Industry News
The latest news for the construction supply channel, including distributors, suppliers and manufacturer's rep firms.
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Hy-Brid Lifts Appoints New Sales and Marketing VP
Hy-Brid Lifts, a manufacturer of aerial lift equipment, has appointed a new vice president of sales and marketing.
RectorSeal Invests in Flair's HVAC Control Solutions
RectorSeal, a manufacturer of HVAC/R and plumbing accessories, has announced an investment to support the growth of Flair HVAC control solutions.
Contractors Showing Signs of Future Optimism in 2025
Contractor sentiment held steady to end the year as high home prices and mortgage rates offset renewed hope about a better regulatory business climate in 2025.
ARA Announces 2024 Industry Award Recipients
Each year, the American Rental Association (ARA) honors individuals for outstanding service to the association and the equipment and event rental industry.
Franklin Electric Appoints Senior Manager to Industrial and Engineered Business Unit
Franklin Electric recently appointed Mike Pimentel to the role of senior business unit manager for industrial and engineered systems.
Woodgrain to Acquire Jeld-Wen Towanda Plant
Woodgrain Inc., a millwork and building products company, has inked a purchase agreement with JELD-WEN Holding Inc. for the acquisition of its Towanda, Pennsylvania plant.
Crossplane Capital Acquires Denver-based Distributor
Crossplane Capital, a private equity firm, has announced the acquisition of Distributor Wire and Cable (DWC), a Denver-based distributor of electrical wire and cable products.
Atlas Copco Drives Water Well Drilling in Turkey
Atlas Copco's DrillAir range of portable air compressors deliver flexibility, fuel efficiency, and strong performance in drilling projects around the world.
OZ Lifting To Highlight New Tele-Pro Davit Crane at ProMat
OZ Lifting Products LLC will show its upgraded Tele-Pro davit crane and other industrial lifting products at ProMat 2025 at Chicago’s McCormick Place from March 17-20.
NAVAC Training Manager Recognized among Top 25 HVACR Instructors
NAVAC, a supplier of HVAC vacuum pumps announced that Jesse Stewart, the company’s National Training Manager, has been named one of the 2025 Top 25 Most Influential HVACR Instructors and Trainers.
Study Identifies High-Risk Noise-Exposed Construction Workers
Pedestrians walking by a construction site may be momentarily shaken by the noise generated from heavy equipment, but what about the construction workers themselves?
Monthly Construction Input Prices Unchanged in November
Construction input prices were unchanged in November compared to the previous month, according to the recently released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data.
ABC: Wisconsin is the Top State for Construction
Wisconsin is the No. 1 state for construction, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors’ 10th annual Merit Shop Scorecard.
Case Unveils Metallica-Inspired CTL
Case Construction Equipment recently unveiled custom-designed compact track loader that was commissioned and inspired by Metallica frontman and co-founder James Hetfield.
Milwaukee Enhances Productivity with MX Fuel Rapid Charger
Milwaukee Tool has launched its latest solution to enhance productivity on the jobsite with the unveiling of the MX Fuel Rapid Charger.
Construction Adds Just 10,000 Jobs in November, Still Outpaces U.S. Economy
The construction industry added 10,000 jobs on net in November, according to an analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
NIBCO Promotes Edds to Director of Product Management
NIBCO Inc. has announced the promotion of Aaron Edds to director of product management.
Menasha President Named One of Wisconsin's Top Business Leaders
Menasha Corporation president and CEO Chris Drees has been honored as a Wisconsin 275 Most Influential Business Leaders for 2024.
AED Foundation Recognizes 12 Washington Schools
The AED Foundation announced the recognition of 12 High School Equipment Technology Programs in Washington.
Senate Rejects McFerran's Confirmation as Labor Board Chair
The U.S. Senate rejected holding a confirmation vote on for Lauren McFerran to serve a third term as chairperson of the National Labor Relations Board.
E-Z LOK Showcases Products at STAFDA Show
E-Z LOK, a manufacturer of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, was among the exhibitors at the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association’s 48th Annual Convention & Trade Show, November 10-12.
OSHA Finalizes Rule on Proper Fit Requirements for PPE
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finalized a revision to the PPE standard for construction workers.
Wildeck Completes Move to New Headquarters
Wildeck Inc. has announced the completion of its new corporate headquarters and innovation center in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Tsurumi Pump Launches New Website
Tsurumi Pump has launched a redesigned website to help provide a more engaging, user-centric online experience.
Genie Launches Six New Scissor Lifts
An all-new, future-focused design has been unveiled by Genie for its core slab scissor lift product line.
Ketten Wälder Promotes cromox Chain Hoist, Trolley
Ketten Wälder GmbH has increased global stock of its cromox-branded stainless steel chain hoist and trolley, manufactured in Bad Endorf, Germany.
AD Electrical Division Honors Excellence At 2024 Meeting
The 2024 AD North American Meeting for the Electrical Division concluded with resounding success at the Hyatt Regency Downtown in Chicago.
LINC Systems Acquires CORUS Fastening
LINC Systems, a Center Rock Capital Partners portfolio company, has announced the acquisition of CORUS Fastening, a distributor of industrial fastening solutions and pneumatic tools.
ARA Announces Rental Hall of Fame Inductees
Three industry leaders will become the newest inductees into the Rental Hall of Fame.
Registration Opens for STAFDA's 2025 Excellence in Distribution Program
Registration is now open for STAFDA’s 2025 Excellence in Distribution program, the industry’s premier education program.
OTR Hires New VP of Aftermarket Sales
OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) has hired John King as its new vice president of aftermarket sales.
Motion Industries to Purchase Conveyance Company
Motion Industries Inc. signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of U.S.-based International Conveyor and Rubber (ICR).
Graycor Names First Nonfamily Member CEO
Graycor Co. has announced the promotion of Dave Wing to CEO from president and COO of the Graycor family of companies.
OZ Lifting Celebrates 20 Years with Expansion
Winona, Minnesota-based OZ Lifting Products LLC is celebrating 20 years in business.
Alliance MRO Launches New EPA Compliant Anti-Spatter
Alliance MRO recently launched the complete Whale Spray anti-spatter product line replacement to meet new EPA standards on methylene chloride, offering distributors a safer alternative without sacrificing performance.
Franklin Electric Named to Newsweek's America's Greenest Companies List
Franklin Electric Co. has been recognized as one of America’s Greenest Companies 2025 by Newsweek.