Beacon Roofing acquires Louisiana Roofing Supply

Peabody, Mass.-based Beacon Roofing Supply announced it has acquired Louisiana Roofing Supply (LRS), a distributor of mostly residential roofing systems and related accessories with one location in Baton Rouge, La., and sales of about $8 million in 2009. LRS will operate as West End Roofing, Siding and Windows, under which Beacon operates its three existing Louisiana branches.

"I am pleased to pass the torch to Beacon, which will allow LRS to better serve its customers and expand its product offering," said LRS founder Fred Garcia.

Paul Isabella, Beacon's president and chief operating officer, added: "Acquiring LRS will allow Beacon to expand our presence in Louisiana and enter the Baton Rouge market."

Beacon also recently acquired Phoenix Sales, a distributor of commercial roofing systems and accessories with four branches in Tampa, Orlando, Pompano and Fort Myers, Fla.