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June 2026 News

Construction Job Openings Rise to 10-Month High in May
The construction industry had 298,000 job openings on the last day of May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of federal data.

Simpson Strong-Tie Adds to Outdoor Accents Essentials Collection
Simpson Strong-Tie is expanding its Outdoor Accents Essentials collection of black powder-coated hardware with new post bases, joist hangers, screws and a deck tension tie.

Fleetguard to Offer New Sustainable OAT PG Coolant
Fleetguard, a brand of Atmus Filtration Technologies announced the launch of ES Compleat OAT PG coolant for users with environmentally sensitive operating conditions.

FLEX Launches New 1/4-Inch Hex Impact Driver
FLEX has expanded its cordless power tool lineup with the launch of a new 24V 1/4-inch One-Touch Hex Impact Driver with Multi-Mode Kit.

MuleHide Welcomes Three New Territory Managers
MuleHide has hired three new territory managers to lead the Tennessee, Northern California, and west Central and Southwest Florida territories.

Guardian Launches Own the Roof Product Catalog
Guardian has released its new Own the Roof Product Catalog for 2026.

RIDGID STEM Day Brings Manufacturing Jobs to Life for Students
RIDGID welcomed 68 students to its global headquarters in Elyria, Ohio, for its sixth annual “We Love STEM Day,” a hands-on program that introduces young learners to the role STEM plays in manufacturing and skilled trades careers.

Texcel Expands Westward with Nevada Warehouse Opening
Texcel opened its sixth regional warehouse location in Fernley, Nevada, on June 1.

Cementex Launches VIP 250th Anniversary Flag Giveaway
Cementex has launched its VIP American-Made 250th Anniversary Flag Giveaway, a monthly program recognizing customer loyalty while celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary.

Radians Expands PPE Line With New Type I and Type II Head Protection
Radians has expanded its head protection line of Type I hard hats and Type II safety helmets.

Cable Ties Unlimited Appoints New Regional Sales Manager
Cable Ties Unlimited has announced the addition of Andy Roach to its wholesale sales team as regional sales manager for the Southeast region.

FastenMaster Expands Cortex Line with New Color-Matched Plugs
FastenMaster has expanded its Cortex Hidden Fastening System to support Trex’s newest decking collection, Trex Refuge, in both new colors: Point Reyes and Martis Valley.

Davis Joins Wright as Regional Sales Manager
Wright Tool announced Denny Davis as its new regional sales manager.

Bosch Power Tools Expands Jobsite Solutions
Bosch Power Tools has expanded its North American portfolio with the launch of 39 new tools and accessories designed to meet the evolving needs of trade and construction professionals.

Coxreels Unveils Compact Welding and Welding Cable Hand Crank Reels
Coxreels 100W Series welding hose reels and 100WCL Series welding cable reels are designed to meet the space-saving demands of industrial and automotive markets.

Popular Mechanics Honors Simpson Strong-Tie with Award
Simpson Strong-Tie has been awarded a 2026 Tool Award from Popular Mechanics magazine for the Quik Drive Project Pro screw driving tool.

Caldwell Welcomes Three Hires at Signing Day
Three new employees were welcomed to Caldwell Group at its Stateline Manufacturing Alliance (SMA) Signing Day, held at Blackhawk Technical College’s Beloit-Janesville campus.

Esco Tool Debuts Dictator II MILLHOG Pipe Beveler
Esco Tool hs introduced a pipe beveling machine for onsite oil and gas applications that produces precision end preps on all types of heavy-wall alloyed pipes to help assure high integrity welds.

Identiv's ID-Pixels 3.0 Enables Scalable Intelligence Across Supply Chains
Identiv Inc. announced ID-Pixels 3.0, a family of next-generation Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) inlays and labels.

Legend Valve Launches Hyperpure PE-RT Portable Water Tubing
Plumbing contractors and engineers need potable water tubing that delivers long-term durability, installation efficiency, and water quality protection without performance tradeoffs.

Veto Pro Pac Introduces the evo system
Veto Pro Pac has unveiled the evo system, a modular tool-connectivity platform designed to help pros configure and secure their tools on a jobsite.

Milwaukee Tool Unveils World's First Cordless Hammer Chisel
Milwaukee Tool continues to remove the limitations of pneumatic tools with the introduction of the M18 FUEL STRIKER Hammer Chisel, the world’s first cordless hammer chisel designed for professional service technicians.

NIBCO Announces New Webstone Water Heater Installation Solutions
A new range of Water Heater Service Valve kits is now available from NIBCO Inc.

Milwaukee Tool Upgrades Rear-Handle Cutting Performance
Designed for the professional carpenter, remodeler, and general contractor, the Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL 7 1/4-inch Rear Handle Circular Saw w/ONE-KEY delivers performance and cut speed for the most demanding applications.

Streamlight Names New Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager
Streamlight has named a new regional sales manager for its industrial/fire sales markets across New England and the Mid Atlantic regions.

INDCO Speciality Mixer Features Automatic Torque Control
INDCO’s HSM-03V benchtop lift mixer features the speed and torque characteristics to complete challenging mixing and dispersion applications which normally require more than one mixer. 

Construction Adds Healthy 17,000 Jobs in May
The construction industry added 17,000 jobs on net in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of federal data.

WEATHER GUARD Launches Heavy-Duty Sliding Truck Bed System
WEATHER GUARD has launched the WEATHER GUARD Sliding Bed System, a heavy-duty cargo management solution designed to give contractors and fleet crews faster, safer access to tools and equipment at the tailgate.

New Home Sales Down in April on Affordability Concerns
Elevated mortgage rates, higher inflation and economic uncertainty kept more buyers on the sidelines in April as ongoing affordability challenges continue.

Lift, Level and Stabilize Concrete with HandiFoam Concrete Lift Foam
HandiFoam has introduced its Concrete Lift Low Pressure Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF), a high-density solution engineered to lift, level and stabilize sunken concrete surfaces.

Milwaukee Unveils Bolt Personal Voltage Detector
A new safety solution, the BOLT Personal Voltage Detector, has been introduced by Milwaukee Tool.

ATC Expands 3PL Network
Adhesives Technology Corporation announced an expansion of its third-party logistics footprint to support faster, more reliable product availability for customers across the United States.

MSA Magnetics Launches New Cable Safety Product Line
MSA Magnetics has launched a line of cable safety products, engineered to help reduce trip hazards, protect valuable cables and hoses, and improve workplace organization in demanding industrial environments.

Lincoln Electric Introduces AlumaFab Welding System
Lincoln Electric has unveiled the new AlumaFab aluminum MIG welding system, a purpose-built solution designed to simplify and optimize high-volume aluminum welding.

Airgas Returns as SkillsUSA Sponsor
For the fourth consecutive year, Airgas will serve as the industrial gas supplier for the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) taking place this week at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

MAX USA Kicks Off Score Tools, Score Goals Promo
MAX USA has kicked off its Score Tools, Score Goals summer promo.