January 2026 News
Ace Ranks No. 4 on Entrepreneuer's Franchise 500
Ace Hardware has been ranked No. 4 on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 list, moving up one spot in the annual ranking of the world’s top franchise systems.
Honda Showcases Diverse Power Options at World of Concrete 2026
Honda Power Sports & Products kicked off 2026 at World of Concrete showcasing a diverse portfolio of power solutions and advancements designed to support the commercial construction industry.
Streamlight Launches Polytac 1X at SHOT Show 2026
Streamlight debuted the PolyTac 1X, a compact, multi-fuel tactical flashlight at SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas.
Makita Unveils Battery-Powered Engine Option for OEMs
Makita has announced the launch of its 40V max XGT Motor Unit, a fully electric, drop-in solution engineered to deliver the performance of 25cc to 50cc gas engines.
Simpson Strong-Tie Celebrates Grand Opening of New Manufacturing Facility
Simpson Strong-Tie recently marked the grand opening of its newest manufacturing plant, located in Gallatin, Tennessee, with a ribbon cutting, celebration and tours.
SCANGRIP Unveils AREA 10 CONNECT Work Light
SCANGRIP has unveiled its 10,000 lumen AREA 10 CONNECT floodlight for trade and maintenance professionals in the North American market.
Sellars Recognized as Top Impact Company
Sellars Absorbent Materials, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer, has been selected by Real Leaders as a 2026 Top Impact Company.
JLG Adds AUSA Equipment to North American Portfolio
JLG, a global manufacturer of MEWPs and telehandlers, has introduced the JLG AUSA all-terrain compact equipment lineup for North America.
Coxreels Offers Roller Bracket for Challenger Series Reels
Coxreels is offering the roller bracket assemblies for the Challenger series.
Makinex Launches Forced Action Mixer at World of Concrete 2026
Makinex debuted its Forced Action Mixer at World of Concrete 2026 in Las Vegas.
Tomahawk Partners with Tern Fan-Cooled Workwear at World of Concrete 2026
Tomahawk Power, a manufacturer of concrete finishing and construction equipment, partnered with Tern Fan-Cooled Workwear for its official launch at World of Concrete 2026.
Brass Knuckle SmartCut Gloves Are Built for the Modern Jobsite
Today’s construction sites are more than just power tools and heavy equipment.
SCANGRIP Introduces NOVA 10 CONNECT Work Light for Professionals
SCANGRIP has introduced its 10,000 lumen NOVA 10 CONNECT floodlight to the North American market.
E-Z LOK Offers Coil Insert Assortment Kits
E-Z LOK has launched a multiple length coil assortment kit.
JLG Advances 'Jobsite of the Future' Vision with Acquisition
JLG has acquired the core technology developed by Canvas, a San Francisco-based construction robotics technology company known for pioneering robotic solutions for interior construction applications.
NEFCO Announces Strategic Partnership with Equity Firm
NEFCO has entered a strategic partnership with Leonard Green & Partners, L.P., a private equity firm known for partnering with experienced management teams to grow market-leading businesses.
STRAUSS Showcasing Workwear at World of Concrete
STRAUSS will showcase its latest collections of workwear and footwear at World of Concrete 2026.
Blackline Safety Introduces the G8
Blackline Safety has announced G8, the next evolution of worksite safety and the most connected wearable the company has ever built.
MAX USA Releases Buy American-Compliant Wire
MAX USA has announced the release of its Buy America-compliant wire.
Bobcat Brings Power-Packed Lineup to World of Concrete
Bobcat Company is set to make a standout appearance at World of Concrete 2026 with jobsite-ready innovations designed for the toughest concrete applications.
Suncor Promotes Bacewicz to Senior Regional Account Manager
Suncor Stainless announceed that Alicia Bacewicz has been promoted to the position of senior regional account manager – Southeast.
Radians Donates Over $500,000 in PPE and Apparel to Support Disaster Relief
Radians recently donated more than $500,000 in safety products and apparel to support disaster relief and community outreach efforts across the United States.
Coxreels Unveils Multi-Lobe Seal Upgrades
Coxreels unveiled a seal upgrade to the nitrile 1.5 inch and 2 inch inline swivels with advanced multi-lobe sealing technology.
DEWALT to Unveil New POWERSHIFT and 20 V Max Products
DEWALT will debut new comprehensive concrete solutions at the 2026 World of Concrete® in Las Vegas from January 20-22.
MAX USA Brings 'To the Max' Performance to World of Concrete
MAX USA Corp. is inviting attendees to visit one of its two booths at World of Concrete 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Werner Earns Multiple Awards in 2025 for Product Innovation, Safety
Werner earned numerous national awards in 2025, spanning product innovation, jobsite safety, and industry leadership.
Simpson Strong-Tie Launches Concrete Crack Repair Kit
Simpson Strong-Tie is expanding its line of structural injection epoxies with a new contractor kit, CI-LVPO-KT.
RefrigiWear Upgrades ComfortGuard Cold Weather Workwear
RefrigiWear has significantly upgraded its best-selling ComfortGuard collection.
Stellar Raises Nearly $35,000 for United Way
Stellar Industries donated a total of $34,561 to United Way of North Central Iowa.
QuickFitting Expands Distribution of SurePress Fittings
QuickFitting announced that its flagship product line, SurePress press fittings, is now available nationwide through HD Supply.
SupplyCo Acquires Two More Partners After November Launch
An industrial supply company formed via a private equity backed combination of two Pennsylvania companies has added two more entities to its partnership.
Builder Sentinment Ends Year in Negative Territory
Builder confidence inched higher to end the year but still remains well into negative territory.
Stanley Black & Decker Appoints New Supply Chain Officer
Stanley Black & Decker has announced the appointment of Agustin Lopez Diaz as chief global supply chain officer.
CONTRACTOR SUPPLY MAGAZINE
The December 2025/January 2026 issue of Contractor Supply magazine is here!
Our cover story, Rising to the Challenge, Industrial Ladder & Supply in Villa Park, Ill. uses a classic service model to keep climbing the ladder of success.
Learn what happened at the 2025 STAFDA Convention and Trade Show, get a preview of World of Concrete 2026. Also in this issue are Industry Updates.
This digital edition, sponsored by BECK AMERICA Inc., is fully searchable and contains live links to every advertiser and new product listing. Click away!
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