Industry News

Tulsa Winlectric Opens to the Electrical Market

Winsupply has welcomed a new local company with the opening of Tulsa Winlectric in Oklahoma.

WAC GROUP Appoints Midwest Regional Sales Manager

WAC Group has announced the appointment of Rick Hughes to Midwest Regional Sales Manager for the Green Channel.

Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $25,000 for Wildfire Relief and Recovery

Following the recent wildfires in Eastern Washington and across Canada, Simpson Strong-Tie has donated $25,000 toward relief, recovery and rebuilding efforts in both regions.

Wright Promotes Gregg Futey to Vice President of Business Development

Wright Tool recently announced the promotion of Gregg Futey to vice president of business development, effective June 22, 2026.

NetPlus Members Report Growth in Q2

NetPlus Alliance distributors are reporting another year of growth after the close of the second quarter.

Metabo HPT Introduces Cordless Pneumatic Nailers

Cordless Pneumatics, a first-of-its-kind nailer category for North America, have been introduced by Metabo HPT.

Norm Fasteners Stregthens Global Network with Michigan Investment

Norm Fasteners has acquired an automotive fastener manufacturing operation in Plymouth, Michigan to add local production to its established North American sales, engineering, logistics and warehousing capabilities.

Lowe’s Foundation Launches Nation’s Largest Trades Coalition

The Lowe’s Foundation has launched the Building Futures Skilled Trades Coalition, the largest cross-sector skilled trades coalition in U.S. history, to help train and develop one million people for skilled trades careers by 2035.

Streamlight Showcases Newest Products at NSC 2026

Streamlight is displaying its latest products at the 2026 National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo taking place in Indianapolis this week.

Klingspor Launches New Welding Dealer Program

Klingspor Abrasives Inc. has launched its new welding dealer program, making its industrial sandpaper and abrasives available to welding retailers for over-the-counter sale.

NIBCO Unveils Additions of P-Trap Fittings to Its PressACR Line

NIBCO Inc. has announced the addition of P-trap fittings to its PressACR product line, expanding installation solutions for HVACR professionals with six new SKUs.

Cable Ties Unlimited Marks Ninth Time on Inc. 5000 List

For the ninth time, Cable Ties Unlimited has been named to the Inc. 5000, the annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

Shaper Products Join Festool Portfolio

The TTS group, the umbrella organization of Festool and other brands, has announced that Shaper will be folded in as part of the Festool portfolio of tools.

Acme Equipment Opens in New Store in Bismarck

A new Acme Equipment store in Bismarck has opened making it the fifth Acme Equipment location in North Dakota.

Majestic Glove Introduces Knucklehead X10 Impact Glove

Majestic Glove has introduced the Knucklehead X10 impact glove.

FastenMaster Donates Nearly $500,000 Worth of Fasteners

FastenMaster has donated $475,000 worth of its MVP Multipurpose Wood Screws through the Home Depot Foundation to support ToolBank Disaster Services.

Greenlee Unveils Next Generation High-Voltage Tester

Greenlee has introduced the IT-5 Insulator Tester to help transmission crews quickly assess high-voltage insulator condition with confidence.

Coxreels Expands Reel Accessories with SMK-702 Series Brackets

Coxreels has enhanced its accessory lineup with the SMK-702 Series Swivel Mounting Brackets.

MAX USA Combines Rebar Tying With Tool Tracking

MAX USA Corp. has introduced the RB613T-C, a connected rebar tying tool designed to give contractors greater visibility and control over equipment through a web-based management platform.

Simpson Strong-Tie Unveils High-Strength Steel Shearwall

Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced the Strong-Wall high-strength steel shearwall.

Grizzly Supply Appoints Sales Lead for SpillFix Products

Grizzly Supply has appointed Cobe Miller as sales lead for SpillFix, a manufacturer of environmentally friendly absorbent products.

Stellar Products Now Available Through Sourcewell

Stellar Industries has announced that select Stellar products are now available through Sourcewell Contract #091125-EEC, giving eligible public agencies a faster, more efficient way to purchase work truck solutions.

JLG Unveils Redesigned SkyTrack Telehandlers

The redesigned JLG SkyTrak 10042, 10054 and 12054 telehandlers have been unveiled for the North American market.

Baldwin Joins MuleHide As Strategic Account Manager

Mulehide has expanded its business development team, adding Ryan Baldwin as strategic account manager.

CRSI Announces Updated Reinforcing Bar Supports Standard

The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) has released a new standard, Bend Diameters, Measuring Points and Fabrication Tolerances for Steel Reinforcing Bars.

Williams QuickFit Tool Organization System Maximizes Efficiency

Known for its line of industrial tools and equipment, Williams also helps tradespeople with the modular storage solution, the QuickFit Tool Organization System.

INDCO 5-Gallon Heavy Duty Mixers Feature Quic Change Shaft Couplers

The INDCO 5-Gallon Heavy-Duty Mixers with Quic-Change couplers are a portable, lightweight solution for mixing materials in 5-gallon pails.

ABC Responds to Trump Administration's Defense of Davis-Bacon Rule

Associated Builders and Contractors has issued a statement in response to the U.S. Department of Labor informing a federal court that it has determined not to engage in any additional rulemaking to repeal or further revise former President Joe Biden’s 2023 final rule, updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations.

Southwire to Expand Operations in Mississippi

Southwire recently announced plans for expansion of its Starkville, Mississippi operations.

Oatey Co. Promotes Alan Toot to Vice President, Engineering

Oatey Co. has announced the promotion of Alan Toot to vice president of engineering.

FUCHS Lubricants Showcases RENOLIT LX HD 5

FUCHS Lubricants offers RENOLIT LX HD 5, a heavy-duty grease engineered for mining applications where equipment operates under extreme loads, constant vibration, water ingress, dust contamination and wide temperature variations.

Cavallo Expands SalesPad for Business Central

The latest expansion of Cavallo’s SalesPad for Business Central adds three solutions that extend Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central functions with advanced pricing automation, intelligent document routing, and AI-powered customer intelligence.

Morse Launches New Circular Saw Blade

The M. K. Morse Company announced the launch of M-Finity, an industrial circular saw blade for general purpose cutting of solid bar, thick- and thin-walled tubing.

Baileigh Industrial Introduces Wide Belt Sanders and New Dust Collectors

A new line of 37-inch-wide belt sanders and 5 hp dust collectors (dry and wet) has been unveiled by Baileigh Industrial.

Southwire Welcomes Congressman to Heflin Facility

Southwire recently welcomed U.S. Representative Mike Rogers to its manufacturing site in Heflin, Ala.

DEWALT Unveils Expansion of Cordless Carpentry Tools

DEWALT has unveiled a major expansion of its cordless carpentry tool lineup.

Construction Material Prices Flat in July

Construction and nonresidential input prices both increased 0.1% in July compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of federal data.

INDCO Variable Speed Air Dispersers Are Ideal for Combustible Environments

INDCO HSD-series bench top air dispersers handle batches up to 1 gallon with less risk of explosion.

Wheatland Tube Announces New Midwest Regional Sales Manager

Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, has welcomed Nathan Stetten as its new Midwest regional sales manager.

MAX USA Offers End of Summer Savings

MAX USA Corp. is offering special discounts on select 100 PSI tools through the end of September.

NIBCO's Webstone Brand Donates Training Board

NIBCO and its Webstone brand have donated a custom-built boiler and water heater system training board to support hands-on education at Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood, Colorado.

SalesProcess360 Becomes Certified Salesforce Partner

SalesProcess360 has been named a certified Salesforce Select Consulting Partner, reinforcing its commitment to helping manufacturers, distributors, and manufacturers' representatives improve sales performance.

MuleHide TempReady Gun Takes Guesswork Out of Adhesive Application

The new MuleHide TempReady Gun helps take the guesswork out of adhesive application.

Global Drain Technologies Unveils Installer-Friendly Slot Drain Solutions

Global Drain Technologies has unveiled a suite of installer-friendly drain products and support services designed to increase contractor profitability while reducing complexity on the jobsite.

Construction Job Openings Increased by 14,000 in June

The construction industry recorded 305,000 job openings on the last day of June, according to analysis of federal data by the Associated Builders and Contractors.

DAP Names Showalter as President

DAP Global, a manufacturer of building, renovation, and repair solutions, recently announced that Scott Showalter has been named president.

Packer Fastener Continues Western Expansion

Packer Fastener continues to expand its national footprint, recently opening two new locations.

Tube Fin Removal Tool Speeds Peeling For Inspection

Esco Tool has introduced a portable spirally wound tube fin removal tool.

Streamlight Launches ProTec 2.0 Ducks Unlimited Headlamp

Streamlight has announced the launch of the ProTac 2.0 Ducks Unlimited headlamp.

Kentucky Governor Visits DENIOS to Celebrate 40 Years

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear recently visited DENIOS as part of the company’s 40th anniversary celebration.

Taiwan Hardware Expo Launches Global Buyer Invitation Program

The 2026 Taiwan International Tools & Hardware Expo and International Hardware Expo Taiwan will be held October 20-22 at the Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center.

Toro Elects Next President, CEO

Toro has announced its leadership transition as part of a long-term succession process.

Coxreels Offers Dual Hydraulic Reels

Designed for use with hydraulic tools and accessories, Coxreels’ dual hydraulic reels are offered in two configurations; the MPD and the TDMP series.

Werner Opens Height Safety Center in Texas

Werner has announced the opening of the Werner Height Safety Center in Austin, Texas.

PaintLine Introduces New ProDryingRack Custom Line PDRCL

PaintLine has expanded its ProDryingRack product line with the introduction of the Custom Line Rack.

Proton.ai Launches Agentic Order & Quote Entry Automation System

Proton.ai has announced the general availability of Proton Order & Quote Entry Automation, an agentic system that turns inbound customer requests such as competitor part numbers, vague descriptions or screenshots of PDFs, into revenue.

Repair Care USA Introduces Three New Products

Repair Care has added three new products to their USA product line.

Suncor Stainless Unveils Double Ring Series

Suncor Stainless has expanded its new line of stainless-steel tie-down rings with the double ring series.

Irion-America’s MAG-30 Puts Versatility in the Applicator

Irion-America’s MAG-30 Dual Component Applicator is designed for professionals working with two-component adhesives and sealants across construction, manufacturing, and industrial applications.

NAVAC, AccuTools Form Strategic Partnership

NAVAC, a supplier of HVAC vacuum pumps and more tools, has entered into a strategic partnership with AccuTools, a manufacturer of high-precision HVAC/R diagnostic and specialty tools.

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