The race will take place during NASCAR's All-Star Weekend.

Texas-based SRS Distribution has been named the entitlement partner for the May 21 SRS Distribution 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race, the second of three races during the NASCAR All-Star Weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.

SRS Distribution is the fastest growing distributor of building products in the United States, committed to serving the professional roofing contractor’s business. In April 2021 SRS Distribution was named the title sponsor of the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl annual college football postseason event played each December.

“SRS Distribution is proud to partner with Texas Motor Speedway and NASCAR in our home market of DFW to promote the Xfinity Series race and NASCAR All-Star Weekend,” said SRS Distribution President and CEO Dan Tinker. “SRS Distribution proudly serves almost 100,000 blue collar companies that help build our great nation, supplying them daily with the materials they need to jobsites across the country. Through our SRS Raise the Roof Foundation, we champion many charitable causes that include veteran support, relief for those impacted by weather-related disasters, and children’s needs in the communities that we serve. Our plan during the NASCAR All-Star Weekend is to assist as many veterans that want to bring their families to the track as possible, while providing the NASCAR experience for some of the hardest working construction professionals in the industry.”

The SRS Distribution 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race will air live May 21 at 12:30 p.m. Central Time on FS1, the Performance Racing Network, Sirius XM NASCAR Radio (Ch. 90) and 95.9 The Ranch (local).

“Texas Motor Speedway is honored to partner with SRS Distribution for our NASCAR Xfinity Series race during our all-important NASCAR All-Star Weekend,” said Texas Motor Speedway General Manager Rob Ramage. “We have a long-standing history of developing partnerships with Texas-based companies who are leaders in their respective industries. Speedway Motorsports, our parent company, shares similar cultures and values for veterans and local communities with SRS Distribution through its “Welcome Home Patriots” program as well as contributions made to local non-profit organizations through the Speedway Children’s Charities-Texas Chapter that benefit children in need throughout North Texas. We look forward to deepening our relationship as we develop programs of common interest in those respective areas.”

Tickets

Tickets for the May 20-22 NASCAR All-Star Race Weekend are on sale now at https://www.texasmotorspeedway.com/events/season-tickets/.

More info

Keep track of all of Texas Motor Speedway’s busy schedule by following on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Keep up with all the latest news and information on the speedway website and TMS mobile app.

About SRS Distribution

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in McKinney, Texas, SRS has grown to become one of the largest and fastest-growing building products distributors in the United States. Since our inception, we have established a differentiated growth strategy and entrepreneurial culture that is focused on serving our customers, partnering with our suppliers, and attracting the industry’s best talent. We currently operate under a family of distinct local brands encompassing more than 600 locations across 44 states. SRS Distribution is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. and Berkshire Partners LLC. For more information, visit www.srsdistribution.com.

About Texas Motor Speedway

Texas Motor Speedway is among the largest sports stadiums in the United States and features an array of amenities such as the world’s largest TV that make it one of the premier venues in the world of sports. The 1.5-mile superspeedway located in Fort Worth hosts all three NASCAR national series as well as the NTT IndyCar Series among its various races and specialty events throughout the year. Since opening in 1997, Texas Motor Speedway has generated an annual economic impact of approximately $300 million to the North Texas region. Texas Motor Speedway is owned and operated by Speedway Motorsports, LLC, a leading marketer and promoter of motorsports entertainment in the United States. For more information, please visit texasmotorspeedway.com.

By Anne Redd, AccuLynx. 

Gain an edge on the competition by winning bids the right way! 

Creating a winning bid for customers on roofing jobs is a surefire way to grow your business. In order to win them though, you have to know your client and the project inside and out. Even when you present a solid bid to a customer, they will still likely turn to your competitors before choosing your company for the job. 

How can you stand out from the competition and secure the winning bid? Below, we’ll share exactly how to bid a roofing job, and the four ways AccuLynx can help. 

How to bid a roofing job 

1. Inspect the roof & note areas of damage. 

2. Generate an accurate roofing measurement. 

3. Calculate the number of roofing squares required. Make sure to account for roof pitch. 

4. Factor in potential waste (typically 10-15%). 

5. Calculate the additional supplies needed to complete the job including vents, nails, labor, and other equipment. 

6. Identify the total cost of the project and your desired margin. 

7. Prepare a formal bid for the homeowner to review. 

8. Close! 

How software can help you bid a roofing job 

Roofing software provides accurate measurements and price projections 

Ensuring your roofing measurements and price projections are up to date and as accurate as possible is one way to help you win more jobs. With software, you no longer have to take estimates by hand, which helps streamline your measurement and estimate process while also leaving less room for human error. 

AccuLynx integrates with two aerial image software providers, Eagleview and SkyMeasure, that can help make your measurements more accurate for your bids. With these integrations, you can order roof measurements directly from AccuLynx, and they will automatically populate your job estimate so that you don’t have to do it manually. 

After you have your accurate measurements, you need to check the supplies necessary for the project. With AccuLynx’s integrations with SRS Distribution and ABC Supply, you can check the availability of specific materials and the prices right from your desktop or mobile device in real-time. This way, you can quickly provide your customers with the most up-to-date cost information and availability throughout the roofing job bid process. 

Roofing software helps you communicate with customers 

When bidding a roofing job, there can be many moving components. You’ll need to communicate with homeowners about timeline, materials, budget and more. Roofing software like AccuLynx improves communication before, during and after a project is completed. It allows roofing contractors to house all customer information in a single database and comes packed with communication tools like automated emails and texting capabilities. 

Roofing software allows you to quickly generate professional estimates and documents 

How long does it take you to turn measurements into an estimate? If the process takes you longer than a few minutes, you’re losing valuable time and potentially the homeowner’s attention. 

After ordering a professional measurement or manually entering this data, AccuLynx allows you to quickly generate a professional, branded estimate. Plus, AccuLynx allows you to immediately collect a digital signature on site or via email, helping you win a roofing job bid. 

Roofing software offers customers easy payment processing and financing options 

Roofing jobs aren’t cheap, and one way to help your customers feel more comfortable about the price is by providing different payment and financing options. You can do this by allowing your customers to pay with card, cash, or check or by providing your customers with the ability to take out loans to help with the cost. 

AccuLynx has two different integrations that can help make payments easier for you and the homeowners. With AccuPay, homeowners can pay for their roofing jobs online, in-person, or over the phone. This process is quick and easy, and it integrates right into your QuickBooks account for easy access. 

With AccuFi, you can provide your homeowners with multiple competitive loan options within minutes. Customers are able to view their project as a monthly payment amount rather than a large, upfront cost. By providing this service, you can help make your roofing jobs more affordable and the price tag less daunting for your customers without eating into your profits. 

Winning the roofing job bid 

Winning the bid is just the start of the project, but it’s important in order to successfully grow your roofing business. By providing fast, accurate estimates, communicating with homeowners throughout the process and providing multiple payment and financing options, you can improve your close rates. See how software like AccuLynx makes learning how to bid a roofing job a much easier process.

Learn more about AccuLynx in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit AccuLynx.com. 

Original article source: AccuLynx

Florence Corporation and Amagansett Building Materials are leading distributors of building products, including lumber, roofing, siding, windows and doors.

SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”) announced today that it has acquired Florence Corporation (“Florence”) and Amagansett Building Materials (“Amagansett”) (collectively, the “Company”). The corporation has five locations throughout the Long Island area. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Headquartered in Huntington, New York, the Company was founded in 1946 by Arthur Florence and is run today by Arthur’s grandson, Patrick Droesch, and Patrick’s brother-in-law, Rob Holden. Patrick and Rob will continue to lead the Company’s dedicated team under the Florence and Amagansett banners, ensuring continuity and consistency for customers, suppliers and employees.

Dan Tinker, president and CEO of SRS Distribution, commented, “We are excited to announce our latest partnership with Florence and Amagansett in Long Island. Patrick, Rob, and the rest of the Company’s dedicated employees have built a tremendous business over the years known for its outstanding customer service and quality products. The Company is a perfect fit with our existing operation on Long Island and together we will continue to build upon the legacy Patrick’s grandfather began more than 75 years ago.”

Patrick Droesch, owner of the Company, commented, “We are thrilled to announce that Florence and Amagansett are joining the SRS family of independents. Over the years we have come to know and respect the folks leading SRS and believe we have a strong cultural match thanks to our shared values of honesty, integrity, and trust.” Rob Holden, the Company’s co-owner, added, “SRS’ financial resources will help us grow faster by investing in our people, branches, products and technology, which will translate into an even higher level of service for our loyal customers. We are confident that being part of the SRS family will allow us to become a stronger company and ensure that our future is bigger than our past.”

About SRS Distribution

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in McKinney, Texas, SRS has grown to become one of the largest and fastest growing building products distributors in the United States. Since our inception, we have established a differentiated growth strategy and entrepreneurial culture that is focused on serving our customers, partnering with our suppliers, and attracting the industry’s best talent. We currently operate under a family of distinct local brands encompassing more than 600 locations across 44 states. SRS Distribution is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. and Berkshire Partners LLC. For more information, www.srsdistribution.com.

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.  

Manufacturers, distributors and service providers talk about how businesses adapted to 2021 and highlights of the past year.  

Karen Edwards, RCS COO, meets with experts for a LIVE Coffee Conversation, sponsored by SRS Distribution, to discuss how 2021 changed the roofing industry. These manufacturers, distributors and service provider experts celebrate the industry’s pivot to embrace technology, new partnerships and shifting markets throughout the pandemic.  

A major theme in the conversation was the way partnerships and growing customer bases are huge successes of the past year.  

“The highlights for us this year was just the number of acquisitions that we were able to do. So, as we look at 2020, we had a record year for acquisitions then, we bought 12 companies. 2021, we bought 31,” says Jeremy Goldschmeding from SRS Distribution. “We are so thankful to be able to partner with a lot of great companies. Put some investment behind them, watch them grow, see some opportunity for their employees that they may not have had in a smaller business. That's one of the most-proud things that we have to look back on 2021.” 

Christian Zimprich of Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings told RCS that the biggest change of the year was a focus on innovation, not only on the product front, but from the industry as a whole. “The nimbleness with how the industry has reacted, and the partnerships that you build with your customer base, that is what really helps everything keep going,” says Christian. “I think one of the big successes is adapting to those changing conditions and then really highlighting the ways you can work with your customer, partners, and all the way up and down the stream, to help us all be better.” 

From an economic standpoint, 2021 was a year that saw the market shift, and home renovation become much more popular. Mischa Fisher, chief economist from Angi, breaks down how the market changed. “People turned off their spending on other things, and that happened in 2020, and 2021, where people were taking specifically their restaurant budget or vacation budget, their commuting budget, pushing that into home improvement spend,” says Mischa. “The other thing that happened was, interest rates dropped. Then, on top of that, you also had home equity go up. Thus, the amount of value people get out of a home project has gone up.” 

Mischa also adds that in 2021, the 30-year-old Angie's List brand was turned into Angi, integrating everything, which was a major win for the company. 

The market wasn’t the only shift of the last year, plenty of companies also went online, making the internet the place to go for things traditionally done in person like training.  

Trent Cotney of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants talks about the company’s new shopcotney.com digital trainings. “We focused, first, on estimating training. There really wasn't anything in the market that focused on roofing-specific estimating training,” says Trent. “So, we put this plan together, and what we did, is we developed it from beginner, to intermediate, to advanced, to certification, and it's done incredibly well. You're basically a pro even within 62 days.” 

Trent adds that these trainings are a game changer in terms of a holistic approach to problem solving legal matters, “one of the things that's consistently said is that when people call me with a legal problem, they really have a business problem that wasn't solved, and that caused that legal issue.” 

2021 certainly was a year that changed the industry for the better, making companies more resilient, full of new partnerships and customer connections, focused efforts on going more digital and bringing everyone’s attention to the importance of the home.  

Watch the entire LIVE Coffee Conversation for more insight into how the industry adapted to 2021, and what changes that were made are here to stay.

By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. 

Learn from John DeRosa about how you can enhance your sales techniques and get a “closer’s mindset.” 

In Season 4, Episode 12 of Roofing Road Trips, RCS President Heidi J. Ellsworth speaks with John DeRosa, director of contractor training and business development for SRS Distribution, Inc., about his top sales strategies. 

John has been working at SRS Distribution for six years now helping their customers be more successful businesspeople. He works with contractors by helping them develop sales techniques and processes that increase the number of sales they make. Rather than calling the work he does ‘training.’ John prefers the term ‘coaching.’ 

“I did a talk at the IRE this year that was called Stop Training and Start Coaching,” John said. “I really have discovered that I think a lot of the weaknesses that we have on the sales side with our customers or the fact that we have entrepreneurial and strong business-minded managers, is that they're not coaching people.” 

John says that strengthening sales skills takes a lot more work than showing someone a PowerPoint. He’s all about coaching people by guiding them through their process and working with them to shift their mindset to that of a closer. One way he recommends getting into this mindset is by almost detaching from the close of a sale. 

“I know it seems like an oxymoron, because the outcome, the close is what we're all there for,” John says. “But really the more I focus on the customer, the more I focus on what they want, the more I focus on delivering and selling them the experience that they're saying that they wanted, the easier it's going to be for me to get that agreement.” 

Listen to the entire podcast to hear more of John’s tips and tricks on closing sales.

Learn more about SRS Distribution, Inc. by visiting their RoofersCoffeeShop® directory or visit srsdistribution.com.

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.  

Get a free Makita Coil Nail Gun for every 2-pallet purchase of TopSheild® 1 ¼ inch Coil Nails. 

TopSheild coil nails grip tight to secure your roofing work, providing superior holding power and corrosion resistance. Maximize the benefits by receiving a FREE Makita Coil Nail Gun with a purchase of 96 cartons of TopShield 1 ¼ inch coil nails. No limit! 

Benefits of the TopShield 1 ¼ inch coil nails: 

• Professional roofers' choice, serving the industry for more than 50 years. 

• Highest quality and economical price. 

• Grips tight to secure roofing shingles, shakes, and tile, while reducing callbacks. 

• Reinforced shank helps prevent damage or injury from nail heads snapping off. 

• Reduces frustration and wasted time from nail gun jams. 

• Prevents damage or detachment caused by rust and corrosion. 

Add to the quality of the nails with the Makita Coil Nail Gun, featuring: 

• Faster nail driving speed for maximum performance. 

• Lightweight design at only 5.2 lbs. 

• Easy, one-step open, adjustable canister system for faster, more precise nail loading 

• “Tool-less” depth adjustment dial for more precise control in flush nailing shingles 

Start nailing your jobs with the tools and materials that will guarantee quality. Get your free Makita Coil Nail Gun per every 2-pallet purchase of TopShield 1 ¼ inch coil nails! 

Promotion ends March 31, 2022! Find a branch to purchase today! 

Learn more about SRS and Topshield® in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit topshieldproducts.com. 

About TopShield 

TopShield is an exclusive brand of premium residential roofing products and accessories. Created entirely with the professional contractor's needs in mind, TopShield products are always of the highest quality to ensure maximum performance and consistency. We continue to develop TopShield products with an unwavering focus on increasing our customer's productivity and profitability, while providing the highest level of product performance possible.

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.  

Receive three jackets embroidered with your company logo when you make three mobile orders on Roof Hub this March. 

During the month of March get three embroidered North Face jackets customized with your company’s logo when you make three mobile app orders on Roof Hub.  

Roof Hub makes it easy to get a new project underway or order more materials for an existing job. Order all your materials utilizing Smart Templates with ItemMatch and ColorMatch recommendations.  Its real-time delivery tracking shows you exactly where your orders are, not just that they’re on the way.  

Plus, Roof Hub’s mobile app makes it quick and convenient to place an online order on the go, helping you run your business even more efficiently.  

For just this month, you can maximize your benefits when you order online from the app. Just place three orders via the Roof Hub Apple or Android mobile app at a minimum order value of $1,000 per order, and you will receive three customized jackets with your company’s logo. Don’t miss out on this promotion! This offer only stands until March 31, 2022 and as supplies last, so download the app and start ordering today! 

Order now! 

Learn more about SRS  in their RCS directory or visit srsdistribution.com.

About SRS Distribution 

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in McKinney, Texas, SRS has grown to become one of the largest and fastest growing building products distributors in the United States. Since their inception, SRS has established a differentiated growth strategy and entrepreneurial culture that is focused on serving their customers, partnering with their key suppliers, and attracting the industry’s best talent. SRS currently operates under a family of distinct local brands encompassing more than 440 locations across 45 states. For more information visit www.srsdistribution.com.

SRS Distribution Inc., a leader in the building products distribution industry, has reached 500 veteran hires as of February 2022. 

This completes the 5-year goal originally set in March of 2018 by SRS President and CEO, Dan Tinker, over a year ahead of the target date of March 2023.

At the Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) Ceremony last December, Dan Tinker expanded that goal, announcing that SRS Distribution now aspires to hire 1000 veterans within the next 5 years, which the company is focusing on through partnerships with PaYs, and the Hiring Our Heroes Foundation. This January, SRS sponsored two active-duty military members, and one military spouse with Hiring Our Heroes.

“This pledge is not simply to hire veterans, but to provide them employment with a company where they can excel and grow their careers. We have entered partnerships with the Army PaYS program and the Hiring Our Heroes Foundation in the last few months and have hosted our first active duty service military interns who participated in our Management in Training program. These partnerships and new veteran-focused programs will help us reach our new goal of 1000 veteran hires, but even more importantly, help us serve the veteran community as they have served our great nation,” said Luis Moyano, Veteran Program Manager and Recruiter at SRS Distribution. “As our new Veteran Logo states, we are here to serve, recruit and develop our nation's military veterans.”

Because of these efforts, SRS Distribution was recently awarded the Military Friendly® Employer Designation for 2022. Military Friendly® is a standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community.

If you are a veteran looking for a career with a company dedicated to supporting those who have served, please visit www.srsdistribution.com/en/careers/ or contact Luis Moyano at luis.moyano@srsdistribution.com.

About SRS Distribution

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in McKinney, Texas, SRS has grown to become one of the largest and fastest-growing building products distributors in the United States. Since our inception, we have established a differentiated growth strategy and entrepreneurial culture that is focused on serving our customers, partnering with our suppliers, and attracting the industry’s best talent. We currently operate under a family of distinct local brands encompassing more than 650 locations across 44 states. SRS Distribution is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners, L.P., and Berkshire Partners LLC. For more information, visit www.srsdistribution.com.

About Military Friendly®

Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 1,500 organizations compete annually for Military Friendly® designation. Military Friendly® ratings are owned by Viqtory, Inc., a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Visit www.militaryfriendly.com to learn more.

By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. 

SRS Distribution and Habitat for Humanity team up to fix this Omaha veteran’s roof. 

George V., 82, served in the U.S. Army during the 1960s as a Morse Code Intercept Operator. Since then, he has resided in his house in Omaha, Nebraska for most of his life. His beautiful 19th century home has seen its fair share of damage over the years, and with the winter coming in, he needed a way to keep the cold out. Lucky for him, SRS Distribution Inc. lent a helping hand when he needed it most. 

In 2012, SRS Distribution created their Raise the Roof Foundation as a way of investing in the communities they work in. The foundation gives back to veterans and their families by providing them with help in a variety of ways. One of these ways is through their partnership with Habitat for Humanity where the two provide housing solutions for veterans through the Veterans Build program. 

For George’s roof, the SRS Foundation teamed up with the Omaha Habitat for Humanity to get the job done. In January, the two built a new roof for George and made various repairs around his home. Mike Kampschneider, the Omaha American Roof Supply branch manager, and his team donated the materials for the roof replacement. 

With storms on the rise throughout the nation, it’s good to have organizations like SRS Raise the Roof Foundation and Habitat for Humanity to count on, especially for veterans in need. 

Do you know of someone in the industry who is ‘doing good deeds’ in their community? Help us catch them at it. Send news and information to info@rooferscoffeeshop.com. 

About SRS Distribution 

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in McKinney, TX, SRS has grown to become one of the largest and fastest-growing building products distributors in the United States. Since our inception, we have established a differentiated growth strategy and entrepreneurial culture that is focused on serving our customers, partnering with our suppliers, and attracting the industry’s best talent.  We currently operate as a family of distinct local brands encompassing more than 350 locations across 44 states. SRS Distribution is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. and Berkshire Partners LLC, with over 1,000 employee investors. 

Photo Credit: SRS Distribution Inc.

Roofing companies using AccuLynx’s integrated text messaging features experience shorter average sales cycles and project durations.

AccuLynx, the leading provider of all-in-one business management software for roofing contractors, today announced the results of a recent study of its user base, which found that contractors using the company’s integrated text messaging features had a 27% shorter average project duration and a 26% shorter average sales cycle than customers not using the features. The study highlights the impact AccuLynx and its text messaging features can have on a roofing business, accelerating overall job timelines by helping contractors get projects approved faster and reducing production delays.

AccuLynx’s SMS tools, which include two-way and automated messaging capabilities, enable users to connect with team members, customers, insurance adjusters and other vendors through the AccuLynx application instead of their personal cell phone. This way, all messages are automatically logged and stored in the customer job file, keeping information organized and improving visibility into what’s happening with a job.

AccuLynx’s Chief Executive Officer, Mike Stein, said:

"AccuLynx makes it easy for roofing contractors to improve engagement and customer satisfaction through more timely communication. The powerful SMS tools in AccuLynx have been proven to provide significant time savings during the lifecycle of their jobs. Texting through AccuLynx is a simple way for contractors to connect with their customers and team members from the same system they use to run their business.”

About AccuLynx

AccuLynx is the leading provider of cloud-based business management software for roofing contractors. Recognized as a pioneer in the industry, AccuLynx has helped thousands of companies — from rapidly-growing start-ups to multi-location operations — streamline their processes and grow their business. Used by more contractors than any other roofing software, AccuLynx’s simple business management tools include CRM, estimating, production scheduling, project management, aerial measurements, material ordering, photo sharing, payment processing, custom reporting, homeowner financing and more. AccuLynx is a preferred vendor of CertainTeed, GAF and Owens Corning, and has direct integrations with ABC Supply, Beacon Roofing Supply, SRS Distribution, QuickBooks, EagleView Technologies, SkyMeasure by CoreLogic and others. For more information, visit acculynx.com.