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June 2025 News

Ignite Attachments Expands Compact Equipment Parts Line
Ignite Attachments announced an expansion into replacement parts and consumables, reinforcing its concept of being a one-stop shop for compact equipment owners.

Spanish Language Sessions Return to Equip Expo by Popular Demand
Equip Exposition will offer several Spanish-language education classes for landscapers and contractors during the trade show held October 21-24 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. 

Suncor Stainless Launches New Line of Grab and Slip Hooks
Suncor Stainless has launched a new line of forged surface fixed mount grab and slip hooks that it says will set a new standard for performance and safety across multiple industries.

Simpson Strong-Tie Named Preferred Partner by David Weekley Homes
Simpson Strong-Tie has been recognized by David Weekley Homes as a winner of the builder’s 21st annual National Preferred Partner Survey.

Sellars Invests $15 Million to Open New Manufacturing Facility
Sellars has invested $15 million to open a new production location in Milwaukee.

Festool Launches LImited Edition TS60 Sweepstakes
As part of its 100th anniversary celebration, Festool has launched a Limited-Edition TS 60 Sweepstakes, giving users across the country the chance to win $1,749 worth of tools and swag.

QXO, Home Depot in Bidding War to Acquire GMS
A bidding war is under way for the potential acquisition of building products distributor Gypsum Management & Supply.

Atlas Copco Adds Three Global Compressor Manufacturers
Three compressor manufacturers from around the globe have become part of Atlas Copco Group over the past few weeks.

New JLG Whitepaper Marks Anniversary of ANSI Standard Update
JLG has unveiled the release of its latest whitepaper ANSI A92 Standards: A 5-Year Retrospective for Equipment Users, commemorating the fifth anniversary of the updated ANSI A92 standards.

Mead Lumber Celebrates Grand Reopening of Kansas Facility
Mead Lumber, an employee-owned building materials dealer, recently celebrated the grand reopening of its newly remodeled location in Pratt, Kansas, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community luncheon.

Streamlight Launches SL-Sidesaddle Hands-Free Light
Streamlight launched the SL-SideSaddle series of lighting systems designed to seamlessly mount to a wide range of hats, hard hats, and safety helmets.

Suncor Stainless Appoints New Associate Product Manager
Suncor Stainless Inc has announced the appointment of a new associated product manager.

Coxreels Introduces LED Lights for PC10 Series
Coxreels has introduced a new line of three industrial duty LED lights on the PC10 reels.

JLG Expands Micro-Sized Scissor Lift Lineup
JLG unveiled its rebranded JLG ES1330M and ES1530M lifts, expanding the company’s micro-sized electric scissor lifts lineup in North America.

ABC: Trump Fails to Rescind Anti-Merit Law Mandate
Associated Builders and Contractors today responded to the announcement from the Office of Management and Budget that President Donald Trump’s administration will continue to enforce former President Joe Biden’s anti-competitive policy mandating project labor agreements on federal construction projects of $35 million or more.

Blue Diamond Attachments Introduces new HDX Series Grapples
Blue Diamond Attachments has announced the launch of its HDX Series grapples, a new addition to the lineup between their current HD and Severe Duty Grapples.

Tsurumi America Unveils New Executive Team
Tsurumi America has announced its new executive leadership team.

Construction Sector Adds 4,000 Jobs in May
Construction sector employment increased by 4,000 positions in May according to analysis of the latest government data by both the Associated Builders and Contractors and Associated General Contractors of America.

MuleHide's Chicago Territory Manager Relocates
The Chicago territory manager for MuleHide has relocated to the company’s Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi territory.

Cat Footwear Honors Caterpillar's Centennial with Exclusive Line
Cat Footwear, a division of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. and official footwear licensee of Caterpillar, is celebrating 100 years of innovation as Caterpillar Inc. marks its centennial in 2025.

White Cap Expands in Southeast
White Cap has acquired the related businesses of American Contractors Supply and Reinforcing Concepts, both serving non-residential and infrastructure end markets in the Southeast.

Woodgrain Transitions Leadership to Next Generation
The third generation of leadership has been selected by the Woodgrain Board of Directors to reinforce the company’s long-term vision of continuity and growth.

Woodgrain Announces New Regional Vice President
Woodgrain announced the promotion of Steve Prado to vice president for the Southwest region of its distribution division.

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