SRS Distribution has continued its acquisition-driven growth strategy with the purchase of the commercial roofing business unit of Industrial Cork Company (CORCO), a long-established distributor serving contractors in the Chicago region.
The transaction adds a commercial roofing supplier with roots dating back to 1935, strengthening SRS’ presence in one of the nation’s most active construction and renovation markets. Terms of the agreement were not released.
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The acquired operation distributes commercial roofing materials and related accessories to contractors and construction professionals throughout the Chicago area. Following the acquisition, the business will operate within the SRS organization while maintaining leadership continuity.
As part of the transaction, CORCO co-owner Jeff DeJong will continue leading the roofing business under the SRS platform. The arrangement is intended to provide stability for customers, suppliers, and employees as the business integrates into SRS’ nationwide distribution network.
The acquisition does not include CORCO’s controlled environment building construction division. That business will remain independent under existing ownership and relocate to a new facility following the separation.
Maintaining established management teams has been a common component of SRS’ acquisition strategy, allowing local operations to retain market knowledge and customer relationships while gaining access to larger-scale resources and supply chain capabilities.
The acquisition reflects ongoing consolidation across the building products distribution sector, where companies are seeking broader geographic coverage and stronger purchasing power amid fluctuating construction demand and supply chain pressures.
For roofing contractors, larger distribution networks can provide expanded product availability, logistics support, and access to a wider supplier base. At the same time, distributors continue to pursue acquisitions to deepen penetration in regional markets and strengthen relationships with commercial construction customers.
Chicago remains a significant market for commercial roofing activity due to its large inventory of industrial, institutional, multifamily, and office properties that require ongoing maintenance, replacement, and energy-efficiency upgrades.
Headquartered in McKinney, Texas, SRS has grown rapidly through a combination of acquisitions and organic expansion. The company now operates more than 1,300 locations across 48 states and functions as a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot.
The latest transaction follows a series of regional acquisitions completed by SRS in recent years as the company expands its footprint across roofing, exterior building products, and related construction materials distribution.
For building owners, developers, and commercial property managers in the Midwest, the deal could enhance access to roofing materials and distribution resources through a larger national supply network. Increased scale may help support project scheduling, procurement efficiency, and product availability for roofing replacement and maintenance programs.
The acquisition also signals continued investment in the commercial roofing sector, a market that remains critical as owners address aging building inventories, resilience requirements, and long-term asset management strategies.
Source: SRS Distribution.
