Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (Nasdaq: BECN), Peabody, MA, has acquired Louisiana Roofing Supply, a distributor of mostly residential roofing systems and related accessories with one location in Baton Rouge, LA, and sales of approximately $8 million in 2009. LRS will operate as West End Roofing, Siding and Windows, under which Beacon operates its three existing Louisiana branches.
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Pyke Babin, LRS’s co-owner, will remain part of Beacon’s regional management team.
Paul Isabella, Beacon’s President and Chief Operating Officer, emphasized the strategic fit of the LRS acquisition and the compatibility of the two companies, stating \”Acquiring LRS will allow Beacon to expand our presence in Louisiana and enter the Baton Rouge market,\” said Paul Isabella, Beacon’s president and COO. \”LRS’s team shares our belief that success comes from hard work and a strong commitment to your employees and customers.\”
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. is a distributor of roofing materials and complementary building products operating 178 branches in 37 states in the United States and in three provinces in Eastern Canada.
