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The Home Depot continues to expand its presence in professional building materials distribution through SRS Distribution, which it acquired in 2024, using acquisitions to add regional operators and expand coverage.
SRS Distribution announced it has acquired the commercial roofing division of Industrial Cork Company (CORCO).
“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome the CORCO roofing team to the SRS family. Jeff, Dan and the entire organization have built an excellent reputation as a commercial roofing leader in the Chicago market,” says Kent Gardner, SRS Distribution president. “Together, we look forward to continuing their nearly 100-year legacy to serve our customers and vendor partners alike.”
“As we begin this next chapter of growth in both divisions’ history, we remain deeply proud of the businesses our teams have built and excited about what the future holds,” say Jeff DeJong and Dan Krasinski, owners of CORCO. “We have long known that SRS would be the best home for CORCO’s commercial roofing division, and now the time is right for us to join forces.”
DeJong will continue to lead the commercial roofing business under the SRS brand banner, ensuring continuity and consistency for customers, suppliers and employees. CORCO will continue to operate its controlled environment building construction unit, led by Krasinski and excluded from the transaction, and will relocate to a new location.
GMS Inc., which was acquired by The Home Depot and SRS Distribution in 2025, also announced an acquisition, purchasing the assets of Peridot Supply, a building envelope material distributor with three locations across Ontario, Canada.
“We are excited to have Peridot join GMS Canada and our group of strong, in-market branded companies,” says Paul Green, GMS Canada president. “The Peridot team has served the building industry well and offers a complete package of roofing construction materials. This acquisition is expected to increase our in-market service capability and capacity in roofing materials, which will allow GMS Canada to support our growing customers more fully. Under Doug and Douglas Brown’s leadership, Peridot has built a team and capability driven by core values that align well with those of GMS.”
Doug Brown and SVP Douglas Brown, along with their senior leadership group, are expected to continue with the business going forward, operating under the Peridot brand name and integrating closely with GMS’s service brands in Canada.
“Our business was built on family values and a passion for customer service,” Doug says. “Our growth has been directly attributable to our dedicated staff and supportive customer base. The Peridot team looks forward to joining the GMS family of companies. They not only share our values and commitment to customers but bring a tremendous growth opportunity going forward.”
The Home Depot and SRS Distribution have made numerous acquisitions in 2026, including Mingledorff’s, LS Building Products, Sider Lumber & Supply Co., Roadrunner Roofing Supply,
