HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN), the leading publicly-traded wholesale distributor specializing in roofing, waterproofing and related exterior products, announced today an enhanced alliance with EagleView, a leading provider of aerial imagery, software, and analytics. This collaboration includes a seamless integration of EagleView’s detailed roof measurements with Beacon PRO+®, an industry-leading ecommerce platform.
Available exclusively in Beacon PRO+, Smart Order is a first-to-market digital tool that provides contractors with fast and accurate ordering utilizing EagleView’s aerial imagery measurement service. In under one minute, contractors can develop a complete materials list and place a customized order based on roof measurements.
“Beacon’s collaboration with EagleView makes it easy for contractors to quickly and accurately place digital orders, allowing them to run their business more efficiently and profitably,” said Jonathan Bennett, Beacon’s Chief Commercial Officer. “Continued investment in our digital platform increases customer loyalty and enhances profit margin driving, above market growth in line with our Ambition 2025 strategy.”
“EagleView is proud to collaborate with Beacon, making it easy for customers to turn measurement reports into orders all within Beacon PRO+. Beacon PRO+ automates workflow, saves time, and increases efficiency for roofers,” explained Allan York, EagleView’s Senior Vice President, Construction & Solar.
Customers can access the Beacon PRO+ Smart Order experience by logging in at: https://becn.com/beacon-pro-plus.
About Beacon
Founded in 1928, Beacon is a publicly-traded Fortune 500 company that distributes specialty building products, including roofing materials and complementary products, such as siding and waterproofing. The company operates over 560 branches throughout all 50 states in the U.S. and 7 provinces in Canada. Beacon serves an extensive base of nearly 100,000 customers, utilizing its vast branch network and service capabilities to provide high-quality products and support throughout the entire project 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.
About EagleView
EagleView is a leader in geospatial technology, providing solutions that transform the way customers work. EagleView is renowned for its geospatial data and extensive imagery library which encompasses 94 percent of the U.S. population. EagleView’s unique technology portfolio comprises more than 300 patents, enabling it to offer highly differentiated software, imagery, and analytics products for multiple industries.
