December 2018 News
Weiler Abrasives appoints new Director of Sales – West
Jennifer Hawkins to lead district sales manager team, focus on growing distributor partnerships.
SureWerx acquires Jackson Safety and Wilson brands from Kimberly-Clark
SureWerx U.S. brands include American Forge & Foundry, Pioneer, Ranpro, PeakWorks and Sellstrom.
Trump signs First Step Act into law
New criminal justice legislation will provide vocational training for prisoners.
APEX Assembly & Fabrication celebrates 85 years on the production line
Founded in 1933, the company's first products were bits and sockets for auto plants.
The Economist sees economic trouble ahead in 2019
America’s longest-ever expansion will approach its end.
Top Blogs: ITR experts offer actionable advice for the 2019 economic slowdown
STAFDA's economic consultants predict a business decline for some categories next year.
Point of Rental’s eSign Counter named to Cloud Awards shortlist
Electronic signature solution works with any rental software.
OSHA offers winter weather safety tips
OSHA's Winter Weather webpage provides information on protecting workers from hazards while working outside during severe cold and snow storms.
Forbes: Blue-collar workers will be in high demand in 2019
Historically tight labor market will drive up competition and wages for workers.
Milwaukee OKs plans for Komatsu’s waterfront headquarters
$285 million project should create 1,300 jobs.
Motion Industries names new president
Randall Breaux steps up from executive VP of marketing, distribution and purchasing.
Sullivan Auctioneers launches eTractor.com, powered by Proxibid
Platform offers live and timed auctions and an equipment marketplace.
Kinedyne releases 50th anniversary catalog
Cargo control solutions manufacturer's catalog includes 800-plus skus.
PCI Illinois and Wisconsin chapter names new executive director
Michael A. Johnson takes helm at Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute.
OSHA comments on 2017 workplace fatalities report
Workplace deaths by overdose rose 25 percent or more for fifth year running.
Single-family housing starts drop 4.6 percent in November
Total housing starts rose for month but affordability concerns dampened the single-family market.
BLS releases 2017 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries
Overall fatalities fell but confined-space and drug overdose deaths rose.
Custom Equipment manufactures 10,000th Hy-Brid lift
The first Hy-Brid lift ever sold is still in a rental fleet today.
Apple plans $1 billion campus for Austin, Texas
New facility will employ up to 15,000 workers.
GovPlanet attracts huge crowds for massive "blowout" auction
More than 180,000 bids were placed on 700,000+ military surplus items.
Case Studies: Clinic’s architectural design goes beyond aesthetics to deliver cutting-edge life and safety
$221-million Hennepin Healthcare Clinic & Specialty Center is one of first large ambulatory designs to utilize life/safety photoluminescent egress markings under new 2015 Minnesota Building Code.
Salaries are rising in construction
NCCER 2018 survey shows salaries from $47,000 to $92,000.
Exclusive: Construction trends in America
Exciting change will reward aware construction professionals.
Distributors and manufacturers team up to help Camp Fire victims
California Service Tool and Apex Tool Group ask for industry help to provide Camp Fire area contractors with tools and supplies.
Point of Rental Elite CRM helps develop relationships
Integrated CRM tool displays customer, item and contact histories.
HD Supply Q3 sales climb 17.7 percent
Company reports net sales of $1.6 billion in Q3, a 17.7 boost from Q3 2017.
PFERD names successor to Huegin
Mariano Presas is currently president of PFERD Latin America.
U.S. construction spending ticks down in October
Overall dip of 0.1 percent is due to a softer month in private construction.
U.S. and China agree to suspend proposed tariff hike
Current 10 percent tariff remains in effect while negotiations continue with China.
Point of Rental Software acquires RentalTrax
Third acquisition in three years expands European userbase.
Zurn appoints Barry Moulsdale to General Manager, Canada
Moulsdale joins Zurn from Spectrum Brands.
U.S. LBM acquires Deering Lumber in Maine
Building materials leader expands presence in New England construction market.
U.S. LBM acquires Deering Lumber in Maine
Building materials leader expands presence in New England construction market.
OSHA announces 2019 National Safety Stand-Down
National event is set for May 6-10, 2019.
Q.E.P. announces partnership/distribution agreement with Congoleum Corporation
QEP/Kraus Floors will represent all Congoleum flooring products in the western U.S.
Intercorp releases new product and submittal catalogs
Strong-Point and Strongcon brand catalogs have been updated with over 40 new products.
Rockler introduces cigar humidor turning kit
Users can create a custom single-cigar humidor that measures and regulates humidity.
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