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Brad Jacobs, chairman and CEO of QXO, offers $5 billion to acquire GMS, a major distributor of gypsum and interior building products.
Acquisition News and Analysis

QXO Sets Its Sights on GMS in $5 Billion Offer

QXO's roll‑up aims to marry newly acquired roofing tech with GMS’s 300-plus centers.
Bryan Gottlieb, managing editor of Roofing Contractor
Bryan Gottlieb
June 19, 2025
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QXO makes an unsolicited bid to buy specialty products distributor GMS for $5 billion, aiming to speed up deliveries, boost inventory and unify tech—potentially reshaping how contractors get drywall and building supplies.


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Lightweight Waterproof Work Boot from KEEN Utility

The company's Synchro is the brand's lightest waterproof work boot to date and evolves how waterproof work footwear fits, feels, and performs.
June 18, 2025
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The company's Synchro is the brand's lightest waterproof work boot to date and evolves how waterproof work footwear fits, feels, and performs.


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New Tools, Real Results: How Reality Capture is Transforming Drywall Contracting

By using 360° imagery and automated software, contractors can create verifiable records of site conditions throughout the project lifecycle.
Adam Chernow has spent the past eight years in the construction industry, beginning his career as an estimator and project manager.
Adam Chernow
June 12, 2025
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Drywall contractors are increasingly turning to reality capture technology to cut down on rework, streamline inspections, and improve coordination with other trades. Once a novelty, tools like 360° photo documentation and progress tracking platforms are now proving essential for boosting efficiency, reducing risk, and keeping projects on schedule.
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AI-driven tools are helping suppliers and distributors gain efficiency and visibility across operations.
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LuminX Is Latest AI Seeking To "Revolutionize" Supply Ops

Adoption of AI technology is the new frontier in management, logistics and revenue generation.
June 2, 2025
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LuminX has raised $5.5 million to scale AI-powered vision language models that automate warehouse tasks, aiming to reduce errors, boost efficiency and offer real-time insights to logistics and supply chains.


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Battery-Powered Paint Sprayer from Titan

Titan has announced availability of the new Elite 3500 72V, a battery-powered paint sprayer that combines the durability of the Titan Elite Series with performance that closely matches a Honda GX120 gas engine.
May 30, 2025
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Titan has announced availability of the new Elite 3500 72V, a battery-powered paint sprayer that combines the durability of the Titan Elite Series with performance that closely matches a Honda GX120 gas engine.


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