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September 2024 News

Yanmar CE Launches Branded CTL Attachments
Yanmar Compact Equipment has introduced a new line of branded attachments optimized for use with its compact track loaders.

AD, IMARK Electrical Finalize Merger
A historic moment was reached in the independent electric channel with the completion of the merger between AD and IMARK Electrical.

Simpson Strong-Tie’s Ellis Joins SEAOC’s College of Fellows
The Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC) has selected Jeff Ellis, S.E., director of strengthening at Simpson Strong-Tie, to join its prestigious College of Fellows.

Proton.ai First Distributor CRM to Earn SOC 2 Type II Certification
Proton.ai is the first distribution sector CRM to earn SOC 2 Type II certification.

How Roof Shingle Selection Can Help Save the Environment
Understanding what goes into a manufacturer’s shingles, how they are made, and what happens to them when they reach the end of their lifespan can help distributors, homeowners and builders make more sustainable decisions.

Mule-Hide Adds Ohio Territory Manager
Mule-Hide Products Co. has added Terrence Peters as a territory manager in northeast Ohio.

ALAN Calls On Industry Businesses To Prepare for Hurricane Helene
As Hurricane Helene intensifies and approaches landfall along the Florida Gulf coast, the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is encouraging all its partners to prepare.

Pettibone Reaches New Heights with Extendo 1044X Telehandler
Pettibone has unveiled its new Extendo 1044X telehandler that provides up to 10,000 pounds of load capacity without the use of outriggers.

Takeuchi Vice Chairperson Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Clay Eubanks, vice chairperson of Takeuchi, is celebrating four decades with the company.

Bison Products Transforms Deck Construction with New Support System
Bison Innovative Products, in collaboration with DAP Global Inc, has expanded its outdoor living space offering with the launch of the Level.Up Adjustable Deck Pedestal Joist Support System to transform how ground-level decks are built.

JLG Adds New Features to Electric Scissor Lift Line
New features and options have been introduced by JLG Industries to its line of electric scissor lifts, vertical lifts and E18 drivable stock picker.

Topcon, u-blox  Form Strategic Partnership
Topcon Positioning Systems and u-blox, two global providers of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, have announced a strategic partnership.

Mule-Hide Products Launches Refreshed Website
Mule-Hide Products Co. has refreshed its website with a more streamlined look, new tools and resources to make it easier for users to access information.

Franklin Electric Realigns Water Systems Expertise and Manufacturing
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. is realigning Headwater Companies’ Engineered Systems facility in Abernathy, Texas, to its Global Water Systems segment to support the availability of configured-to-order pumping solutions, packaged systems, and after-market re-bowling services for turbines.

Wright Names Ebbert Pacific as New Manufacturer Rep
Wright has announced Ebbert Pacific, which has experience representing premium manufacturers in the STAFDA, industrial and heavy construction markets, as a new manufacturer representative.

Equipment Finance Confidence Rising
Confidence in the equipment finance market is reportedly on the rise according to the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation.

Simpson Manufacturing Co. Celebrates 30 Years as a Public Company
Simpson Manufacturing Co., a producer of engineered structural connectors and building solutions, celebrated 30 years as a publicly listed company with the ringing of the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, Sept. 6.

Quadient, Epicor Integration Streamlines Product Pickups and Dropoffs
Quadient, an automation platform, announced that its Parcel Pending by Quadient locker automation platform now integrates with Epicor Eclipse, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed specifically for electrical, plumbing, HVAC and PVF wholesale distributors.

Zircon Appoints Product Management VP
Zircon has announced the appointment of Ryan McDowell as the vice president of national accounts and global product management.

Suncor Stainless Announces Staff Additions
Suncor Stainless, a manufacturer for stainless steel hardware for several industries, has announced some of the newest additions to its staff.

Radians Expanding Memphis Facilty
Radians, a PPE manufacturer, has announced the expansion of its corporate headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee.

Brigade Unveils New Brand Identity
Brigade, a pioneer in commercial vehicle safety solutions, has announced an update to its brand identity.

Acme Tool's Daniel Kuhlman Dies at 82
Daniel Kuhlman, known for catapulting Acme Tools to being one of the premier tools and equipment distributors in the Midwest, has died.

Yanmar Launches New Mid-Sized CTL
Yanmar Compact Equipment has launched the TL75VS as part of its compact track loader line.

Bobcat Expands Product Lineup with Backhoe Loader
Bobcat Company, has expanded its North American product lineup with the introduction of the B760 backhoe loader, boasting the most digging depth in its size class.

ServiceTitan, Ferguson Enter Strategic Collaboration
ServiceTitan, a software platform for the trades, and Ferguson, a leading distributor of commercial and residential supplies, have entered a strategic collaboration to deliver a seamless digital experience for commercial and residential contractors. 

AUSA Acquisition Expands JLG's Product Portfolio
Oshkosh Corporation, parent company of JLG Industries Inc., has completed the acquisition of AUSACORP S.L., adding the brand’s compact all-terrain machines for the transportation and material handling to its Access segment.

Construction Industry Adds 34,000 Jobs
A total of 34,000 jobs were added in the construction industry in August.

Diablo Unveils Latest Concrete Drilling Solution
Diablo Tools has unveiled its latest innovation in concrete drilling, the AMPED Rebar Demon 4-Cutter full carbide head dust extraction hammer drill bit system.

Knipex Comfort Grip Handles Hit North American Market 
More comfortable and customizable grips will now be available to Knipex tool users in the North American market.

Develon Opens New Customization Plant
Develon is moving the final assembly process of its constructoin equipment to a new facility in Brunswick, Georgia.

Simpson Strong-Tie Launches Strong-Drive SWD Double-Threaded Screws
Simpson Strong-Tie has extended its line of structural fasteners with the launch of the Strong-Drive SWD Double-Threaded screw.

Equip Expo Selects New Show Director
Equip Exposition has named Chris Meecha as its new show director.

Zekelman Launches National Campaign Highlighting Z Modular Business
Zekelman, an independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer, has launched a national campaign highlighting the benefits of its Z Modular products.

Construction Spending Dips 0.3% in July
Construction spending slid 0.3% from June to July, pulled down by declines in private residential and nonresidential construction according to an Associated Builders and Contractors and Associated General Contractors of America analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Takeuchi-US Hosts AEM Manufacturing Express Tour Stop
Takeuchi-US hosted the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Manufacturing Express national tour at its compact track loader production facility in Moore, South Carolina last week.

Exclusive: 10 Easy Tips to Increase Warehouse Safety
An industry expert outlines some of the quickest, most cost-effective ways to improve warehouse safety without investing in all new rack.

Former COO Takes Over as Record360’s General Manager
Point of Rental has named Kat Gillis as the new general manager of mobile inspection software company Record360.

Bobcat, Doosan Robotics Shareholders Nix Merger
Opposition from shareholders led to the withdrawal of a proposed merger between construction equipment manufacturer Doosan Bobcat and the collaborative artificial intelligence and robot maker Doosan Robotics.

Weiler Abrasives Upgrades Tiger 2.0 Ceramic and INOX Wheels
Weiler Abrasives announced two upgrades in its high-performing lineup of Tiger 2.0 cutting, grinding and combination wheels.

Equip Expo Organizers Share Helpful Hints For First-Time Attendees
Show organizers are offering helpful tips for landscapers, contractors, dealers, and distributors attending the award-winning Equip Exposition for the first time in 2024.