February 2016 News
Flowcrete introduces seminar on polymer floor failures
AIA CES Lunch & Learn seminar reviews industrial flooring finish failures.
Acme Tools names new GM of E-Commerce
Loretta Buse has been with Acme since 2013.
TugForce launches new commercial shipping service
On-demand trucking services app connects shippers and carriers.
Minnich announces top dealers for 2015
Logan Contractors Supply, Inc. is named top overall dealer.
AMES companies launch new global and regional websites
New sites unify company image and build on company's heritage to 1774.
Firestone EPDM roofing system turns 35
Since 1980, 6.5 billion square feet of Firestone RubberGard EPDM have been installed globally.
Radians issues high-vis white paper
Paper covers the new ANSI/ISEA 107 2015 Standard for High-Visibility Apparel.
Construction employment highest since 2008
The Home Depot announces record Q4 and fiscal 2015 results
Increases quarterly dividend by 17 percent and provides fiscal 2016 guidance.
Kubota Engine America and SmartEquip announce partnership
Partnership will expand Kubota's reach and improve efficiency in the rental market.
PIP acquires Safety Works
Glove and PPE manufacturer will do business as Safety Works, Inc.
STAFDA announces 2016 Associate State‐of‐the‐Industry Speaker
Southwire's Brandon Moss will deliver address at STAFDA's 40th Anniversary Convention.
CSDA graduates up 83 percent at World of Concrete
115 students graduate from four CSDA training programs at the show.
Point of Rental Software offers Rental Show specials and giveaways
Promotions include software discounts and Samsung Galaxy tablets.
January housing permits advance 13.2 percent year over year
Single-family starts dip 3.9 percent for month.
Dodge Momentum Index rises in January
Nonresidential construction index improves 2.4 percent over December 2015.
Case Studies: Growing a window manufacturing business with automation
Florida company grows from three to 72 employees with help from TigerStop.
CSDA fetes innovative member projects at WOC
Awards ceremony recognizes most challenging projects completed by members in 2015.
Steve McClatchy to appear on The Today Show
Author, UID faculty member and 2015 STAFDA presenter will appear on Feb. 18.
Green Seal seeks stakeholders for new insulation standard
Industry professionals can participate in developing new standard.
Wacker Neuson announces new North American Regional President
Johannes Schulze Vohren takes helm.
R.M. Lucas hires Mike Taylor for Florida
Taylor becomes Florida market technical sales manager.
RIDGID to showcase latest tools at WWETT Show
Booth visitors can enter to win one of six MR-10 Magnetic Locators in a show giveaway.
MAX launches YouTube video channel
New channel showcases MAX pneumatic and rebar tying tools in action.
STAFDA prepares for 40th anniversary convention in Atlanta
Opening party be be at the College Football Hall of Fame.
True Value picks Point of Rental software for all stores
Converts 4,500 stores worldwide to Point of Rental software.
World of Concrete hits seven-year high
Attendees reach 60,000; exhibitors exceed 1,530.
Hypertherm invites grant applications
Ten schools in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will win plasma systems.
QUIKRETE observes industry trends at WOC
Advanced technology drives change in the concrete industry.
Minnich Manufacturing announces key personnel changes
Company hires and promotes three into key positions.
Stihl sponsors America’s Main Streets contest
Route 66 road trip and $25k cash prize bring attention to America’s Main Streets.
JCB North America hosts annual dealer training event
Hosts 163 dealers in week-long construction equipment training event.
Festool launches Power Select cordless tool program
Program offers interchangeable batteries, chargers and purchase options.
Walter launches abrasives selector app
App for Apple and Android phones helps users select the best abrasive for any application.
Guardian Building Products opens new DC
Belcamp, Maryland DC encompasses 110,000 square feet.
Channellock celebrates 130 years
Meadville, Pa., hand tool manufacturer was founded in 1886.
PIP realigns outside sales organization
Company refocuses sales in regional offices as each product specialist becomes a Regional Sales Manager.
ACI expands Concrete Craftsman book series
New books cover fundamentals and decorative concrete.
The Home Depot to hire 80,000 for Spring season
Company is also adding staff in distribution centers.
MiTek announces two new key hires
Patrick O’Malley is new Director of National Builder Accounts and Supply Chain; Brent Kreutzer is named PM for Fasteners, Anchoring Solutions and Tools.
Dorner appoints Southeast Regional Sales Manager
Lincoln Frazier will replace Bob Southard, who is retiring.
Atlas Copco breaks ground on new South Carolina facility
180,000-square-foot facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina will be LEED-certified.
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