[…] As reported this week, Home Depot is spending $18.2 billion to buy SRS, which operates as a distributor for roofing firms and construction projects. The company has 760 locations, thousands of trucks on the road and as its own site has noted has closed more than 100 acquisitions of roofing and building suppliers, which bolster’s Home Depot’s fulfillment operations. SRS helps contractors access rebates and promotions through its RoofHub account, which in turn submits purchase data. SRS also enables contractors to open lines of credit and cash on delivery applications. […]