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July 2025 News

Caldwell Launches Custom Lifting Beam With LGH
A new lifting beam that enables forklifts to more efficiently carry longer loads is now in service.

FastenMaster Cortex Plugs Now Available for TimberTech Fascia Boards
FastenMaster’s Cortex hidden fastening line is now available in 18 colors for TimberTech’s composite Fascia boards in the Legacy, Reserve, Terrain+, Prime+ and Premier lines.

ABC Says Construction Hiring Remains Subdued in June
The construction industry had 246,000 job openings on the last day of June, according to analysis of federal data by the Associated Builders and Contractors.

SPAX Appoints North American Director of Sales Mass Timber
Ryan Edwards has been appointed as director of sales mass timber for North America for SPAX and TRUSFAST.

Ace Celebrates Opening of New Retail Support Center in Kansas City
Ace Hardware celebrated the official grand opening of its new Retail Support Center (RSC) in Kansas City, Missouri, with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Cavallo Launches New AI-Powered Profit Max Platform for Distributors
New capabilities for Cavallo’s Profit Max Platform for distributors, manufacturers and product-centric brands have been unveiled.

SENCO Launches New Cap Stapler
SENCO is introducing a new 1-1/2 inch cap stapler engineered to improve jobsite performance for siding, roofing and framing pros who install house wrap, roofing felt and foam board insulation.

Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $30,000 for Texas Flood Relief
Simpson Strong-Tie has donated $30,000 to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund following the destructive floods in Texas on July 4, 2025.

Wright Announces Rouzer Group as New Manufacturer Rep
Wright has announced Rouzer Group as a new manufacturer representative.

Nonresidential Construction Material Prices Rise in June
Construction input prices increased 0.2% in June compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of federal data.

Packer Fastener Opens Atlanta Distribution Center
Packer Fastener announced the opening of its newest distribution center in Austell, Georgia.

Brass Knuckle Offers Quick Reference Lifting Guide Poster
Every year, two million back injuries occur across the U.S., and roughly half of them, one million, are sustained in the workplace.

E-Z LOK President Gives 360 Degree View on Company, Industry
Ben Belzer, president and CEO of TCI Precision Metals/E-Z LOK recently reflected on several issues such as the impact of technology, changes in customer relations and the workforce and overall hopes for the future.

Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces SABR Anchor Bolts
Simpson Strong-Tie has launched the SABR code-listed cast-in-place anchor bolt featuring a one-piece sweep design that maximizes its position for increased tension capacity.

Coxreels Offers Custom-Built Products
Offering thousands of standard products to choose from, Coxreels also offers custom built products to meet customers’ exact specifications.

FastenMaster Combines Cortex and PAMFast Systems
FastenMaster’s Cortex hidden fastening system now pairs seamlessly with the stand-up PAMFast Tool for quick installation of Trex composite decking.

Caldwell Launches New Below-the-Hook Catalog
The Caldwell Group Inc. has published the Big Book, a new catalog underscored by the tagline, ‘Below-the-hook. Above the rest’.

Morse Enhances Team with New Hire
M. K. Morse Company announced the hiring of Matt Pomeroy as technical sales manager, United Kingdom and Ireland.

AXCS Equipment Appoints New Group Product Manager
AXCS Equipment announced Paul Michaels as the company’s new group product manager.

Zircon Celebrates 50 years of Excellence in Electric Hand Tools
Zircon, a Silicon Valley-based company is celebrating its 50th anniversary of providing electronic hand tools.

New JLG Rapid Replaceable Platform Now Standard on Select Boom Lifts 
JLG announced the rollout of its Rapid Replaceable Platform, a new standard feature on select JLG boom lift models in North America.

Diablo Unveils New Wood Demon Ultimate Finish Saw Blade
Diablo Tools has expanded its range of Wood Demon Circular Saw Blades with the 7 1/4-inch 60-Teeth Wood Demon Ultimate Finish Saw Blade.

Streamlight Launches ProTact HP-X USB and ProTac HP-X Tactical Lights
Streamlight Inc. has launched the ProTac HP-X USB and ProTac HP-X, handheld flashlights designed to deliver high candela, a focused beam and long-distance illumination in a tactical-sized body.

Bon Tool Company Expands Decorative Concrete Division
Bon Tool Company announces the acquisition of ArtCrete, a Louisiana-based company specializing in decorative concrete and stencil systems.

Construction Adds 15,000 Jobs in June
The construction industry added 15,000 jobs on net in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of government data.

Ergodyne Launches Safety Glasses Designed to Stand Out
Erodyne has launched a set of safety glasses designed to stand out, while also staying out of the way.

Vanguard Welcomes Depatie to Its Partner Program
Briggs & Stratton recently announced Depatie Fluid Power, a Michigan-based provider of motion and control solutions, as its newest Vanguard Battery Technology partner.

Bobcat Company Appoints new CMO
Bobcat Company has appointed Laura Ness Owens as chief marketing officer.

Aerial Titans Hires Nguyen as New Director of Finance
Aerial Titans, a new and used lift equipment retailer, announced the hiring of Peter Nguyen as director of finance operations.

Simpson Strong-Tie Enhances Line of Mass Timber Screws
Simpson Strong-Tie has upgraded its Strong-Drive SDCF Timber CF and SDCFC Timber CFC mass timber fasteners with a new point design, a new coating option and additional sizes.

RIDGID Explores STEM’s Role in Manufacturing with Students
RIDGID held its annual “We Love STEM Day” in June for 60 local students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

Wright Introduces New Line of Cushioned-Grip Screwdrivers
Wright Tool has introduced a new line of cushioned-grip screwdrivers.