and Temasek.

Tanja Kern

January 12, 2026

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QXO has increased its recently announced equity financing to $3 billion, adding $1.8 billion led by Apollo and Temasek.

Mergers & Acquisitions

QXO in Advanced Acquisition Talks After Apollo’s $1.2B Investment

Sources say the roofing distribution giant is pursuing multiple deal opportunities as analysts see the Apollo-backed capital raise as a signal that a major transaction could be near.

Tanja Kern

January 7, 2026

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Fresh off a $1.2 billion Apollo-led investment, QXO is already in talks on another significant acquisition—and pursuing seven additional targets across multiple deal sizes.

Town & Country Industries, a division of ABC Supply Co., acquired the assets of Mobile-based Aluminum Products Wholesale LLC.

Hiring News

ABC Supply Names Coe Steele to Lead Town & Country Industries

ABC Supply announces leadership transition following Kurt Lackore’s retirement at year’s end

W&C Staff

January 5, 2026

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ABC Supply Co., Inc. announced leadership updates at Town & Country Industries (TCI), naming district manager Coe Steele to an expanded leadership role effective Jan. 1, 2026, following the retirement of longtime managing director Kurt Lackore at the end of the year.

Mergers & Acquisitions

QXO Lands $1.2 Billion Backing From Apollo to Fuel Acquisition Push

The building products distributor secured a convertible preferred stock commitment through mid-2026, strengthening its balance sheet as it accelerates M&A growth.

Tanja Kern

January 5, 2026

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QXO has lined up a $1.2 billion Apollo-led investment commitment to fuel its acquisition spree through mid-2026.

TEEL Construction Expands Mid-Atlantic Operations with Maryland Office

TEEL Construction has expanded its Mid-Atlantic presence with the opening of a new Frederick, Maryland office to better serve clients and support continued regional growth.

November 8, 2025

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TEEL Construction has expanded its Mid-Atlantic presence with the opening of a new Frederick, Md., office to better serve clients and support continued regional growth.

Desiree Miller, president, and Jeannine Miller Barreras, vice president

Building on Legacy: How Sisters Are Reinventing Their Father’s Insulation Business for a New Era

Sisters Desiree Miller and Jeannine Miller Barreras are carrying forward their father’s 40-year-old Albuquerque insulation company, blending technical expertise, marketing savvy, and family values to stay competitive in a challenging construction market.

John Wyatt

November 6, 2025

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Sisters Desiree Miller and Jeannine Miller Barreras are carrying forward their father’s 40-year-old Albuquerque insulation company, blending technical expertise, marketing savvy, and family values to stay competitive in a challenging construction market.