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Beacon Expands Presence in Northern Illinois

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Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) has opened a new branch in Rockford, IL, expanding its service offerings to the growing metro area. This location adds to Beacon’s network of 14 branches in Illinois, providing access to a wide range of residential and commercial roofing products, including its own TRI-BUILT® brand. Local contractors can also utilize the Beacon PRO+ app for on-the-go services. The move aligns with Beacon's Ambition 2025 growth strategy, aiming to enhance customer service and community involvement.

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  • New branch in Rockford, IL, enhances service in the metro area.
  • Increases total branches in Illinois to 14.
  • Offers a variety of leading roofing products and Beacon's TRI-BUILT® brand.
  • Access to Beacon PRO+ app for local contractors.
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New branch open to serve Rockford metro area

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today that it has opened a greenfield location in Rockford, IL. The branch establishes service to customers in the growing Rockford metro area, adding to Beacon’s 14 branches in Illinois.

The Rockford branch is stocked with leading brands of residential roofing, commercial roofing and complementary products, including Beacon’s own TRI-BUILT® brand. Contractors in Rockford also have immediate access to Beacon PRO+, available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for customers who spend their days on the go.

“Our team is pleased to expand service to customers in Illinois,” said Larry Augello, Beacon’s Regional Vice President, North Central. “We have a complete Beacon OTC® network of branches in the Chicago metro area and this extension to reach Rockford allows us to meet the needs of local Rockford customers as well as those who work in the adjacent corridors. We also look forward to being active in the community via the Chamber of Commerce and Toys for Tots.”

This new location continues to demonstrate Beacon’s commitment to customer excellence and growth in its Ambition 2025 goals.

About Beacon

Founded in 1928, Beacon is a Fortune 500, publicly traded distributor of building products, including roofing materials and complementary products, such as siding and waterproofing. The company operates over 470 branches throughout all 50 states in the U.S. and 6 provinces in Canada. Beacon serves an extensive base of over 80,000 customers, utilizing its vast branch network and diverse service offerings to provide high-quality products and support throughout the entire business lifecycle. Beacon offers its own private label brand, TRI-BUILT®, and has a proprietary digital account management suite, Beacon PRO+, which allows customers to manage their businesses online. Beacon’s stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol BECN. To learn more about Beacon, please visit www.becn.com.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Beacon's new branch in Rockford, IL?

The new branch expands Beacon's service offerings in the Rockford metro area, enhancing local contractor access to a variety of roofing products.

How many branches does Beacon have in Illinois after opening the Rockford location?

Beacon now has a total of 14 branches in Illinois.

What services does the new Rockford branch provide to contractors?

The Rockford branch provides access to residential and commercial roofing products, including Beacon's TRI-BUILT® brand, along with the Beacon PRO+ app for convenient services.

When was the Rockford branch of Beacon opened?

The Rockford branch was opened as announced in the press release dated December 2, 2022.

What are Beacon's Ambition 2025 goals?

The Ambition 2025 goals focus on enhancing customer excellence and expanding growth within the company.

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